HTR1A/1B DNA methylation may predict escitalopram treatment response in depressed Chinese Han patients

The serotonin receptor 1A and 1B (HTR1A/1B) gene have been suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD) and the antidepressant treatment response. Gene expression differences were partly mediated by genetic polymorphism and DNA methylation which might be affected by environmental factors. In the present study, we attempt to identify whether HTR1A/1B DNA methylation and genetic polymorphism could predict antidepressant treatment response.

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - December 7, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Peipei Wang, Qinyu Lv, Yemeng Mao, Cuizhen Zhang, Chenxi Bao, Hong Sun, Hanmei Chen, Zhenghui Yi, Weimin Cai Tags: Research paper Source Type: research