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1. Publisher Correction: Sex-dimorphic genetic effects and novel loci for fasting glucose and insulin variability (Nature Communications, (2021), 12, 1, (24), 10.1038/s41467-020-19366-9)

Author: Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Grallert, H. (Harald), Perry, J.R.B. (John R. B.), Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Rybin, D. (Denis), Jansen, R. (Rick), Min, J.L. (Josine L.), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Ulrich, A. (Anna), Zudina, L. (Liudmila), Gådin, J.R. (Jesper R.), Jiang, L. (Longda), Faggian, A. (Alessia), Bonnefond, A. (Amélie), Fadista, J. (João), Stathopoulou, M.G. (Maria G), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Navarro, P. (Pau), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Jackson, A.U. (Anne U.), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), O’Connell, J.R. (Jeff R.), Bielak, L.F. (Lawrence F.), Webster, R.J. (Rebecca J.), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Stafford, M., Pourcain, B.S. (Beate St), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas J.), Salo, P. (Perttu), Shin, S.-Y., Amin, N. (Najaf), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Li, G. (Guo), Verweij, N. (Niek), Goel, A. (Anuj), Ford, I. (Ian), Johnson, P.C.D. (Paul C. D.), Johnson, T. (Toby), Kapur, K. (Karen), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Fall, T. (Tove), Fraser, R.M. (Ross), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus E.), Silbernagel, G. (Günther), Meyer, J. (Julia), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Ganna, A. (Andrea), Sarin, A.-P., Yengo, L. (Loic), Shungin, D. (Dmitry), Luan, J. (Jian’an), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), An, P. (Ping), Sanna, S. (Serena), Boettcher, Y. (Yvonne), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Iperen, E. (Erik van), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Hastie, N. (Nick), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Campbell, S. (Susan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Carlson, O.D. (Olga), Egan, J. (Josephine), Kieß, W. (Wieland), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Liu, Y. (Yongmei), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Perola, M. (Markus), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kumari, M. (Meena), Bennett, A.J. (Amanda J.), Groves, C.J. (Christopher J.), Herder, C. (Christian), Koistinen, H.A. (Heikki A.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Faire, U.D. (Ulf), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin N. A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Snieder, H. (Harold), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Krus, U. (Ulrika), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Blüher, M. (Matthias), Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce), Province, M.A. (Michael A.), Abecasis, G.R. (Goncalo R.), Meigs, J.B. (James B.), Hovingh, G.K. (G. Kees), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wright, A.F. (Alan F.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Winkelmann, B., Boehm, B.O. (Bernhard), März, W. (Winfried), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Price, J.F. (Jackie F.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Körner, A. (Antje), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Saaristo, T. (Timo), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Männistö, S. (Satu), Franks, P.W. (Paul W.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Visvikis-Siest, S. (Sophie), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Altshuler, D. (David), Rudan, I. (Igor), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Campbell, H. (Harry), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gieger, C. (Christian), Illig, T. (Thomas), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Peyser, P.A. (Patricia A.), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon L. R.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Meneton, P. (Pierre), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Matullo, G., Harst, P. (Pim van der), Smith, G.D. (George Davey), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth J. F.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Groop, L. (Leif), Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Hofman, A. (Albert), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Lecoeur, C. (Cécile), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Franco-Cereceda, A. (Anders), Eriksson, P. (Per), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Nicholson, G. (George), Karpe, F. (Fredrik), Frants, R.R. (Rune), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark I.), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Kaakinen, M.A. (Marika A.), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Watanabe, R.M. (Richard), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Grallert, H. (Harald), Perry, J.R.B. (John R. B.), Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Rybin, D. 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(Stavroula), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus E.), Silbernagel, G. (Günther), Meyer, J. (Julia), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Ganna, A. (Andrea), Sarin, A.-P., Yengo, L. (Loic), Shungin, D. (Dmitry), Luan, J. (Jian’an), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), An, P. (Ping), Sanna, S. (Serena), Boettcher, Y. (Yvonne), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Iperen, E. (Erik van), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Hastie, N. (Nick), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Campbell, S. (Susan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Carlson, O.D. (Olga), Egan, J. (Josephine), Kieß, W. (Wieland), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Liu, Y. (Yongmei), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Perola, M. (Markus), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kumari, M. (Meena), Bennett, A.J. (Amanda J.), Groves, C.J. (Christopher J.), Herder, C. (Christian), Koistinen, H.A. (Heikki A.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Faire, U.D. (Ulf), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin N. A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Snieder, H. (Harold), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Krus, U. (Ulrika), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Blüher, M. (Matthias), Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce), Province, M.A. (Michael A.), Abecasis, G.R. (Goncalo R.), Meigs, J.B. (James B.), Hovingh, G.K. (G. Kees), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wright, A.F. (Alan F.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Winkelmann, B., Boehm, B.O. (Bernhard), März, W. (Winfried), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Price, J.F. (Jackie F.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Körner, A. (Antje), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Saaristo, T. (Timo), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Männistö, S. (Satu), Franks, P.W. (Paul W.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Visvikis-Siest, S. (Sophie), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Altshuler, D. (David), Rudan, I. (Igor), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Campbell, H. (Harry), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gieger, C. (Christian), Illig, T. (Thomas), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Peyser, P.A. (Patricia A.), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon L. R.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Meneton, P. (Pierre), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Matullo, G., Harst, P. (Pim van der), Smith, G.D. (George Davey), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth J. F.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Groop, L. (Leif), Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Hofman, A. (Albert), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Lecoeur, C. (Cécile), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Franco-Cereceda, A. (Anders), Eriksson, P. (Per), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Nicholson, G. (George), Karpe, F. (Fredrik), Frants, R.R. (Rune), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark I.), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Kaakinen, M.A. (Marika A.), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Watanabe, R.M. (Richard), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), and Prokopenko, I. (Inga)
Abstract: The original version of this Article contained an error in Fig. 2, in which panels a and b were inadvertently swapped. This has now been corrected in the PDF and HTML versions of the Article.
