rs11054833 - MANSC1 - LOH12CR2

Magnitude 4.5 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Association of Genetic Variation at Locus with Vascular Depression. - Biomolecules (2019) · Westermair AL, Munz M, Schaich A, Nitsche S, Willenborg B, Muñoz Venegas LM, Willenborg C, Schunkert H, Schweiger U, Erdmann J · PubMed 30563176

    Despite its substantial clinical importance, specific genetic variants associated with depression have not yet been identified. We sought to identify genetic variants associated with depression by (a) focusing on a more homogenous subsample (vascular depression) and (b) applying a three-stage approach. First, we contacted 730 participants with a confirmed atherosclerotic disease (coronary artery disease) from a population-based study population (German Myocardial Infarction Family Study IV) for psychiatric assessment with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Second, we genotyped these patients using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays. Third, we characterized the SNP via in-silico analysis. The final sample consisted of 342 patients (78.3% male, age = 63.2


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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • Depression risk and genetic predisposition Moderate

    This variant is associated with major depression risk in patients with coronary artery disease, suggesting increased vigilance for depressive symptoms

    Discuss with your physician about depression screening options, especially if you develop cardiovascular symptoms

Screening

  • Depressive symptoms and mood Moderate

    This genetic variant increases major depression risk, warranting periodic monitoring for mood changes and depressive episodes