2023
A novel risk variant block across introns 36–45 of CACNA1C for schizophrenia: a cohort-wise replication and cerebral region-wide validation study
Guo X, Wang S, Lin X, Wang Z, Dou Y, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Luo X, Kang L, Yu T, Wang Z, Tan Y, Gao S, Zheng H, Zhao F, Wang H, Wang K, Xie F, Chen W, Luo X. A novel risk variant block across introns 36–45 of CACNA1C for schizophrenia: a cohort-wise replication and cerebral region-wide validation study. Psychiatric Genetics 2023, 33: 182-190. PMID: 37706495, PMCID: PMC10502955, DOI: 10.1097/ypg.0000000000000344.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGray matter volumeBrain regionsMRNA expressionSubcortical structuresPathogenesis of schizophreniaRisk variantsRisk genesMultiple brain regionsCortical surface areaPotential regulatory effectsHealthy subjectsMatter volumeSignificant associationCortical regionsSame effect directionSchizophreniaNovel risk variantsSchizophrenia risk allelesAssociation studiesCACNA1CIndependent samplesRegulatory effectsNumerous genome-wide association studiesTop risk genesValidation study
2020
KTN1 Variants Underlying Putamen Gray Matter Volumes and Parkinson’s Disease
Mao Q, Wang X, Chen B, Fan L, Wang S, Zhang Y, Lin X, Cao Y, Wu YC, Ji J, Xu J, Zheng J, Zhang H, Zheng C, Chen W, Cheng W, Luo X, Wang K, Zuo L, Kang L, Li CR, Luo X. KTN1 Variants Underlying Putamen Gray Matter Volumes and Parkinson’s Disease. Frontiers In Neuroscience 2020, 14: 651. PMID: 32655362, PMCID: PMC7324786, DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2020.00651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPutamen gray matter volumesSubstantia nigra pars compactaGray matter volumeParkinson's diseaseMRNA expressionSingle nucleotide polymorphismsPD riskIndependent cohortMatter volumeDevelopment of PDPars compactaDopaminergic neuronsPutamenPutamen volumeSignificant associationPD associationsRisk allelesDiseaseSelective lossCohortGene variants
2018
Principal component analysis of early alcohol, drug and tobacco use with major depressive disorder in US adults
Wang K, Liu Y, Ouedraogo Y, Wang N, Xie X, Xu C, Luo X. Principal component analysis of early alcohol, drug and tobacco use with major depressive disorder in US adults. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2018, 100: 113-120. PMID: 29518578, PMCID: PMC6329582, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.02.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressive disorderDrug useEarly alcoholDepressive disorderOdds ratioAdult major depressive disorderMultiple logistic regression analysisConfidence intervalsMultiple logistic regressionLogistic regression analysisOverall prevalenceTobacco useUS adultsSignificant associationLogistic regressionRegression analysisNational surveyDisordersAdultsPotential factorsScoresAssociationTobaccoYearsPast year
2015
Significant association between rare IPO11‐HTR1A variants and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Caucasians
Zuo L, Saba L, Lin X, Tan Y, Wang K, Krystal JH, Tabakoff B, Luo X. Significant association between rare IPO11‐HTR1A variants and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Caucasians. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2015, 168: 544-556. PMID: 26079129, PMCID: PMC4851708, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityBeta KaryopherinsBlack or African AmericanFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotideQuantitative Trait LociReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1ARisk FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDeficit hyperactivity disorderNeuropsychiatric disordersRare variantsHyperactivity disorderDifferent neuropsychiatric disordersRNA expression changesIndependent cohortSignificant associationSignificant regulatory effectDisordersCaucasiansEuropean descentRegulatory effectsHuman brainDiseaseAssociationCis-eQTL analysisIPO11African descentExpression changesSubjectsCohortFalse discovery rateVariants
2014
Prostate Cancer Related JAZF1 Gene is Associated with Schizophrenia.
Wang KS, Zuo L, Owusu D, Pan Y, Luo X. Prostate Cancer Related JAZF1 Gene is Associated with Schizophrenia. Journal Of Schizophrenia Research 2014, 1 PMID: 27570842, PMCID: PMC4996122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk of schizophreniaProstate cancerSingle nucleotide polymorphismsType 2 diabetesLogistic regression analysisJAZF1 geneReduced incidenceEpidemiological studiesSCZ patientsNext best signalG haplotypeSignificant associationSchizophreniaC haplotypeCancerRegression analysisGenetic variantsPLINK softwareRiskGenetic associationAssociationHaplotype analysisGenetic backgroundPatientsDiabetes
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 dependence
2007
The OPRD1 and OPRK1 loci in alcohol or drug dependence: OPRD1 variation modulates substance dependence risk
Zhang H, Kranzler HR, Yang BZ, Luo X, Gelernter J. The OPRD1 and OPRK1 loci in alcohol or drug dependence: OPRD1 variation modulates substance dependence risk. Molecular Psychiatry 2007, 13: 531-543. PMID: 17622222, PMCID: PMC3163084, DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4002035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAlcoholismCase-Control StudiesCocaine-Related DisordersEuropeExonsFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHaplotypesHeroin DependenceHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, Opioid, deltaReceptors, Opioid, kappaRiskSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsLogistic regression analysisSingle nucleotide polymorphismsRegression analysisTag single nucleotide polymorphismsOPRD1 variantsG alleleC alleleDrug dependenceSignificant associationRisk effectsEuropean AmericansStratification artifactSignificant differencesPositive associationHaplotypic associationsMultiple testingAssociationOPRK1OPRD1Dependence riskSD