Articles by author - Martin Beranek

Lack of association between the Val158Met catechol-O-methyltransferase gene polymorphism and methamphetamine dependence.

Hosák L, Serý O, Beranek M, Alda M.

Journal Article 2011; 32(4): 469-474 PubMed PMID: 21876500  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Amphetamine-Related Disorders:genetics, Catechol O-Methyltransferase:genetics, Central Nervous System Stimulants:adverse effects, Czech Republic, Family Health, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Predisposition to Disease:genetics, Haploty.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: About 25,000 serious methamphetamine abusers live in the Czech Republic among the total population of 10 million. Dependence o.....

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The COMT Val158Met polymorphism is associated with novelty seeking in Czech methamphetamine abusers: preliminary results.

Hosák L, Libiger J, Cizek J, Beránek M, Cermáková E.

Journal Article 2006; 27(6): 799-802 PubMed PMID: 17187009  Keywords:  Adult, Catechol O-Methyltransferase:genetics, Czechoslovakia, Dopamine:metabolism, Exploratory Behavior:physiology, Female, Humans, Male, Methamphetamine, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, Substance-Related Disorders:enzymology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Measurable traits of human personality may mark the predisposition to psychopathology. Increased novelty seeking plays an impo.....

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