2022
ABCB1 variants and sex affect serotonin transporter occupancy in the brain
Silberbauer LR, Rischka L, Vraka C, Hartmann AM, Godbersen GM, Philippe C, Pacher D, Nics L, Klöbl M, Unterholzner J, Stimpfl T, Wadsak W, Hahn A, Hacker M, Rujescu D, Kasper S, Lanzenberger R, Gryglewski G. ABCB1 variants and sex affect serotonin transporter occupancy in the brain. Molecular Psychiatry 2022, 27: 4502-4509. PMID: 36071112, PMCID: PMC7613909, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01733-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinor allele carriersTransporter occupancyAllele carriersABCB1 single nucleotide polymorphismsBasic clinical variablesCitalopram plasma concentrationsYears of ageMajor allele homozygotesCross-over designPET/MRISERT occupancyClinical variablesTreatment promisesClinical algorithmMajor depressionPlasma concentrationsPrecision pharmacotherapyABCB1 variantsHealthy volunteersABCB1 geneAllele homozygotesSame dosageDrug-target engagementTarget engagementSingle nucleotide polymorphisms
2021
The Influence of Acute SSRI Administration on White Matter Microstructure in Patients Suffering From Major Depressive Disorder and Healthy Controls
Seiger R, Gryglewski G, Klöbl M, Kautzky A, Godbersen GM, Rischka L, Vanicek T, Hienert M, Unterholzner J, Silberbauer LR, Michenthaler P, Handschuh P, Hahn A, Kasper S, Lanzenberger R. The Influence of Acute SSRI Administration on White Matter Microstructure in Patients Suffering From Major Depressive Disorder and Healthy Controls. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2021, 24: 542-550. PMID: 33667309, PMCID: PMC8299824, DOI: 10.1093/ijnp/pyab008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsMajor depressive disorderSSRI administrationDepressive disorderAxial diffusivityRadial diffusivityMean diffusivityFractional anisotropySerotonin transporterInterventional longitudinal studySerotonin reuptake inhibitorsLevels of serotoninWM microstructureAcute SSRI administrationTract-based spatial statisticsWhite matter alterationsAnterior corona radiataBrain WM microstructureCross-over designAntidepressant therapySSRI treatmentReuptake inhibitorsWhite matter microstructureRepeated-measures ANOVA modelsExternal capsule