PTSDgene database

Study Report

Study Information
Basic Info
Reference
Citation Andero, R., et al. (2013). "Amygdala-dependent fear is regulated by Oprl1 in mice and humans with PTSD." Sci Transl Med 5(188): 188ra173.
Phenotype PTSD symptoms
Trauma Various
Study Design Cross-sectional study
Study Type Candidate gene association study, Gene-environment interaction study
Sample Size 1847 samples
SNP/Marker Size 5 SNPs
Predominant Ethnicity Black
Population Primarily African American
Gender 40% males, 60% females
Age Mean age=40 years

Detail Info

Genetic result reported by this study
Gene * Environment result reported by this study (count: 1)
Marker Phenotype Related Gene Environment Statistical Values Author Comments Marker's Category
rs6010719 PTSD symptoms OPRL1 Childhood trauma F=6.4; P-value<0.005; after controlling for age, sex, and substance abuse: F=6.9; P-value<=0.001. SNP rs6010719 was associated with increased PTSD symptoms in...... SNP rs6010719 was associated with increased PTSD symptoms in individuals exposed to moderate to severe child abuse, after controlling for age, sex, and substance abuse rs6010719 remained significant in the interaction. More... Significant