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Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene association with nicotine dependence.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The endogenous cannabinoid system has been implicated in drug addiction in animal models. The cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) gene is 1 of the 2 receptors expressed in the brain. It has been reported to be associated with alcoholism and multiple drug abuse and dependence.

Objective

To test the hypothesis that the CNR1 gene is associated with nicotine dependence.

Design

Genotype-phenotype association study. Ten single-nucleotide polymorphisms were genotyped in the CNR1 gene in 2 independent samples. For the first sample (n = 688), a 3-group case-control design was used to test allele association with smoking initiation and nicotine dependence. For the second sample (n = 961), association was assessed with scores from the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Settings Population samples selected from the Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry.

Participants

White patients aged 18 to 65 years who met the criteria of inclusion.

Main outcome measures

Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire and FTND scores.

Results

Significant single-marker and haplotype associations were found in both samples, and the associations were female specific. Haplotype 1-1-2 of markers rs2023239-rs12720071-rs806368 was associated with nicotine dependence and FTND score in the 2 samples (P < .001 and P = .009, respectively).

Conclusion

Variants and haplotypes in the CNR1 gene may alter the risk for nicotine dependence, and the associations are likely sex specific.

SUBMITTER: Chen X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2733353 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene association with nicotine dependence.

Chen Xiangning X Williamson Vernell S VS An Seon-Sook SS Hettema John M JM Aggen Steven H SH Neale Michael C MC Kendler Kenneth S KS

Archives of general psychiatry 20080701 7

<h4>Context</h4>The endogenous cannabinoid system has been implicated in drug addiction in animal models. The cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) gene is 1 of the 2 receptors expressed in the brain. It has been reported to be associated with alcoholism and multiple drug abuse and dependence.<h4>Objective</h4>To test the hypothesis that the CNR1 gene is associated with nicotine dependence.<h4>Design</h4>Genotype-phenotype association study. Ten single-nucleotide polymorphisms were genotyped in the CNR1 ...[more]

PMID: 18606954

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Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene association with nicotine dependence.

Context

Objective

Design

Participants

Main outcome measures

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene association with nicotine dependence.

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