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Yali Tian1, Hui Liu2, Lorna Guse3
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Background:
The dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) and serotonin transporter (5-HTT) genes are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it remains largely unknown whether these genes interact with environmental factors to affect the development of PTSD.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of gene polymorphisms and gene-environment interactions with the risk of developing PTSD among adolescent earthquake survivors.
Method:
A total of 183 adolescent survivors from an earthquake-stricken area participated in this study. Measures included a questionnaire about demographic characteristics and earthquake exposure, the PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version and the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition disorders. Genotypes were analyzed by using the polymerase chain reaction-based restriction fragment length polymorphism.
Results:
The 5-HTTLPR and 5-HTTVNTR polymorphisms and earthquake exposure had statistically significant positive effects on PTSD. The interaction effects of 5-HTTLPR × Earthquake Exposure and 5-HTTVNTR × Earthquake Exposure were statistically significant.
Conclusion:
The development of PTSD is the result not only of a genetic effect and environmental factors but also of the interactive effect between gene and environment.
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