2019
Genomewide Gene-by-Sex Interaction Scans Identify ADGRV1 for Sex Differences in Opioid Dependent African Americans
Yang BZ, Zhou H, Cheng Z, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. Genomewide Gene-by-Sex Interaction Scans Identify ADGRV1 for Sex Differences in Opioid Dependent African Americans. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 18070. PMID: 31792237, PMCID: PMC6889277, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-53560-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAllelesAnalgesics, OpioidBlack or African AmericanBrainCalcium-Binding ProteinsFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, Kainic AcidSex FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsOpioid dependenceOD riskSex-different effectsSex differencesInferior olivary nucleusDSM-IV diagnosisDimorphic riskSubstantia nigraAA menOlivary nucleusFrontal cortexEuropean-American subjectsADGRV1Further studiesRiskAfrican AmericansGenetic variantsDisease enrichment analysisBrainSex interactionNominal significanceMenFirst studyPutamenLungGenome‐wide scan identifies opioid overdose risk locus close to MCOLN1
Cheng Z, Yang B, Zhou H, Nunez Y, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. Genome‐wide scan identifies opioid overdose risk locus close to MCOLN1. Addiction Biology 2019, 25: e12811. PMID: 31362332, PMCID: PMC7485539, DOI: 10.1111/adb.12811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome-wide association studiesMucolipin-1Expression profilesGenome-wide significant signalsAssociation studiesPost-GWAS analysisWide association studyDrug repositioning analysisCation channel activityFunctional categoriesConnectivity Map databaseDrug targetsRisk genesGenesChannel activityPatatin-like phospholipaseNetwork analysisPNPLA6Significant signalEuropean Americans
2018
GWAS and network analysis of co‐occurring nicotine and alcohol dependence identifies significantly associated alleles and network
Xiang B, Yang B, Zhou H, Kranzler H, Gelernter J. GWAS and network analysis of co‐occurring nicotine and alcohol dependence identifies significantly associated alleles and network. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2018, 180: 3-11. PMID: 30488612, PMCID: PMC6918694, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAllelesBlack or African AmericanComorbidityEthanolFemaleG(M2) Activator ProteinGene FrequencyGene Regulatory NetworksGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePolymorphism, Single NucleotideProtein Interaction MapsRisk FactorsTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsGene subnetworksProtein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysisGenome-wide significant variantsInteraction network analysisGene-set analysisFunctional enrichment analysisSignificant SNPsQuantitative lociNerve growth factor pathwayGene enrichmentEnrichment analysisNetwork analysisGenetic traitsGrowth factor pathwaysRisk genesSignificant variantsGenesStudy of AddictionSNPsFactor pathwayGM2AAmphetamine addictionGenetic riskGWASSubnetworks
2017
Genetic Risk Variants Associated With Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Major Depression
Zhou H, Polimanti R, Yang BZ, Wang Q, Han S, Sherva R, Nuñez YZ, Zhao H, Farrer LA, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J. Genetic Risk Variants Associated With Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Major Depression. JAMA Psychiatry 2017, 74: 1234-1241. PMID: 29071344, PMCID: PMC6331050, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.3275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanComorbidityDepressive Disorder, MajorDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultifactorial InheritanceOrgan SizePutamenSemaphorin-3AUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide association studiesGenetic risk variantsNeuropsychiatric traitsAssociation studiesRisk variantsPolygenic risk allelesPolygenic risk scoresGenetic mechanismsGenetic basisAmerican data setMolecular natureTraitsCriterion countsGenetic causePossible genetic causesMD comorbidityRisk allelesComorbid alcohol dependence
2016
Sex‐specific linkage scans in opioid dependence
