Catechol-O-methyl Transferase - Genetics in Humans

Genetics in Humans

The COMT protein is coded by the gene COMT. The gene is associated with allelic variants. The best-studied is Val158Met. Others are rs737865 and rs165599 that have been studied, e.g., for association with personality traits.

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