2011
Empirically derived subtypes of opioid use and related behaviors
Chan G, Gelernter J, Oslin D, Farrer L, Kranzler HR. Empirically derived subtypes of opioid use and related behaviors. Addiction 2011, 106: 1146-1154. PMID: 21306596, PMCID: PMC3164489, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03390.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge of OnsetAgedAnalgesics, OpioidChildCluster AnalysisComorbidityDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFamily HealthFemaleGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersPhenotypePrevalenceSiblingsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsOpioid usePsychiatric disordersHomogeneous subtypesRelated behaviorsSemi-Structured AssessmentGeneral community sampleOpioid dependenceMedical historyPrevalence ratesCocaine dependenceDrug dependenceSubtypesParticipant demographicsSubstance useCase-control genetic studyDemographicsDisordersCommunity sampleGenetic studies
2010
Variation in Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Genes is Associated with Multiple Substance Dependence Phenotypes
Sherva R, Kranzler HR, Yu Y, Logue MW, Poling J, Arias AJ, Anton RF, Oslin D, Farrer LA, Gelernter J. Variation in Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Genes is Associated with Multiple Substance Dependence Phenotypes. Neuropsychopharmacology 2010, 35: 1921-1931. PMID: 20485328, PMCID: PMC3055642, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2010.64.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack or African AmericanChromosomes, Human, Pair 15Family HealthFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMaleMiddle AgedPhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, NicotinicSubstance-Related DisordersWhite PeopleConceptsGene clusterAssociation studiesNicotinic receptor gene clusterNicotinic acetylcholine receptor genesAcetylcholine receptor genesReceptor gene clusterStrongest association signalSubstance dependence phenotypesAssociation signalsImportance of variationChromosome 15q25.1Opposite risk allelePermutation-based correctionDependence phenotypesReplication setReceptor geneMultiple polymorphismsSNPsMeta-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 ResearchConceptsSmoking behaviorGenome-wide suggestive linkageGenome-wide linkage scanSubgroup analysisGenome scan resultsScan resultsLinkage scanSuggestive linkageGenome-wide significant linkageFagerstrom TestCandidate gene identificationNicotine dependenceRe-sequencing studiesMeta-AnalysisSecondary analysis
2005
Genomewide linkage scan for cocaine dependence and related traits: Significant linkages for a cocaine‐related trait and cocaine‐induced paranoia
Gelernter J, Panhuysen C, Weiss R, Brady K, Hesselbrock V, Rounsaville B, Poling J, Wilcox M, Farrer L, Kranzler HR. Genomewide linkage scan for cocaine dependence and related traits: Significant linkages for a cocaine‐related trait and cocaine‐induced paranoia. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2005, 136B: 45-52. PMID: 15909294, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30189.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Social supports and serotonin transporter gene moderate depression in maltreated children
Kaufman J, Yang BZ, Douglas-Palumberi H, Houshyar S, Lipschitz D, Krystal JH, Gelernter J. Social supports and serotonin transporter gene moderate depression in maltreated children. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2004, 101: 17316-17321. PMID: 15563601, PMCID: PMC534414, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0404376101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial supportDevelopment of depressionGene promoter polymorphismTransporter gene promoter polymorphismSerotonin transporter gene promoter polymorphismHigher depression ratingsDepression ratingsClinical dataModerate depressionPsychiatric disordersDepression scoresPromoter polymorphismNegative sequelaeModerate riskDepressionEarly stressChildrenS genotypeHistory of maltreatmentRiskShort alleleResults of a genomewide linkage scan: Support for chromosomes 9 and 11 loci increasing risk for cigarette smoking
Gelernter J, Liu X, Hesselbrock V, Page GP, Goddard A, Zhang H. Results of a genomewide linkage scan: Support for chromosomes 9 and 11 loci increasing risk for cigarette smoking. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics 2004, 128B: 94-101. PMID: 15211640, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.b.30019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Linkage genome scan for loci predisposing to panic disorder or agoraphobia
