2013
Association of CRHR1 variants and posttraumatic stress symptoms in hurricane exposed adults
White S, Acierno R, Ruggiero KJ, Koenen KC, Kilpatrick DG, Galea S, Gelernter J, Williamson V, McMichael O, Vladimirov VI, Amstadter AB. Association of CRHR1 variants and posttraumatic stress symptoms in hurricane exposed adults. Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2013, 27: 678-683. PMID: 24077033, PMCID: PMC4182958, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderPTSD symptomsHormone receptor 1 geneCorticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRHR1) geneSingle nucleotide polymorphismsReceptor 1 geneCRHR1 variationEtiology of PTSDHPA axisAdrenal axisCRHR1 variantsPosttraumatic stress symptomsStress disorderAnxiety disordersFinal analysisSymptomsHeritable anxiety disordersEuropean-American subsampleAdultsStress symptomsCRHR1Genetic variantsMultiple testingDiagnosisDisorders
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 Adult
2009
NPY moderates the relation between hurricane exposure and generalized anxiety disorder in an epidemiologic sample of hurricane‐exposed adults
Amstadter AB, Koenen KC, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J. NPY moderates the relation between hurricane exposure and generalized anxiety disorder in an epidemiologic sample of hurricane‐exposed adults. Depression And Anxiety 2009, 27: 270-275. PMID: 20037921, PMCID: PMC2879267, DOI: 10.1002/da.20648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneralized anxiety disorderNeuropeptide YEpidemiologic sampleGAD diagnosisHurricane exposureAnxiety disordersRandom digit dial proceduresHigh hurricane exposureFlorida Hurricane StudyFunctional single nucleotide polymorphismsNPY rs16147NPY expressionOutcome measuresGene-environment interactionsStressor exposureBuccal DNA samplesSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGAD symptomsRs16147AdultsStructured interviewsExposureDiagnosisRiskDisordersAssociation Between COMT, PTSD, and Increased Smoking Following Hurricane Exposure in an Epidemiologic Sample
Amstadter AB, Nugent NR, Koenen KC, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J. Association Between COMT, PTSD, and Increased Smoking Following Hurricane Exposure in an Epidemiologic Sample. Psychiatry 2009, 72: 360-369. PMID: 20070134, PMCID: PMC2808117, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2009.72.4.360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderCigarette smokingCOMT Val158MetFrequency of smokingSaliva DNA samplesFirst genetic association studyFlorida Hurricane StudyAge of initiationCOMT Val158Met polymorphismTobacco smokingSmokingEpidemiologic samplePossible associationAcute stressorStress disorderVal158Met polymorphismHurricane exposureTraumatic eventsGenetic association studiesVal158MetAssociationEuropean American malesDNA samplesAssociation studiesInitiationVariation in RGS2 is Associated with Suicidal Ideation in an Epidemiological Study of Adults Exposed to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes
Amstadter AB, Koenen KC, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J. Variation in RGS2 is Associated with Suicidal Ideation in an Epidemiological Study of Adults Exposed to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes. Archives Of Suicide Research 2009, 13: 349-357. PMID: 19813112, PMCID: PMC2760049, DOI: 10.1080/13811110903266541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicidal ideationCurrent suicidal ideationEpidemiologic sampleRandom digit dial proceduresSingle nucleotide polymorphismsEpidemiological studiesBuccal DNA samplesFlorida hurricanesCurrent ideationIdeationAdultsHurricane exposureRs4606RGS2Social supportNucleotide polymorphismsRiskDNA samplesParticipantsSymptomsModification 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
Variant in RGS2 moderates posttraumatic stress symptoms following potentially traumatic event exposure
Amstadter AB, Koenen KC, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J. Variant in RGS2 moderates posttraumatic stress symptoms following potentially traumatic event exposure. Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2008, 23: 369-373. PMID: 19162436, PMCID: PMC2735848, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2008.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRGS2 and generalized anxiety disorder in an epidemiologic sample of hurricane‐exposed adults
Koenen KC, Amstadter AB, Ruggiero KJ, Acierno R, Galea S, Kilpatrick DG, Gelernter J. RGS2 and generalized anxiety disorder in an epidemiologic sample of hurricane‐exposed adults. Depression And Anxiety 2008, 26: 309-315. PMID: 18833580, PMCID: PMC2666784, DOI: 10.1002/da.20528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidemiologic sampleC alleleAnxiety disordersRisk of GADRandom digit dial proceduresSingle nucleotide polymorphismsLogistic regression analysisPanic disorder patientsDSM-IV diagnosisGeneralized anxiety disorderHurricane exposureFlorida Hurricane StudyRGS2 geneSocial supportStressful life eventsHigh prevalenceOutcome measuresDisorder patientsPanic disorderBuccal DNA samplesRelevant polymorphismsDisordersGADAnxious behaviorGAD symptoms