2019
Genomewide Gene-by-Sex Interaction Scans Identify ADGRV1 for Sex Differences in Opioid Dependent African Americans
Yang BZ, Zhou H, Cheng Z, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. Genomewide Gene-by-Sex Interaction Scans Identify ADGRV1 for Sex Differences in Opioid Dependent African Americans. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 18070. PMID: 31792237, PMCID: PMC6889277, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-53560-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAllelesAnalgesics, OpioidBlack or African AmericanBrainCalcium-Binding ProteinsFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, Kainic AcidSex FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsOpioid dependenceOD riskSex-different effectsSex differencesInferior olivary nucleusDSM-IV diagnosisDimorphic riskSubstantia nigraAA menOlivary nucleusFrontal cortexEuropean-American subjectsADGRV1Further studiesRiskAfrican AmericansGenetic variantsDisease enrichment analysisBrainSex interactionNominal significanceMenFirst studyPutamenLung
2018
GWAS and network analysis of co‐occurring nicotine and alcohol dependence identifies significantly associated alleles and network
Xiang B, Yang B, Zhou H, Kranzler H, Gelernter J. GWAS and network analysis of co‐occurring nicotine and alcohol dependence identifies significantly associated alleles and network. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2018, 180: 3-11. PMID: 30488612, PMCID: PMC6918694, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAllelesBlack or African AmericanComorbidityEthanolFemaleG(M2) Activator ProteinGene FrequencyGene Regulatory NetworksGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePolymorphism, Single NucleotideProtein Interaction MapsRisk FactorsTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsGene subnetworksProtein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysisGenome-wide significant variantsInteraction network analysisGene-set analysisFunctional enrichment analysisSignificant SNPsQuantitative lociNerve growth factor pathwayGene enrichmentEnrichment analysisNetwork analysisGenetic traitsGrowth factor pathwaysRisk genesSignificant variantsGenesStudy of AddictionSNPsFactor pathwayGM2AAmphetamine addictionGenetic riskGWASSubnetworks
2017
Genetic Risk Variants Associated With Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Major Depression
Zhou H, Polimanti R, Yang BZ, Wang Q, Han S, Sherva R, Nuñez YZ, Zhao H, Farrer LA, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. Genetic Risk Variants Associated With Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Major Depression. JAMA Psychiatry 2017, 74: 1234-1241. PMID: 29071344, PMCID: PMC6331050, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.3275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanComorbidityDepressive Disorder, MajorDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultifactorial InheritanceOrgan SizePutamenSemaphorin-3AUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide association studiesGenetic risk variantsNeuropsychiatric traitsAssociation studiesRisk variantsPolygenic risk allelesPolygenic risk scoresGenetic mechanismsGenetic basisAmerican data setMolecular natureTraitsCriterion countsGenetic causePossible genetic causesMD comorbidityRisk allelesComorbid alcohol dependence
2016
Sex‐specific linkage scans in opioid dependence
Yang B, Han S, Kranzler HR, Palmer AA, Gelernter J. Sex‐specific linkage scans in opioid dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2016, 174: 261-268. PMID: 27762075, PMCID: PMC5695218, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32507.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultBlack or African AmericanBlack PeopleChromosome MappingCocaine-Related DisordersFemaleGenetic LinkageGenetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansLod ScoreMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRisk FactorsSex FactorsWhite People
2014
The α-endomannosidase gene (MANEA) is associated with panic disorder and social anxiety disorder
Jensen KP, Stein MB, Kranzler HR, Yang BZ, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. The α-endomannosidase gene (MANEA) is associated with panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. Translational Psychiatry 2014, 4: e353-e353. PMID: 24473444, PMCID: PMC3905232, DOI: 10.1038/tp.2013.122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPanic disorderAnxiety disordersCocaine-induced paranoiaAnxiety disorder casesWhole blood cellsPsychiatric disorder riskWarrants further investigationAfrican American subjectsComorbid drugPD casesPsychiatric disordersAlcohol dependenceBrain tissueCocaine useBehavioral effectsBlood cellsClinical potentialGene variantsDisordersDisorder casesSingle nucleotide polymorphismsDisorder riskIndependent samplesPsychiatric phenotypesFurther investigation
2012
GABRA2 Genotype, Impulsivity, and Body Mass
