COMT

Nervous System · Synaptic Plasticity & Neurotransmission

Can COMT classify me as a warrior or a worrier?

COMT makes an enzyme that processes catechol compounds involved in signaling and metabolism. Simplified personality labels go beyond what a single COMT finding can establish about a person.

Common Gene Name
catechol-O-methyltransferase
NCBI Gene ID
1312
Chromosome
22

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (4 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
22q11.2 deletion syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2007-09
Opioid addictionMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2007-09
Alcohol use disorderMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2007-09
FibromyalgiaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2007-09

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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