Normal allele: TT
The OPRD1 gene polymorphism is associated with opioid dependence.
Polymorphism rs2236857 is related to topics like this:
Research and publications:
16882734 Genetic predictors for acute experimental cold and heat pain sensitivity in humans
18518925 Genetic susceptibility to heroin addiction: a candidate gene association study.
19500151 Heroin addiction in African Americans: a hypothesis-driven association study.
22020140 Molecular mechanisms of opioid receptor-dependent signaling and behavior.
22500942 Association of OPRD1 polymorphisms with heroin dependence in a large case-control series.
22547174 The genetics of the opioid system and specific drug addictions.