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ArticleDrug and alcohol dependence2012

Nicotine dependence and comorbid psychiatric disorders: examination of specific genetic variants in the CHRNA5-A3-B4 nicotinic receptor genes.

Li-Shiun Chen, Hong Xian, Richard A Grucza, Nancy L Saccone, Jen C Wang, Eric O Johnson, Naomi Breslau, Dorothy Hatsukami, Laura J Bierut

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Article in Drug and alcohol dependence, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Li-Shiun ChenDepartment of Psychiatry, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. chenli@psychiatry.wustl.edu
Hong Xian
Richard A Grucza
Nancy L Saccone
Jen C Wang
Eric O Johnson
Naomi Breslau
Dorothy Hatsukami
Laura J Bierut
Washington University in St. Louis · USMichigan State University · USRTI International · USUniversity of Minnesota · US

Funding

Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational SciencesUL1TR000448 · NCATS · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI EVANOFF, BRADLEY A · 2012 to 2016
$41.4M
The Collaborative Genetic Study of Nicotine DependenceP01CA089392 · NCI · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI RICE, JOHN P · 2001 to 2012
$17.3M
Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational SciencesKL2TR000450 · NCATS · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI EVANOFF, BRADLEY A · 2012 to 2016
$8.8M
Clinical Research Training at WUSTL (RMI)K12RR023249 · NCRR · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI FRASER, VICTORIA J. · 2005 to 2007
$3.9M
HUMAN GENETIC VARIATION IN SMOKING AND ADDICTION RISKR01DA026911 · NIDA · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI SACCONE, NANCY L · 2009 to 2013
$2.1M
Study of Addiction: Genetics and EnvironmentU01HG004422 · NHGRI · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI BIERUT, LAURA J. · 2007 to 2010
$1.2M
Genetic and Environmental Risks for Smoking Characteristics and CessationK08DA030398 · NIDA · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI CHEN, LI-SHIUN · 2011 to 2014
$671k
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe associations between nicotine dependence and specific variants in the nicotinic receptor CHRNA5-A3-B4 subunit genes are irrefutable with replications in many studies. The relationship between the newly identified genetic risk variants for nicotine dependence and comorbid psychiatric disorders is unclear. We examined whether these genetic variants were associated with comorbid disorders and whether comorbid psychiatric disorders modified the genetic risk of nicotine dependence.

methodsIn a case control study of nicotine dependence with 2032 subjects of European descent, we used logistic regression models to examine the pleiotropy and risk moderation. Comorbid disorders examined were alcohol dependence, cannabis dependence, major depressive disorder, panic attack, social phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

resultsNicotine dependence was associated with every examined comorbid psychiatric disorders, with odds ratio varying from 1.75 to 3.33. No evidence supported the associations between the genetic variants and the comorbid disorders (pleiotropy). No evidence suggested that the risks for nicotine dependence associated with the genetic variants vary with comorbid psychiatric disorders in general, but the power was limited in detecting interactions.

conclusionsThe genetic risks of nicotine dependence associated with the CHRNA5-A3-B4 subunit genes are specific, and not shared among commonly comorbid psychiatric disorders. The risks for nicotine dependence associated with these genetic variants are not modified by comorbid psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder or alcohol dependence. However, the power is an important limitation in studying the interplay of comorbidity and genetic variants.

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Genetic PleiotropyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseAdultComorbidityFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedNerve Tissue ProteinsReceptors, NicotinicRisk FactorsTobacco Use DisorderWhite PeopleCHRNA5 protein, humanNerve Tissue ProteinsReceptors, Nicotinic

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PMID22336398
PMCPMC3376673
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