Dopamine D2 receptor polymorphisms and susceptibility to alcohol dependence in Indian males: a preliminary study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter involved in reward mechanism in the brain and thereby influences development and relapse of alcohol dependence. The dopamine D2 receptor (<it>DRD2</it>) gene on chromosome 11 (q22...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/24 |