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Further evidence that methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase A1298C polymorphism is a risk factor for schizophrenia

Chen Zhang1, Bin Xie, Yasong Du

  • 1Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 600 Wan Ping Nan Road, 200030 Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

Journal of Neural Transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)
|August 10, 2010
PubMed

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The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) A1298C gene variant is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia. This study confirms the association in the Chinese Han population, suggesting a potential role in schizophrenia development.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Psychiatry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene plays a crucial role in folate metabolism.
  • Previous research indicates a potential association between the MTHFR A1298C polymorphism and schizophrenia risk.
  • Understanding genetic contributions to schizophrenia is vital for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the genetic association between the MTHFR A1298C polymorphism and schizophrenia.
  • To evaluate the MTHFR A1298C polymorphism as a potential risk factor for schizophrenia in the Chinese Han population.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study design.
  • Genotyping of the MTHFR A1298C polymorphism in 379 schizophrenia patients and 380 healthy controls.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the association between the polymorphism and schizophrenia.

Main Results:

  • An association was found between the 1298C allele of the MTHFR gene and schizophrenia.
  • The odds ratio for schizophrenia associated with the 1298C allele was 1.39 (95% CI: 1.08-1.79).

Conclusions:

  • The MTHFR A1298C polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia in the Chinese Han population.
  • This finding supports the role of MTHFR gene variations in the etiology of schizophrenia.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the functional mechanisms underlying this association.

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