Published: 2021
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2. Sex-dimorphic genetic effects and novel loci for fasting glucose and insulin variability

Author: Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Grallert, H. (Harald), Perry, J.R.B. (John R. B.), Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Rybin, D. (Denis), Jansen, R. (Rick), Min, J. (Josine), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Ulrich, A. (Anna), Zudina, L. (Liudmila), Gådin, J.R. (Jesper R.), Jiang, L. (Longda), Faggian, A. (Alessia), Bonnefond, A. (Amélie), Fadista, J. (João), Stathopoulou, M.G. (Maria G), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Navarro, P. (Pau), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Jackson, A.U. (Anne U.), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), O’Connell, J.R. (Jeff R.), Bielak, L.F. (Lawrence F.), Webster, R.J. (Rebecca J.), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Stafford, M., Pourcain, B.S. (Beate St), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas J.), Salo, P. (Perttu), Shin, S.-Y., Amin, N. (Najaf), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Li, G. (Guo), Verweij, N. (Niek), Goel, A. (Anuj), Ford, I. (Ian), Johnson, P.C.D. (Paul C. D.), Johnson, T. (Toby), Kapur, K. (Karen), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Fall, T. (Tove), Fraser, R.M. (Ross), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus E.), Silbernagel, G. (Günther), Meyer, J. (Julia), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Ganna, A. (Andrea), Sarin, A.-P., Yengo, L. (Loic), Shungin, D. (Dmitry), Luan, J. (Jian’an), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), An, P. (Ping), Sanna, S. (Serena), Boettcher, Y. (Yvonne), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Iperen, E. (Erik van), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Hastie, N. (Nick), Wild, S.H. (Sarah H.), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Campbell, S. (Susan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Carlson, O.D. (Olga), Egan, J. (Josephine), Kieß, W. (Wieland), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Liu, Y. (Yongmei), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Perola, M. (Markus), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kumari, M. (Meena), Bennett, A.J. (Amanda J.), Groves, C.J. (Christopher J.), Herder, C. (Christian), Koistinen, H.A. (Heikki A.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Faire, U.D. (Ulf), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin N. A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Snieder, H. (Harold), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Krus, U. (Ulrika), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), de Geus, E.J.C.N. (Eco J. C. N.), Blüher, M. (Matthias), Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce), Province, M.A. (Michael A.), Abecasis, G.R. (Goncalo R.), Meigs, J.B. (James B.), Hovingh, G.K. (G. Kees), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wright, A.F. (Alan F.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Winkelmann, B., Boehm, B.O. (Bernhard O.), März, W. (Winfried), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Price, J.F. (Jackie F.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Körner, A. (Antje), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Saaristo, T. (Timo), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Männistö, S. (Satu), Franks, P.W. (Paul W.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Visvikis-Siest, S. (Sophie), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Altshuler, D. (David), Rudan, I. (Igor), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Campbell, H. (Harry), van Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia M.), Gieger, C. (Christian), Illig, T. (Thomas), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy L.), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Peyser, P.A. (Patricia A.), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon L. R.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Meneton, P. (Pierre), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Harst, P. (Pim van der), Smith, G.D. (George Davey), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Groop, L. (Leif), Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Hofman, A. (Albert), Munroe, P.B. (Patricia B.), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Lecoeur, C. (Cécile), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Franco-Cereceda, A. (Anders), Eriksson, P. (Per), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Nicholson, G. (George), Karpe, F. (Fredrik), Frants, R.R. (Rune), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark I.), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Kaakinen, M.A. (Marika A.), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Watanabe, R.M. (Richard), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Morris, A.P. (Andrew P.), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Grallert, H. (Harald), Perry, J.R.B. (John R. B.), Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Rybin, D. (Denis), Jansen, R. (Rick), Min, J. (Josine), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Ulrich, A. (Anna), Zudina, L. (Liudmila), Gådin, J.R. (Jesper R.), Jiang, L. (Longda), Faggian, A. (Alessia), Bonnefond, A. (Amélie), Fadista, J. (João), Stathopoulou, M.G. (Maria G), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Navarro, P. (Pau), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Jackson, A.U. (Anne U.), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), O’Connell, J.R. (Jeff R.), Bielak, L.F. (Lawrence F.), Webster, R.J. (Rebecca J.), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Stafford, M., Pourcain, B.S. (Beate St), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas J.), Salo, P. (Perttu), Shin, S.-Y., Amin, N. (Najaf), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Li, G. (Guo), Verweij, N. (Niek), Goel, A. (Anuj), Ford, I. (Ian), Johnson, P.C.D. (Paul C. D.), Johnson, T. (Toby), Kapur, K. (Karen), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Fall, T. (Tove), Fraser, R.M. (Ross), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus E.), Silbernagel, G. (Günther), Meyer, J. (Julia), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Ganna, A. (Andrea), Sarin, A.