2017
Analysis of PTPRK polymorphisms in association with risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease, cancer risk, and cholesterol
Chen Y, Xu C, Harirforoosh S, Luo X, Wang KS. Analysis of PTPRK polymorphisms in association with risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease, cancer risk, and cholesterol. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2017, 96: 65-72. PMID: 28987514, PMCID: PMC6195678, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.09.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge of OnsetAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseCase-Control StudiesCerebellumCholesterolComputer SimulationFamilyGene ExpressionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptor-Like Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases, Class 2ConceptsRisk of ADRisk of cancerAlzheimer's diseaseAAO of ADSingle nucleotide polymorphismsTotal cholesterol levelsMultiple logistic regressionLDL cholesterolTotal cholesterolCholesterol levelsAD patientsCancer riskMultiple linear regression analysisLinear regression analysisNeuropsychiatric disordersLogistic regressionDiseaseCancerWilcoxon testExpression levelsRiskRegression analysisGene expression levelsHuman brainGenetic variantsFamily-based association analysis of NAV2 gene with the risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease
Wang KS, Liu Y, Xu C, Liu X, Luo X. Family-based association analysis of NAV2 gene with the risk and age at onset of Alzheimer's disease. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 2017, 310: 60-65. PMID: 28778446, PMCID: PMC6167010, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2017.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of ADAlzheimer's diseaseSingle nucleotide polymorphismsAAO of ADHuman brain regionsNervous system developmentApoE expressionOnset (AAO) of ADBrain regionsDiseaseSignificant expressionRiskMarker analysisGenetic variantsAssociationFamily-based association analysisHaplotype analysisPresent studyEquation statisticsAgeFirst studyOnsetFamily-based associationFamily-based sampleExpression
2014
Prostate Cancer Related JAZF1 Gene is Associated with Schizophrenia.
Wang KS, Zuo L, Owusu D, Pan Y, Luo X. Prostate Cancer Related JAZF1 Gene is Associated with Schizophrenia. Journal Of Schizophrenia Research 2014, 1 PMID: 27570842, PMCID: PMC4996122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk of schizophreniaProstate cancerSingle nucleotide polymorphismsType 2 diabetesLogistic regression analysisJAZF1 geneReduced incidenceEpidemiological studiesSCZ patientsNext best signalG haplotypeSignificant associationSchizophreniaC haplotypeCancerRegression analysisGenetic variantsPLINK softwareRiskGenetic associationAssociationHaplotype analysisGenetic backgroundPatientsDiabetes
2009
Population admixture modulates risk for alcohol dependence
Zuo L, Luo X, Listman JB, Kranzler HR, Wang S, Anton RF, Blumberg HP, Stein MB, Pearlson GD, Covault J, Charney DS, van Kammen DP, Price LH, Lappalainen J, Cramer J, Krystal JH, Gelernter J. Population admixture modulates risk for alcohol dependence. Human Genetics 2009, 125: 605-613. PMID: 19306106, PMCID: PMC2777998, DOI: 10.1007/s00439-009-0647-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
CNR1 Variation Modulates Risk for Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Zuo L, Kranzler HR, Luo X, Covault J, Gelernter J. CNR1 Variation Modulates Risk for Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 62: 616-626. PMID: 17509535, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanCase-Control StudiesChromosome MappingComorbidityFemaleGenetic MarkersGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationGenotypeHumansMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1Regression AnalysisRisk FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersWhite PeopleConceptsCannabinoid receptor 1Substance dependenceHealthy control subjectsHuman cannabinoid receptor 1Control subjectsSD patientsT genotypeProtective allelesAlcohol dependenceReceptor 1Disease riskModulate riskCNR1 geneCNR1 variationInitial reportCase-control sampleLarge case-control sampleRegression analysisRiskStrong genetic effectsMarkersSignificant interaction effectMultiple markersAncestry informative markersSNP8