2014
SLC6A4 polymorphism, population genetics, and psychiatric traits
Gelernter J. SLC6A4 polymorphism, population genetics, and psychiatric traits. Human Genetics 2014, 133: 459-461. PMID: 24385047, PMCID: PMC3992709, DOI: 10.1007/s00439-013-1412-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGenetics, PopulationHumansMental DisordersPolymorphism, GeneticSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
2012
Examining the relation between the serotonin transporter 5-HTTPLR genotype x trauma exposure interaction on a contemporary phenotypic model of posttraumatic stress symptomatology: A pilot study
Pietrzak RH, Galea S, Southwick SM, Gelernter J. Examining the relation between the serotonin transporter 5-HTTPLR genotype x trauma exposure interaction on a contemporary phenotypic model of posttraumatic stress symptomatology: A pilot study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2012, 148: 123-128. PMID: 23183127, PMCID: PMC3604029, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2012.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCyclonic StormsDisastersFemaleGene-Environment InteractionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, GeneticPhenotypePilot ProjectsPolymorphism, GeneticQualitative ResearchSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticYoung AdultSerotonin transporter 5‐HTTLPR genotype moderates the effects of childhood adversity on posttraumatic stress disorder risk: A replication study
Xie P, Kranzler HR, Farrer L, Gelernter J. Serotonin transporter 5‐HTTLPR genotype moderates the effects of childhood adversity on posttraumatic stress disorder risk: A replication study. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2012, 159B: 644-652. PMID: 22693124, PMCID: PMC3428016, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32068.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Genetic associations with performance on a behavioral measure of distress intolerance
Amstadter AB, Daughters SB, MacPherson L, Reynolds EK, Danielson CK, Wang F, Potenza MN, Gelernter J, Lejuez CW. Genetic associations with performance on a behavioral measure of distress intolerance. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2011, 46: 87-94. PMID: 22024485, PMCID: PMC3687355, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2011.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentCatechol O-MethyltransferaseChi-Square DistributionChildDistrict of ColumbiaFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Association StudiesGenotypeHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMood DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisRisk-TakingSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsConceptsEmotion regulation difficultiesDistress intoleranceBehavioral measuresPoor psychological functioningAdolescent risk behaviorsDistress tolerancePsychological functioningLarger longitudinal studyVal allele carriersYear old youthMet homozygotesEmotional abuseBehavioral indicatorsBehavioral assessmentLongitudinal studyGenetic influencesCandidate genetic polymorphismsTaskYouthDistressExploratory analysisRisk behaviorsEmpirical evidencePrior studiesDifficulties5-HTTLPR as a potential moderator of the effects of adverse childhood experiences on risk of antisocial personality disorder
Douglas K, Chan G, Gelernter J, Arias AJ, Anton RF, Poling J, Farrer L, Kranzler HR. 5-HTTLPR as a potential moderator of the effects of adverse childhood experiences on risk of antisocial personality disorder. Psychiatric Genetics 2011, 21: 240-248. PMID: 21399568, PMCID: PMC3119731, DOI: 10.1097/ypg.0b013e3283457c15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntisocial Personality DisorderBlack or African AmericanChildChild AbuseFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansLogistic ModelsMaleRisk FactorsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsWhite PeopleEarly-life stress, corpus callosum development, hippocampal volumetrics, and anxious behavior in male nonhuman primates
Jackowski A, Perera TD, Abdallah CG, Garrido G, Tang CY, Martinez J, Mathew SJ, Gorman JM, Rosenblum LA, Smith EL, Dwork AJ, Shungu DC, Kaffman A, Gelernter J, Coplan JD, Kaufman J. Early-life stress, corpus callosum development, hippocampal volumetrics, and anxious behavior in male nonhuman primates. Psychiatry Research 2011, 192: 37-44. PMID: 21377844, PMCID: PMC4090111, DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2010.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAnxietyBehavior, AnimalBrain MappingCorpus CallosumCross-Sectional StudiesFearGene FrequencyGenotypeHippocampusImage Processing, Computer-AssistedLinear ModelsMacaca radiataMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsStress, PsychologicalConceptsBrain developmentNonhuman primatesCorpus callosum measurementsMale bonnet monkeysMiddle temporal gyrus volumeCorpus callosum developmentMale nonhuman primatesEarly life stressReduced hippocampusCorpus callosumMRI measuresBonnet monkeysPsychiatric disordersMRI scansHippocampal volumetricsSerotonin transporter genotypeCC sizeStress paradigmHippocampusStress reactivityMorphometry assessmentBehavioral assessmentTransporter genotypeAnxious behaviorEarly stress