-P., Yengo, L. (Loic), Shungin, D. (Dmitry), Luan, J. (Jian’an), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), An, P. (Ping), Sanna, S. (Serena), Boettcher, Y. (Yvonne), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Iperen, E. (Erik van), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Hastie, N. (Nick), Wild, S.H. (Sarah H.), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Campbell, S. (Susan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Carlson, O.D. (Olga), Egan, J. (Josephine), Kieß, W. (Wieland), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Liu, Y. (Yongmei), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Perola, M. (Markus), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kumari, M. (Meena), Bennett, A.J. (Amanda J.), Groves, C.J. (Christopher J.), Herder, C. (Christian), Koistinen, H.A. (Heikki A.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Faire, U.D. (Ulf), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin N. A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Snieder, H. (Harold), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Krus, U. (Ulrika), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), de Geus, E.J.C.N. (Eco J. C. N.), Blüher, M. (Matthias), Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce), Province, M.A. (Michael A.), Abecasis, G.R. (Goncalo R.), Meigs, J.B. (James B.), Hovingh, G.K. (G. Kees), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wright, A.F. (Alan F.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Winkelmann, B., Boehm, B.O. (Bernhard O.), März, W. (Winfried), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Price, J.F. (Jackie F.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Körner, A. (Antje), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Saaristo, T. (Timo), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Männistö, S. (Satu), Franks, P.W. (Paul W.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Visvikis-Siest, S. (Sophie), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Altshuler, D. (David), Rudan, I. (Igor), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Campbell, H. (Harry), van Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia M.), Gieger, C. (Christian), Illig, T. (Thomas), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy L.), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Peyser, P.A. (Patricia A.), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon L. R.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Meneton, P. (Pierre), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Harst, P. (Pim van der), Smith, G.D. (George Davey), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Groop, L. (Leif), Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Hofman, A. (Albert), Munroe, P.B. (Patricia B.), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Lecoeur, C. (Cécile), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Franco-Cereceda, A. (Anders), Eriksson, P. (Per), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Nicholson, G. (George), Karpe, F. (Fredrik), Frants, R.R. (Rune), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark I.), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Kaakinen, M.A. (Marika A.), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Watanabe, R.M. (Richard), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Morris, A.P. (Andrew P.), and Prokopenko, I. (Inga)
Abstract: Differences between sexes contribute to variation in the levels of fasting glucose and insulin. Epidemiological studies established a higher prevalence of impaired fasting glucose in men and impaired glucose tolerance in women, however, the genetic component underlying this phenomenon is not established. We assess sex-dimorphic (73,089/50,404 women and 67,506/47,806 men) and sex-combined (151,188/105,056 individuals) fasting glucose/fasting insulin genetic effects via genome-wide association study meta-analyses in individuals of European descent without diabetes. Here we report sex dimorphism in allelic effects on fasting insulin at IRS1 and ZNF12 loci, the latter showing higher RNA expression in whole blood in women compared to men. We also observe sex-homogeneous effects on fasting glucose at seven novel loci. Fasting insulin in women shows stronger genetic correlations than in men with waist-to-hip ratio and anorexia nervosa. Furthermore, waist-to-hip ratio is causally related to insulin resistance in women, but not in men. These results position dissection of metabolic and glycemic health sex dimorphism as a steppingstone for understanding differences in genetic effects between women and men in related phenotypes.
Published: 2021
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3. Multi-ancestry GWAS of the electrocardiographic PR interval identifies 202 loci underlying cardiac conduction

Author: Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Weng, L.-C., Cartwright, J.H. (James H.), Hall, A.W. (Amelia Weber), Sveinbjornsson, G. (Gardar), Tucker, N.R. (Nathan R.), Choi, S.H. (Seung Hoan), Chaffin, M.D. (Mark D.), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Barnes, M.J. (Michael), Mifsud, B. (Borbala), Warren, H.R. (Helen R.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Cranley, J.J. (James J.), Concas, M.P. (Maria Pina), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Boutin, T. (Thibaud), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Rudan, I. (Igor), Araujo, N.M. (Nathalia M.), Lima-Costa, M.F. (Maria Fernanda), Ribeiro, A.L. (Antonio), Souza, R.P. (Renan P.), Tarazona-Santos, E. (Eduardo), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Del Greco M, F. (Fabiola), Foco, L. (Luisa), Gögele, M. (Martin), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Cook, J.P. (James P.), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Sundström, J. (Johan), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Riaz, M.B. (Muhammad B.), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mishra, P.P. (Pashupati P.), Mononen, N. (Nina), Nikus, K. (Kjell), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), O’Connell, J.R. (Jeff R.), Ryan, K. (Kathleen), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Aeschbacher, S. (Stefanie), Conen, D. (David), Risch, L. (Lorenz), Thériault, S. (Sébastien), Hutri-Kähönen, N. (Nina), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Barnes, C.L.K. (Catriona L. K.