2016
Genome-wide significant loci for addiction and anxiety
Hodgson K, Almasy L, Knowles EE, Kent JW, Curran JE, Dyer TD, Göring HH, Olvera RL, Fox PT, Pearlson GD, Krystal JH, Duggirala R, Blangero J, Glahn DC. Genome-wide significant loci for addiction and anxiety. European Psychiatry 2016, 36: 47-54. PMID: 27318301, PMCID: PMC5483998, DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLinkage scanLinkage signalGenome-wide significant lociSignificant quantitative trait lociGenome-wide linkage scanBivariate linkage scanSignificant positive genetic correlationQuantitative trait lociGene of interestBivariate linkage analysisPositive genetic correlationAddiction phenotypeGenomic lociGenetic architectureTrait lociPleiotropic signalsSignificant lociChromosomal regionsAddiction geneticsGenetic underpinningsLinkage analysisPrevious GWASGenetic correlationsNovel regionRole of genetics
2007
Family History of Alcoholism Influences Naltrexone-Induced Reduction in Alcohol Drinking
Krishnan-Sarin S, Krystal JH, Shi J, Pittman B, O’Malley S. Family History of Alcoholism Influences Naltrexone-Induced Reduction in Alcohol Drinking. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 62: 694-697. PMID: 17336941, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol drinkingFamily historyDrinking periodDose of naltrexoneSignificant clinical predictorsNaltrexone therapyClinical predictorsNaltrexone dosePriming doseMale drinkersNaltrexoneAlcohol-dependent participantsSecondary analysisDoseAlcoholic drinksDrinkingAlcoholismDrinkersDrinksDaysTotal numberParticipantsTherapyEffect of Memantine on Cue-Induced Alcohol Craving in Recovering Alcohol-Dependent Patients
Krupitsky EM, Neznanova O, Masalov D, Burakov AM, Didenko T, Romanova T, Tsoy M, Bespalov A, Slavina TY, Grinenko AA, Petrakis IL, Pittman B, Gueorguieva R, Zvartau EE, Krystal JH. Effect of Memantine on Cue-Induced Alcohol Craving in Recovering Alcohol-Dependent Patients. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2007, 164: 519-523. PMID: 17329479, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.2007.164.3.519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNMDA receptor antagonist memantineAlcohol cue-induced cravingEffects of memantineAspartic acid (NMDA) glutamate receptorsDose-related fashionDouble-blind conditionsNMDA receptor functionNMDA receptor antagonistAlcohol-dependent patientsAlcohol cuesCue-induced alcoholTreatment of alcoholismCue-induced cravingEthanol-like effectsReceptor antagonistAlcohol-dependent inpatientsGlutamate receptorsMemantineAlcohol cravingMotivational disturbancesRandomized orderReceptor functionBehavioral effectsSubjective effectsTest day
2002
The Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Self‐Administration in Non‐Treatment‐Seeking Alcoholic Individuals
Petrakis IL, Buonopane A, O'Malley S, Cermik O, Trevisan L, Boutros NN, Limoncelli D, Krystal JH. The Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Self‐Administration in Non‐Treatment‐Seeking Alcoholic Individuals. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2002, 26: 969-975. PMID: 12170105, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2002.tb02629.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTest sessionsActive tryptophan depletionSelf-reported cravingTryptophan depletionFavorite alcoholic beverageCue exposure sessionsAmount of alcoholAmino acid drinkSelf-administration paradigmAlcohol-dependent individualsAlcohol Self-AdministrationAlcohol use disorderDependence of alcoholNeurobiological mechanismsExposure sessionsSubjective intoxicationBlood alcohol levelsPriming drinkAlcohol useAcid drinkUse disordersAlcoholic individualsAlcohol dependenceCravingTest day
1999
CSF Monoamine Metabolite and Beta Endorphin Levels in Recently Detoxified Alcoholics and Healthy Controls: Prediction of Alcohol Cue‐Induced Craving?
Petrakis I, Trevisan L, D'Souza C, Gil R, Krasnicki S, Webb E, Heninger G, Cooney N, Krystal J. CSF Monoamine Metabolite and Beta Endorphin Levels in Recently Detoxified Alcoholics and Healthy Controls: Prediction of Alcohol Cue‐Induced Craving? Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 1999, 23: 1336-1341. PMID: 10470976, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1999.tb04355.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-dependent patientsHealthy controlsEndorphin levelsCSF levelsMonoamine metabolitesCSF measuresHealthy subjectsNorepinephrine metabolite MHPGLower CSF levelsBeta-endorphin levelsEarly-onset patientsCerebrospinal fluid levelsLate-onset patientsCentral neurotransmitter systemsCSF monoamine metabolitesDopamine metabolite HVAAlcohol cue exposureAlcohol-dependent individualsCue-Induced CravingAlcohol cue reactivityLumbar punctureMetabolite HVANeurotransmitter systemsMonoaminergic dysregulationMetabolite MHPG