2010
Variation in the gene encoding the serotonin transporter is associated with a measure of sociopathy in alcoholics
Herman AI, Conner TS, Anton RF, Gelernter J, Kranzler HR, Covault J. Variation in the gene encoding the serotonin transporter is associated with a measure of sociopathy in alcoholics. Addiction Biology 2010, 16: 124-132. PMID: 20192950, PMCID: PMC2888710, DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-1600.2009.00197.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholics AnonymousAlcoholismAllelesAntisocial Personality DisorderCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationPersonality InventoryPolymorphism, GeneticPsychotherapySerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSex FactorsConceptsAlcohol dependenceAlcohol use disorderAlcohol Treatment TrialSerotonin transporter proteinSocialization scoresTreatment trialsPsychiatric disordersUse disordersInsertion-deletion polymorphismTri-allelicInventory scoresSerotonin transporterSingle nucleotide polymorphismsWomenLower socialization scoresProject MATCHRegression analysisScoresShort alleleEarly-life stress, corticotropin-releasing factor, and serotonin transporter gene: A pilot study
Coplan JD, Abdallah CG, Kaufman J, Gelernter J, Smith EL, Perera TD, Dwork AJ, Kaffman A, Gorman JM, Rosenblum LA, Owens MJ, Nemeroff CB. Early-life stress, corticotropin-releasing factor, and serotonin transporter gene: A pilot study. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2010, 36: 289-293. PMID: 20692103, PMCID: PMC3017732, DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCorticotropin-Releasing HormoneFemaleGenotypeHousing, AnimalMacaca radiataMaleMaternal BehaviorNesting BehaviorPilot ProjectsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsStress, PsychologicalConceptsEarly life stressCSF CRF concentrationsCRF concentrationsCerebrospinal fluid corticotropin-releasing factor concentrationsCorticotropin-releasing factor concentrationsPilot studyNonhuman primate modelCorticotropin-releasing factorYears of ageEarly life adversitySerotonin transporter gene polymorphismPersistent elevationTransporter gene polymorphismPrimate modelMajor depressionCSF samplesDepressive symptomsGene polymorphismsAllele groupFactor concentrationsLFD conditionsMale bonnet macaquesChildhood abuseSubsequent developmentBonnet macaquesSerotonin Transporter Gene Associations With Psychopathic Traits in Youth Vary as a Function of Socioeconomic Resources
Sadeh N, Javdani S, Jackson JJ, Reynolds EK, Potenza MN, Gelernter J, Lejuez CW, Verona E. Serotonin Transporter Gene Associations With Psychopathic Traits in Youth Vary as a Function of Socioeconomic Resources. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2010, 119: 604-609. PMID: 20677849, PMCID: PMC2916190, DOI: 10.1037/a0019709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Prospective Cohort Study Investigating Factors Associated With Depression During Medical Internship
Sen S, Kranzler HR, Krystal JH, Speller H, Chan G, Gelernter J, Guille C. A Prospective Cohort Study Investigating Factors Associated With Depression During Medical Internship. JAMA Psychiatry 2010, 67: 557-565. PMID: 20368500, PMCID: PMC4036806, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2010.41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesDepressionDepressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleGenotypeHealth StatusHumansInternship and ResidencyLife Change EventsMaleMedicinePolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrevalenceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsStress, PsychologicalStudents, MedicalSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsDepressive symptomsPHQ-9 depression scoresProspective cohort studyPrevalence of depressionPatient Health QuestionnaireProportion of participantsMedical internsMedical internshipGreater increasePHQ-9 criteriaCohort studyHealth QuestionnaireMood symptomsGeneral populationDepression scoresUS hospitalsSymptomsSerotonin transporter protein geneGenetic polymorphismsDepressionGenetic factorsLife stressMarked increaseRecent reportsResidency programs
2009
Arguable Assumptions, Debatable Conclusions
Kaufman J, Gelernter J, Kaffman A, Caspi A, Moffitt T. Arguable Assumptions, Debatable Conclusions. Biological Psychiatry 2009, 67: e19-e20. PMID: 20006323, PMCID: PMC3784000, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.07.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiomedical ResearchDepressionHumansLife Change EventsRegression AnalysisSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsA pilot multivariate parallel ICA study to investigate differential linkage between neural networks and genetic profiles in schizophrenia
