The impact of the Catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism on survival in the general population – the HUNT study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The catechol-<it>O</it>-methyltransferase (<it>COMT</it>) gene contains a functional polymorphism, Val158Met which has been related to common diseases like cancer, psychiatric illness and myocardial infarction...

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Main Authors: Skorpen Frank, Stovner Lars J, Hagen Knut, Pettersen Elin, Zwart John-Anker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/8/34