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Transcriptomic organization of the human brain in post-traumatic stress disorder
Girgenti MJ, Wang J, Ji D, Cruz DA, Stein M, Gelernter J, Young K, Huber B, Williamson D, Friedman M, Krystal J, Zhao H, Duman R. Transcriptomic organization of the human brain in post-traumatic stress disorder. Nature Neuroscience 2020, 24: 24-33. PMID: 33349712, DOI: 10.1038/s41593-020-00748-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAutopsyBrain ChemistryCohort StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleGene Expression RegulationGene Regulatory NetworksGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansInterneuronsMaleMiddle AgedNerve Tissue ProteinsSex CharacteristicsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTranscriptomeYoung AdultConceptsGenome-wide association studiesSignificant gene networksDifferential gene expressionSystems-level evidenceSignificant genetic liabilityMajor depressive disorder cohortGene networksTranscriptomic organizationTranscriptomic landscapeDownregulated setsGenomic networksGene expressionAssociation studiesMolecular determinantsExtensive remodelingGenotype dataSexual dimorphismSignificant divergenceMolecular profileNetwork analysisELFN1TranscriptsDimorphismPostmortem tissueDivergence
2021
Interactions Between Enhanced Polygenic Risk Scores and Lifestyle for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Lipid Levels
Ye Y, Chen X, Han J, Jiang W, Natarajan P, Zhao H. Interactions Between Enhanced Polygenic Risk Scores and Lifestyle for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Lipid Levels. Circulation Genomic And Precision Medicine 2021, 14: e003128. PMID: 33433237, PMCID: PMC7887077, DOI: 10.1161/circgen.120.003128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesAbsolute risk reductionPolygenic risk scoresLifestyle adherenceCardiovascular diseaseGenetic riskRisk scoreCoronary artery diseaseBody mass indexGreater absolute benefitHigher polygenic risk scoreHigh genetic riskAdditive interactionRisk reductionArtery diseaseLDL cholesterolTotal cholesterolAtrial fibrillationMass indexAbsolute benefitTriglyceride levelsRisk factorsLipid levelsPhysical activityLifestyle status