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Association of Lower COMT Activity Alleles with Aggressive Traits in Male Youth with Conduct Disorder Living in a Correctional Facility.
Biomolecules - 9 Apr 2025
Tudor Lucija, Podobnik Josip, Nedic Erjavec Gordana, Nikolac Perkovic Matea, Harro Jaanus, Kanarik Margus, Marcinko Darko, Svob Strac Dubravka, Cusek Melita, Kovac Vlatka, Pivac Nela
Abstract excerpt
Aggression constitutes a significant behavioral issue associated with delinquent behavior, commonly observed in youth diagnosed with conduct disorder (CD) and living in correctional facilities. Catechol-o-methyl-transferase (COMT) gene variants modify the environmental sensitivity associated with the risk of aggression. This study evaluated the association of COMT rs4680 and rs4818 polymorphisms with aggressive...
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