An investigation of the COMT gene Val158Met polymorphism in patients admitted to the emergency department because of synthetic cannabinoid use
Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) enzyme has a role in the inactivation of catecholamine neurotransmitters. Functional polymorphism in the COMT gene has been reported to play an important role in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, aggressive and antisocial behavior, suicide attempts and t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-08-01
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Series: | Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2020-0010 |