2012
Linkage Analysis Followed by Association Show NRG1 Associated with Cannabis Dependence in African Americans
Han S, Yang BZ, Kranzler HR, Oslin D, Anton R, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. Linkage Analysis Followed by Association Show NRG1 Associated with Cannabis Dependence in African Americans. Biological Psychiatry 2012, 72: 637-644. PMID: 22520967, PMCID: PMC3699339, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.02.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsSusceptibility genesLinkage peakGenome-wide linkage scanAssociation analysisGenome-wide association studiesStudy of AddictionStrong linkage evidenceChromosome 8p21.1AA sampleLinkage scanLocal ancestryAssociation studiesGenetic studiesLinkage analysisReplicated associationsLinkage evidenceGenetic variantsGenesNucleotide polymorphismsGenetic contributionGeneticsNRG1Environment samplesReplication study
2010
Confirmation and Generalization of an Alcohol-Dependence Locus on Chromosome 10q
Panhuysen CI, Kranzler HR, Yu Y, Weiss RD, Brady K, Poling J, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. Confirmation and Generalization of an Alcohol-Dependence Locus on Chromosome 10q. Neuropsychopharmacology 2010, 35: 1325-1332. PMID: 20147890, PMCID: PMC2855759, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2010.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAlcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous SystemAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanChromosome MappingChromosomes, Human, Pair 10FemaleGene FrequencyGenetic LinkageGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPenetranceWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsLinkage peakLOD scoreGenome-wide linkage scanLinkage analysisSignificant linkage peakNon-parametric linkage analysisParametric linkage analysisChromosome 10 markersSignificant LOD scorePeak lod scoreGenome scanLinkage scanRisk lociChromosome 10Chromosome 7Suggestive linkageAA sampleAD-related traitsLociChromosome 10qDistinct populationsTraitsEA samplesFamilyAD phenotype
2006
Genomewide Linkage Scan for Nicotine Dependence: Identification of a Chromosome 5 Risk Locus
Gelernter J, Panhuysen C, Weiss R, Brady K, Poling J, Krauthammer M, Farrer L, Kranzler HR. Genomewide Linkage Scan for Nicotine Dependence: Identification of a Chromosome 5 Risk Locus. Biological Psychiatry 2006, 61: 119-126. PMID: 17081504, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.08.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChromosome MappingChromosomes, Human, Pair 5FemaleGene FrequencyGenetic LinkageGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansLod ScoreMaleMixed Function OxygenasesMultienzyme ComplexesNuclear FamilyPedigreePhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesTobacco Use DisorderConceptsRisk lociLinkage scanGenomewide linkage scanSignificant single-nucleotide polymorphism associationsGenetic linkage analysisSingle nucleotide polymorphism associationsHighest LOD scoreLinkage peakChromosome 5Linkage signalChromosome 7Small nuclear familiesLinkage analysisPeptidylglycine alphaLociLOD scoreDistinct populationsMultiple individualsGenesEA subjectsPhysiological hypothesisPolymorphism associationAA partEuropean Americans
2004
Genome-Wide Linkage Scan for Loci Predisposing to Social Phobia: Evidence for a Chromosome 16 Risk Locus
Gelernter J, Page GP, Stein MB, Woods SW. Genome-Wide Linkage Scan for Loci Predisposing to Social Phobia: Evidence for a Chromosome 16 Risk Locus. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2004, 161: 59-66. PMID: 14702251, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.161.1.59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome-wide linkage scanLinkage scanChromosome 16LOD scoreGenetic linkage analysisNorepinephrine transporter proteinLinkage genome scanGenomic locationEntire genomeChromosome 16 markersGenome scanMultipoint LOD scoreRisk lociTransporter proteinsGenetic markersLinkage analysisSusceptibility lociChromosome 9Physiological candidatesLocus predisposingLociZlr scoreAmerican pedigreesX softwareD16S415
1995
Assignment of the 5HT7 receptor gene (HTR7) to chromosome 10q and exclusion of genetic linkage with tourette syndrome
Gelernter J, Rao P, Pauls D, Hamblin M, Sibley D, Kidd K. Assignment of the 5HT7 receptor gene (HTR7) to chromosome 10q and exclusion of genetic linkage with tourette syndrome. Genomics 1995, 26: 207-209. PMID: 7601444, DOI: 10.1016/0888-7543(95)80202-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic linkageSomatic cell hybridsInteresting candidate genesPairwise linkage analysisCell hybridsNovel serotonin receptorCandidate genesChromosome 10Linkage analysisSouthern blotGenesExtended pedigreesLOD scoreReceptor geneLociGenetic polymorphismsHTR7PolymorphismReceptorsLIPED computer programDNALinkageHybridizationNeuropsychiatric disordersPedigree
1993
Assignment of the norepinephrine transporter protein (NET1) locusto chromosome 16
Gelernter J, Kruger S, Pakstis A, Pacholczyk T, Sparkes R, Kidd K, Amara S. Assignment of the norepinephrine transporter protein (NET1) locusto chromosome 16. Genomics 1993, 18: 690-692. PMID: 7905857, DOI: 10.1016/s0888-7543(05)80375-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarrier ProteinsChromosome MappingChromosomes, Human, Pair 16Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site-SpecificDNA, ComplementaryGenetic LinkageGenetic MarkersHumansNorepinephrineNorepinephrine Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsPolymorphism, Restriction Fragment LengthRestriction MappingSymportersConceptsNorepinephrine transporter proteinSomatic cell hybrid panelCell hybrid panelHybrid panelHP locusCEPH familiesLarge multigenerational familyTransporter proteinsLinkage analysisChromosome 16Provisional assignmentLinkage dataLociMultigenerational familiesGenetic polymorphismsSite of actionPreliminary assignmentNet1FamilyProteinRFLPSitesPolymorphismPCRLocalization