Gelernter J, Bonvicini K, Page G, Woods S, Goddard A, Kruger S, Pauls D, Goodson S. Linkage genome scan for loci predisposing to panic disorder or agoraphobia. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 2001, 105: 548-557. PMID: 11496373, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgoraphobiaChromosome MappingChromosomes, Human, Pair 1Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11Chromosomes, Human, Pair 14Chromosomes, Human, Pair 3Chromosomes, Human, Pair 4Family HealthFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome, HumanHumansLod ScoreMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsPanic DisorderPedigreeConceptsLinkage genome scanGenome scanChromosome 3LOD scoreSuggestive linkagePrevious genome scanComplex traitsGenomic regionsHeritable anxiety disordersGenetic lociMultipoint LOD scoreCandidate genesRisk lociChromosome 1Chromosome 11pSusceptibility lociLociStatistical supportLinkage resultsNPL analysisPotential lociNPL scoreAmerican pedigreesSingle familyPotential linkageCase control and family‐based studies of tryptophan hydroxylase gene A218C polymorphism and suicidality in adolescents
Zalsman G, Frisch A, King R, Pauls D, Grice D, Gelernter J, Alsobrook J, Michaelovsky E, Apter A, Tyano S, Weizman A, Leckman J. Case control and family‐based studies of tryptophan hydroxylase gene A218C polymorphism and suicidality in adolescents. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 2001, 105: 451-457. PMID: 11449398, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicidal behaviorSuicide riskA218C polymorphismDetailed clinical historyHaplotype relative riskAssociation of suicidalityTransmission disequilibrium test (TDT) methodsTryptophan hydroxylase geneAdolescent suicidal behaviorClinical historySame ethnic populationRelative riskCase controlAA genotypeControl groupFamily-based studySuicide intentSignificant allelic associationSignificant differencesEthnic populationsStructured interviewsInpatient adolescentsRiskAssociationSuicidalityFamily‐based association study of serotonin transporter promoter in suicidal adolescents: No association with suicidality but possible role in violence traits
Zalsman G, Frisch A, Bromberg M, Gelernter J, Michaelovsky E, Campino A, Erlich Z, Tyano S, Apter A, Weizman A. Family‐based association study of serotonin transporter promoter in suicidal adolescents: No association with suicidality but possible role in violence traits. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 2001, 105: 239-245. PMID: 11353442, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1261.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceCarrier ProteinsFamily HealthFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansIsraelMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMembrane Transport ProteinsMental DisordersNerve Tissue ProteinsPhenotypePolymorphism, GeneticPromoter Regions, GeneticPsychology, AdolescentSerotonin Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsSuicide, AttemptedViolenceConceptsSuicidal behaviorDetailed clinical historySerotonin transporter promoterSuicide-related behaviorsPromoter region polymorphismsSerotonin dysfunctionClinical parametersClinical historyBlood samplesHaplotype relative risk methodRelative risk methodSuicidal adolescentsSuicide riskLS genotypeAdolescent inpatientsAnxiety disordersSuicide intentSignificant allelic associationSuicidal adolescent inpatientsSignificant differencesFamily-based association studyPatientsRegion polymorphismsTransporter promoterPossible role
2000
Family‐Based study of DRD2 alleles in alcohol and drug dependence
Blomqvist O, Gelernter J, Kranzler H. Family‐Based study of DRD2 alleles in alcohol and drug dependence. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 2000, 96: 659-664. PMID: 11054774, DOI: 10.1002/1096-8628(20001009)96:5<659::aid-ajmg12>3.0.co;2-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase-control studyDrug dependenceAlcohol dependenceFamily-based studySubstance dependenceRecent family-based studyNumerous case-control studiesDSM-IV criteriaDopamine D2 receptor geneDRD2 allelesPresent studyD2 receptor geneDSM-IIIVariant allelesTransmission disequilibrium testConflicting resultsReceptor geneNegative resultsPositive associationEuropean AmericansTaqI AEuropean ancestryLinkage disequilibriumDisequilibrium testSmall nuclear families