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Unravelling the GSK3&bgr;-related genotypic interaction network influencing hippocampal volume in recurrent major depressive disorder

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Objective Glycogen synthase kinase 3&bgr; (GSK3&bgr;) has been implicated in mood disorders. We previously reported associations between a GSK3&bgr; polymorphism and hippocampal volume in major depressive disorder (MDD). We then… Click to show full abstract

Objective Glycogen synthase kinase 3&bgr; (GSK3&bgr;) has been implicated in mood disorders. We previously reported associations between a GSK3&bgr; polymorphism and hippocampal volume in major depressive disorder (MDD). We then reported similar associations for a subset of GSK3&bgr;-regulated genes. We now investigate an algorithm-derived comprehensive list of genes encoding proteins that directly interact with GSK3&bgr; to identify a genotypic network influencing hippocampal volume in MDD. Participants and methods We used discovery (N=141) and replication (N=77) recurrent MDD samples. Our gene list was generated from the NetworKIN database. Hippocampal measures were derived using an optimized Freesurfer protocol. We identified interacting single nucleotide polymorphisms using the machine learning algorithm Random Forest and verified interactions using likelihood ratio tests between nested linear regression models. Results The discovery sample showed multiple two-single nucleotide polymorphism interactions with hippocampal volume. The replication sample showed a replicable interaction (likelihood ratio test: P=0.0088, replication sample; P=0.017, discovery sample; Stouffer’s combined P=0.0007) between genes associated previously with endoplasmic reticulum stress, calcium regulation and histone modifications. Conclusion Our results provide genetic evidence supporting associations between hippocampal volume and MDD, which may reflect underlying cellular stress responses. Our study provides evidence of biological mechanisms that should be further explored in the search for disease-modifying therapeutic targets for depression.

Keywords: major depressive; hippocampal volume; depressive disorder; gsk3 bgr

Journal Title: Psychiatric Genetics
Year Published: 2018

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