2024
Modifications on histone tails in Parkinson's disease.
Mao Q, Luo Z, Wang K, Chen B, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wang X, Luo X. Modifications on histone tails in Parkinson's disease. SciBase Neurology 2024, 2 PMID: 39145143, PMCID: PMC11323098, DOI: 10.52768/neurology/1017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHistone modificationsEpigenetic regulation of genesGene regulatory regionsGene expression regulationHistone tail modificationsRegulation of genesHistone marksChromatin structureRepressive marksRegulatory regionsExpression regulationHistone tailsTail modificationsHistone H2AEpigenetic modificationsEpigenetic regulationEpigenetic mechanismsHistoneGene expressionGenesGSK-J4Neural stem cellsA-synucleinEnvironmental factorsParkinson's disease
2019
Transcriptome-wide piRNA profiling in human brains for aging genetic factors.
Mao Q, Fan L, Wang X, Lin X, Cao Y, Zheng C, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Garcia-Milian R, Kang L, Shi J, Yu T, Wang K, Zuo L, Li CR, Guo X, Luo X. Transcriptome-wide piRNA profiling in human brains for aging genetic factors. 2019, 4 PMID: 32149191, PMCID: PMC7059831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPIWI-interacting RNAsTransposable elementsAge-associated genesCritical genetic determinantsGenomic integrityExpression regulationCancer stem cellsMicroarray technologyGenetic determinantsStem cellsExpression levelsRenewal capacityMolecular featuresBiological systemsPotential roleGenetic factorsYears of survivalUnderlying mechanismHuman prefrontal cortexGermlineGenesRNADisease statusMultiple testingPrefrontal cortexTranscriptome-wide piRNA profiling in human gastric cancer
Lin X, Xia Y, Hu D, Mao Q, Yu Z, Zhang H, Li C, Chen G, Liu F, Zhu W, Shi Y, Zhang H, Zheng J, Sun T, Xu J, Chao HH, Zheng X, Luo X. Transcriptome-wide piRNA profiling in human gastric cancer. Oncology Reports 2019, 41: 3089-3099. PMID: 30896887, PMCID: PMC6448102, DOI: 10.3892/or.2019.7073.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPIWI-interacting RNAsTransposable elementsHuman gastric cancerProtein-coding genesNon-coding RNAsCancer risk SNPsPiRNA expressionNearest geneWhole transcriptomeCancer stem cellsDNA variantsIndefinite capacityDifferential expressionAdjacent non-tumorous tissuesStem cellsHuman stomachRegulatory effectsGenesRNANon-tumorous tissuesExpressionMolecular featuresBiological systemsGastric cancerTranscriptome
2017
Genome-wide significant, replicated and functional risk variants for Alzheimer’s disease
Guo X, Qiu W, Garcia-Milian R, Lin X, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Tan Y, Wang Z, Shi J, Wang J, Liu D, Song L, Xu Y, Wang X, Liu N, Sun T, Zheng J, Luo J, Zhang H, Xu J, Kang L, Ma C, Wang K, Luo X. Genome-wide significant, replicated and functional risk variants for Alzheimer’s disease. Journal Of Neural Transmission 2017, 124: 1455-1471. PMID: 28770390, PMCID: PMC5654670, DOI: 10.1007/s00702-017-1773-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome-wide association studiesNon-coding RNAsRisk variantsRisk genesProtein-coding genesProtein-coding RNAsLong non-coding RNAsFunctional risk variantsPotential biological functionsAD-related pathwaysExpression of piRNAsAlterations of proteinsGenomic regionsExpression correlationBiological functionsProtein structureAssociation studiesMetabolism pathwaysLipoprotein metabolism pathwaysRisk SNPsGenesSNPsPiRNAsRNARegulatory effects
2016
Replicated Risk Nicotinic Cholinergic Receptor Genes for Nicotine Dependence