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Wilson, J.F. (James), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Harris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Nadkarni, G. (Girish), Preuss, M. (Michael), Correa, D.D., Mei, H. (Hao), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Rienstra, S.A., van de Vegte, Y.J. (Yordi J.), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Verweij, N. (Niek), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Schramm, K. (Katharina), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Cutler, M.J. (Michael J.), Fatkin, D. (Diane), London, B. (Barry), Olesen, M.S. (Morten S.), Roden, D.M. (Dan M.), Benjamin Shoemaker, M. (M.), Gustav Smith, J. (J.), Biggs, M.L. (M.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Grandi, A. (Alessandro) de, Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Penninx, B.W.J.H., Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Ford, I. (Ian), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Macfarlane, P.W. (Peter W.), Trompet, S. (Stella), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Felix, S.B. (Stephan B.), Völker, U. (Uwe), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Jula, A. (Antti), Sääksjärvi, K. (K.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Yao, J. (Jie), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Maan, A.C. (Arie C.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Noordam, R. (Raymond), Cucca, F. (Francesco), Ding, J. (Jun), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Qian, Y. (Yong), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill V.), Levy, D. (Daniel), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Lunetta, K.L. (Kathryn), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Porteous, D.J. (David J.), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Haessler, J. (Jeff), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P.), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Ehret, G.B. (Georg B.), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Avery, C.L., Gogarten, S.M., Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Laurie, C.C. (Cathy C.), Seyerle, A.A. (Amanda A.), Stilp, A. (Adrienne), Assa, S. (Solmaz), Abdullah Said, M. (M.), Yldau van der Ende, M. (M.), Lambiase, P.D. (Pier), Orini, M. (Michele), Ramirez, J. (Julia), Van Duijvenboden, S. (Stefan), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Holm, H. (Hilma), Sulem, P. (Patrick), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Thorolfsdottir, R.B. (Rosa B.), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia J.), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Weng, L.-C., Cartwright, J.H. (James H.), Hall, A.W. (Amelia Weber), Sveinbjornsson, G. (Gardar), Tucker, N.R. (Nathan R.), Choi, S.H. (Seung Hoan), Chaffin, M.D. (Mark D.), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Barnes, M.J. (Michael), Mifsud, B. (Borbala), Warren, H.R. (Helen R.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Cranley, J.J. (James J.), Concas, M.P. (Maria Pina), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Boutin, T. (Thibaud), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Rudan, I. (Igor), Araujo, N.M. (Nathalia M.), Lima-Costa, M.F. (Maria Fernanda), Ribeiro, A.L. (Antonio), Souza, R.P. (Renan P.), Tarazona-Santos, E. (Eduardo), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Del Greco M, F. (Fabiola), Foco, L. (Luisa), Gögele, M. (Martin), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Cook, J.P. (James P.), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Sundström, J. (Johan), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Riaz, M.B. (Muhammad B.), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mishra, P.P. (Pashupati P.), Mononen, N. (Nina), Nikus, K. (Kjell), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), O’Connell, J.R. (Jeff R.), Ryan, K. (Kathleen), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Aeschbacher, S. (Stefanie), Conen, D. (David), Risch, L. (Lorenz), Thériault, S. (Sébastien), Hutri-Kähönen, N. (Nina), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Barnes, C.L.K. (Catriona L. K.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Wilson, J.F. (James), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Harris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Nadkarni, G. (Girish), Preuss, M. (Michael), Correa, D.D., Mei, H. (Hao), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Rienstra, S.A., van de Vegte, Y.J. (Yordi J.), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Verweij, N. (Niek), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Schramm, K. (Katharina), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Cutler, M.J. (Michael J.), Fatkin, D. (Diane), London, B. (Barry), Olesen, M.S. (Morten S.), Roden, D.M. (Dan M.), Benjamin Shoemaker, M. (M.), Gustav Smith, J. (J.), Biggs, M.L. (M.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Grandi, A. (Alessandro) de, Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Penninx, B.W.J.H., Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Ford, I. (Ian), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Macfarlane, P.W. (Peter W.), Trompet, S. (Stella), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Felix, S.B. (Stephan B.), Völker, U. (Uwe), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Jula, A. (Antti), Sääksjärvi, K. (K.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Yao, J. (Jie), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Maan, A.C. (Arie C.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Noordam, R. (Raymond), Cucca, F. (Francesco), Ding, J. (Jun), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Qian, Y. (Yong), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill V.), Levy, D. (Daniel), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Lunetta, K.L. (Kathryn), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Porteous, D.J. (David J.), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Haessler, J. (Jeff), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P.), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Ehret, G.B. (Georg B.), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Avery, C.L., Gogarten, S.M., Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Laurie, C.C. (Cathy C.), Seyerle, A.A. (Amanda A.), Stilp, A. (Adrienne), Assa, S. (Solmaz), Abdullah Said, M. (M.), Yldau van der Ende, M. (M.), Lambiase, P.D. (Pier), Orini, M. (Michele), Ramirez, J. (Julia), Van Duijvenboden, S. (Stefan), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Holm, H. (Hilma), Sulem, P. (Patrick), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Thorolfsdottir, R.B. (Rosa B.), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia J.), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven), and Munroe, P. (Patricia)
Abstract: The electrocardiographic PR interval reflects atrioventricular conduction, and is associated with conduction abnormalities, pacemaker implantation, atrial fibrillation (AF), and cardiovascular mortality. Here we report a multi-ancestry (N = 293,051) genome-wide association meta-analysis for the PR interval, discovering 202 loci of which 141 have not previously been reported. Variants at identified loci increase the percentage of heritability explained, from 33.5% to 62.6%. We observe enrichment for cardiac muscle developmental/contractile and cytoskeletal genes, highlighting key regulation processes for atrioventricular conduction. Additionally, 8 loci not previously reported harbor genes underlying inherited arrhythmic syndromes and/or cardiomyopathies suggesting a role for these genes in cardiovascular pathology in the general population. We show that polygenic predisposition to PR interval duration is an endophenotype for cardiovascular disease, including distal conduc
Published: 2020
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4. Mendelian randomization integrating GWAS and eQTL data reveals genetic determinants of complex and clinical traits

Author: Porcu, E. (Eleonora), Rueger, S. (Sina), Lepik, K. (Kaido), Agbessi, M. (Mawusse), Ahsan, H. (Habibul), Alves, I. (Isabel), Andiappan, A. (Anand), Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), Awadalla, P. (Philip), Battle, A. (Alexis), Beutner, F. (Frank), Bonder, M. J. (Marc Jan), Boomsma, D. (Dorret), Christiansen, M. (Mark), Claringbould, A. (Annique), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Esko, T. (Tonu), Fave, M.-J. (Marie-Julie), Franke, L. (Lude), Frayling, T. (Timothy), Gharib, S. A. (Sina A.), Gibson, G. (Gregory), Heijmans, B. T. (Bastiaan T.), Hemani, G. (Gibran), Jansen, R. (Rick), Kahonen, M. (Mika), Kalnapenkis, A. (Anette), Kasela, S. (Silva), Kettunen, J. (Johannes), Kim, Y. (Yungil), Kirsten, H. (Holger), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Krohn, K. (Knut), Kronberg-Guzman, J. (Jaanika), Kukushkina, V. (Viktorija), Lee, B. (Bernett), Lehtimaki, T. (Terho), Loeffler, M. (Markus), Marigorta, U. M. (Urko M.), Mei, H. (Hailang), Milani, L. (Lili), Montgomery, G. W. (Grant W.), Mueler-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Nauck, M. (Matthias), Nivard, M. (Michel), Penninx, B. (Brenda), Perola, M. (Markus), Pervjakova, N. (Natalia), Pierce, B. L. (Brandon L.), Powell, J. (Joseph), Prokisch, H. (Holger), Psaty, B. M. (Bruce M.), Raitakari, O. T. (Olli T.), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Rotzschke, O. (Olaf), Saha, A. (Ashis), Scholz, M. (Markus), Schramm, K. (Katharina), Seppala, I. (Ilkka), Slagboom, E. P. (Eline P.), Stehouwer, C. D. (Coen D. A.), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Sullivan, P. (Patrick), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Thiery, J. (Joachim), Tong, L. (Lin), Tonjes, A. (Anke), van Dongen, J. (Jenny), van Iterson, M. (Maarten), van Meurs, J. (Joyce), Veldink, J. H. (Jan H.), Verlouw, J. (Joost), Visscher, P. M. (Peter M.), Volker, U. (Uwe), Vosa, U. (Urmo), Westra, H.-J. (Harm-Jan), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Yaghootkar, H. (Hanieh), Yang, J. (Jian), Zeng, B. (Biao), Zhang, F. (Futao), Beekman, M. (Marian), Boomsma, D. I. (Dorret I.), Bot, J. (Jan), Deelen, J. (Joris), Hofman, B. A. (Bert A.), Hottenga, J. J. (Jouke J.), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Jhamai, P. M. (P. Mila), Kielbasa, S. M. (Szymon M.), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Luijk, R. (Rene), Mei, H. (Hailiang), Moed, M. (Matthijs), Nooren, I. (Irene), Pool, R. (Rene), Schalkwijk, C. G. (Casper G.), Slagboom, P. E. (P. Eline), Suchiman, H. E. (H. Eka D.), Swertz, M. A. (Morris A.), Tigchelaar, E. F. (Ettje F.), Uitterlinden, A. G. (Andre G.), van den Berg, L. H. (Leonard H.), van der Breggen, R. (Ruud), van der Kallen, C. J. (Carla J. H.), van Dijk, F. (Freerk), van Duijn, C. M. (Cornelia M.), van Galen, M. (Michiel), van Greevenbroek, M. M. (Marleen M. J.), van Heemst, D. (Diana), van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Van't Hof, P. (Peter), van Zwet, E. W. (Erik. W.), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), Verbiest, M. (Michael), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Zhernakova, D. V. (Dasha V.), Zhernakova, S. (Sasha), Santoni, F. A. (Federico A.), Reymond, A. (Alexandre), and Kutalik, Z. (Zoltan)
Abstract: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified thousands of variants associated with complex traits, but their biological interpretation often remains unclear. Most of these variants overlap with expression QTLs, indicating their potential involvement in regulation of gene expression. Here, we propose a transcriptome-wide summary statistics-based Mendelian Randomization approach (TWMR) that uses multiple SNPs as instruments and multiple gene expression traits as exposures, simultaneously. Applied to 43 human phenotypes, it uncovers 3,913 putatively causal gene–trait associations, 36% of which have no genome-wide significant SNP nearby in previous GWAS. Using independent association summary statistics, we find that the majority of these loci were missed by GWAS due to power issues. Noteworthy among these links is educational attainment-associated BSCL2, known to carry mutations leading to a Mendelian form of encephalopathy. We also find pleiotropic causal effects suggestive of mechanistic connections. TWMR better accounts for pleiotropy and has the potential to identify biological mechanisms underlying complex traits.
Published: 2019

5. WGS-based telomere length analysis in Dutch family trios implicates stronger maternal inheritance and a role for RRM1 gene

Author: Nersisyan, Lilit, Nikoghosyan, Maria, Arakelyan, Arsen, Francioli, Laurent, Menelaou, A. (Androniki), Pulit, S.L. (Sara L.), Elbers, C.C. (Clara C.), Kloosterman, Wigard, van Setten, J. (Jessica), Nijman, Isaac, Renkens, Ivo, de Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul I. W.), Dijk, Freerk, Neerincx, Pieter, Deelen, Patrick, Kanterakis, Alexandros, Dijkstra, Martijn, Byelas, H. (Heorhiy), van der Velde, K.J. (K. Joeri), Platteel, Mathieu, Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Wijmenga, Cisca, Palamara, P.F. (Pier Francesco), Pe’er, I. (Itsik), Ye, K. (Kai), Lameijer, Eric-Wubbo, Moed, M.H. (Matthijs H.), Beekman, M. (Marian), Craen, Anton, Suchiman, H.E.D. (H. Eka D.), Slagboom, Eline, Guryev, Victor, Abdellaoui, Abdel, Jan Hottenga, J. (Jouke), Kattenberg, M. (Mathijs), Willemsen, Gonneke, Boomsma, Dorret, van Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisabeth M.), Karssen, Lennart, Amin, N. (Najaf), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, André, Duijn, Cornelia, van Oven, M. (Mannis), Kayser, M. (Manfred), Vermaat, Martijn, Laros, Jeroen, Dunnen, Johan, Enckevort, David, Mei, Hailiang, Li, M. (Mingkun), Stoneking, M. (Mark), Schaik, Barbera, Bot, Jan, Marschall, Tobias, Schönhuth, Alexander, Hehir-Kwa, Jayne, Handsaker, Robert, Polak, P. (Paz), Sohail, M. (Mashaal), Vuzman, D. (Dana), Estrada, Karol, McCarroll, S.A. (Steven A.), Sunyaev, S.R. (Shamil R.), Hormozdiari, Fereydoun, Koval, Vyacheslav, Medina-Gomez, C. (Carolina), Oostra, B. (Ben), Veldink, Jan, van den Berg, L.H. (Leonard H.), Pitts, S.J. (Steven J.), Potluri, S. (Shobha), Sundar, P. (Purnima), Cox, D.R. (David R.), Knijff, Peter, Li, Q. (Qibin), Li, Y. (Yingrui), Du, Yuanping, Chen, Ruoyan, Cao, H. (Hongzhi), Wang, J. (Jun), Li, N. (Ning), Cao, S. (Sujie), Bovenberg, Jasper, Ommen, Gert-Jan, The Genome of the Netherlands Consortium, Biological Psychology, APH - Health Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, APH - Personalized Medicine, Amsterdam Neuroscience - Mood, Anxiety, Psychosis, Stress & Sleep, APH - Mental Health, APH - Methodology, Groningen Institute for Gastro Intestinal Genetics and Immunology (3GI), Department of Health and Life Sciences, Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC), Stem Cell Aging Leukemia and Lymphoma (SALL), Experimental Immunology, CCA - Cancer biology and immunology, Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Epidemiology, Internal Medicine, Genetic Identification, Clinical Genetics, and Genome of the Netherlands Consortium
Subjects: Male, Telomere Homeostasis/genetics, Netherlands Twin Register (NTR), Non-Mendelian inheritance, lcsh:Medicine, Datasets as Topic, Ribonucleoside Diphosphate Reductase/genetics, Genome of the Netherlands consortium, Genome informatics, Genome, 0302 clinical medicine, Models, 80 and over, Inheritance Patterns, lcsh:Science, Child, Netherlands, Genetics, Aged, 80 and over, 0303 health sciences, Multidisciplinary, Age Factors, Functional genomics, Single Nucleotide, ASSOCIATION, Telomere, Middle Aged, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Trait, Female, Maternal Inheritance, Biotechnology, Maternal Age, Adult, Ribonucleoside Diphosphate Reductase, Adolescent, Offspring, PROTEINS, Quantitative trait locus, Biology, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, Article, Paternal Age, 03 medical and health sciences, Young Adult, Sex Factors, LUNG-CANCER, Genetic, Humans, Polymorphism, Telomere/metabolism, General, Gene, METAANALYSIS, 030304 developmental biology, Aged, Whole genome sequencing, Models, Genetic, Whole Genome Sequencing, Human Genome, lcsh:R, Telomere Homeostasis, SIZE, SUBUNIT, CELLS, Linear Models, lcsh:Q, Genome-Wide Association Study
Abstract: Telomere length (TL) regulation is an important factor in ageing, reproduction and cancer development. Genetic, hereditary and environmental factors regulating TL are currently widely investigated, however, their relative contribution to TL variability is still understudied. We have used whole genome sequencing data of 250 family trios from the Genome of the Netherlands project to perform computational measurement of TL and a series of regression and genome-wide association analyses to reveal TL inheritance patterns and associated genetic factors. Our results confirm that TL is a largely heritable trait, primarily with mother’s, and, to a lesser extent, with father’s TL having the strongest influence on the offspring. In this cohort, mother’s, but not father’s age at conception was positively linked to offspring TL. Age-related TL attrition of 40 bp/year had relatively small influence on TL variability. Finally, we have identified TL-associated variations in ribonuclease reductase catalytic subunit M1 (RRM1 gene), which is known to regulate telomere maintenance in yeast. We also highlight the importance of multivariate approach and the limitations of existing tools for the analysis of TL as a polygenic heritable quantitative trait.
Published: 2019

6. WGS-based telomere length analysis in Dutch family trios implicates stronger maternal inheritance and a role for RRM1 gene

Author: Nersisyan, L. (Lilit), Nikoghosyan, M. (Maria), Arakelyan, A. (Arsen), Francioli, L.C. (Laurent), Menelaou, A. (Androniki), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Kloosterman, W.P. (Wigard), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Nijman, I.J. (Isaac ), Renkens, I. (Ivo), de Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul I. W.), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Neerincx, P.B.T. (Pieter B T), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Kanterakis, A. (Alexandros), Dijkstra, M. (Martijn), Byelas, H. (Heorhiy), van der Velde, K.J. (K. Joeri), Platteel, I. (Inge), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Palamara, P.F. (Pier Francesco), Peer, I. (Itsik), Ye, K. (Kai), Lameijer, E.-W. (Eric-Wubbo), Moed, H. (Heleen), Beekman, M. (Marian), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Suchiman, H.E.D. (H. Eka D.), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Guryev, V. (Victor), Abdellaoui, A. (Abdel), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Kattenberg, V.M. (Mathijs), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), van Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisabeth M.), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Amin, N. (Najaf), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Oven, M. (Mannis) van, Kayser, M.H. (Manfred), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), Laros, J.F.J. (Jeroen F.), Dunnen, J.T. (Johan) den, Enckevort, D. (David) van, Mei, S. (Shan), Li, M. (Mingkun), Stoneking, M. (Mark), Schaik, B.D.C. (Barbera) van, Bot, J.J. (Jan), Marschall, T. (Tanja), Schönhuth, A. (Alexander), Hehir-Kwa, J. (Jayne), Handsaker, R.E. (Robert), Polak, P., Sohail, M. (Mashaal), Vuzman, D. (Dana), Estrada Gil, K. (Karol), McCarroll, S.A. (Steve), Sunyaev, S.R. (Shamil), Hormozdiari, F. (Fereydoun), Koval, V. (Vyacheslav), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Pitts, S.J. (Steven J.), Potluri, S. (Shobha), Sundar, P. (Purnima), Cox, D.R. (David), Knijff, P. (Peter) de, Li, Q. (Qibin), Li, Y. (Yingrui), Du, Y. (Yuanping), Chen, R. (Ruoyan), Cao, H. (Hongzhi), Wang, J. (Jun), Li, N. (Ning), Cao, S. (Sujie), Bovenberg, J.A. (Jasper), Ommen, G.J. (Gert) van, Nersisyan, L. (Lilit), Nikoghosyan, M. (Maria), Arakelyan, A. (Arsen), Francioli, L.C. (Laurent), Menelaou, A. (Androniki), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Kloosterman, W.P. (Wigard), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Nijman, I.J. (Isaac ), Renkens, I. (Ivo), de Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul I. W.), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Neerincx, P.B.T. (Pieter B T), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Kanterakis, A. (Alexandros), Dijkstra, M. (Martijn), Byelas, H. (Heorhiy), van der Velde, K.J. (K. Joeri), Platteel, I. (Inge), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Palamara, P.F. (Pier Francesco), Peer, I. (Itsik), Ye, K. (Kai), Lameijer, E.-W. (Eric-Wubbo), Moed, H. (Heleen), Beekman, M. (Marian), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Suchiman, H.E.D. (H. Eka D.), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Guryev, V. (Victor), Abdellaoui, A. (Abdel), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Kattenberg, V.M. (Mathijs), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), van Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisabeth M.), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Amin, N. (Najaf), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Oven, M. (Mannis) van, Kayser, M.H. (Manfred), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), Laros, J.F.J. (Jeroen F.), Dunnen, J.T. (Johan) den, Enckevort, D. (David) van, Mei, S. (Shan), Li, M. (Mingkun), Stoneking, M. (Mark), Schaik, B.D.C. (Barbera) van, Bot, J.J. (Jan), Marschall, T. (Tanja), Schönhuth, A. (Alexander), Hehir-Kwa, J. (Jayne), Handsaker, R.E. (Robert), Polak, P., Sohail, M. (Mashaal), Vuzman, D. (Dana), Estrada Gil, K. (Karol), McCarroll, S.A. (Steve), Sunyaev, S.R. (Shamil), Hormozdiari, F. (Fereydoun), Koval, V. (Vyacheslav), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Pitts, S.J. (Steven J.), Potluri, S. (Shobha), Sundar, P. (Purnima), Cox, D.R. (David), Knijff, P. (Peter) de, Li, Q. (Qibin), Li, Y. (Yingrui), Du, Y. (Yuanping), Chen, R. (Ruoyan), Cao, H. (Hongzhi), Wang, J. (Jun), Li, N. (Ning), Cao, S. (Sujie), Bovenberg, J.A. (Jasper), and Ommen, G.J. (Gert) van
Abstract: Telomere length (TL) regulation is an important factor in ageing, reproduction and cancer development. Genetic, hereditary and environmental factors regulating TL are currently widely investigated, however, their relative contribution to TL variability is still understudied. We have used whole genome sequencing data of 250 family trios from the Genome of the Netherlands project to perform computational measurement of TL and a series of regression and genome-wide association analyses to reveal TL inheritance patterns and associated genetic factors. Our results confirm that TL is a largely heritable trait, primarily with mother’s, and, to a lesser extent, with father’s TL having the strongest influence on the offspring. In this cohort, mother’s, but not father’s age at conception was positively linked to offspring TL. Age-related TL attrition of 40 bp/year had relatively small influence on TL variability. Finally, we have identified TL-associated variations in ribonuclease reductase catalytic subunit M1 (RRM1 gene), which is known to regulate telomere maintenance in yeast. We also highlight the importance of multivariate approach and the limitations of existing tools for the analysis of TL as a polygenic heritable quantitative trait.
