The role of catechol-O-methyltransferase in reward processing and addiction.
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) catabolises dopamine and is important for regulating dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex. Consistent with its regulation of prefrontal cortex dopamine, COMT modulates working memory and executive function; however, its significance for other cognitive domains...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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