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Csnk1e Is a Genetic Regulator of Sensitivity to Psychostimulants and Opioids.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22089318

"snk1e, the gene encoding casein kinase 1-epsilon, has been implicated in sensitivity to amphetamines. Additionally, a polymorphism in CSNK1E was associated with heroin addiction, suggesting that this gene may also affect opioid sensitivity. In this study, we first conducted genome-wide quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping of methamphetamine (MA)-induced locomotor activity in C57BL/6J (B6) × DBA/2J (D2)-F(2) mice and a more highly recombinant F(8) advanced intercross line. We identified a QTL on chromosome 15 that contained Csnk1e (63-86 Mb; Csnk1e=79.25 Mb). We replicated this result and further narrowed the locus using B6.D2(Csnk1e) and D2.B6(Csnk1e) reciprocal congenic lines (78-86.8 and 78.7-81.6 Mb, respectively). This locus also affected sensitivity to the μ-opioid receptor agonist fentanyl. Next, we directly tested the hypothesis that Csnk1e is a genetic regulator of sensitivity to psychostimulants and opioids. Mice harboring a null allele of Csnk1e showed an increase in locomotor activity following MA administration. Consistent with this result, coadministration of a selective pharmacological inhibitor of Csnk1e (PF-4800567) increased the locomotor stimulant response to both MA and fentanyl. These results show that a narrow genetic locus that contains Csnk1e is associated with differences in sensitivity to MA and fentanyl. Furthermore, gene knockout and selective pharmacological inhibition of Csnk1e define its role as a negative regulator of sensitivity to psychostimulants and opioids.Neuropsychopharmacology advance online publication, 16 November 2011; doi:10.1038/npp.2011.287."


So far I have seen a 3 common things effecting the expression of the Csnk1e gene. Acetaminophen which promotes Csnk1e expression which is unhelpful for the cause of sensitivity reduction. Though it appears a simple combination Vitamin E +Selenium inhibits the expression of Csnk1e which should in turn according to the study increase our reaction to psychostimulants. I may be way off in thinking this could be potentially useful but I figured I would ask our ADD community. Thanks.
 
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