Genetic variation in three candidate genes and nicotine dependence, withdrawal and smoking cessation in hospitalized patients Vrije Universiteit Brussel Universiteit Antwerpen Universiteit Gent KU Leuven
AIMS: This study evaluates the relationship of six polymorphisms found in the CHRNA3, DRD2 and COMT genes with nicotine dependence, the ability to quit smoking and the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms after short-term use of nicotine patch in hospitalized patients.
MATERIALS & METHODS: The study included 233 participants from a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of nicotine patch substitution with a 6-month follow-up period. ...