New Gene Variant that Increases Depression Risk

Genetics play a strong role in risk for depression, but the identification of specific genes contributing to the disorder has not been successful. Also depression lacks genetic or biochemical markers that could help in diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Rare variants in the gene NKPD1, increases the risk of depression.

New blue gene variant increases depression risk
- NKPD1 gene variant is associated with synthesis of sphingolipids
- Sphingolipids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depression

New Blue Gene Variant Increases Risk of Depression

The gene NKPD1 is predicted to be involved in the synthesis of sphingolipids, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depression. Read More

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