Analysis of COMT Val158Met polymorphisms and methylation in Chinese male schizophrenia patients with homicidal behavior

In this study, we showed that the Val allele at Val158Met (rs4680) may be associated with the homicidal behavior of schizophrenia patients as well as that the methylation level of Val158Met (rs4680) could be affected by the variation of Val158Met (rs4680) and eventually contribute to the violent behavior of schizophrenia patients.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00414-018-1773-0

Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - October 20, 2018 Category: Medical Law Source Type: research