2010
Functional impact of a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the OPRD1 promoter region
Zhang H, Gelernter J, Gruen JR, Kranzler HR, Herman AI, Simen AA. Functional impact of a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the OPRD1 promoter region. Journal Of Human Genetics 2010, 55: 278-284. PMID: 20300121, PMCID: PMC2876206, DOI: 10.1038/jhg.2010.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAllelesCell LineElectrophoretic Mobility Shift AssayGene Expression RegulationHumansLuciferasesNuclear ProteinsOligonucleotide ProbesPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePromoter Regions, GeneticProtein BindingReceptors, Opioid, deltaRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTranscription FactorsTransfectionConceptsMinor G alleleG alleleΔ-opioid receptorsSubstances of abuseDual-luciferase reporterOpioid dependenceBrain nuclear proteinsGreater expression levelsA alleleLuciferase reporterRenilla luciferase vectorsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsLuciferase reporter vectorExpression levelsPromoter regionHEK293 cellsLuciferase vectorFunctional impactLuciferase expressionFunctional significanceExpressionRenilla luciferase expressionReporter vectorTranscription factors
2008
Multiple OPR genes influence personality traits in substance dependent and healthy subjects in two American populations
Luo X, Zuo L, Kranzler H, Zhang H, Wang S, Gelernter J. Multiple OPR genes influence personality traits in substance dependent and healthy subjects in two American populations. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2008, 147B: 1028-1039. PMID: 18213616, PMCID: PMC3162230, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30701.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 riskSDOpioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1, OPRK1, and OPRD1) Variants and Response to Naltrexone Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: Results From the VA Cooperative Study
Gelernter J, Gueorguieva R, Kranzler HR, Zhang H, Cramer J, Rosenheck R, Krystal JH, Group T. Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1, OPRK1, and OPRD1) Variants and Response to Naltrexone Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: Results From the VA Cooperative Study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2007, 31: 555-563. PMID: 17374034, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2007.00339.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismConfidence IntervalsDNADouble-Blind MethodExonsFemaleGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsOdds RatioProportional Hazards ModelsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReceptors, Opioid, deltaReceptors, Opioid, kappaReceptors, Opioid, muSmokingTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsAlcohol dependenceOpioid receptorsTreatment responseVA Cooperative StudyRate of relapsePredictors of responseAlcohol-dependent male subjectsMu-opioid receptorsKappa-opioid receptorsCourse of treatmentShort-term treatmentReceptor gene variantsOpioid receptor geneAsn40Asp polymorphismAvailable medicationsNaltrexone treatmentSpecific pharmacotherapyPretreatment numberDrug naltrexoneNaltrexoneMale subjectsCooperative StudyRelapseHeavy drinkingIndividual single nucleotide polymorphisms
2000
Variant detection at the δ opioid receptor (OPRD1) locus and population genetics of a novel variant affecting protein sequence
Gelernter J, Kranzler H. Variant detection at the δ opioid receptor (OPRD1) locus and population genetics of a novel variant affecting protein sequence. Human Genetics 2000, 107: 86-88. PMID: 10982041, DOI: 10.1007/s004390000340.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAllelesGene FrequencyGenetics, PopulationGenotypeHaplotypesHumansLinkage DisequilibriumPolymorphism, GeneticReceptors, Opioid, deltaSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPopulation geneticsProtein sequencesPopulation genetic dataAmino acid sequenceNovel variantsΔ locusAcid sequenceGenetic dataReceptor locusExon 1LociReceptor geneOpioid receptor geneCommon variantsEuropean populationsAllele frequenciesGeneticsVariant detectionSequenceAllelesOpioid dependenceVariantsPhysiologic effectsG alleleSubstance dependence