Vol. 27 (3) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

The association of monoamine oxidase B functional polymorphism with postoperative pain intensity.

OBJECTIVES: The monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) is an enzyme involved in metabolism of dopamine, benzylamine, phenylethylamine, tyramine and tryptamine. The A/G polymorphism in intron 13 of the MAO-B gene has been previously found to be associated with variability of the MAO-B enzyme activity. The aim of the present association study has be.....