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The effects of the catechol-O-methyltransferase val158met polymorphism on white matter connectivity in patients with panic disorder.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 May 2013
Kim Borah, Yoo Eunhye, Lee Jun-Yeob, Lee Kang Soo, Choe Ah Young, Lee Ji Eun, Kwack Kyubum, Yook Ki-Hwan, Choi Tai Kiu, Lee Sang-Hyuk
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene val158met polymorphism (rs4680) has been found to be associated with various psychiatric phenotypes including panic disorder. Considering the probable genetic influence of COMT on the pathogenesis of panic disorder and white matter connectivity, the present study investigated white matter connectivity using diffusion tensor imaging in relation to the COMT...
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