Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that genetic variation is associated with individual variability in response to treatment with antipsychotics. Although numerous studies have been performed for identification of potential genetic variants affecting response to treatment, initial enthusiasm has been tempered by inconsistent results. Along with some specific methodological issues, another plausible explanation for such inconsistencies is lack of sensitivity of the phenotype (clinical measures) used to define response. In this paper, we review use of Imaging Genetics, a relatively new approach that combines genetic assessment with functional neuroimaging, to explore in vivo neurobiological effects of genetic variation. Moreover, we propose to use Imaging Genetics as a tool to evaluate and predict response to treatment with antipsychotics based on the individual genetic makeup.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: Functional Imaging as a Tool to Investigate the Relationship between Genetic Variation and Response to Treatment with Antipsychotics
Volume: 15 Issue: 22
Author(s): A. Di Giorgio, F. Sambataro and A. Bertolino
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Abstract: Recent evidence suggests that genetic variation is associated with individual variability in response to treatment with antipsychotics. Although numerous studies have been performed for identification of potential genetic variants affecting response to treatment, initial enthusiasm has been tempered by inconsistent results. Along with some specific methodological issues, another plausible explanation for such inconsistencies is lack of sensitivity of the phenotype (clinical measures) used to define response. In this paper, we review use of Imaging Genetics, a relatively new approach that combines genetic assessment with functional neuroimaging, to explore in vivo neurobiological effects of genetic variation. Moreover, we propose to use Imaging Genetics as a tool to evaluate and predict response to treatment with antipsychotics based on the individual genetic makeup.
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Di Giorgio A., Sambataro F. and Bertolino A., Functional Imaging as a Tool to Investigate the Relationship between Genetic Variation and Response to Treatment with Antipsychotics, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2009; 15 (22) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161209788957483
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161209788957483 |
Print ISSN 1381-6128 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-4286 |
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