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Review: Genetics of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Wallis, D., Russell, H. F., Muenke, M.·2008·Journal of Pediatric Psychology

Abstract

Objective The intent of this review is to provide an overview for the practicing psychologist/psychiatrist regarding the complexities of and the most recent advances made in the study of the genetic basis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods We review a variety of concepts including: (a) complexities involved in studying the genetics of ADHD, (b) evidence for a primarily genetic component of ADHD, (c) evidence suggesting that there are only a few genes with major effects contributing to ADHD, (d) identification of the best candidate genes, (e) linkage analysis for the identification of novel candidate genes, and (f) data on gene-environment interactions. Results It is now generally accepted that ADHD has a biological and even primarily genetic basis. However, despite the identification of several candidate genes, none of them seems to have a substantial effect and the exact etiology underlying ADHD has remained elusive. Genome-wide linkage analysis can help in the identification of novel candidate genes. While several independent groups have initiated these studies, we await further details and specific genes from fine-mapping studies. Most recently, researchers have been trying to identify gene by environment interactions to help understand ADHD. Replication of positive findings will be essential in teasing out these combinatorial influences. Conclusions Ideally, one day specific genes with major effects and specific risk factors with which they intera…

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Authors
Wallis, D., Russell, H. F., & Muenke, M.
Affiliations
National Institutes of Health (US)
Venue
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Published
2008-02-04
Volume
33
Issue
10
Pages
1085-1099
ISSN
  • 0146-8693 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-735X
OpenAlex
W2101549867
Cited by
86
References
118
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Pediatric Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, candidate genes, genome-wide linkage analysis, gene-environment interaction, heritability, personalized medicine, biomarkers, ADHD etiology
MeSH terms
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Mental Disorders, Child, Chromosome Mapping, Diseases in Twins, Genotype, Humans, Pedigree, Phenotype, Risk Factors, Social Environment, Comorbidity, Twin Studies as Topic, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Epigenesis, Genetic, Dopamine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins, Receptors, Dopamine D4

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