Role of IL-10 -1082, IFN-gamma +874, and TNF-alpha -308 genes polymorphisms in suicidal behavior

Arch Suicide Res. 2009;13(4):330-9. doi: 10.1080/13811110903266418.

Abstract

In this study, it was determined whether the IL-10 -1082, IFN-gamma +874, and TNF-alpha -308 polymorphisms were associated with suicidal behavior. One hundred forty five patients with suicidal behavior and 160 normal individuals were genotyped for IL-10 -1082, IFN-gamma +874, and TNF-alpha -308 polymorphisms using ASO-PCR method. TNF-alpha -308 G/G genotype has been increased in males with completed suicide behavior versus control group (p value = 0.017). IL-10 -1082 A/A genotype is higher in both male and female suicide completed groups (p value = 0.017). IFN-gamma (+874) A/A genotype was significantly higher in males with completed suicide behavior versus normal male control (p value = 0.027). It can be concluded that IL-10, IFN-gamma, and TNF-alpha polymorphisms may play a role in suicidal behavior.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Interferon-gamma / genetics*
  • Interleukin-10 / genetics*
  • Iran
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Genetic / genetics*
  • Risk Factors
  • Self-Injurious Behavior / genetics*
  • Suicide
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / genetics*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Interleukin-10
  • Interferon-gamma