2021
Allostatic Load Effects on Cortical and Cognitive Deficits in Essentially Normotensive, Normoweight Patients with Schizophrenia
Zhou Y, Huang J, Zhang P, Tong J, Fan F, Gou M, Cui Y, Luo X, Tan S, Wang Z, Feng W, Yang F, Tian B, Tian L, Savransky A, Hare S, Ryan MC, Goldwaser E, Chiappelli J, Chen S, Kochunov P, Kvarta M, Tan Y, Hong LE. Allostatic Load Effects on Cortical and Cognitive Deficits in Essentially Normotensive, Normoweight Patients with Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2021, 47: 1048-1057. PMID: 33501486, PMCID: PMC8266595, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAllostasisBlood PressureCase-Control StudiesCerebral CortexCognition DisordersFemaleHumansIdeal Body WeightMaleMiddle AgedSchizophreniaConceptsHigher allostatic loadCognitive deficitsCortical thicknessCortical thinningAllostatic loadCholesterol levelsSchizophrenia patientsLow high-density lipoprotein cholesterolHypersensitive C-reactive proteinHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolLower total cholesterol levelsDiastolic blood pressureTotal cholesterol levelsC-reactive proteinWaist-hip ratioLeft superior frontal gyrusHigh cholesterol levelsMean cortical thicknessHigher heart rateSuperior frontal gyrusEarly intervention strategiesGray matter integrityNormoweight patientsLipoprotein cholesterolBlood pressure
2019
B cell activation factor (BAFF) induces inflammation in the human fallopian tube leading to tubal pregnancy
Xu J, Luo X, Qu S, Yang G, Shen N. B cell activation factor (BAFF) induces inflammation in the human fallopian tube leading to tubal pregnancy. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2019, 19: 169. PMID: 31088412, PMCID: PMC6518762, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2324-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman fallopian tubeB cell activation factorTubal pregnancyFallopian tubeSerum levelsBAFF mRNAControl groupBAFF geneTissue samplesBenign uterine diseasesNormal fallopian tubesAdaptive immune responsesTumor necrosis factorTubal epithelial cellsFallopian tube occlusionWestern blotting methodBAFF proteinWhole blood samplesProinflammatory cytokinesIL-6Pregnancy typeActivation factorNecrosis factorPregnancy processUterine disease
2017
Analysis of PTPRK polymorphisms in association with risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease, cancer risk, and cholesterol
Chen Y, Xu C, Harirforoosh S, Luo X, Wang KS. Analysis of PTPRK polymorphisms in association with risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease, cancer risk, and cholesterol. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2017, 96: 65-72. PMID: 28987514, PMCID: PMC6195678, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.09.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge of OnsetAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseCase-Control StudiesCerebellumCholesterolComputer SimulationFamilyGene ExpressionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptor-Like Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases, Class 2ConceptsRisk of ADRisk of cancerAlzheimer's diseaseAAO of ADSingle nucleotide polymorphismsTotal cholesterol levelsMultiple logistic regressionLDL cholesterolTotal cholesterolCholesterol levelsAD patientsCancer riskMultiple linear regression analysisLinear regression analysisNeuropsychiatric disordersLogistic regressionDiseaseCancerWilcoxon testExpression levelsRiskRegression analysisGene expression levelsHuman brainGenetic variantsReduced functional connectivity between bilateral precuneus and contralateral parahippocampus in schizotypal personality disorder
Zhu Y, Tang Y, Zhang T, Li H, Tang Y, Li C, Luo X, He Y, Lu Z, Wang J. Reduced functional connectivity between bilateral precuneus and contralateral parahippocampus in schizotypal personality disorder. BMC Psychiatry 2017, 17: 48. PMID: 28152990, PMCID: PMC5288938, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1146-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional connectivityBilateral precuneusSubscale scoresRight precuneusSPD groupSeed-based functional connectivity methodPersonality disorderDecreased functional connectivityAltered functional connectivityRight superior temporal gyrusChinese versionSCL-90 scoresResting-state scanSuperior temporal gyrusSchizophrenia spectrum disordersSchizotypal personality disorderFunctional connectivity methodsHealthy controlsRight parahippocampusParahippocampusSymptom ChecklistBiological markersTemporal gyrusConclusionsOur findingsPrecuneus
2016
BDNF Polymorphisms Are Associated With Cognitive Performance in Schizophrenia Patients Versus Healthy Controls.
