COMT genotype predicts longitudinal cognitive decline and psychosis in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (original) (raw)

2005, Nature Neuroscience

Although schizophrenia is strongly hereditary, there are limited data regarding biological risk factors and pathophysiological processes. In this longitudinal study of adolescents with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, we identified the catechol-Omethyltransferase low-activity allele (COMT L) as a risk factor for decline in prefrontal cortical volume and cognition, as well as for the consequent development of psychotic symptoms during adolescence. The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a promising model for identifying biomarkers related to the development of schizophrenia.

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