The integrin-β 3 gene (ITGB3), located on human chromosome 17q21.3, was previously identified as a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for 5-HT blood levels and has been implicated as a candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We performed a family-based association study in 281 simplex and 12 multiplex Caucasian families. ITGB3 haplotypes are significantly associated with autism (HBAT, global P=0.038). Haplotype H3 is largely over-transmitted to the affected offspring and doubles the risk of an ASD diagnosis (HBAT P=0.005; odds ratio (OR)=2.000), at the expense of haplotype H1, which is under-transmitted (HBAT P=0.018; OR=0.725). These two common haplotypes differ only at rs12603582 located in intron 11, which reaches a P-value of 0.072 in single-marker FBAT analyses. Interestingly, rs12603582 is strongly associated with pre-term delivery in our ASD patients (P=0.008). On the other hand, it is SNP rs2317385, located at the 5' end of the gene, that significantly affects 5-HT blood levels (Mann-Whitney U-test, P=0.001; multiple regression analysis, P=0.010). No gene-gene interaction between ITGB3 and SLC6A4 has been detected. In conclusion, we identify a significant association between a common ITGB3 haplotype and ASD. Distinct markers, located toward the 5' and 3' ends of the gene, seemingly modulate 5-HT blood levels and autism liability, respectively. Our results also raise interest into ITGB3 influences on feto-maternal immune interactions in autism.

Family-based association study of ITGB3 in autism spectrum disorder and its endophenotypes / V. Napolioni, F. Lombardi, R. Sacco, P. Curatolo, B. Manzi, R. Alessandrelli, R. Militerni, C. Bravaccio, C. Lenti, M. Saccani, C. Schneider, R. Melmed, T. Pascucci, S. Puglisi-Allegra, K.L. Reichelt, F. Rousseau, P. Lewin, A.M. Persico. - In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS. - ISSN 1018-4813. - 19:3(2011 Mar), pp. 353-359. [10.1038/ejhg.2010.180]

Family-based association study of ITGB3 in autism spectrum disorder and its endophenotypes

C. Lenti;
2011

Abstract

The integrin-β 3 gene (ITGB3), located on human chromosome 17q21.3, was previously identified as a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for 5-HT blood levels and has been implicated as a candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We performed a family-based association study in 281 simplex and 12 multiplex Caucasian families. ITGB3 haplotypes are significantly associated with autism (HBAT, global P=0.038). Haplotype H3 is largely over-transmitted to the affected offspring and doubles the risk of an ASD diagnosis (HBAT P=0.005; odds ratio (OR)=2.000), at the expense of haplotype H1, which is under-transmitted (HBAT P=0.018; OR=0.725). These two common haplotypes differ only at rs12603582 located in intron 11, which reaches a P-value of 0.072 in single-marker FBAT analyses. Interestingly, rs12603582 is strongly associated with pre-term delivery in our ASD patients (P=0.008). On the other hand, it is SNP rs2317385, located at the 5' end of the gene, that significantly affects 5-HT blood levels (Mann-Whitney U-test, P=0.001; multiple regression analysis, P=0.010). No gene-gene interaction between ITGB3 and SLC6A4 has been detected. In conclusion, we identify a significant association between a common ITGB3 haplotype and ASD. Distinct markers, located toward the 5' and 3' ends of the gene, seemingly modulate 5-HT blood levels and autism liability, respectively. Our results also raise interest into ITGB3 influences on feto-maternal immune interactions in autism.
Young Adult ; Regression Analysis ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Humans ; Quantitative Trait Loci ; Endophenotypes ; Integrin beta3 ; Child ; Linkage Disequilibrium ; Serotonin ; Child, Preschoo l; Infant ; Haplotypes ; Autistic Disorder ; Adult ; Introns ; Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Adolescent ; Male ; Female
Settore MED/39 - Neuropsichiatria Infantile
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