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W. H. Linda Kao

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Large-Scale Gene-Centric Meta-Analysis across 39 Studies Identifies Type 2 Diabetes Loci

2012

To identify genetic factors contributing to type 2 diabetes (T2D), we performed large-scale meta-analyses by using a custom ∼50,000 SNP genotyping array (the ITMAT-Broad-CARe array) with ∼2000 candidate genes in 39 multiethnic population-based studies, case-control studies, and clinical trials totaling 17,418 cases and 70,298 controls. First, meta-analysis of 25 studies comprising 14,073 cases and 57,489 controls of European descent confirmed eight established T2D loci at genome-wide significance. In silico follow-up analysis of putative association signals found in independent genome-wide association studies (including 8,130 cases and 38,987 controls) performed by the DIAGRAM consortium id…

AdultMaleCandidate geneSNP ARRAYAdolescentGenotypeSUSCEPTIBILITY LOCI030209 endocrinology & metabolismGenome-wide association studySingle-nucleotide polymorphismLocus (genetics)BLOOD-PRESSUREBiologyPolymorphism Single NucleotideArticleYoung Adult03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineEthnicityGeneticsHumansEUROPEAN AMERICANSGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseRESOURCE CAREGenetics(clinical)GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATIONGenetics (clinical)Aged030304 developmental biologyGenetic associationAged 80 and overGeneticsAFRICAN-AMERICANS0303 health sciencesINSULIN-RESISTANCECOMMON VARIANTSMiddle Aged3. Good healthSNP genotypingDiabetes Mellitus Type 2Genetic LociCase-Control StudiesRISK-FACTORSFemaleTCF7L2Follow-Up StudiesGenome-Wide Association StudySNP array
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Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations

2013

Elevated serum urate concentrations can cause gout, a prevalent and painful inflammatory arthritis. By combining data from >140,000 individuals of European ancestry within the Global Urate Genetics Consortium (GUGC), we identified and replicated 28 genome-wide significant loci in association with serum urate concentrations (18 new regions in or near TRIM46, INHBB, SFMBT1, TMEM171, VEGFA, BAZ1B, PRKAG2, STC1, HNF4G, A1CF, ATXN2, UBE2Q2, IGF1R, NFAT5, MAF, HLF, ACVR1B-ACVRL1 and B3GNT4). Associations for many of the loci were of similar magnitude in individuals of non-European ancestry. We further characterized these loci for associations with gout, transcript expression and the fractional…

Candidate geneInhibins/geneticsGenome-wide association studyGENETIC-LOCIchemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicineserum urateGene FrequencyGout/bloodassociation analysis serum urateGlucose/metabolismSettore MED/14 - NEFROLOGIAHyperuricemiaserum; urate; genePOPULATIONMETABOLIC SYNDROMEGenetics0303 health scienceseducation.field_of_studybiologyPolymorphism Single Nucleotide/genetics3. Good healthHYPERURICEMIAGenetic Loci/genetics/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_beingSLC22A12Single Nucleotide/geneticsSNPsSignal TransductionMOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGYserum urate concentrations gout genome-wide meta-analysisEuropean Continental Ancestry GroupPopulationPolymorphism Single NucleotideWhite PeopleUric Acid/bloodserum urate concentrationsgenome-wide meta-analysis03 medical and health sciencesSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-beinguric acidGeneticsmedicineHumansInhibinsPolymorphismeducation030304 developmental biology030203 arthritis & rheumatologyAnalysis of VarianceGOUTIDENTIFICATIONTRANSPORTERCARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE RISKta3121medicine.diseaseassociation analysisGoutmeta-analysisGlucosechemistryGenetic Locigenome-wide association studiesbiology.proteinSignal Transduction/geneticsUric acidURIC-ACID LEVELSGenome-Wide Association StudySLC2A9
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Variants in ZFHX3 are associated with atrial fibrillation in individuals of European ancestry

2009

We conducted meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for atrial fibrillation (AF) in participants from five community-based cohorts. Meta-analyses of 896 prevalent (15,768 referents) and 2,517 incident (21,337 referents) AF cases identified a novel locus for AF (ZFHX3, rs2106261, risk ratio [RR]=1.19; P=2.3×10−7), an association that was replicated in the German AF Network (odds ratio=1.44; P=1.6×10−11). Combining the discovery and replication results, rs2106261 was significantly associated with AF (RR=1.25; P=1.8×10−15).

single nucleotideEuropean Continental Ancestry Group/*geneticsmedicine.medical_specialtyMutation/*geneticsGenome-wide association study030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyBiologyPolymorphism Single NucleotideArticleWhite PeoplepolymorphismHomeodomain Proteins/*genetics03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineMeta-Analysis as TopicInternal medicineAtrial FibrillationGeneticsmedicineHumansGenetic Predisposition to Disease030304 developmental biologyGenetic associationHomeodomain Proteinsddc:6160303 health sciencesAtrial Fibrillation/*geneticsReproducibility of ResultsAtrial fibrillationOdds ratioPolymorphism Single Nucleotide/geneticsmedicine.disease*Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseMeta-analysisRelative riskMutationCohortepidemiologyChromosomes Human Pair 16/geneticsChromosomes Human Pair 16Genome-Wide Association StudyNature Genetics
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Genome-wide association study of PR interval.

