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Effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor-catecholamine-O-methyltransferase gene interaction on schizophrenic symptoms.
Neuroreport - 16 Jul 2008
Han Doug Hyun, Park Doo Byung, Choi Tae Young, Joo So Youn, Lee Mi Kyung, Park Bo Rae G, Nishimura Ryoji, Chu Chung-Chou, Renshaw Perry F
Abstract excerpt
The methionine variant of Val66Met brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF met and catecholamine-O-methyltransferase (COMT L) is associated with a deficit in attention and aggravation of delusions in schizophrenia. We hypothesized that the BDNF-COMT gene interaction would affect the symptoms and cognition in schizophrenia. Ninety-six schizophrenic patients and 79 control participants were recruited. The patients...
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