ALDH2 modulated changes in cytokine levels and cognitive function in bipolar disorder: A 12-week follow-up study

Sheng Yu Lee, Tzu Yun Wang, Shiou Lan Chen, Yun Hsuan Chang, Po See Chen, San Yuan Huang, Nian Sheng Tzeng, Liang Jen Wang, I. Hui Lee, Kao Chin Chen, Yen Kuang Yang, Yi Hsin Yang, Cheng Sheng Chen, Ru Band Lu

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Abstract

Objectives: We investigated the association of the aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphism (rs671), which is involved with the dopaminergic function, and with changes in cytokine levels and cognitive function, in a 12-week follow-up study in patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: Patients with a first diagnosis of bipolar disorder were recruited. Symptom severity and levels of plasma cytokines (tumor necrosis factor α, C-reactive protein, interleukin 6 and transforming growth factor β1) were examined during weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12. Neurocognitive function was evaluated at baseline and endpoint. The ALDH2 polymorphism genotype was determined. Results: A total of 541 patients with bipolar disorder were recruited, and 355 (65.6%) completed the 12-week follow-up. A multiple linear regression analysis showed a significant (p = 0.000226) association between the ALDH2 polymorphism and changes in C-reactive protein levels. Different aspects of cognitive function improved in patients with different ALDH2 genotypes. Only patients with the ALDH2*1*1 genotype showed significant correlations between improvement of cognitive function and increased transforming growth factor -β1. Conclusion: The ALDH2 gene might influence changes in cytokine levels and cognitive performance in patients with bipolar disorder. Additionally, changes in cytokine levels and cognitive function were correlated only in patients with specific ALDH2 genotypes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)680-689
Number of pages10
JournalAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Volume52
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jul 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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