Influence of dopaminergic system gene polymorphisms on mixed amphetamine-type stimulants and opioid dependence in Malaysian Malays

Influence of dopaminergic system gene polymorphisms on mixed amphetamine-type stimulants and opioid dependence in Malaysian Malays

Abstract Background The dopaminergic pathways have previously been reported to be involved in drug dependence. The candidate gene involved in the dopaminergic function has been associated with substance abuse. Objective The objective of the study is to investigate the possible association between do...

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Main Authors: Abu Bakar Ruzilawati, Mohd Sidek Deeza-Syafiqah, Imran Ahmad, Shaharum Shamsuddin, Siew Hua Gan, Balasingam Kasinather Vicknasingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-08-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
Subjects:
Dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2)
Dopamine transporter (SLC6A3)
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DβH)
Norepinephrine transporter (SLC6A2)
Amphetamine-type stimulant and opioid dependence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43042-019-0005-6

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