The val<sup>158</sup>met polymorphism of human catechol-O-methyltransferase (<it>COMT</it>) affects anterior cingulate cortex activation in response to painful laser stimulation

The val<sup>158</sup>met polymorphism of human catechol-O-methyltransferase (<it>COMT</it>) affects anterior cingulate cortex activation in response to painful laser stimulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pain is a complex experience with sensory, emotional and cognitive aspects. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to pain-related phenotypes such as chronic pain states. Genetic variations in the gene coding for catechol-O-met...

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Main Authors: Musso Francesco, Warbrick Tracy, Steffens Michael, Toliat Mohammad R, Thiele Holger, Brinkmeyer Juergen, Mobascher Arian, Wittsack Hans-Joerg, Saleh Andreas, Schnitzler Alfons, Winterer Georg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-05-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/6/1/32

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