Genome-wide Association Study of Alcohol Dependence

2009382 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jens Treutlein · Central Institute of Mental Health

Sven Cichon · University of Bonn

Monika Ridinger · University of Regensburg

Norbert Wodarz · University of Regensburg

Michael Soyka · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Peter Zill · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Wolfgang Maier

Abstract

This is the first GWAS and follow-up study to identify a genome-wide significant association in alcohol dependence. Further independent studies are required to confirm these findings.

Topics & Keywords

Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 66, Issue 7, pp. 773-773

DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.83

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