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    In: Twin Research and Human Genetics, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 18, No. 1 ( 2015-02), p. 28-35
    Abstract: Cytokines and vitamin D both have a role in modulating the immune system, and are also potentially useful biomarkers in mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia. Studying the variability of cytokines and vitamin D in a healthy population sample may add to understanding the association between these biomarkers and mental illness. To assess genetic and environmental contributions to variation in circulating levels of cytokines and vitamin D (25-hydroxy vitamin D: 25(OH)D3), we analyzed data from a healthy adolescent twin cohort (mean age 16.2 years; standard deviation 0.25). Plasma cytokine measures were available for 400 individuals (85 MZ, 115 DZ pairs), dried blood spot sample vitamin D measures were available for 378 individuals (70 MZ, 118 DZ pairs). Heritability estimates were moderate but significant for the cytokines transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), 0.57 (95% CI 0.26–0.80) and tumor necrosis factor-receptor type 1 (TNFR1), 0.50 (95% CI 0.11–0.63) respectively. Measures of 25(OH)D3 were within normal range and heritability was estimated to be high (0.86, 95% CI 0.61–0.94). Assays of other cytokines did not generate meaningful results. These potential biomarkers may be useful in mental illness, with further research warranted in larger sample sizes. They may be particularly important in adolescents with mental illness where diagnostic uncertainty poses a significant clinical challenge.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1832-4274 , 1839-2628
    Language: English
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
    Publication Date: 2015
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    Cambridge University Press (CUP) ; 2008
    In:  Behavioral and Brain Sciences Vol. 31, No. 3 ( 2008-06), p. 264-265
    In: Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 31, No. 3 ( 2008-06), p. 264-265
    Abstract: Crespi & Badcock (C & B) present an appealing and parsimonious synthesis arguing that schizophrenia and autism are differentially regulated by maternal versus paternal genomic imprinting, respectively. We argue that animal models related to schizophrenia and autism provide a useful platform to explore the mechanisms outlined by C & B. We also note that schizophrenia and autism share certain risk factors such as advanced paternal age. Apart from genomic imprinting, copy number variants related to advanced paternal age may also contribute to the differential trajectory of brain development associated with autism and schizophrenia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0140-525X , 1469-1825
    Language: English
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
    Publication Date: 2008
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    In: Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 20, No. 10 ( 2017-07), p. 1775-1784
    Abstract: To investigate relationships between mortality and circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25(OH)D 3 ) and 25-hydroxyergocalciferol (25(OH)D 2 ). Design Case–cohort study within the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (MCCS). We measured 25(OH)D 2 and 25(OH)D 3 in archived dried blood spots by LC–MS/MS. Cox regression was used to estimate mortality hazard ratios (HR), with adjustment for confounders. Setting General community. Subjects The MCCS included 29 206 participants, who at recruitment in 1990–1994 were aged 40–69 years, had dried blood spots collected and no history of cancer. For the present study we selected participants who died by 31 December 2007 ( n 2410) and a random sample (sub-cohort, n 2996). Results The HR per 25 nmol/l increment in concentration of 25(OH)D and 25(OH)D 3 were 0·86 (95 % CI 0·78, 0·96; P =0·007) and 0·85 (95 % CI 0·77, 0·95; P =0·003), respectively. Of 5108 participants, sixty-three (1·2 %) had detectable 25(OH)D 2 ; their mean 25(OH)D concentration was 11·9 (95 % CI 7·3, 16·6) nmol/l higher ( P 〈 0·001). The HR for detectable 25(OH)D 2 was 1·80 (95 % CI 1·09, 2·97; P =0·023); for those with detectable 25(OH)D 2 , the HR per 25 nmol/l increment in 25(OH)D was 1·06 (95 % CI 0·87, 1·29; P interaction = 0·02). HR were similar for participants who reported being in good, very good or excellent health four years after recruitment. Conclusions Total 25(OH)D and 25(OH)D 3 concentrations were inversely associated with mortality. The finding that the inverse association for 25(OH)D was restricted to those with no detectable 25(OH)D 2 requires confirmation in populations with higher exposure to ergocalciferol.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1368-9800 , 1475-2727
    Language: English
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
    Publication Date: 2017
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