J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2005 Mar;44(2):185-190.

Polymorphisms in 5-HT1Dbeta Receptor Gene and Personality Traits in a Korean Population

• Kim SJ
• Kim CH
• Choi NK
• Hong HJ
• Kim SJ
• Cho DY
• Lee HS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
Recently, there has been a growing enthusiasm in biological approach to personality; the identification of genes responsible for particular personality traits. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the 5-HT1Dbeta G861C polymorphism and personality traits.
METHODS
We recruited 218 normal subjects. The Korean version of the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) was used to assess personality traits. From blood samples taken from the subjects, DNA was isolated using standard techniques and the HT1Dbeta G861C polymorphism was genotyped by means of polymerase chain reaction and Homogeneous MassEXTEND method. We classified the subject into the GG, CG, and GG groups according to their genotypes. The differences in the temperament factors of the TCI between homozygote group (GG+CC genotype) and heterozygote group (CG genotype) were tested.
RESULTS
The heterozygote group had significantly lower Harm avoidance (HA) scores and higher Self-directedness scores (SD) than the homozygote group.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we found some associations between the 5-HT1Dbeta G861C polymorphism and the personality dimension HA and SD in a normal population.

Keyword

Temperament and character inventory; 5-HT1Dbeta receptor; Polymorphism; Harm avoidance; Self-directedness

MeSH Terms

DNA
Genotype
Heterozygote
Homozygote
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1B*
Temperament
DNA
Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1B