2009

The electrocardiographic PR interval reflects atrial and atrioventricular nodal conduction, disturbances of which increase risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). To identify underlying common genetic variation, we meta-analyzed genome-wide association results for PR interval from seven community-based studies of European-ancestry individuals in the CHARGE consortium: AGES, ARIC, CHS, FHS, KORA, Rotterdam Study, and SardiNIA (N=28,517). Statistically significant loci (P<5×10-8) were tested for association with AF (N=5,741 cases). We identified nine loci associated with PR interval. At chromosome 3p22.2, we observed two independent associations in voltage gated sodium channel genes SCN10A and SCN5…

MaleCandidate genePopulationvoltage gated sodium channelGenome-wide association studyLocus (genetics)030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyBiologyArticleCohort Studiesquantitative trait03 medical and health sciencesRotterdam StudyElectrocardiography0302 clinical medicineMeta-Analysis as TopicHeart Conduction SystemAtrial FibrillationGeneticsmedicineHumansGenetic Predisposition to Diseasecardiovascular diseasesPR intervaleducation030304 developmental biologyGenetic associationAgedGeneticsdevelopmental genes0303 health scienceseducation.field_of_studygenome-wide association studyPQ intervalAtrial fibrillationmedicine.diseaseGenetic Locicardiovascular systemPR intervalFemaleNature genetics
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Genetic associations at 53 loci highlight cell types and biological pathways relevant for kidney function

2016

Reduced glomerular filtration rate defines chronic kidney disease and is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), combining data across 133,413 individuals with replication in up to 42,166 individuals. We identify 24 new and confirm 29 previously identified loci. Of these 53 loci, 19 associate with eGFR among individuals with diabetes. Using bioinformatics, we show that identified genes at eGFR loci are enriched for expression in kidney tissues and in pathways relevant for kidney development and transmembrane transporter activity, kidney structure, and regulation o…

0301 basic medicineNephrologyGenetics and Molecular Biology (all)estimated glomerular filtration rateestimated glomerular filtration rate chronic kidney disease genetic determinantsGeneral Physics and AstronomyKidney developmentGenome-wide association studyBiochemistrySettore MED/14 - NEFROLOGIARenal InsufficiencyChronicGeneticsAGEN Consortiumddc:616education.field_of_studyKidneyStage renal-diseaseMultidisciplinaryGenome-wide associationCHARGe-Heart Failure GroupGene Expression Regulation; Genome-Wide Association Study; Genotype; Humans; Renal Insufficiency Chronic; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all); Chemistry (all); Physics and Astronomy (all)QChemistry (all)MetaanalysisGene Expression Regulation; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Genome-Wide Association Study; Genotype; Humans; Renal Insufficiency Chronic/geneticsBiological sciencesSerum creatininemedicine.anatomical_structureEfficientRonyons -- FisiologiaHypertensionICBP ConsortiumTransmembrane transporter activitygenetic association loci kidney functionCARDIOGRAMHumanmedicine.medical_specialtyGenotypeSciencePopulationRenal functionECHOGen ConsortiumReplicationBiologyEnvironmentResearch SupportGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyN.I.H.genetic determinants03 medical and health sciencesPhysics and Astronomy (all)GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION ; FALSE DISCOVERY RATES ; STAGE RENAL-DISEASE ; SERUM CREATININE ; METAANALYSIS ; VARIANTS ; INDIVIDUALS ; POPULATION ; RISK ; HYPERTENSIONKidney functionResearch Support N.I.H. ExtramuralInternal medicineMD MultidisciplinarymedicineGeneticsJournal ArticleHumanseGFRcrea; eGFRcysGenetic Predisposition to Diseaseddc:610GenetikRenal Insufficiency ChronicMortalityeducationddc:613Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all)urogenital systemIndividualsExtramuralGeneral Chemistryta3121medicine.diseaseR1030104 developmental biologyGene Expression RegulationBiochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all); Chemistry (all); Physics and Astronomy (all)570 Life sciences; biologyGenèticachronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyMeta-Analysis
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