2021
An independent, replicable, functional and significant risk variant block at intron 3 of CACNA1C for schizophrenia
Wang Z, Chen W, Cao Y, Dou Y, Fu Y, Zhang Y, Luo X, Kang L, Liu N, Shi YS, Li CR, Xu Y, Guo X, Luo X. An independent, replicable, functional and significant risk variant block at intron 3 of CACNA1C for schizophrenia. Australian & New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry 2021, 56: 385-397. PMID: 33938268, DOI: 10.1177/00048674211009595.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCalcium Channels, L-TypeGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansIntronsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRNA, MessengerSchizophreniaConceptsMessenger RNA expressionGray matter volumeMatter volumeSingle nucleotide polymorphismsRisk allelesRNA expressionPathogenesis of schizophreniaSingle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs1006737Isthmus cingulate cortexMinor allele ARisk single nucleotide polymorphismsBrain cohortCingulate cortexBrain regionsCortical regionsSubcortical structuresSchizophreniaRs1006737Allele ARegulatory effectsRisk genesSignificant risk genesCohortCortexAfrican American sample
2020
KTN1 variants and risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Luo X, Guo X, Tan Y, Zhang Y, Garcia‐Milian R, Wang Z, Shi J, Yu T, Ji J, Wang X, Xu J, Zhang H, Zuo L, Lu L, Wang K, Li C. KTN1 variants and risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2020, 183: 234-244. PMID: 32190980, PMCID: PMC7210069, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32782.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSignificant, replicable, and functional associations between KTN1 variants and alcohol and drug codependence
Luo X, Guo X, Luo X, Tan Y, Zhang P, Yang K, Xie T, Shi J, Zhang Y, Xu J, Zuo L, Li C. Significant, replicable, and functional associations between KTN1 variants and alcohol and drug codependence. Addiction Biology 2020, 26: e12888. PMID: 32115811, PMCID: PMC7641293, DOI: 10.1111/adb.12888.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Associations of rare nicotinic cholinergic receptor gene variants to nicotine and alcohol dependence
Zuo L, Tan Y, Li C, Wang Z, Wang K, Zhang X, Lin X, Chen X, Zhong C, Wang X, Wang J, Lu L, Luo X. Associations of rare nicotinic cholinergic receptor gene variants to nicotine and alcohol dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2016, 171: 1057-1071. PMID: 27473937, PMCID: PMC5587505, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32476.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcoholismAnimalsBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesDatabases, Nucleic AcidFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMiceNicotinePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, NicotinicTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsCHRN genesGenomic regionsNicotine dependenceAD risk genesAlcohol dependenceRare variantsNicotinic cholinergic receptor genesRewarding effectsDistinct subunitsMouse brainGenesMicroarray platformRisk genesNicotine's rewarding effectsCholinergic receptor genesReceptor geneSpecific brain areasDifferent neuropsychiatric disordersIndependent cohortDiscrete regionsWhole mouse brainBrain areasNeuropsychiatric disordersMRNA expressionBrain
2013
NKAIN1–SERINC2 is a functional, replicable and genome-wide significant risk gene region specific for alcohol dependence in subjects of European descent
Zuo L, Wang K, Zhang XY, Krystal JH, Li CS, Zhang F, Zhang H, Luo X. NKAIN1–SERINC2 is a functional, replicable and genome-wide significant risk gene region specific for alcohol dependence in subjects of European descent. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 129: 254-264. PMID: 23455491, PMCID: PMC3628730, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismCarrier ProteinsCase-Control StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide association studiesExpression quantitative loci (eQTL) analysisGene regionMetabolic pathwaysQuantitative loci analysisSNP-expression associationsCis-acting regulatory effectsDiscovery sampleSNP-disease associationsNumerous genesReplication sampleLocus analysisAssociation studiesAssociation analysisRisk SNPsTranscript expressionSNPsRegulatory effectsGenesPathwayEuropean descentExpression
2012
Genome‐Wide Significant Association Signals in IPO11‐HTR1A Region Specific for Alcohol and Nicotine Codependence
Zuo L, Zhang X, Wang F, Li C, Lu L, Ye L, Zhang H, Krystal JH, Deng H, Luo X. Genome‐Wide Significant Association Signals in IPO11‐HTR1A Region Specific for Alcohol and Nicotine Codependence. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2012, 37: 730-739. PMID: 23216389, PMCID: PMC3610804, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBeta KaryopherinsBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesChromosomes, Human, Pair 5FemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotideQuantitative Trait LociReceptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1ATobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleConceptsGenome-wide significance levelSingle nucleotide polymorphismsReplication cohortDiscovery cohortAlcohol dependenceExpression quantitative loci (eQTL) analysisPeripheral blood mononuclear cell samplesNeuropsychiatric disordersWide significant association signalsMononuclear cell samplesGenome-wide association studiesQuantitative loci analysisGene-disease association analysisCis-eQTL analysisTop single nucleotide polymorphismsCis-acting regulatory effectsSignificant association signalsBrain tissue samplesAmerican controlsEuropean American controlsRisk single nucleotide polymorphismsAfrican-American controlsSevere subtypeGenomic regionsAfrican American casesGenome‐wide search for replicable risk gene regions in alcohol and nicotine co‐dependence
Zuo L, Zhang F, Zhang H, Zhang X, Wang F, Li C, Lu L, Hong J, Lu L, Krystal J, Deng H, Luo X. Genome‐wide search for replicable risk gene regions in alcohol and nicotine co‐dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2012, 159B: 437-444. PMID: 22488850, PMCID: PMC3405545, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChromosome 3Genome-wide false discovery rateGene regionFalse discovery rateGenome-wide association analysisExpression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysisQuantitative trait locus (QTL) analysisRisk SNPsTranscript expressionGenome-wide association strategyGenome-wide searchCombined P valueSNP-disease associationsAssociation peakGenomic regionsEQTL analysisEuropean American casesCausal lociLocus analysisGene expressionAssociation analysisGenesSNPsRegulatory effectsDiscovery rate
2011
A Novel, Functional and Replicable Risk Gene Region for Alcohol Dependence Identified by Genome-Wide Association Study
Zuo L, Zhang CK, Wang F, Li CS, Zhao H, Lu L, Zhang XY, Lu L, Zhang H, Zhang F, Krystal JH, Luo X. A Novel, Functional and Replicable Risk Gene Region for Alcohol Dependence Identified by Genome-Wide Association Study. PLOS ONE 2011, 6: e26726. PMID: 22096494, PMCID: PMC3210123, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenome-Wide Association Study of Alcohol Dependence Implicates KIAA0040 on Chromosome 1q
Zuo L, Gelernter J, Zhang CK, Zhao H, Lu L, Kranzler HR, Malison RT, Li CS, Wang F, Zhang XY, Deng HW, Krystal JH, Zhang F, Luo X. Genome-Wide Association Study of Alcohol Dependence Implicates KIAA0040 on Chromosome 1q. Neuropsychopharmacology 2011, 37: 557-566. PMID: 21956439, PMCID: PMC3242317, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2011.229.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignificant risk genesHapMap populationsGenome-wide association analysisExpression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysisGenome-wide association study data setsQuantitative trait locus (QTL) analysisAssociation analysisMetabolic pathwaysRisk genesGenome-wide association studiesSNP-expression associationsCis-acting regulatory effectsExtracellular matrix proteinsGene expression levelsNumerous genesSignificant SNPsCausal variantsKIAA0040Risk lociRisk of ADLocus analysisAssociation studiesMatrix proteinsRisk SNPsCell migration