Zhang XY, Chen da C, Tan YL, Tan S, Luo X, Zuo L, Soares JC. BDNF Polymorphisms Are Associated With Cognitive Performance in Schizophrenia Patients Versus Healthy Controls. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2016, 77: e1011-8. PMID: 27561148, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.15m10269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorHealthy controlsCognitive functionBDNF gene variantsCase-control studyBDNF genetic variantsBDNF gene polymorphismPathogenesis of schizophreniaCognitive performanceRBANS total scoreHan Chinese populationBDNF polymorphismVal66Met polymorphismNeurotrophic factorBDNF geneGene polymorphismsCognitive impairmentPatientsPotential associationChinese populationNeuropsychological StatusHan Chinese individualsRepeatable BatterySchizophreniaTotal scoreAssociations of rare nicotinic cholinergic receptor gene variants to nicotine and alcohol dependence
Zuo L, Tan Y, Li C, Wang Z, Wang K, Zhang X, Lin X, Chen X, Zhong C, Wang X, Wang J, Lu L, Luo X. Associations of rare nicotinic cholinergic receptor gene variants to nicotine and alcohol dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2016, 171: 1057-1071. PMID: 27473937, PMCID: PMC5587505, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcoholismAnimalsBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesDatabases, Nucleic AcidFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiceNicotinePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, NicotinicTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsCHRN genesGenomic regionsNicotine dependenceAD risk genesAlcohol dependenceRare variantsNicotinic cholinergic receptor genesRewarding effectsDistinct subunitsMouse brainGenesMicroarray platformRisk genesNicotine's rewarding effectsCholinergic receptor genesReceptor geneSpecific brain areasDifferent neuropsychiatric disordersIndependent cohortDiscrete regionsWhole mouse brainBrain areasNeuropsychiatric disordersMRNA expressionBrainAssociation of catechol-O-methyltransferase Val108/158 Met genetic polymorphism with schizophrenia, P50 sensory gating, and negative symptoms in a Chinese population
Mao Q, Tan Y, Luo X, Tian L, Wang Z, Tan S, Chen S, Yang G, An H, Yang F, Zhang X. Association of catechol-O-methyltransferase Val108/158 Met genetic polymorphism with schizophrenia, P50 sensory gating, and negative symptoms in a Chinese population. Psychiatry Research 2016, 242: 271-276. PMID: 27315458, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.04.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPCR-restriction fragment length polymorphismSchizophrenic patientsP50 deficitsNegative symptomsChinese populationNegative Syndrome ScaleRisk of schizophreniaSymptoms of schizophreniaP50 sensory gatingVal allele carriersHan Chinese populationRole of COMTCerebral cortexClinical symptomatologyHealthy controlsNegative subscoreAllele carriersMetS individualsMet/Met individualsControl groupSensory gatingSyndrome ScaleGenotype distributionP50 gatingSchizophrenic subjectsAssociations of THBS2 and THBS4 polymorphisms to gastric cancer in a Southeast Chinese population
Lin X, Hu D, Chen G, Shi Y, Zhang H, Wang X, Guo X, Lu L, Black D, Zheng XW, Luo X. Associations of THBS2 and THBS4 polymorphisms to gastric cancer in a Southeast Chinese population. Cancer Genetics 2016, 209: 215-222. PMID: 27160021, DOI: 10.1016/j.cancergen.2016.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastric cancerSoutheast Chinese populationThrombospondin-2Thrombospondin-4MRNA expressionChinese populationHuman GC tumorsMouse stomach tissuesDiffuse-type gastric cancerCase-control setsClinicopathological featuresTumor sizePoor prognosisReal-time PCRGC tumorsUnfavorable genotypesPrognosis predictionGC casesMouse stomachModest associationStomach tissueCancer developmentGC riskMRNA overexpressionHuman stomachCHRNA4 was associated with prepulse inhibition of schizophrenia in Chinese: a pilot study
Shi J, Wang Z, Tan Y, Fan H, An H, Zuo L, Yang F, Tan S, Li J, Zhang X, Zhou D, Luo X. CHRNA4 was associated with prepulse inhibition of schizophrenia in Chinese: a pilot study. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry 2016, 21: 156-167. PMID: 26982087, DOI: 10.1080/13546805.2016.1155437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMs prepulse intervalsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsAuditory startle reflexCentral nervous systemPotential endophenotypePrepulse intervalsPrepulse inhibitionSensorimotor gatingTT genotypeGG genotypeNervous systemStartle reflexSchizophreniaPilot studyPPI levelsCHRNA4PatientsNucleotide polymorphismsCurrent studyIndependent replicationInhibitionEndophenotypesLow levelsPPIPolymorphism
