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Histocompatability antigens and schizophrenia.

P McGuffin, A E Farmer, S M Rajah

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) types were studied in 80 schizophrenic patients. Certain HLA types showed altered incidence, suggesting a potential genetic link to schizophrenia and its specific symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunogenetics
    • Psychiatric Genetics
    • Molecular Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder with suspected genetic underpinnings.
    • Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) genes are crucial for immune response and have been implicated in various diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between specific Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) types and schizophrenia.
    • To explore potential differences in HLA type distribution between schizophrenic patients and healthy controls.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigen) types A and B in 80 diagnosed schizophrenic patients.
    • Comparison of HLA type frequencies with those of healthy control groups.

    Main Results:

    • An increased incidence of HLA-BW5 was observed in schizophrenic patients.
    • A decreased incidence of HLA-AW29 and HLA-BW17 was noted in the patient group compared to controls.
    • In patients with Schneider's first-rank symptoms, HLA-A1 was more frequent, while HLA-A2 and HLA-BW17 were less frequent.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) type variations may be associated with schizophrenia.
    • Certain HLA types might correlate with the presence of specific symptoms, such as Schneider's first-rank symptoms, in schizophrenia.

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