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Monoamine oxidase a promoter gene associated with problem behavior in adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19642709     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A functional polymorphism in the promoter of the gene encoding monoamine oxidase A has been associated with problem behavior in various populations. We examined the association of MAOA alleles in adult males with intellectual/developmental disabilities with and without established histories of problem behavior. These data were compared with a gender, ethnicity, and age-matched contrast sample. About 43% (15/35) of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and problem behavior possessed the low-efficiency version of the MAOA gene. In comparison, 20% (7/35) of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and no problem behavior and 20% (7/35) of the contrast group had the short-allele MAOA polymorphism. Therefore, a common variant in the MAOA gene may be associated with problem behavior in adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Authors:
Michael E May; Ali Srour; Lora K Hedges; David A Lightfoot; John A Phillips; Randy D Blakely; Craig H Kennedy
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities     Volume:  114     ISSN:  1944-7515     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2009 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-31     Completed Date:  2009-09-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101492916     Medline TA:  Am J Intellect Dev Disabil     Country:  Unknown    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  269-73     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Alleles*
Comorbidity
Developmental Disabilities / epidemiology,  genetics*
Female
Genotype
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders / diagnosis,  epidemiology,  genetics*
Mental Retardation / diagnosis,  epidemiology,  genetics*
Middle Aged
Minisatellite Repeats / genetics
Monoamine Oxidase / genetics*
Polymorphism, Genetic / genetics*
Promoter Regions, Genetic / genetics*
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
EC 1.4.3.4/Monoamine Oxidase

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