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Genetic variation and attentional and memory biases for emotional information

Year: 2012

Type: dissertation

Abstract: The COMT val 158 variant has been associated with impaired cognitive function compared to the met 158 variant yet gene-gene interactions are not well described.In this study we demonstrate an interaction between this COMT polymorphism and a deletion variant of ADRA2B, the gene encoding the α2b-adrenergic receptor on episodic memory performance.Specifically, carriage of the ADRA2B deletion abolished the relative memory impairment in homozygous COMT val 158 carriers compared to met 158 carriers.

Source: Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)

Author: Kris Naudts

Language: English

Topic: Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, King's College London, University of London

OpenAlex ID: W2291641813

Cites: 66

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