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Interaction between catechol‐O‐methyltransferase polymorphism and childhood trauma in suicidal ideation of patients with post‐traumatic stress disorder

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Suicidal behavior of post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The catechol‐O‐methyltransferase (COMT) gene has been known to be associated with suicidal ideation. The present… Click to show full abstract

Suicidal behavior of post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. The catechol‐O‐methyltransferase (COMT) gene has been known to be associated with suicidal ideation. The present study aimed to explore the relationship of COMT polymorphism, childhood trauma, and suicidal ideation in patients with PTSD.

Keywords: post traumatic; ideation; stress disorder; catechol methyltransferase; suicidal ideation; traumatic stress

Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2020

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