Articles by author - Kirk Mantione

Variations in critical morphine biosynthesis genes and their potential to influence human health.

Mantione K, Kream R, Stefano G.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 11-18 PubMed PMID: 20150871  Keywords:  Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators:biosynthesis, Catechol O-Methyltransferase:genetics, Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6:genetics, Enzymes:genetics, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Health, Humans, Mental Disorders:genetics, Metabolic Networks and Pathways:genetics.    Citation

: Endogenous morphine has been detected in human tissues from the vascular, immune and nervous systems. The genes/enzymes (CYP2D6, COMT an.....

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