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Public release date: 10-Jun-2013[ | E-mail |
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A study in Schizophrenia Bulletin is among the first to indicate epigenetic changes related to immune function in schizophrenia. DNA methylation, a process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA without changing its sequence, can alter gene expression. Led by Dr. Jingyu Liu, the nine researchers analyzed and verified changes in DNA methylation patterns in people with and without schizophrenia and found significant changes in seven genes that moderate immune responses.
In the current study, the researchers found that the seven genes that were up or down regulated protect against the delusion and hallucination symptoms in schizophrenia patients. This finding suggests that methylation changes related to immune function may be one of the pathways to moderate symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
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The paper "Methylation Patterns in Whole Blood Correlate With Symptoms in Schizophrenia Patients" can be accessed here: http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/5147/6
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Schizophrenia Bulletin, published by Oxford University Press, seeks to review recent developments and empirically based hypotheses regarding the etiology and treatment of schizophrenia.
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Public release date: 10-Jun-2013[ | E-mail |
Share ] Contact: Alana Podolsky
alana.podolsky@oup.com
212-726-6033
Oxford University Press
A study in Schizophrenia Bulletin is among the first to indicate epigenetic changes related to immune function in schizophrenia. DNA methylation, a process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA without changing its sequence, can alter gene expression. Led by Dr. Jingyu Liu, the nine researchers analyzed and verified changes in DNA methylation patterns in people with and without schizophrenia and found significant changes in seven genes that moderate immune responses.
In the current study, the researchers found that the seven genes that were up or down regulated protect against the delusion and hallucination symptoms in schizophrenia patients. This finding suggests that methylation changes related to immune function may be one of the pathways to moderate symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
###
The paper "Methylation Patterns in Whole Blood Correlate With Symptoms in Schizophrenia Patients" can be accessed here: http://www.oxfordjournals.org/page/5147/6
Media queries and interview requests should be directed to:
Alana Podolsky | Publicity | alana.podolsky@oup.com | 212-726-6033
Schizophrenia Bulletin, published by Oxford University Press, seeks to review recent developments and empirically based hypotheses regarding the etiology and treatment of schizophrenia.
[ | E-mail | Share ] ?
AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert! system.
Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/oup-efe061013.php
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