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COMT, neuropsychological function and brain structure in schizophrenia: a systematic review and neurobiological interpretation.
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN - 1 Nov 2013
Ira Elisa, Zanoni Martina, Ruggeri Mirella, Dazzan Paola, Tosato Sarah
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BACKGROUND: Endophenotypes in genetic psychiatry may increase our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying disease risk and its manifestations. We sought to investigate the link between neuropsychological impairments and brain structural abnormalities associated with the COMT Val(158)Met polymorphism in patients with schizophrenia to improve understanding of the pathophysiology of this disorder....
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