DNA Variants, Smoking Risk and Response to Smoking-Cessation Medications (IMAGE)

Washington University School of Medicine

DNA Variants, Smoking Risk and Response to Smoking-Cessation Medications

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High-risk genetic variations can increase the risk for nicotine dependence, but the same gene variants predict a more robust response to anti-smoking medications.

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Li-Shiun Chen

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