IL1B (4490 G>A) (interleukin 1 beta)

The gene is present in the following complexes:

DNA diagnostics of a person’s psycho-emotional status

The major genotype G/G promotes the formation of increased stress resistance and is protective in the development of anxiety and depressive states. According to the literature data, the minor allele A of the polymorphic variant rs16944 of the IL1B gene is associated with more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. This allele is more common for individuals with schizophrenia.