Meda SA, Jagannathan K, Gelernter J, Calhoun VD, Liu J, Stevens MC, Pearlson GD. A pilot multivariate parallel ICA study to investigate differential linkage between neural networks and genetic profiles in schizophrenia. NeuroImage 2009, 53: 1007-1015. PMID: 19944766, PMCID: PMC3968678, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2009.11.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcoustic StimulationBrain MappingBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorDopamine Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsEndophenotypesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleNeural PathwaysPilot ProjectsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideSchizophreniaSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsConceptsDopamine transporterBrain functionNeurotropic factorAuditory oddball taskSchizophrenia patientsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsMultiple risk genesRisk genesOddball taskRelated brain functionsHealthy controlsSchizophrenia risk genesAbnormal activationGenomic factorsTemporal gyrusPatientsTask-relevant regionsSchizophreniaSignificant differencesAttention/Multiple single nucleotide polymorphismsGenetic profilePsychiatric neuroimagingBrainGenotype-phenotype relationshipsInteractive Effect of Stressful Life Events and the Serotonin Transporter 5-HTTLPR Genotype on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis in 2 Independent Populations
Xie P, Kranzler HR, Poling J, Stein MB, Anton RF, Brady K, Weiss RD, Farrer L, Gelernter J. Interactive Effect of Stressful Life Events and the Serotonin Transporter 5-HTTLPR Genotype on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis in 2 Independent Populations. JAMA Psychiatry 2009, 66: 1201-1209. PMID: 19884608, PMCID: PMC2867334, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBlack or African AmericanChildChild AbuseCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHomozygoteHumansLife Change EventsMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, GeneticPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSocial EnvironmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersWhite PeopleConceptsAdult traumatic eventsPosttraumatic stress disorderLifetime posttraumatic stress disorderChildhood adversityStressful life eventsTraumatic eventsDSM-IV diagnostic criteriaOnset of PTSDCross-sectional studyStress disorder diagnosisPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosisLogistic regression modelingLife eventsSemi-Structured AssessmentEtiology of PTSDAdverse eventsAfrican American individualsDepressive symptomsDiagnostic criteriaSerotonin transporter geneDrug dependenceTrauma exposureStress disorderGene x environment interactionsSubstance dependenceGenetic variation in 5HTTLPR is associated with emotional resilience
Stein MB, Campbell‐Sills L, Gelernter J. Genetic variation in 5HTTLPR is associated with emotional resilience. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2009, 150B: 900-906. PMID: 19152387, PMCID: PMC2885845, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30916.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultDepressionEmotionsFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationHumansMaleMultivariate AnalysisNeurotic DisordersRegression AnalysisResilience, PsychologicalSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsEmotional resilienceSelf-report measuresAdverse mental health outcomesMental health outcomesUndergraduate college studentsPsychological functioningIndividual differencesSerotonin transporter promoter polymorphismTransporter promoter polymorphismIndividual's abilityLife stressorsCollege studentsResilienceModification of the Association Between Serotonin Transporter Genotype and Risk of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults by County-Level Social Environment
Koenen KC, Aiello AE, Bakshis E, Amstadter AB, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J, Galea S. Modification of the Association Between Serotonin Transporter Genotype and Risk of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults by County-Level Social Environment. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2009, 169: 704-711. PMID: 19228812, PMCID: PMC2727213, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwn397.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Role of Variation in the Serotonin Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A4) in Trait Disturbances in the Ventral Anterior Cingulate in Bipolar Disorder
