Association of polymorphisms in 5-HTT (SLC6A4) and MAOA genes with measures of obesity in young adults of Portuguese origin

作者：Dias Helena; Muc Magdalena; Padez Cristina; Manco Licinio^*

来源：Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 2016, 122(1): 8-13.

DOI：10.3109/13813455.2015.1111390

• 5-HTTLPR and STin2 polymorphisms
• MAOA VNTR polymorphism
• serotonin transporter
• overweight and obesity
• Portugal

Objectives: To investigate the association of polymorphisms in SLC6A4 and MAOA genes with overweight (including obesity). Material and methods: Young adults (n=535) of Portuguese origin were genotyped for the SLC6A4 polymorphisms 5-HTTLPR and STin2 and a MAOA VNTR. BMI and body fat percentage were measured and a questionnaire was used to assess individual's sport practicing habits. Results: In whole study sample, haplotype-based analysis revealed significant association with overweight/obesity for the individual 5-HTTLPR/Stin2 haplotype L10 (p=0.04). In men, the MAOA 3R genotype was nominally associated with body fat (p=0.04). In inactive individuals, overweight/obesity was found significantly associated with 5-HTTLPR L-allele (p=0.01) and nominally associated with STin2 10-allele (p=0.03). A significant association was also found testing for all haplotype effects ((2)=8.7; p=0.03). Conclusions: We found some evidences for the association of SLC6A4 and MAOA genes with measures of obesity. Our results suggest physical inactivity accentuates the influence of SLC6A4 polymorphisms on obesity risk.

• 出版日期2016-1-1