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ArticleBJPsych open2018

The 5-HTTLPR genotype, early life adversity and cortisol responsivity to psychosocial stress in women.

Jurate Aleknaviciute, Joke H M Tulen, Yolanda B de Rijke, Mark van der Kroeg, Cornelis G Kooiman, Steven A Kushner

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Jurate AleknaviciuteDepartment of Psychiatry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Joke H M TulenDepartment of Psychiatry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Yolanda B de RijkeDepartment of Clinical Chemistry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Mark van der KroegDepartment of Psychiatry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Cornelis G KooimanDepartment of Psychiatry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Mental Health Clinic De Viersprong, The Netherlands.
Steven A KushnerDepartment of Psychiatry, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-9777-3338

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Abstract

backgroundThe serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) has previously been associated with hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis function. Moreover, it has been suggested that this association is moderated by an interaction with stressful life experiences.

aimsTo investigate the moderation of cortisol response to psychosocial stress by 5-HTTLPR genotype, either directly or through an interaction with early life stress.

methodA total of 151 women, 85 of which had personality psychopathology, performed the Trier Social Stress Test while cortisol responsivity was assessed.

resultsThe results demonstrate a main effect of genotype on cortisol responsivity. Women carrying two copies of the long version of 5-HTTLPR exhibited stronger cortisol responses to psychosocial stress than women with at least one copy of the short allele (

conclusionsOur results highlight the need to clarify gender-specific biological factors influencing the serotonergic system. Furthermore, our results suggest that childhood maltreatment, specifically during the first 15 years of life, is unlikely to exert a moderating influence of large effect on the relationship between the 5-HTTLPR genotype and cortisol responsivity to psychosocial stress. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: None.

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5-HTTLPRcortisolhypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axispsychosocial stresswomen

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