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Dopamine Transporter Gene (DAT1) Associated with Appetite Suppression to Methylphenidate in a Case–Control Study of Binge Eating Disorder

Davis, Caroline, Levitan, Robert D, Kaplan, Allan S, Carter, Jacqueline, Reid, Caroline, Curtis, Claire, Patte, Karen, Kennedy, James L·2007·Neuropsychopharmacology

Abstract

Response to psychomotor stimulants is highly variable across individuals. Such inconsistencies are influenced by many factors including drug dose and polymorphic differences in genes that encode proteins, such as the dopamine transporter (DAT1), which are relevant to the site of action of these substances. The current study used a double blind, crossover (methylphenidate vs placebo) design to assess DAT1 genotype differences on appetite ratings to a snack-food cue in subjects with binge eating disorder (BED) (n=32) and healthy age-matched controls (n=46). ANOVA results indicated a significant genotype x diagnostic group interaction whereby BED subjects with at least one copy of the 9-repeat allele showed a significant suppression of appetite in response to methylphenidate compared with controls with this allele, or to subjects with the 10/10 genotype (irrespective of diagnosis) whose drug response was indistinguishable from placebo. The most probable explanation for these findings is that some, currently unknown, genetic variant, which is overrepresented in those with BED, interacts with DAT1 to suppress appetite in response to stimulant administration. The current findings have implications for treatment response to drugs currently in use (or being developed) for the treatment of overeating and overweight.

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Authors
Davis, C., Levitan, R. D., Kaplan, A. S., Carter, J., Reid, C., Curtis, C., Patte, K., & Kennedy, J. L.
Affiliations
  • York University (CA)
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
  • University Health Network (CA)
Corresponding author
Davis, Caroline
Venue
Neuropsychopharmacology
Published
2007-02-21
Volume
32
Issue
10
Pages
2199-2206
ISSN
  • 0893-133X (ISSN-L)
  • 1740-634X
OpenAlex
W2120173014
Cited by
65
References
41
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 8
FWCI
4.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neuropsychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Keywords
dopamine transporter gene, DAT1, binge eating disorder, methylphenidate, appetite suppression, genetic polymorphism, drug response variability, overeating, obesity treatment
MeSH terms
Adult, Appetite, Appetite Depressants, Brain, Double-Blind Method, Drug Resistance, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Testing, Genotype, Humans, Male, Methylphenidate, Middle Aged, Case-Control Studies, Treatment Outcome, Cross-Over Studies, Dopamine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins, Bulimia Nervosa

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