2006
DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4001856
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A functional polymorphism in the MAOA gene promoter (MAOA-LPR) predicts central dopamine function and body mass index

Abstract: Variation in brain monoaminergic activity is heritable and modulates risk of alcoholism and other addictions, as well as food intake and energy expenditure. Monoamine oxidase A deaminates the monoamine neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine (DA), and noradrenalin. The monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene (Xp11.5) contains a length polymorphism in its promoter region (MAOA-LPR) that putatively affects transcriptional efficiency. Our goals were to test (1) whether MAOA-LPR contributes to interindividual variation in m… Show more

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“…As reported previously in this same sample (Virkkunen et al, 1994), individuals with ASPD had higher levels of CSF testosterone but there was no significant predictive effect of MAOALPR genotype alone (Ducci et al, 2006). The main finding of the present study is that testosterone (assessed in CSF) and MAOA genotype interact to predict ASPD as well as lifetime aggression and antisocial behavior measured on the Brown-Goodwin Scale.…”
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“…As reported previously in this same sample (Virkkunen et al, 1994), individuals with ASPD had higher levels of CSF testosterone but there was no significant predictive effect of MAOALPR genotype alone (Ducci et al, 2006). The main finding of the present study is that testosterone (assessed in CSF) and MAOA genotype interact to predict ASPD as well as lifetime aggression and antisocial behavior measured on the Brown-Goodwin Scale.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 66%
“…As reported previously (Ducci et al, 2006) there were no significant differences in MAOA allele frequencies between cases and controls.…”
Section: Maoa (Maoalpr) Genotypesupporting
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“…A variable number tandem repeat polymorphism in the promoter of this gene (MAOA-uVNTR) affects gene expression (Sabol, Hu, & Hamer, 1998). Individuals with the low-expression allele (MAOA-L) are at risk for increased aggression relative to individuals with the high-expression allele (MAOA-H; Raine, 2008;Caspi et al, 2002;Manuck, Flory, Ferrell, Mann, & Muldoon, 2000;Brunner, Nelen, Breakefield, Ropers, & Van Oost, 1993; but for nonreplications, see Sjöberg et al, 2008;Ducci et al, 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%