Lipidomics and genomics in mental health: insights into major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
This
systematic
review
explores
the
hypothesis
that
various
lipid
categories
and
metabolism-related
genomic
variations
link
to
mental
disorders,
seeking
potential
clinically
useful
markers.
We
searched
PubMed,
Scopus,
PsycInfo
databases
until
October
12th,
2024,
using
terms
related
lipidomics,
lipid-related
genomics,
different
i.e.,
Major
Depressive
Disorder
(MDD),
Bipolar
(BD),
Schizophrenia
(SCZ),
Obsessive–Compulsive
(OCD).
Eligible
studies
were
assessed.
Extracted
data
included
author,
year,
methodology,
outcomes,
genes,
lipids
linked
disorders.
Bias
evidence
certainty
evaluated.
The
adhered
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses)
guidelines
a
registered
protocol
(PROSPERO:
CRD42023438862).
A
total
of
27
included.
SCZ
showed
alterations
in
77
lipids,
including
triglycerides
(TG),
ceramides,
phosphatidylcholine,
while
MDD
BD
exhibited
97
47
altered
respectively,
with
overlap
among
Shared
such
as
ABCA13,
DGKZ,
FADS,
pathways
involving
inflammation,
metabolism,
mitochondrial
function
identified.
OCD
was
associated
sphingolipid
signaling
peroxisomal
metabolism.
Lipid
signatures
MDD,
BD,
shed
light
on
underlying
processes.
Further
research
is
needed
validate
biomarkers
refine
their
clinical
applications
precision
psychiatry.
Language: Английский
Bidirectional causal associations between plasma metabolites and bipolar disorder
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Language: Английский
Biomarkers of bipolar disorder in omics and neuroimaging
Donghua He,
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Jingzhi Yang,
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Zuowei Wang
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et al.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101264 - 101264
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Mediation-adjusted multivariable Mendelian randomisation study identified novel metabolites related to mental health
BMJ Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1), P. e301230 - e301230
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Background
From
the
pathway
perspective,
metabolites
have
potential
to
improve
knowledge
about
aetiology
of
psychiatric
diseases.
Previous
studies
suggested
a
link
between
specific
blood
and
mental
disorders,
but
some
Mendelian
randomisation
(MR)
in
particular
are
insufficient
for
various
reasons.
Objective
This
study
focused
on
bias
assessment
due
interdependencies
mediation
effects.
Methods
In
multistep
framework
containing
network
multivariable
MR,
direct
effects
21
mutually
adjusted
8
disorders
were
estimated
based
summary
statistics
genome-wide
association
from
multiple
resources.
Robust
inverse-variance
weighted
models
used
primary
analyses.
Several
sensitivity
analyses
performed
assess
different
patterns
pleiotropy
weak
instrument
bias.
Estimates
same
phenotypes
resources
pooled
using
fixed
effect
meta-analysis
models.
Findings
After
adjusting
effects,
genetically
predicted
metabolite
levels
six
lipid,
amino
acid
cofactors
pathways
directly
associated
with
overall
(attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder,
bipolar
anorexia
nervosa,
depression,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
schizophrenia).
Point
estimates
ranged
−0.45
(95%
CI
−0.67;
−0.24,
p=1.0×10
4
)
1.78
0.85;
2.71,
p=0.006).
No
associations
found
anxiety
suicide
attempt.
Conclusions
provides
insights
into
new
metabolic
that
seems
be
causally
related
certain
disorders.
Clinical
implications
Further
needed
investigate
whether
identified
itself
or
biochemical
regulating
metabolites.
Language: Английский
Plasma fatty acids and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Mendelian randomization investigation
Kangning Zhou,
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Qiang Zhang,
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Zhenhua Yuan
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 3, 2024
Background
Attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
is
the
most
common
neurodevelopmental
of
childhood,
and
pathogenesis
not
fully
understood.
Observational
studies
suggest
an
association
between
fatty
acids
abnormalities
ADHD,
but
there
are
contradictions
differences
these
findings.
To
address
this
uncertainty,
we
employed
a
two-sample
bidirectional
Mendelian
Randomization
(MR)
analysis
to
investigate
causal
relationship
ADHD.
Methods
We
conducted
study,
selecting
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
highly
correlated
with
acid
levels
from
CHARGE
Consortium
as
our
instruments.
The
outcome
data
were
sourced
Psychiatric
Genomics
(PGC)
dataset
on
comprising
225,534
individuals,
162,384
cases
65,693
controls.
Inverse
variance
weighting,
MR-Egger,
weighted
median
methods
estimate
Cochran’s
Q-test
was
used
quantify
heterogeneity
instrumental
variables.
Sensitivity
analyses
included
MR-Egger
intercept
tests,
leave-one-out
analyses,
funnel
plots.
Results
MR
revealed
no
significant
associations
genetically
predicted
various
saturated,
monounsaturated,
polyunsaturated
(including
omega-3
omega-6)
ADHD
risk
in
PGC
cohorts.
Notably,
initial
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic
(DGLA)
(OR
=
1.009,
p
0.032
by
IVW)
did
persist
after
correction
for
multiple
testing
(adjusted
-value
0.286).
supported
findings,
indicating
robustness.
Moreover,
lack
evidence
supporting
link
acids.
Conclusion
While
study
basis
genetic
does
provide
support
role
it
preclude
their
potential
involvement
reducing
Further
research
needed
explore
possibility.
Language: Английский
Association between 15 Insertion/Deletion Polymorphisms and the Risk of Type 1 Bipolar Disorder
Fatemeh Zebarjad,
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Mostafa Saadat
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Gene Expression,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
000(000), P. 000 - 000
Published: July 5, 2024
Background
and
objectivesType
1
bipolar
disorder
(BP)
is
a
mental
illness
characterized
by
extreme
shifts
in
mood,
oscillating
between
manic
depressive
episodes.
