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Catechol-O-methyltransferase and monoamine oxidase A genotypes and drug response to conventional neuroleptics in schizophrenia.
Journal of clinical psychopharmacology - 1 Oct 2003
Illi Ari, Mattila Kari M, Kampman Olli, Anttila Sami, Roivas Markus, Lehtimäki Terho, Leinonen Esa
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Biogenic amine synthesis and degradation are involved in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Catechol-O-methyltransferase and monoamine oxidase enzymes are important agents in the metabolic inactivation of these neurotransmitters (ie, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). Functional polymorphi...
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