Neuropeptide Y System Linked To More Severe Form Of Alcohol Dependence
Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 18:14
in Biology & Nature
Prior animal research showed an association between the neuropeptide Y (NPY) pathway and its three receptor genes and alcohol dependence, alcohol withdrawal and cocaine use. New human findings link two NPY receptor genes, NPY2R and NPY5R, with a more severe form of AD, and cocaine dependence.