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Nine- or fewer repeat alleles in VNTR polymorphism of the dopamine transporter gene is a strong risk factor for prolonged methamphetamine psychosis.

Authors :
Ujike, H.
Harano, M.
Inada, T.
Yamada, M.
Komiyama, T.
Sekine, Y.
Sora, I.
Iyo, M.
Katsu, T.
Nomura, A.
Nakata, K.
Ozaki, N.
Source :
Pharmacogenomics Journal; 2003, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p242-247, 6p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Deals with a study which investigated the association between methamphetamine (METH) dependence/psychosis and the hDAT1 gene encoding the dopamine transporter, which is the primary site of METH activity in the brain. Introduction to the study; Subjects and methods.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1470269X
Volume :
3
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pharmacogenomics Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11261471
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.tpj.6500189