2014
SLC6A4 polymorphism, population genetics, and psychiatric traits
Gelernter J. SLC6A4 polymorphism, population genetics, and psychiatric traits. Human Genetics 2014, 133: 459-461. PMID: 24385047, PMCID: PMC3992709, DOI: 10.1007/s00439-013-1412-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Population studies of polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter protein gene
Gelernter J, Cubells JF, Kidd JR, Pakstis AJ, Kidd KK. Population studies of polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter protein gene. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 1999, 88: 61-66. PMID: 10050969, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-8628(19990205)88:1<61::aid-ajmg11>3.0.co;2-k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllele frequency variationImportant genetic variationTransporter protein geneSerotonin transporter protein geneProtein lociGenetic variationProtein geneAssociation studiesFunctional significancePopulation stratificationDepression-related phenotypesAllele frequenciesHaplotype frequenciesLociPolymorphismSLC6A4 polymorphismsGenesGlobal variationVNTR polymorphismPhenotypeDisequilibriumPopulationVariationPromoter polymorphismPopulation studies
1998
Serotonin Transporter Protein Gene Polymorphism and Personality Measures in African American and European American Subjects
Gelernter J, Kranzler H, Coccaro EF, Siever LJ, New AS. Serotonin Transporter Protein Gene Polymorphism and Personality Measures in African American and European American Subjects. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1998, 155: 1332-1338. PMID: 9766763, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.155.10.1332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack PeopleCarrier ProteinsFemaleGene FrequencyGenotypeHumansIntronsMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMembrane Transport ProteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsPersonalityPersonality DisordersPolymorphism, GeneticPromoter Regions, GeneticSerotoninSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSubstance-Related DisordersWhite PeopleConceptsOverall negative findingsSLC6A4 promoter polymorphismNormal comparison subjectsPsychiatric diagnostic groupsProtein gene polymorphismsAmerican subjectsSynaptic inactivationComparison subjectsPromoter polymorphismPsychiatric diagnosisEuropean-American subjectsGene polymorphismsNeuroticism scoresDiagnostic groupsDemographic featuresNegative findingsHarm avoidanceNeurotransmitter serotoninSubstance dependenceSerotonin transporterPersonality disorderSLC6A4 polymorphismsDemographic factorsPresent findingsPromoter region