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Genome-Wide Association Study Suggested the PTPRD Polymorphisms Were Associated With Weight Gain Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications.
Schizophrenia bulletin - 1 May 2016
Yu Hao, Wang Lifang, Lv Luxian, Ma Cuicui, Du Bo, Lu Tianlan, Jin Chao, Yan Hao, Yang Yongfeng, Li Wenqiang, Ruan Yanyan, Zhang Hongyan, Zhang Hongxing, Mi Weifeng, Mowry Bryan, Ma Wenbin, Li Keqing, Zhang Dai, Yue Weihua
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG) is a serious concern in therapy with antipsychotic medications. To identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with AIWG, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for antipsychotic treatment. METHODS: The discovery cohort consisted of 534 patients with schizophrenia, who underwent 8-week treatment with antipsychotics and were genotyped...
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