2015
Ancestry informative markers for distinguishing between Thai populations based on genome-wide association datasets
Vongpaisarnsin K, Listman JB, Malison RT, Gelernter J. Ancestry informative markers for distinguishing between Thai populations based on genome-wide association datasets. Legal Medicine 2015, 17: 245-250. PMID: 25759192, PMCID: PMC4480199, DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2015.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome-wide association studiesAncestry informative markersAssociation studiesGenome-wide association datasetInformative markersGenetic structureHapMap populationsSNP dataInternational HapMap databaseSuch SNPsEast Asian populationsHapMap databaseSNPsMarkersPopulationDiversityAsian populationsEfficient strategyThai population
2011
Variation in Genes Encoding the Neuroactive Steroid Synthetic Enzymes 5α‐Reductase Type 1 and 3α‐Reductase Type 2 Is Associated With Alcohol Dependence
Milivojevic V, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J, Burian L, Covault J. Variation in Genes Encoding the Neuroactive Steroid Synthetic Enzymes 5α‐Reductase Type 1 and 3α‐Reductase Type 2 Is Associated With Alcohol Dependence. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2011, 35: 946-952. PMID: 21323680, PMCID: PMC3083475, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2010.01425.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-DehydrogenaseAdultAlcoholismAldo-Keto Reductase Family 1 Member C3Base SequenceCase-Control StudiesFemaleGenetic VariationHumansHydroxyprostaglandin DehydrogenasesMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataPolymorphism, Single NucleotideYoung AdultConceptsEndogenous neuroactive steroidsNeuroactive steroidsAlcohol dependenceAlcohol effectsType 2Minor alleleNon-Hispanic CaucasiansRatio of dihydrotestosteroneBladder cancerG alleleC alleleSteroid biosynthetic enzymesType 1Important mediatorKey mediatorSteroidsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsCase-control sampleHuman brainType IMarkersBiological phenotypesNucleotide polymorphismsIndirect evidenceMediators
2008
Substance dependence low-density whole genome association study in two distinct American populations
Yu Y, Kranzler HR, Panhuysen C, Weiss RD, Poling J, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. Substance dependence low-density whole genome association study in two distinct American populations. Human Genetics 2008, 123: 495. PMID: 18438686, PMCID: PMC3428017, DOI: 10.1007/s00439-008-0501-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markersWhole-genome association studiesFuture candidate gene studiesGenome association studiesCandidate gene studiesPotential biological relevancePolymorphism markersGenetic basisAssociation studiesGenetic markersHigh heritabilityGene studiesCocaine-induced paranoiaBiological relevanceGenesComplex disorderNew hypothesisFamilyAmerican populationGeneticsHeritabilityMarkers
2007
CNR1 Variation Modulates Risk for Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Zuo L, Kranzler HR, Luo X, Covault J, Gelernter J. CNR1 Variation Modulates Risk for Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 62: 616-626. PMID: 17509535, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesChromosome MappingComorbidityFemaleGenetic MarkersGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1Regression AnalysisRisk FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersWhite PeopleConceptsCannabinoid receptor 1Substance dependenceHealthy control subjectsHuman cannabinoid receptor 1Control subjectsSD patientsT genotypeProtective allelesAlcohol dependenceReceptor 1Disease riskModulate riskCNR1 geneCNR1 variationInitial reportCase-control sampleLarge case-control sampleRegression analysisRiskStrong genetic effectsMarkersSignificant interaction effectMultiple markersAncestry informative markersSNP8
2005
ADH4 gene variation is associated with alcohol and drug dependence: results from family controlled and population-structured association studies
Luo X, Kranzler HR, Zuo L, Yang BZ, Lappalainen J, Gelernter J. ADH4 gene variation is associated with alcohol and drug dependence: results from family controlled and population-structured association studies. Pharmacogenetics And Genomics 2005, 15: 755-768. PMID: 16220108, DOI: 10.1097/01.fpc.0000180141.77036.dc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol dependenceDrug dependenceSingle nucleotide polymorphismsDiagnosis of alcoholLogistic regression analysisUnrelated healthy controlsUnrelated casesRigorous study designsGene variationRelative risk analysisHaplotype-based haplotype relative riskHealthy controlsRelative riskHaplotype relative risk analysisDisequilibrium testCase-control association analysisInitial studyStudy designTransmission disequilibrium testStrong associationHaplotype relative riskRegression analysisMarkersAffected offspringPresent study
2004
Results of a genomewide linkage scan: Support for chromosomes 9 and 11 loci increasing risk for cigarette smoking
Gelernter J, Liu X, Hesselbrock V, Page GP, Goddard A, Zhang H. Results of a genomewide linkage scan: Support for chromosomes 9 and 11 loci increasing risk for cigarette smoking. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2004, 128B: 94-101. PMID: 15211640, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
The Dopamine Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A3): Primary Linkage Mapping and Linkage Studies in Tourette Syndrome
Gelernter J, Vandenbergh D, Kruger S, Pauls D, Kurlan R, Pakstis A, Kidd K, Uhl G. The Dopamine Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A3): Primary Linkage Mapping and Linkage Studies in Tourette Syndrome. Genomics 1995, 30: 459-463. PMID: 8825631, DOI: 10.1006/geno.1995.1265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTourette syndromeDopamine transporterAttention deficit disorderDopaminergic neuronsPresynaptic reuptakeSpecific localizationPsychiatric illnessPsychostimulant drugsChromosome 5pCocaine-induced paranoiaSyndromeDeficit disorderSLC6A3ScoresMajor siteLinkage studiesNegative lod scoresMarkersTransporter protein gene
1990
Manic depressive illness not linked to factor IX region in an independent series of pedigrees
Gejman P, Detera-Wadleigh S, Martinez M, Berrettini W, Goldin L, Gelernter J, Hsieh W, Gershon E. Manic depressive illness not linked to factor IX region in an independent series of pedigrees. Genomics 1990, 8: 648-655. PMID: 1980485, DOI: 10.1016/0888-7543(90)90251-o.Peer-Reviewed Original Research