COMT Val158Met polymorphism, cognitive stability and cognitive flexibility: an experimental examination

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dopamine in prefrontal cortex (PFC) modulates core cognitive processes, notably working memory and executive control. Dopamine regulating genes and polymorphisms affecting PFC - including Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Val158Met...

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Main Authors: Rosa Elise C, Dickinson Dwight, Apud José, Weinberger Daniel R, Elvevåg Brita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/6/1/53