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Catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism and clinical characteristics in first episode non-affective psychosis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jul 2008
Pelayo-Terán José María, Crespo-Facorro Benedicto, Carrasco-Marín Eugenio, Pérez-Iglesias Rocío, Mata Ignacio, Arranz Maria Jesús, Leyva-Cobián Francisco, Vázquez-Barquero José Luis
Abstract excerpt
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158Met polymorphism has been identified as a potential etiologic factor in schizophrenia. It has been proposed that this polymorphism could be associated with specific clinical markers. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of COMT Val158Met polymorphism genotype in the phenotypic expression of first episode psychosis at onset. Age of onset, DUP, SANS, and SAPS...
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