It
ranks
as
the
sixth
most
prevalent
psychiatric
globally,
often
emerging
teenage
years.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
associations
BP
15
insertion/deletion
(Indel)
polymorphisms
human
genome,
examining
genes
including
TPA,
UCP2,
HLA-G,
FADS2,
ADRA2B,
VEGF,
PDCD6IP,
SLC6A4,
TLR2,
APOB,
TP53,
LRPAP1,
DHFR,
MDM2,
DBH.
Language: Английский
Novel Approaches to Mortierella alpina Identification and Arachidonic Acid Production Optimization
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(32), P. 34456 - 34463
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Arachidonic
acid
(ARA)
is
an
integral
constituent
of
cell
structures
and
instrumental
for
the
nervous,
muscular,
immune
systems'
functions.
The
sore
need
this
nutrient
may
be
fulfilled
via
production
based
on
fungus
Language: Английский
Evaluating metabolome-wide causal effects on risk for psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
Evidence
indicates
phenotypic
and
biological
overlap
between
psychiatric
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Further
identification
of
underlying
mutual
unique
mechanisms
may
yield
novel
multi-disorder
disorder-specific
therapeutic
targets.
The
metabolome
represents
an
important
domain
for
target
as
metabolites
play
critical
roles
in
modulating
a
diverse
range
processes.
Here,
we
used
Mendelian
randomisation
(MR)
to
test
the
causal
effects
∼1000
plasma
∼300
metabolite
ratios
on
anxiety,
bipolar
disorder,
depression,
schizophrenia,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
disease
multiple
sclerosis.
In
total,
85
involving
77
passed
FDR
correction
robust
sensitivity
analyses
(IVW-MR
OR
range:
0.73-1.48;
p
<
0.05).
No
evidence
reverse
causality
was
identified.
Multivariate
implicated
sphingolipid
metabolism
disorder
risk
carnitine
derivatives
sclerosis
However,
polygenic
scores
prioritised
showed
limited
prediction
UK
Biobank.
Downstream
colocalisation
regions
containing
influential
variants
identified
greater
than
suggestive
(PP.H4
≥
0.6)
shared
variant
29
metabolite/psychiatric
trait-pairs
chromosome
11
at
FADS
gene
cluster.
Most
these
were
lipids
linoleic
or
arachidonic
acid.
Additional
ratio
histidine-to-glutamine,
glutamine,
SPRYD4
expression
12.
Although
no
single
had
effect
results
suggest
broad
across
brain
Metabolites
here
help
inform
future
targeted
interventions.
Language: Английский
The role of fatty acids in the emotional well-being of young adults: associations between fatty acid levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disturbances
Postępy Psychiatrii i Neurologii,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 201 - 212
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Young
adults
experience
high
stress
levels,
leading
to
mood
disorders.
This
study
investigates
the
associations
between
specific
fatty
acid
lipid
profiles,
inflammatory
markers,
and
emotional
well-being
among
young
adults.
Seventy-two
aged
18-35
participated
in
this
study.
Participants
completed
self-assessments
of
depression
severity
(PHQ-9),
(PSS-10),
insomnia
(ISI),
anxiety
(GAD-7).
Blood
samples
were
collected
analyzed
for
plasma
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
kynurenine
pathway
metabolites.
Classification
Regression
Tree
(C&RT)
multivariate
stepwise
regression
analyses
employed
identify
potential
predictors
mental
health
outcomes.
The
revealed
significant
certain
acids,
conditions.
Lauric
acid,
myristic
eicosatrienoic
identified
as
indicators
issues.
Higher
levels
palmitoleic
linked
increased
depressive
symptoms,
while
higher
oleic
associated
with
reduced
depression.
Anxiety
was
influenced
by
myristoleic
docosahexaenoic
acid.
Stress
sleep
disturbances
correlated
acids.
models
explained
a
percentage
variability
outcomes,
accounting
25%
both
symptoms
anxiety,
23%
stress,
43%
disturbances.
Specific
kynurenic
CRP,
significantly
impact
Monitoring
biomarkers
may
assist
managing
Personalized
dietary
interventions
could
improve
quality.
Further
research
is
needed
confirm
these
findings
establish
causal
relationships.
Language: Английский
Genetically Predicted Gut Microbiota Mediate the Association Between Fatty Acids and Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Ling Li,
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Zhiquan Qin,
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Ruirui Dong
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et al.
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
Fatty
acids
(FAs)
and
gut
bacteria
likely
play
vital
roles
in
intrahepatic
cholestasis
of
pregnancy
(ICP).
However,
the
causal
connection
between
FAs,
microbiota,
ICP
has
not
yet
been
confirmed.
To
investigate
associations
bacteria,
ICP,
a
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
with
two
samples
was
performed
to
identify
potential
relationships
FAs
ICP.
The
mediating
role
analyzed
by
two‐step
MR
analysis.
False
discovery
rate
(FDR)
correction
conducted
correct
bias
multiple
tests.
revealed
that
higher
omega‐6
FAs/total
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
2.563,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.362–4.824,
FDR
p
0.016),
linoleic
acids/total
(OR
3.812,
95%CI
1.966–7.388,
0.001),
average
number
methylene
groups
1.968,
1.390–2.785,
0.001)
are
risk
factors
for
omega‐3
0.587,
0.394–0.874,
0.031)
double
bonds
an
FA
chain
0.575,
0.435–0.759,
could
reduce
abundance
25
showed
significant
effects
on
among
which
Dokdonella
may
crucial
modulating
Our
research
results
suggest
vary
according
their
different
types.
plays
interactions
Language: Английский