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The D2 dopamine receptor gene: a review of association studies in alcoholism and phenotypes.
Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) - 1 Jul 1998
Noble E P
Abstract excerpt
The role of the D2 dopamine receptor (DRD2) gene in alcoholism and other substance use disorders has come under intense investigation since the minor TaqI A (A1) allele of the DRD2 gene was first reported to be associated with alcoholism. In a meta-analysis of 15 US and international studies of European (non-Hispanic) Caucasians, consisting of 1015 alcoholics (more severe and less severe) and 898 controls...
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