Genetic Architecture of Postpartum Psychosis: From Common to Rare Genetic Variation
Jung, S.; Caballero, M.; Kepinska, A.; Smout, S.; Munk-Olsen, T.; Robakis, T.; Bergink, V.; Mahjani, B.
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Postpartum psychosis is a severe psychiatric condition marked by the abrupt onset of psychosis, mania, or psychotic depression following childbirth. Despite evidence for a strong genetic basis, the roles of common and rare genetic variation remain poorly understood. Leveraging data from Swedish national registers and genomic data from the All of Us Research Program, we estimated family-based heritability at 55% and WGS-based heritability at 37%, with an overrepresentation on the X chromosome. Rare coding variant analysis identified DNMT1 and HMGCR as potential risk genes (q < 0.1). Analysis of 240,009 samples from All of Us demonstrated significant associations between these genes and multiple psychiatric disorders, supporting their biological relevance. Additionally, 17% of bipolar disorder, 21% of schizophrenia, and 16-25% of multiple autoimmune disorder risk genes overlapped with postpartum psychosis. These findings reveal unique genetic contributions and shared pathways, providing a foundation for understanding pathophysiology and advancing therapeutic strategies.
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