MAO-B Activity in Platelets and the MAO-B Gene Polymorphism are Differently Related to Personality Traits in Alcohol Dependent Patients

Abstract

This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Author PN designed the study, wrote the text, performed the statistical evaluations and produced the figures. Authors MR and CM performed the genetic analyses, corrected and proofread the paper. Author JH provided the biochemical analysis of MAO-B with the laboratory help of author DE discussed the interpretation of results. Author MB tested the patients and performed most of the literature search. Authors BG and MJM provided the facilities and helped to recruit patients from their Psychiatric Clinics.