AVPR1A and Stress in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease–Related Chronic Pain. (16th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roach, Keesha; Dyal, Brenda; Chamala, Srikar; Yao, Yingwei; Fillingim, Roger; Wang, Zajie; Molokie, Robert; Wilkie, Diana
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 4(2020)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 785
• Page End: 785
• Publication Date: 2020-12-16
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2843
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Emotional stress is a known pain trigger in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The Arginine vasopressin receptor 1A gene (AVPR1A), SNP rs10877969, is associated with acute pain and stress-related pain. Our study investigated the association between AVPR1A genotype with stress and age in adults with SCD pain. Methods: 169 participants with SCD and chronic pain (100% African descent; mean age 36.4 ± 11.6 years [range =18-74 years]) completed the Perceived Stress Questionnaire. The SNP was evaluated as the imputed score was R2>0.8. ANOVA compared stress by genotype and age. Findings: Mean stress scores were significantly lower (p<0.05) for the older adults (0.35 ± 0.18) than the younger adults (0.41 ± 0.17). Mean stress scores were not significantly different by genotype for younger or older adults. Discussion: The rs10877969 genotype frequency was not different by age. In contrast to prior research, there was no association between genotype and stress.