Genomewide DNA methylation analysis in combat veterans reveals a novel locus for PTSD.

Divya MehtaD BruenigT Carrillo-RoaB LawfordW HarveyC P MorrisA K SmithE B BinderR McD YoungJ Voisey

Published in: Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica (2017)

These data highlight the role of DNA methylation as biomarkers of PTSD. The results support the role of previous candidates and uncover novel genes associated with PTSD, such as DOCK2. This study contributes to our understanding of the biological underpinnings of PTSD.

Keyphrases

dna methylation
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
gene expression
genome wide
electronic health record
depressive symptoms
deep learning