Alzheimer's disease risk factor complement receptor 1 is associated with depression

Hamilton, G., Evans, K.L., MacIntyre, D.J., Deary, I.J., Dominiczak, A.F. , Smith, B.H., Morris, A.D., Porteous, D.J. and Thomson, P.A. (2012) Alzheimer's disease risk factor complement receptor 1 is associated with depression. Neuroscience Letters, 510(1), pp. 6-9. (doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2011.12.059)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2011.12.059

Abstract

Variation in the complement receptor 1 gene (CR1) has been identified in recent genome-wide association studies as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Here, we show that two Alzheimer's disease-associated CR1 variants, rs6656401 and rs3818361, are associated with major recurrent depression in females in a population-based cohort using individuals from the Generation Scotland: Scottish Family Health Study.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Dominiczak, Professor Anna
Authors: Hamilton, G., Evans, K.L., MacIntyre, D.J., Deary, I.J., Dominiczak, A.F., Smith, B.H., Morris, A.D., Porteous, D.J., and Thomson, P.A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Neuroscience Letters
ISSN:0304-3940
ISSN (Online):1872-7972
Published Online:08 January 2012

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