Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9189883 Clinical Neuroscience Research 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
This paper will review the evidence that the human mu opioid receptor gene influences risk for addictions. The structure of the gene will be delineated. Animal model work will be summarized briefly, indicating what drug addictions might be influenced by the mu opioid receptor gene. Finally, human genetic studies will be examined.
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