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Correlations between COMT polymorphism and brain structure and cognition in elderly subjects: An observational study.
Medicine - 6 May 2022
Cha Eunsil, Ahn Hyun Jung, Kang Wonil, Jung Kwang-Ik, Ohn Suk Hoon, Bashir Shahid, Yoo Woo-Kyoung
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ABSTRACT: The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene has been noted to play an important role in individual variations in the aging process. We investigated whether COMT polymorphism could influence cognition related to white matter networks. More specifically, we examined whether methionine (Met) allele loading is associated with better individual cognitive performance. Thirty-four healthy elderly participants...
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