Association of PICK1 and BDNF variations with increased risk of methamphetamine dependence among Iranian population: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Amir Tajbakhsh (Author), Maliheh Alimardani (Author), Mahla Asghari (Author), Soheila Abedini (Author), Sohrab Saghafi Khadem (Author), Abolfazl Nesaei Bajestani (Author), Forough Alipoor (Author), Maryam Alidoust (Author), Amir Savardashtaki (Author), Peyman Hashemian (Author), Alireza Pasdar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Genetic factors play an important role in susceptibility to methamphetamine dependency. In this line, protein that interact with C-kinase-1 (PICK1) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) genes are linked to methamphetamine dependence (substance use disorder). Thus, in a cas...