Depression, Alcoholism, and Genetic Alcohol Sensitivity Regulated by ALDH2 and ADH1B Polymorphisms among Japanese Community-Dwelling Adults

• Main Authors: Kouichi Yoshimasu (Author), Shigeki Takemura (Author), Kanami Tsuno (Author), Mariko Hayashida (Author), Kenji Kinoshita (Author), Kanae Mure (Author), Tatsuya Takeshita (Author), Kazuhisa Miyashita (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Depression and Anxiety - Peertechz Publications, 2016-09-13.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Background</strong>: Although strong association between drinking and depression as well as alcohol- related disorders (ARD) has been reported, the relationship between potential ability to drink (genetic alcohol sensitivity) and depression or ARD is unclear. Genetic alc...