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ArticleBrain and behavior2023

Genetic variation of the 5-HT1A rs6295, 5-HT2A rs6311, and CNR1 rs1049353 and an altered endocannabinoid system in depressed patients.

Jasmin Obermanns, Hanna Meiser, Saskia Hoberg, Cynthia Segura Vesterager, Frank Schulz, Georg Juckel, Barbara Emons

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Article in Brain and behavior, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Jasmin ObermannsLWL University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Hanna MeiserLWL University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Saskia HobergLWL University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Cynthia Segura VesteragerChemistry and Biochemistry of Natural Products, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-8792-8538
Frank SchulzChemistry and Biochemistry of Natural Products, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-3946-7137
Georg JuckelLWL University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Barbara EmonsLWL University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6739-900X
LWL-Universitätsklinikum Bochum · DERuhr University Bochum · DE

Funding

FoRUM Research Programme of the Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum F824-2014
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe reasons for developing depression are not fully understood. However, it is known that the serotonergic system plays a role in the etiology, but the endocannabinoid system receives attention.

methodIn this study, 161 patients with a depressive disorder and 161 healthy participants were examined for the distribution of the CNR1 rs4940353, 5-HT2A rs6311, and 5-HT1A rs6295 by high-resolution melting genotyping. The concentration of arachidonoyl ethanolamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in the blood was measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Additionally, depression and anxiety symptoms were evaluated based on self-questionnaires. Fifty-nine patients participated in a second appointment to measure the concentration of AEA, 2-AG, and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

resultsWe observed higher AEA and decreased 2-AG concentrations in patients with depression compared to healthy participants. During the treatment, the concentrations of AEA and 2-AG did not change significantly. In patients higher symptoms of anxiety correlated with lower concentrations of 2-AG. Gender differences were found concerning increased 2-AG concentration in male patients and increased anxiety symptoms in female patients. Genotypic variations of 5-HT1A rs6295 and 5-HT2A rs6311 are associated with altered serotonergic activity and serotonin content in patients.

conclusionIn conclusion, it seems that the endocannabinoid system, especially the endocannabinoids 2-AG and AEA, and genetic variations of the 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A could play a role in patients with depression and may be involved in a depressive disorder.

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EndocannabinoidsPolyunsaturated AlkamidesArachidonic AcidsChromatography, LiquidFemaleGenetic VariationHumansMaleReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1AReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2AanandamideArachidonic AcidsCNR1 protein, humanEndocannabinoidsHTR1A protein, humanHTR2A protein, humanPolyunsaturated AlkamidesReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1AReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A2-arachidonoylglycerolarachidonoyl ethanolamidecannabinoid receptordepressionserotonin receptor

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