Differential and spatial expression meta-analysis of genes identified in genome-wide association studies of depression.

ABSTRACT: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder worldwide and affects individuals of all ages. It causes significant psychosocial impairments and is a major cause of disability. A recent consortium study identified 102 genetic variants and 269 genes associated with depression. To provide targets for future depression research, we prioritized these recently identified genes using expression data. We examined the differential expression of these genes in three studies that profiled gene expression of MDD cases and controls across multiple brain regions. In addition, we integrated anatomical expression information to determine which brain regions and transcriptomic cell types highly express the candidate genes. We highlight 12 of the 269 genes with the most consiste

SUBMITTER: Wu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791035 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature