BDgene

Study Report

Basic Info
Reference
Citation Liu, L., T. Foroud, et al. (2008). "Evidence of association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene and bipolar disorder." Psychiatr Genet 18(6): 267-274.
Disease Type Bipolar Disorder
Study Design family-based
Study Type Candidate-gene association study
Sample Size A whole genome screen was completed in 644 families consisting of 2,909 individuals. A total of 250 multiplex families, consisting of 1,749 individuals were selected for genotyping
SNP/Region/Marker Size 10 SNPs
Predominant Ethnicity Caucasian
Population American
Gender 771 males and 978 females, were selected for genotyping
Age Group adults : All affected subjects were at least 16 years of age.

Detail Info

SNPs reported by this study for BD (count: 10)

Genes reported by this study for BD (count: 1)