Monoamine oxidase-A polymorphisms might modify the association between the dopamine [D.sub.2] receptor gene and alcohol dependence

Authors :: Huang, San-Yuan
Lin, Wei-Wen
Wan, Fang-Jung
Chang, Ai-Ju
Ko, Huei-Chen
Wang, Tso-Jen
Wu, Pei-Lin
Lu, Ru-Band
Source :: Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. May, 2007, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p185, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Objective: Low monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity and the neurotransmitter dopamine are 2 important factors in the development of alcohol dependence. MAO is an important enzyme associated with the metabolism of [...]

Subjects :: Alcoholism -- Research
Alcoholism -- Genetic aspects
Chinese -- Research
Chinese -- Psychological aspects
Chinese -- Behavior
Depression, Mental -- Research
Monoamine oxidase -- Research
Monoamine oxidase -- Genetic aspects

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