2015
A functional polymorphism in the interleukin-1beta and severity of nicotine dependence in male schizophrenia: A case-control study
Zhang XY, Chen DC, Tan YL, Tan SP, Luo X, Zuo L, Rao W, Yu Q, Kou C, Allen M, Correll CU, Wu J, Soares JC. A functional polymorphism in the interleukin-1beta and severity of nicotine dependence in male schizophrenia: A case-control study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2015, 64: 51-58. PMID: 25858413, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.03.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT polymorphismNicotine dependenceCase-control studyIL-1 participatesNegative Syndrome ScaleSignificant differencesMale smokersMale patientsSmoking statusLung diseaseMale schizophreniaSmoking indexIL-1betaChronic schizophreniaFagerstrom TestHealthy controlsInterleukin-1betaC genotypeSmokersT genotypePatientsSmoking behaviorControl groupMale controlsSyndrome Scale
2014
Smoking and BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in male schizophrenia: A case-control study
Zhang XY, Chen DC, Tan YL, Luo X, Zuo L, Lv MH, Shah NN, Zunta-Soares GB, Soares JC. Smoking and BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in male schizophrenia: A case-control study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2014, 60: 49-55. PMID: 25455509, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.09.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVal/Val genotypeBDNF Val66Met polymorphismHealthy controlsNicotine dependenceVal66Met polymorphismVal genotypeSchizophrenia patientsChronic male schizophrenia patientsMet alleleBDNF Val66Met gene polymorphismBDNF Val66Met genotypePANSS negative symptomsHigher FTND scoresCase-control studyMale schizophrenia patientsNegative Syndrome ScaleChinese Han populationCase-control designVal66Met genotypeMore hospitalizationsPatient groupSmoking indexMale schizophreniaFagerstrom TestHigh HSI scores
2013
Amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in bipolar disorder: A resting state fMRI study
Xu K, Liu H, Li H, Tang Y, Womer F, Jiang X, Chen K, Zhou Y, Jiang W, Luo X, Fan G, Wang F. Amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in bipolar disorder: A resting state fMRI study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2013, 152: 237-242. PMID: 24120087, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBipolar DisorderBrainCase-Control StudiesFemaleFrontal LobeFunctional NeuroimagingHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMalePutamenConceptsHealthy controlsBipolar disorderLow-frequency fluctuationsBD participantsPrefrontal cortexResting-state functional magnetic resonancePathophysiology of BDBaseline spontaneous activityNeural network abnormalitiesSpontaneous low-frequency fluctuationsBlood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) signalDorsal lateral prefrontal cortexState functional connectivityState fMRI studyRegional functional changesFrontal eye fieldRegional brain activityLevel-dependent signalTime of scanningVentral prefrontal cortexFunctional magnetic resonanceALFF methodALFF mapsBD groupBD pathophysiologyNRG3 gene is associated with the risk and age at onset of Alzheimer disease
Wang KS, Xu N, Wang L, Aragon L, Ciubuc R, Arana TB, Mao C, Petty L, Briones D, Su BB, Luo X, Camarillo C, Escamilla MA, Xu C. NRG3 gene is associated with the risk and age at onset of Alzheimer disease. Journal Of Neural Transmission 2013, 121: 183-192. PMID: 24061483, DOI: 10.1007/s00702-013-1091-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommon PTP4A1‐PHF3‐EYS variants are specific for alcohol dependence
Zuo L, Wang K, Wang G, Pan X, Zhang X, Zhang H, Luo X. Common PTP4A1‐PHF3‐EYS variants are specific for alcohol dependence. American Journal On Addictions 2013, 23: 411-414. PMID: 24961364, PMCID: PMC4111256, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12115.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenome-wide association studies of maximum number of drinks
Pan Y, Luo X, Liu X, Wu LY, Zhang Q, Wang L, Wang W, Zuo L, Wang KS. Genome-wide association studies of maximum number of drinks. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2013, 47: 1717-1724. PMID: 23953852, PMCID: PMC4286179, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2013.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersAustraliaCase-Control StudiesCocaine-Related DisordersCommunity Health PlanningFamily HealthFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide association studiesSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGenes/regionsAustralian twin-family studyAssociation studiesFirst genome-wide association studyGene discoveryAlcohol consumption phenotypeFamily sampleAddiction geneticsConsumption phenotypesAlcoholism (COGA) sampleDDC geneCaucasian samplesContinuous phenotypesMaxDrinksSage samplesPhenotypeIntermediate phenotypesGenesSignificant associationAlcohol dependenceRare SERINC2 variants are specific for alcohol dependence in individuals of European descent
