Candidate genetic pathways for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show association to hyperactive/impulsive symptoms in children with ADHD

J. Bralten, B. Franke, I.D. Waldman, N.N.J. Rommelse, C. Hartman, P. Asherson, T. Banaschewski, R.P. Ebstein, M. Gill, A. Miranda, R.D. Oades, H. Roeyers, A. Rothenberger, J.A. Sergeant, J. Oosterlaan, E. Sonuga-Barke, H.C. Steinhausen, S. Faraone, J.K. Buitelaar, A. Arias-Vasquez

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Abstract

Objective Because multiple genes with small effect sizes are assumed to play a role in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) etiology, considering multiple variants within the same analysis likely increases the total explained phenotypic variance, thereby boosting the power of genetic studies. This study investigated whether pathway-based analysis could bring scientists closer to unraveling the biology of ADHD. Method The pathway was described as a predefined gene selection based on a well-established database or literature data. Common genetic variants in pathways involved in dopamine/norepinephrine and serotonin neurotransmission and genes involved in neuritic outgrowth were investigated in cases from the International Multicentre ADHD Genetics (IMAGE) study. Multivariable analysis was performed to combine the effects of single genetic variants within the pathway genes. Phenotypes were DSM-IV symptom counts for inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity (n = 871) and symptom severity measured with the Conners Parent (n = 930) and Teacher (n = 916) Rating Scales. Results Summing genetic effects of common genetic variants within the pathways showed a significant association with hyperactive/impulsive symptoms (p
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1204-1212
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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