Shah MP, Wang F, Kalmar JH, Chepenik LG, Tie K, Pittman B, Jones MM, Constable RT, Gelernter J, Blumberg HP. Role of Variation in the Serotonin Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A4) in Trait Disturbances in the Ventral Anterior Cingulate in Bipolar Disorder. Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 34: 1301-1310. PMID: 19037205, PMCID: PMC2826628, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2008.204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmygdalaBipolar DisorderEmotionsFemaleFrontal LobeGyrus CinguliHeterozygoteHumansLeast-Squares AnalysisMagnetic Resonance ImagingMalePolymorphism, GeneticRacial GroupsSequence Analysis, DNASerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsVisual PerceptionConceptsVentral anterior cingulate cortexBipolar disorderFeatures of BDS carriersAnterior cingulate cortexVentral anterior cingulateEvent-related functional magnetic resonanceFunctional magnetic resonanceTransporter promoter polymorphismSerotonergic systemBD subgroupsHealthy comparison participantsBD groupVACC activationHC groupPromoter polymorphismFuture treatmentHealthy individualsAnterior cingulateCingulate cortexNeural systemsFunctional connectivityDysfunctionSerotonin transporter protein geneAmygdala activation
2007
The Serotonin Transporter Genotype and Social Support and Moderation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression in Hurricane-Exposed Adults
Kilpatrick DG, Koenen KC, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Resnick HS, Roitzsch J, Boyle J, Gelernter J. The Serotonin Transporter Genotype and Social Support and Moderation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression in Hurricane-Exposed Adults. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2007, 164: 1693-1699. PMID: 17974934, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2007.06122007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultDepressive Disorder, MajorDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersDisastersFemaleFloridaGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansLife Change EventsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, GeneticPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsHigh hurricane exposurePosttraumatic stress disorderLow social supportMajor depressionLow-expression variantPostdisaster posttraumatic stress disorderSocial supportStress disorderHurricane exposureHigh-risk individualsDSM-IV diagnosisLow-risk individualsAdults ages 18Household probability sampleSubset of participantsOutcome measuresAdults 6Serotonin transporter genotypeSerotonin transporter geneAge 18DepressionDisaster exposureTransporter genotypeRiskStructured interviewsGene-by-Environment (Serotonin Transporter and Childhood Maltreatment) Interaction for Anxiety Sensitivity, an Intermediate Phenotype for Anxiety Disorders
Stein MB, Schork NJ, Gelernter J. Gene-by-Environment (Serotonin Transporter and Childhood Maltreatment) Interaction for Anxiety Sensitivity, an Intermediate Phenotype for Anxiety Disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology 2007, 33: 312-319. PMID: 17460615, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAnxietyChildChild AbuseEnvironmentEthnicityFemaleGenotypeHumansMaleRegression AnalysisSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSurveys and Questionnaires
2006
Genetic and Environmental Predictors of Early Alcohol Use
Kaufman J, Yang BZ, Douglas-Palumberi H, Crouse-Artus M, Lipschitz D, Krystal JH, Gelernter J. Genetic and Environmental Predictors of Early Alcohol Use. Biological Psychiatry 2006, 61: 1228-1234. PMID: 17123474, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.06.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAlcohol DrinkingAllelesChildChild AbuseChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesDNAFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansMaleMental DisordersPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRiskSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSocial EnvironmentSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsEarly alcohol useAlcohol useMaltreated childrenLater alcohol dependenceSubstance use disordersSubstance abuse problemsHigh riskMother-child relationsAlcohol dependenceSeverity of maltreatmentProtective factorsHome careIntervention effortsPotent predictorCommunity controlsAbuse problemsTransporter genotypeChildrenPredictorsMaltreatmentRiskSerotonin transporter gene promoter polymorphism predicts SSRI response in generalized social anxiety disorder
Stein MB, Seedat S, Gelernter J. Serotonin transporter gene promoter polymorphism predicts SSRI response in generalized social anxiety disorder. Psychopharmacology 2006, 187: 68-72. PMID: 16525856, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0349-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAnxiety DisordersFemaleGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, GeneticPromoter Regions, GeneticSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins