Association analysis of a GSTP1 functional polymorphism with methamphetamine dependence and associated symptoms in a multiethnic Malaysian population

• Main Authors: Hasif Adli Zakariah, Nik Nur Syaheerah Nik Abdul Rahman, Wu, Yuan Seng, Suzaily Wahab, Rusdi Abdul Rashid, Sim, Maw Shin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23250/1/SB%2014.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23250/; https://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol52num11_2023/contentsVol52num11_2023.html
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant that is highly addictive and has been widely linked to the adverse effect on brain. METH-induced oxidative stress can be effectively protected by glutathione S-transferases (GSTs). Genetic polymorphism of GST gene family may affect the susceptibility of ME...