Bauer LO, Yang B, Houston RJ, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. GABRA2 Genotype, Impulsivity, and Body Mass. American Journal On Addictions 2012, 21: 404-410. PMID: 22882390, PMCID: PMC3773931, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.00252.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityBody Mass IndexCase-Control StudiesConnecticutFemaleGenotypeHumansImpulsive BehaviorMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReceptors, GABA-ASex FactorsSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsBody mass indexElevated body mass indexAssociation of BMIGABRA2 genotypeSubstance dependenceAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderHigh-calorie foodsPrevious pregnancyMass indexElectroencephalographic featuresRisk factorsChildhood symptomsScale scoreDrug abstinenceCalorie foodsHyperactivity disorderGenetic findingsWomenLonger durationBarratt Impulsiveness ScalePsychological indicatorsGABRA2 variantsSex differencesSecond analysisBody mass
2011
GABRG1 and GABRA2 Variation Associated with Alcohol Dependence in African Americans
Ittiwut C, Yang B, Kranzler HR, Anton RF, Hirunsatit R, Weiss RD, Covault J, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. GABRG1 and GABRA2 Variation Associated with Alcohol Dependence in African Americans. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2011, 36: 588-593. PMID: 21919924, PMCID: PMC3250564, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01637.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociation of CHRNA4 polymorphisms with smoking behavior in two populations
Han S, Yang B, Kranzler HR, Oslin D, Anton R, Gelernter J. Association of CHRNA4 polymorphisms with smoking behavior in two populations. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2011, 156: 421-429. PMID: 21445957, PMCID: PMC3742073, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.31177.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Haplotypic Variants in DRD2, ANKK1, TTC12, and NCAM1 are Associated With Comorbid Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Yang B, Kranzler HR, Zhao H, Gruen JR, Luo X, Gelernter J. Haplotypic Variants in DRD2, ANKK1, TTC12, and NCAM1 are Associated With Comorbid Alcohol and Drug Dependence. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2008, 32: 2117-2127. PMID: 18828801, PMCID: PMC2975565, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2008.00800.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Association of haplotypic variants in DRD2, ANKK1, TTC12 and NCAM1 to alcohol dependence in independent case–control and family samples
Yang BZ, Kranzler HR, Zhao H, Gruen JR, Luo X, Gelernter J. Association of haplotypic variants in DRD2, ANKK1, TTC12 and NCAM1 to alcohol dependence in independent case–control and family samples. Human Molecular Genetics 2007, 16: 2844-2853. PMID: 17761687, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddm240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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
2006
Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene variants and Alzheimer's disease, affective disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and substance dependence
Zhang H, Ozbay F, Lappalainen J, Kranzler HR, van Dyck CH, Charney DS, Price LH, Southwick S, Yang B, Rasmussen A, Gelernter J. Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene variants and Alzheimer's disease, affective disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and substance dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2006, 141B: 387-393. PMID: 16649215, PMCID: PMC2567822, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAlzheimer DiseaseBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorChromatography, High Pressure LiquidDNA Mutational AnalysisFemaleGene FrequencyGenotypeHaplotypesHumansLinkage DisequilibriumLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMood DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotideSchizophreniaStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderAffective disordersAlzheimer's diseaseSubstance dependenceGene variantsStress disorderBDNF gene variantsNormal control subjectsLogistic regression analysisAge of subjectsBDNF variantsNeurotrophic factorControl subjectsBDNF geneBDNF SNPsG genotypeEuropean-American subjectsG alleleDrug dependenceNeuropsychiatric disordersModest associationSchizophreniaDiseaseNovel gene variantsDisorders
2005
Tumour necrosis factor α polymorphism (−1031T/C) is associated with age of onset of schizophrenia
Zhang X, Haile C, Tan Y, Zuo L, Yang B, Cao L, Zhou D. Tumour necrosis factor α polymorphism (−1031T/C) is associated with age of onset of schizophrenia. Molecular Psychiatry 2005, 10: 897-899. PMID: 16027740, DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4001710.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Local Fish Consumption and Serum PCB Concentrations among Mohawk Men at Akwesasne
Fitzgerald E, Deres D, Hwang S, Bush B, Yang B, Tarbell A, Jacobs A. Local Fish Consumption and Serum PCB Concentrations among Mohawk Men at Akwesasne. Environmental Research 1999, 80: s97-s103. PMID: 10092423, DOI: 10.1006/enrs.1998.3908.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLocal fish consumptionFish consumptionVenous blood samplesSerum PCB concentrationsSerum PCB levelsBlood samplesFish consumption habitsFish consumption patternsBody burdenMenMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisTwo-thirdsMeal 1Polychlorinated biphenylsMealPast yearYearsTotal polychlorinated biphenylsLocal fish mealPCB levels