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Testing differential susceptibility: Plasticity genes, the social environment, and their interplay in adolescent response inhibition.
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World Journal of Biological Psychiatry . Jun2017, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p308-321. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Objectives:Impaired inhibitory control is a key feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We investigated gene–environment interaction (GxE) as a possible contributing factor to response inhibition variation in context of the differential susceptibility theory. This states individuals carrying plasticity gene variants will be more disadvantaged in negative, but more advantaged in positive environments. Methods:Behavioural and neural measures of response inhibition were assessed during a Stop-signal task in participants with (N = 197) and without (N = 295) ADHD, fromN = 278 families (age M = 17.18, SD =3.65). We examined GxE between candidate plasticity genes (DAT1,5-HTT,DRD4) and social environments (maternal expressed emotion, peer affiliation). Results:ADRD4× Positive peer affiliation interaction was found on the right fusiform gyrus (rFG) activation during successful inhibition. Further,5-HTTshort allele carriers showed increased rFG activation during failed inhibitions. Maternal warmth and positive peer affiliation were positively associated with right inferior frontal cortex activation during successful inhibition. Deviant peer affiliation was positively related to the error rate. Conclusions:While a pattern of differential genetic susceptibility was found, more clarity on the role of the FG during response inhibition is warranted before firm conclusions can be made. Positive and negative social environments were related to inhibitory control. This extends previous research emphasizing adverse environments. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15622975
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Journal of Biological Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123149639
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/15622975.2016.1173724