Yang B, Han S, Kranzler HR, Palmer AA, Gelernter J. Sex‐specific linkage scans in opioid dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2016, 174: 261-268. PMID: 27762075, PMCID: PMC5695218, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32507.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultBlack or African AmericanBlack PeopleChromosome MappingCocaine-Related DisordersFemaleGenetic LinkageGenetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansLod ScoreMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRisk FactorsSex FactorsWhite People
2013
Distinct Loci in the CHRNA5/CHRNA3/CHRNB4 Gene Cluster Are Associated With Onset of Regular Smoking
Stephens SH, Hartz SM, Hoft NR, Saccone NL, Corley RC, Hewitt JK, Hopfer CJ, Breslau N, Coon H, Chen X, Ducci F, Dueker N, Franceschini N, Frank J, Han Y, Hansel NN, Jiang C, Korhonen T, Lind PA, Liu J, Lyytikäinen L, Michel M, Shaffer JR, Short SE, Sun J, Teumer A, Thompson JR, Vogelzangs N, Vink JM, Wenzlaff A, Wheeler W, Yang B, Aggen SH, Balmforth AJ, Baumeister SE, Beaty TH, Benjamin DJ, Bergen AW, Broms U, Cesarini D, Chatterjee N, Chen J, Cheng Y, Cichon S, Couper D, Cucca F, Dick D, Foroud T, Furberg H, Giegling I, Gillespie NA, Gu F, Hall AS, Hällfors J, Han S, Hartmann AM, Heikkilä K, Hickie IB, Hottenga JJ, Jousilahti P, Kaakinen M, Kähönen M, Koellinger PD, Kittner S, Konte B, Landi M, Laatikainen T, Leppert M, Levy SM, Mathias RA, McNeil DW, Medland SE, Montgomery GW, Murray T, Nauck M, North KE, Paré PD, Pergadia M, Ruczinski I, Salomaa V, Viikari J, Willemsen G, Barnes KC, Boerwinkle E, Boomsma DI, Caporaso N, Edenberg HJ, Francks C, Gelernter J, Grabe HJ, Hops H, Jarvelin M, Johannesson M, Kendler KS, Lehtimäki T, Magnusson PK, Marazita ML, Marchini J, Mitchell BD, Nöthen MM, Penninx BW, Raitakari O, Rietschel M, Rujescu D, Samani NJ, Schwartz AG, Shete S, Spitz M, Swan GE, Völzke H, Veijola J, Wei Q, Amos C, Cannon DS, Grucza R, Hatsukami D, Heath A, Johnson EO, Kaprio J, Madden P, Martin NG, Stevens VL, Weiss RB, Kraft P, Bierut LJ, Ehringer MA. Distinct Loci in the CHRNA5/CHRNA3/CHRNB4 Gene Cluster Are Associated With Onset of Regular Smoking. Genetic Epidemiology 2013, 37: 846-859. PMID: 24186853, PMCID: PMC3947535, DOI: 10.1002/gepi.21760.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGene clusterAssociation signalsEarly smoking behaviourSmoking behaviorCHRNA5/A3/B4 gene clusterNicotinic acetylcholine receptor genesRobust association signalsNeuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor geneAcetylcholine receptor genesNicotine dependenceCHRNB4 gene clusterSignificant associationB4 gene clusterDistinct lociLung cancer riskRegular tobacco useAssociation resultsNicotine dependence phenotypesDependence phenotypesReceptor geneCotinine levelsRs1948PhenotypeRegular smokingProtective effect
2012
Autosomal linkage scan for loci predisposing to comorbid dependence on multiple substances
Yang B, Han S, Kranzler HR, Farrer LA, Elston RC, Gelernter J. Autosomal linkage scan for loci predisposing to comorbid dependence on multiple substances. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2012, 159B: 361-369. PMID: 22354695, PMCID: PMC3920832, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32037.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Meta-Analysis of 15 Genome-Wide Linkage Scans of Smoking Behavior
Han S, Gelernter J, Luo X, Yang BZ. Meta-Analysis of 15 Genome-Wide Linkage Scans of Smoking Behavior. Biological Psychiatry 2010, 67: 12-19. PMID: 19819424, PMCID: PMC2975396, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChromosome MappingFamily HealthFemaleGenetic LinkageGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleReceptors, NicotinicSmokingTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsSmoking behaviorGenome-wide suggestive linkageGenome-wide linkage scanSubgroup analysisGenome scan resultsScan resultsLinkage scanSuggestive linkageGenome-wide significant linkageFagerstrom TestCandidate gene identificationNicotine dependenceRe-sequencing studiesMeta-AnalysisSecondary analysis
2009
Is the Tail-Strength Measure More Powerful in Tests of Genetic Association?
Han S, Ma L, Li D, Yang BZ. Is the Tail-Strength Measure More Powerful in Tests of Genetic Association? American Journal Of Human Genetics 2009, 84: 295-298. PMID: 19215734, PMCID: PMC2668021, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2009.01.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetics, PopulationHumansModels, GeneticReproducibility of ResultsStatistics as Topic
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 riskSD