Lack of modulating effects of the COMT Val(158)Met polymorphism on the association of serious life events (SLE) and impulsivity in patients with Borderline Personality Disorder

J Psychiatr Res. 2010 Jan;44(2):121-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2009.06.008. Epub 2009 Jul 30.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Borderline Personality Disorder / complications
  • Borderline Personality Disorder / genetics
  • Catechol O-Methyltransferase / genetics*
  • Genetic Association Studies / methods
  • Humans
  • Impulsive Behavior / etiology
  • Impulsive Behavior / genetics*
  • Life Change Events*
  • Methionine / genetics*
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Valine / genetics*

Substances

  • Methionine
  • Catechol O-Methyltransferase
  • Valine