The seroprevalence of antithyroid peroxidase antibodies in bipolar families and bipolar twins: results from two longitudinal studies

Autor: Rachel M. Brouwer, L D de Witte, Sanne M. Kemner, Willem A. Nolen, G. Snijders, Esther Mesman, Manon H.J. Hillegers, R. Vonk, Hemmo A. Drexhage
Přispěvatelé: Immunology, Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Research Program (CCNP)
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: International journal of bipolar disorders, 5. Springer Open
International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, 5:1. Springer Open
International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, 5(1). SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
ISSN: 2194-7511
Popis: Previous studies of our group among bipolar offspring and bipolar twins showed significant higher prevalence’s and levels of antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO-Abs) in offspring and co-twins (without a mood disorder) compared to controls, suggesting that TPO-Abs might be considered as vulnerability factor (trait marker) for BD development. Here we elucidate, in the same cohorts, but now after 12- and 6-year follow-up, whether TPO-abs should be considered as a ‘trait’ marker for BD. The present study aims to investigate whether TPO-Abs (1) are stable over time, (2) are associated with lithium-exposure, (3) share a common genetic background with BD and are related to psychopathology. In bipolar offspring and twins, the prevalence of TPO-Abs is stable over time (r s = .72 p
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