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Schizophr Res ; 123(2-3): 234-43, 2010 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20832248

ABSTRACT

The co-occurrence of schizophrenia (SCZ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) has been well documented. This review article focuses on the hypothesis that the co-occurrence of SCZ and T2D may be, at least in part, driven by shared genetic factors. Previous genetic studies of T2D and SCZ evidence have disclosed a number of overlapped risk loci. However, the putative common genetic factors for SCZ and T2D remain inconclusive due to inconsistent findings. A systemic review of methods of identifying genetic loci contributing to the comorbidity link between SCZ and T2D is hence needed. In the current review article, we have discussed several different approaches to localizing the shared susceptibility genes for these two diseases. To begin with, one could start with probing the gene involved in both glucose and dopamine metabolisms. Additionally, hypothesis-free genome-wide association studies (GWAS) may provide more clues to the common genetic basis for these two diseases. Genetic similarities inferred from GWAS may shed some light on the genetic mechanism underlying the comorbidity link between SCZ and T2D. Meanwhile, endophenotypes (e.g., adiponectin level in T2D and working memory in SCZ) may serve as alternative phenotypes that are more directly influenced by genes than target diseases. Hence, endophenotypes of these diseases may be more tractable to identification. To summarize, novel approaches are needed to dissect the complex genetic basis of the comorbidity of SCZ and T2D.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/genetics , Dopamine/metabolism , Glucose/metabolism , Schizophrenia/genetics , Adiponectin/blood , Comorbidity , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism , Dopamine/genetics , Endophenotypes , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Genome-Wide Association Study/methods , Glucose/genetics , Humans , Risk Factors , Schizophrenia/diagnosis , Schizophrenia/metabolism
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Theriogenology ; 72(6): 755-64, 2009 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19560806

ABSTRACT

The crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela hoya) has no distinct sexual dimorphic traits. In the current study, we report the results of an EE0.6 (EcoRI 0.6-kb fragment) sequence applied to S. cheela hoya and a novel random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker that can be used to sex individuals within the species S. cheela hoya and Accipiter trivigatus formosae (crested goshawk). We used sex-specific primers for the avian CHD1 (chromo-helicase-DNA-binding 1) gene and the EE0.6 sequence in PCR assays to determine sex. In addition, 120 random primers were used for RAPD fingerprinting to search for novel sex-specific fragments of S. cheela hoya. The OPBB08 random primer generated a 1241-bp sex-specific fragment in all female S. cheela hoya. From the nucleotide sequence, PCR primers were designed to amplify 553-, 895-, and 194-bp sex-specific fragments present in all female S. cheela hoya. One of these primer pairs (ScBB08-7F/R) also amplified a male/female common fragment that can be used as an internal control (543bp). Moreover, one of the primer pairs (ScBB08-5aF/5bR) could be used to identify genders of A. trivigatus formosae. In conclusion, we identified novel sex-specific DNA markers of S. cheela hoya and A. trivigatus formosae that can be used for rapid and accurate sex identification.


Subject(s)
Eagles/genetics , Hawks/genetics , Sex Determination Analysis/methods , Animals , Base Sequence , DNA Fingerprinting , DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , Eagles/anatomy & histology , Female , Genetic Markers , Hawks/anatomy & histology , Male , Molecular Sequence Data , Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique , Sequence Alignment , Sex Characteristics
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Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet ; 147B(5): 571-8, 2008 Jul 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18361431

ABSTRACT

Historically, data for genetic studies are collected at one time point. However, for diseases with late onset or with complex phenotypes, such as Alzheimer disease (AD), restricting diagnosis to a single ascertainment contact may not be sufficient. Affection status may change over time and some initial diagnoses may be inconclusive. Follow-up provides the opportunity to resolve these complications. However, to date, previous studies have not formally demonstrated that longitudinally re-contacting families is practical or productive. To update data initially collected for linkage analysis of late-onset Alzheimer disease (LOAD), we successfully re-contacted 63 of 81 (78%) multiplex families (two to 17 years after ascertainment). Clinical status changed for 73 of the 230 (32%) non-affected participants. Additionally, expanded family history identified 20 additional affected individuals to supplement the data set. Furthermore, fostering ongoing relationships with participating families helped recruit 101 affected participants into an autopsy and tissue donation program. Despite similar presentations, discordance between clinical diagnosis and neuropathologic diagnosis was observed in 28% of those with tissue diagnoses. Most of the families were successfully re-contacted, and significant refinement and supplementation of the data was achieved. We concluded that serial contact with longitudinal evaluation of families has significant implications for genetic analyses.


Subject(s)
Alzheimer Disease/genetics , Age of Onset , Aged , Apolipoproteins E/genetics , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Longitudinal Studies , Male
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Neurology ; 67(1): 64-8, 2006 Jul 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16832079

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Previous linkage studies have shown that chromosome 12 harbors susceptibility genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease (LOAD). However, association studies of several candidate genes on this chromosome region have produced ambiguous results. A recent study reported the association between the glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPD) gene on chromosome 12p and the risk of LOAD. METHODS: The authors conducted family-based and case-control association studies in two independent LOAD data sets on 12 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the GAPD gene and its paralogs. RESULTS: No association was found of the GAPD gene with LOAD in the family-based data set, but marginal evidence of association was seen in the later-onset subgroup when age at onset was stratified. The SNP rs2029721 in one GAPD pseudogene was also found to be associated with risk for LOAD in the unrelated case-control data set (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: The GAPD gene and its pseudogene may play a role in the development of late-onset Alzheimer disease. However, the effect, if any, is likely to be limited.


Subject(s)
Alzheimer Disease/genetics , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenases/genetics , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Case-Control Studies , Chromosomes, Human, Pair 12 , Family Health , Female , Genotype , Humans , Linkage Disequilibrium , Logistic Models , Male , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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