Association of the functional polymorphism in the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene with schizophrenia in the three ethnic groups of the Malaysian population
The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene is a candidate gene for schizophrenia as its encoded enzyme is involved in the metabolic inactivation of dopamine and noradrenaline. Several molecular genetic studies thus far have demonstrated that the COMT functional polymorphism of Val158Met is suscept...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/5059/1/Wan-2011-Association_of_the_f.pdf |