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Title: Review of eating disorders and oxytocin receptor polymorphisms
Author: Burmester, Victoria
Nicholls, Dasha
Buckle, Alexis
Stanojevic, Boban
Crous Bou, Marta
Keywords: Enfermedades de origen nutricional
Oxitocina
Polimorfisme genètic
Nutritionally induced diseases
Oxytocin
Genetic polymorphisms
Issue Date: 13-Jul-2021
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract: Background and aims: Oxytocin, a nine amino acid peptide synthesised in the hypothalamus, has been widely recognised for its role in anxiolysis, bonding, sociality, and appetite. It binds to the oxytocin receptor (OXTR)-a G-protein coupled receptor-that is stimulated by the actions of oestrogen both peripherally and centrally. Studies have implicated OXTR genotypes in conferring either a risk or protective effect in autism, schizophrenia, and eating disorders (ED). There are numerous DNA variations of this receptor, with the most common DNA variation being in the form of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Two OXTR SNPs have been most studied in relation to ED: rs53576 and rs2254298. Each SNP has the same allelic variant that produces genotypes AA, AG, and GG. In this critical review we will evaluate the putative role of rs53576 and rs2254298 SNPs in ED. Additionally, this narrative review will consider the role of gene-environment interactions in the development of ED pathology. Findings: The OXTR SNPs rs53576 and rs2254298 show independent associations between the A allele and restrictive eating behaviours. Conversely, the G allele of the OXTR rs53576 SNP is associated with binging behaviours, findings that were also evident in neuroanatomy. One study found the A allele of both OXTR SNPs to confer risk for more severe ED symptomatology while the G allele conferred some protective effect. An interaction between poor maternal care and rs2254298 AG/AA genotype conferred increased risk for binge eating and purging in women. Conclusions: Individual OXTR SNP are unlikely in themselves to explain complex eating disorders but may affect the expression of and/or effectiveness of the OXTR. A growing body of G x E work is indicating that rs53576G homozygosity becomes disadvantageous for later mental health under early adverse conditions but further research to extend these findings to eating pathology is needed. The GWAS approach would benefit this area of knowledge.
Note: Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00438-0
It is part of: Journal of Eating Disorders, 2021, vol. 9, num. 85
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2445/179796
Related resource: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00438-0
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