Table 2.
Genetic associations related to interval timing disorders.
gene | clinical association/alteration | reference | |
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humans | catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT Val158Met polymorphism) | interval timing impaired in the suprasecond range and effect of reward magnitude | [118,119] |
dopamie receptor type 2 (DRD2/ANKK1-Taq1a polymorphism) | poorer performance with perceptual timing task and effect of reward magnitude | [118,119] | |
animals | DAT−/− mice | complete loss of temporal control. Hyperactivity and learning impairment; insensitive to psychostimulants | [120] |
D2R transgenic mice | impairment in timing accuracy and precision. Impairment in tasks that require working memory and behavioural flexibility | [115] |