| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4344916 | Neuroscience Letters | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Up to half of male heavy drinkers were found to have colour vision deficits (CVD). ⺠A specific genetic variation seems to offer a degree of protection against the CVD. ⺠We have identified this variation as a particular form of SNP in BDNF gene. ⺠The variation is known to be associated with higher levels the BDNF gene product. ⺠Mechanism may involve NMDA receptors at the cells processing colour vision in the retina.
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Authors
Omar Å erý, FrantiÅ¡ek Šťastný, Petr Zvolský, Zuzana Hlinomazová, Vladimir J. Balcar,