How genetic variations in neuroactive steroid-producing enzymes may influence drinking habits
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 20:20
in Biology & Nature
Alcohol dependence (AD) may develop through alcohol's effects on neural signaling. Researchers have found that neuroactive steroids may mediate some of the effects of alcohol on y-aminobutyric acid type A receptors. These findings suggest that genetic variations in neuroactive steroid-producing enzymes may be related to risk for AD.