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The association between the catechol-O-methyltransferase Val108/158Met polymorphism and hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive symptoms in youth.
Psychopharmacology - 1 Nov 2013
Nikolac Perkovic Matea, Kiive Evelyn, Nedic Erjavec Gordana, Veidebaum Toomas, Curkovic Mario, Dodig-Curkovic Katarina, Muck-Seler Dorotea, Harro Jaanus, Pivac Nela
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are major symptoms occurring in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This disorder is highly heritable, multifactorial, polygenic, and associated primarily with dysfunctions of dopaminergic, noradrenergic, and serotonergic systems. OBJECTIVES: The present study tested the possible association of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val108/158Met...
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