The catechol-O-methyltransferase gene: its regulation and polymorphisms.

The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene is of significant interest to neuroscience, due to its role in modulating dopamine function. COMT is dynamically regulated; its expression is altered during normal brain development and in response to environmental stimuli. In many cases the underlying mo...

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Main Author: Tunbridge, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010