Zuo L, Garcia-Milian R, Guo X, Zhong C, Tan Y, Wang Z, Wang J, Wang X, Kang L, Lu L, Chen X, Li CR, Luo X. Replicated Risk Nicotinic Cholinergic Receptor Genes for Nicotine Dependence. Genes 2016, 7: 95. PMID: 27827986, PMCID: PMC5126781, DOI: 10.3390/genes7110095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotinic cholinergic receptor genesRisk genesRisk variantsCholinergic receptor genesReceptor geneMouse brainGenomic regionsEQTL analysisBioinformatics analysisProtein structureNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsGenesMouse brain samplesGenetic variantsAcetylcholine receptorsIndependent humanExpressionPotential functionVariantsImportant roleSplicingTranscriptionBrain samplesCHRNA5-A3RNAAssociations 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 expressionBrain
2015
Six novel rare non-synonymous mutations for migraine without aura identified by exome sequencing
Jiang Y, Wu R, Chen C, You ZF, Luo X, Wang XP. Six novel rare non-synonymous mutations for migraine without aura identified by exome sequencing. Journal Of Neurogenetics 2015, 29: 188-194. PMID: 26814133, DOI: 10.3109/01677063.2015.1122787.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCalcium-Binding ProteinsChloride ChannelsComputational BiologyDNA Mutational AnalysisExomeFamily HealthFemaleGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGTPase-Activating ProteinsGTP-Binding ProteinsHumansMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMigraine without AuraMucinsMutationPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledUbiquitin-Conjugating EnzymesXedar ReceptorConceptsNon-synonymous mutationsRare non-synonymous mutationsExome sequencingNovel non-synonymous mutationsBioinformatics analysisX chromosomeMultiple genesCellular responsesWhole-exome sequencingSusceptibility gene mutationsCell membrane potentialARHGAP28MutationsSequencingProteinGBP2Membrane potentialEMR1Gene mutationsChemical factorsCLCNKBChromosomesGenesVasogenic theoryGenetic predispositionGene-based and pathway-based genome-wide association study of alcohol dependence
Lingjun Z, ZHANG CK, SAYWARD FG, CHEUNG KH, Kesheng W, KRYSTAL JH, Hongyu Z, Xingguang L. Gene-based and pathway-based genome-wide association study of alcohol dependence. General Psychiatry 2015, 27: 111-118. PMID: 26120261, PMCID: PMC4466852, DOI: 10.11919/j.issn.1002-0829.215031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenome-wide association studiesRisk genesAssociation studiesBiological signaling processesPXN geneGene pathwaysSignaling processesGlycan degradationInteraction pathwayGenetic markersTransporter pathwaysGenesDiscovery samplePathwayReplication sampleAfrican American casesRisk pathwaysMultiple testingBonferroni correctionNew evidence
2014
Polymorphisms within ASTN2 gene are associated with age at onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Wang KS, Tonarelli S, Luo X, Wang L, Su B, Zuo L, Mao C, Rubin L, Briones D, Xu C. Polymorphisms within ASTN2 gene are associated with age at onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal Of Neural Transmission 2014, 122: 701-708. PMID: 25410587, DOI: 10.1007/s00702-014-1306-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAstrotactin 2AAO of ADASTN2 geneGenome-wide association analysisSingle nucleotide polymorphism panelFuture functional studiesGenetic architectureSignificant hitsAssociation analysisGenesFunctional studiesGenetic variantsAlzheimer's diseasePathogenesis of ADGenetic profileSNPsKaplan-Meier survival analysisGenetic factorsGenotypesAD interventionAD patientsNeurological conditionsAG genotypeCognitive disordersAA genotype
2013
Genome-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 dependenceExome-wide association study of replicable nonsynonymous variants conferring risk for alcohol dependence.
