Individuals with this type of gene are more likely to develop PTSD after experiencing trauma.

rs1800497/ANKK1 gene and PTSD

People with certain version of rs1800497 ( T allele) gene might have fewer dopamine receptor in their brain

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ANKK1 Gene is linked to several mental conditions, including addictions to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs, eating disorders, ADHD, and schizophrenia. 

ANKK1 Gene in psychiatry 

Niu, Y.-M., Zhang, J., Tang, H., Cao, L.-H., Jiang, T.-Y., & Hu, Y.-Y. (2023, March 10). Association between DRD2/ankk1 rs1800497 C > T polymorphism and post-traumatic stress disorder susceptibility: A multivariate meta-analysis. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1102573/full 

ANKK1 and PTSD

A significant association was found between the T-G-A2 Haplotype of ANKK1 gene and suicidal behavior in alcohol-dependent individual. 

ANKK1 gene and suicidal behavior

ANKK1 gene is associated with having difficulty identifying feelings, and people score higher on tests that measure how hard it is for them to recognize and describe their own emotions. 

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