Zuo L, Wang KS, Zhang XY, Li CS, Zhang F, Wang X, Chen W, Gao G, Zhang H, Krystal JH, Luo X. Rare SERINC2 variants are specific for alcohol dependence in individuals of European descent. Pharmacogenetics And Genomics 2013, 23: 395-402. PMID: 23778322, PMCID: PMC4287355, DOI: 10.1097/fpc.0b013e328362f9f2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic Variants in the Fat Mass- and Obesity-Associated (FTO) Gene are Associated with Alcohol Dependence
Wang L, Liu X, Luo X, Zeng M, Zuo L, Wang KS. Genetic Variants in the Fat Mass- and Obesity-Associated (FTO) Gene are Associated with Alcohol Dependence. Journal Of Molecular Neuroscience 2013, 51: 416-424. PMID: 23771786, DOI: 10.1007/s12031-013-0044-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol dependenceSingle nucleotide polymorphismsFat massType 2 diabetesLogistic regression analysisObesity-associated (FTO) geneObesity-Associated GeneAlcohol consumptionJoint interventionsFTO geneObesityRegression analysisGenetic variantsPLINK softwareAssociationAlcoholism (COGA) sampleSage samplesHaplotype analysisCollaborative studyCaucasian samplesSingle marker analysisCOGA sampleDiabetesCognitive Function, Plasma MnSOD Activity, and MnSOD Ala-9Val Polymorphism in Patients With Schizophrenia and Normal Controls
Zhang XY, Chen D, Xiu MH, Yang FD, Tan Y, Luo X, Zuo L, Kosten TA, Kosten TR. Cognitive Function, Plasma MnSOD Activity, and MnSOD Ala-9Val Polymorphism in Patients With Schizophrenia and Normal Controls. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2013, 40: 592-601. PMID: 23588476, PMCID: PMC3984504, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbt045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAla-9Val polymorphismNormal controlsCognitive impairmentMnSOD activityAla allele carriersChronic schizophrenic patientsMitochondrial enzyme manganese superoxide dismutaseNegative Syndrome ScaleEnzyme manganese superoxide dismutaseHealthy controlsManganese superoxide dismutaseAllele carriersExcessive reactive oxygen speciesSchizophrenic patientsSchizophrenic inpatientsSyndrome ScaleCognitive deficitsNeuropsychological StatusCognitive functionPatients' psychopathologyRepeatable BatteryPatientsSchizophreniaTotal scoreReactive oxygen speciesAssociation of the dopamine β‐hydroxylase 19 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism with positive symptoms but not tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia
Zhou N, Yu Q, Li X, Yu Y, Kou C, Li W, Xu H, Luo X, Zuo L, Kosten TR, Zhang XY. Association of the dopamine β‐hydroxylase 19 bp insertion/deletion polymorphism with positive symptoms but not tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia. Human Psychopharmacology Clinical And Experimental 2013, 28: 230-237. PMID: 23559427, DOI: 10.1002/hup.2311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal Involuntary Movement ScaleTardive dyskinesiaPositive symptomsDel polymorphismSeverity of TDAIMS total scoreDel/del genotypeBp insertion/deletion polymorphismIns/ins genotypeNegative Syndrome ScaleSignificant differencesInsertion/deletion polymorphismConversion of dopamineIns/delSymptom subscoresChinese patientsTD patientsDopaminergic neurotransmissionHealthy controlsMovement ScaleDBH activityPatientsSyndrome ScaleDel genotypeTD severityNKAIN1–SERINC2 is a functional, replicable and genome-wide significant risk gene region specific for alcohol dependence in subjects of European descent
Zuo L, Wang K, Zhang XY, Krystal JH, Li CS, Zhang F, Zhang H, Luo X. NKAIN1–SERINC2 is a functional, replicable and genome-wide significant risk gene region specific for alcohol dependence in subjects of European descent. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 129: 254-264. PMID: 23455491, PMCID: PMC3628730, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome-wide association studiesExpression quantitative loci (eQTL) analysisGene regionMetabolic pathwaysQuantitative loci analysisSNP-expression associationsCis-acting regulatory effectsDiscovery sampleSNP-disease associationsNumerous genesReplication sampleLocus analysisAssociation studiesAssociation analysisRisk SNPsTranscript expressionSNPsRegulatory effectsGenesPathwayEuropean descentExpression