Zuo L, Saba L, Wang K, Zhang X, Krystal JH, Tabakoff B, Luo X. Exome-wide association study of replicable nonsynonymous variants conferring risk for alcohol dependence. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2013, 74: 622-5. PMID: 23739027, PMCID: PMC3711352, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2013.74.622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApolipoprotein E receptor 2Risk genesNonsynonymous variantsRNA expression analysisExome-wide association studyE receptor 2Expression analysisAssociation studiesGenesWhole exomeProtein 2RNA expressionNsSNPReplicable associationsAlcohol dependenceNonhuman speciesEuropean American sampleReceptor 2UbiquitinVariantsMultiple testingSpeciesExomeBioinformaticsUBAP2NKAIN1–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
2012
Genome‐wide search for replicable risk gene regions in alcohol and nicotine co‐dependence
Zuo L, Zhang F, Zhang H, Zhang X, Wang F, Li C, Lu L, Hong J, Lu L, Krystal J, Deng H, Luo X. Genome‐wide search for replicable risk gene regions in alcohol and nicotine co‐dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2012, 159B: 437-444. PMID: 22488850, PMCID: PMC3405545, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChromosome 3Genome-wide false discovery rateGene regionFalse discovery rateGenome-wide association analysisExpression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysisQuantitative trait locus (QTL) analysisRisk SNPsTranscript expressionGenome-wide association strategyGenome-wide searchCombined P valueSNP-disease associationsAssociation peakGenomic regionsEQTL analysisEuropean American casesCausal lociLocus analysisGene expressionAssociation analysisGenesSNPsRegulatory effectsDiscovery rateGenome-Wide Association Study of Copy Number Variants Suggests LTBP1 and FGD4 Are Important for Alcohol Drinking
Pei YF, Zhang L, Yang TL, Han Y, Hai R, Ran S, Tian Q, Shen H, Li J, Zhu XZ, Luo X, Deng HW. Genome-Wide Association Study of Copy Number Variants Suggests LTBP1 and FGD4 Are Important for Alcohol Drinking. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e30860. PMID: 22295116, PMCID: PMC3266269, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0030860.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCopy number variantsAssociation studiesGenome-wide association studiesWide association studyGenotyping arraysAffymetrix SNP6.0Genetic mechanismsCNV regionsRelevant genesSusceptibility genesNumber variantsLTBP1GenesComplex disorderFGD4Cdc42Alcohol metabolismEnzymeSuggestive evidenceDownstreamMetabolismTGFB1ReceptorsVariantsPhysiological dependence
2006
Mutation screen of the GAD2 gene and association study of alcoholism in three populations
Lappalainen J, Krupitsky E, Kranzler HR, Luo X, Remizov M, Pchelina S, Taraskina A, Zvartau E, Räsanen P, Makikyro T, Somberg LK, Krystal JH, Stein MB, Gelernter J. Mutation screen of the GAD2 gene and association study of alcoholism in three populations. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2006, 144B: 183-192. PMID: 17034009, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesDNA Mutational AnalysisExonsFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingGlutamate DecarboxylaseHispanic or LatinoHumansIsoenzymesLinkage DisequilibriumMaleMutationPolymorphism, Single NucleotideStudentsUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGAD2 geneNon-synonymous polymorphismsAssociation studiesSequence variantsGamma-amino butyric acidGlutamate decarboxylase 2GenesMutation screenNucleotide polymorphismsAdditional populationsMajor enzymeG single nucleotide polymorphismPolymorphismG variantButyric acidPopulationVariantsEnzymeAdditional samplesRoleRussian malesVariationScreenDHPLCDiplotype Trend Regression Analysis of the ADH Gene Cluster and the ALDH2 Gene: Multiple Significant Associations with Alcohol Dependence
Luo X, Kranzler HR, Zuo L, Wang S, Schork NJ, Gelernter J. Diplotype Trend Regression Analysis of the ADH Gene Cluster and the ALDH2 Gene: Multiple Significant Associations with Alcohol Dependence. American Journal Of Human Genetics 2006, 78: 973-987. PMID: 16685648, PMCID: PMC1474098, DOI: 10.1086/504113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsADH gene clusterGene clusterAldehyde dehydrogenase geneStructured association analysisConventional association methodsALDH2 geneAlcohol dehydrogenaseAdh geneDehydrogenase geneAssociation analysisSusceptibility lociGenesRisk genesFunctional variantsDisease allelesFunctional complexityCase-control sampleAncestry informative markersHardy-Weinberg equilibrium testDisequilibrium measuresMultiple significant associationsAllelesAlcohol-metabolizing enzymesConventional case-control comparisonsUnlinked ancestry-informative markers