Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations and Alcohol Dependence

Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations and Alcohol Dependence

The goal of this research was to explore whether there is a significant change of serum FA composition in patients suffering from alcohol dependence. An elevated oleic acid ratio seems to be a state marker for acute alcohol use. It may be a relevant trait marker during detoxification and the subsequent therapeutic measures.

• Title: Research article - Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations in patients suffering from alcohol dependence
• Authors: Annekatrin Teubert, Johannes Thome, Andreas Büttner, Jörg Richter and Gisela Irmisch
• Date: 2013
• Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:13  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-13  © 2013 Teubert et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 

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Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations and Alcohol Dependence

Genetics and Epigenetics of Alcohol Dependence

Genetics and Epigenetics of Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol dependence is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. This review provides an overview over recent genetic and epigenetic findings.

• Title: Review - Genetics and epigenetics of alcohol dependence
• Authors: Vanessa Nieratschker, Anil Batra and Andreas J Fallgatter
• Date: 2013 
• Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:11  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-11  © 2013 Nieratschker et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 

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Genetics and epigenetics of alcohol dependence