BACKGROUND: Long CAG repeats in the hKCa3 potassium channel gene have been associated with schizophrenia. We sought evidence for associations between this polymorphism and aspects of the schizophrenia phenotype. METHODS: Associations were investigated between CAG repeat length and gender, age of illness onset, and psychotic symptom dimensions in 203 unrelated individuals with DSM-IIIR schizophrenia. RESULTS: No association was found between CAG repeat length and gender or age of onset. Long CAG repeats were associated with higher negative symptom dimension scores. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence that genetic liability to negative symptoms in schizophrenia may be partly mediated through the hKCa3 gene.
BACKGROUND: Long CAG repeats in the hKCa3 potassium channel gene have been associated with schizophrenia. We sought evidence for associations between this polymorphism and aspects of the schizophrenia phenotype. METHODS: Associations were investigated between CAG repeat length and gender, age of illness onset, and psychotic symptom dimensions in 203 unrelated individuals with DSM-IIIR schizophrenia. RESULTS: No association was found between CAG repeat length and gender or age of onset. Long CAG repeats were associated with higher negative symptom dimension scores. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence that genetic liability to negative symptoms in schizophrenia may be partly mediated through the hKCa3 gene.
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