Published: 2019
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7. Metabolomics reveals a link between homocysteine and lipid metabolism and leukocyte telomere length: the ENGAGE consortium

Author: Spek, A. (Ashley) van der, Boer, L (Linda), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Pool, R. (Reńe), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Beekman, M. (Marian), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Raag, M. (Mait), Nyholt, D.R. (Dale R.), Dharuri, H. (Harish), Codd, V. (Veryan), Amin, N (Najaf), de Geus, E.J.C. (Eco J. C.), Deelen, J. (Joris), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Yet, I. (Idil), Fischer, K. (Krista), Haller, T. (Toomas), Henders, A.K. (Anjali K.), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Medland, S.E. (Sarah E.), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant W.), Mooijaart, S.P. (Simon), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Suchiman, H.E.D. (H. Eka D.), Vaarhorst, A.A.M. (Anika), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Wang-Sattler, R. (Rui), Whitfield, J. (John), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Wright, M.J. (Margaret J.), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Eline Slagboom, P. (P.), Spector, T.D. (Tim D.), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gieger, C. (Christian), Spek, A. (Ashley) van der, Boer, L (Linda), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Pool, R. (Reńe), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Beekman, M. (Marian), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Raag, M. (Mait), Nyholt, D.R. (Dale R.), Dharuri, H. (Harish), Codd, V. (Veryan), Amin, N (Najaf), de Geus, E.J.C. (Eco J. C.), Deelen, J. (Joris), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Yet, I. (Idil), Fischer, K. (Krista), Haller, T. (Toomas), Henders, A.K. (Anjali K.), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Medland, S.E. (Sarah E.), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant W.), Mooijaart, S.P. (Simon), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Suchiman, H.E.D. (H. Eka D.), Vaarhorst, A.A.M. (Anika), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Wang-Sattler, R. (Rui), Whitfield, J. (John), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Wright, M.J. (Margaret J.), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Eline Slagboom, P. (P.), Spector, T.D. (Tim D.), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Gieger, C. (Christian)
Abstract: Telomere shortening has been associated with multiple age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia. However, the biological mechanisms responsible for these associations remain largely unknown. In order to gain insight into the metabolic processes driving the association of leukocyte telomere length (LTL) with age-related diseases, we investigated the association between LTL and serum metabolite levels in 7,853 individuals from seven independent cohorts. LTL was determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and the levels of 131 serum metabolites were measured with mass spectrometry in biological samples from the same blood draw. With partial correlation analysis, we identified six metabolites that were significantly associated with LTL after adjustment for multiple testing: lysophosphatidylcholine acyl C17:0 (lysoPC a C17:0, p-value = 7.1 × 10−6), methionine (p-value = 9.2 × 10−5), tyrosine (p-value = 2.1 × 10−4), phosphatidylcholine diacyl C32:1 (PC aa C32:1, p-value = 2.4 × 10−4), hydroxypropionylcarnitine (C3-OH, p-value = 2.6 × 10−4), and phosphatidylcholine acyl-alkyl C38:4 (PC ae C38:4, p-value = 9.0 × 10−4). Pathway analysis showed that the three phosphatidylcholines and methionine are involved in homocysteine metabolism and we found supporting evidence for an association of lipid metabolism with LTL. In conclusion, we found longer LTL associated with higher levels of lysoPC a C17:0 and PC ae C38:4, and with lower levels of methionine, tyrosine, PC aa C32:1, and C3-OH. These metabolites have been implicated in inflammation, oxidative stress, homocysteine metabolism, and in cardiovascular disease and diabetes, two major drivers of morbidity and mortality.
Published: 2019
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8. An integrative cross-omics analysis of DNA methylation sites of glucose and insulin homeostasis

Author: Liu, J. (Jun), Carnero-Montoro, E. (Elena), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Lent, S. (Samantha), Prokić, I. (Ivana), Ligthart, S. (Symen), Tsai, P.-C. (Pei-Chien), Martin, T.C. (Tiphaine C.), Mandaviya, P.R. (Pooja), Jansen, R. (Rick), Peters, M.A.D. (Marjolein), Duijts, L. (Liesbeth), Jaddoe, V.W.V. (Vincent), Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning), Felix, J.F. (Janine), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Chu, A.Y. (Audrey), Levy, D. (Daniel), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Bressler, J. (Jan), Gondalia, R. (Rahul), Salfati, E. (Elias), Herder, C. (Christian), Hidalgo, B. (Bertha), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Moore, A.Z. (Ann Zenobia), Lemaitre, R.N. (Rozenn N.), Jhun, M.A. (Min A.), Smith, J.A. (Jennifer A), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Arnett, D.K. (Donna), Grallert, H. (Harald), Assimes, T.L. (Themistocles L.), Hou, L. (Lifang), Baccarelli, A.A. (Andrea), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), van Dijk, K.W. (Ko Willems), Amin, N. (Najaf), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Hivert, M.-F. (Marie-France), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Meigs, J.B. (James), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Liu, J. (Jun), Carnero-Montoro, E. (Elena), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Lent, S. (Samantha), Prokić, I. (Ivana), Ligthart, S. (Symen), Tsai, P.-C. (Pei-Chien), Martin, T.C. (Tiphaine C.), Mandaviya, P.R. (Pooja), Jansen, R. (Rick), Peters, M.A.D. (Marjolein), Duijts, L. (Liesbeth), Jaddoe, V.W.V. (Vincent), Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning), Felix, J.F. (Janine), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Chu, A.Y. (Audrey), Levy, D. (Daniel), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Bressler, J. (Jan), Gondalia, R. (Rahul), Salfati, E. (Elias), Herder, C. (Christian), Hidalgo, B. (Bertha), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Moore, A.Z. (Ann Zenobia), Lemaitre, R.N. (Rozenn N.), Jhun, M.A. (Min A.), Smith, J.A. (Jennifer A), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Arnett, D.K. (Donna), Grallert, H. (Harald), Assimes, T.L. (Themistocles L.), Hou, L. (Lifang), Baccarelli, A.A. (Andrea), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), van Dijk, K.W. (Ko Willems), Amin, N. (Najaf), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Hivert, M.-F. (Marie-France), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Meigs, J.B. (James), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), and Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van
Abstract: Despite existing reports on differential DNA methylation in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, our understanding of its functional relevance remains limited. Here we show the effect of differential methylation in the early phases of T2D pathology by a blood-based epigenome-wide association study of 4808 non-diabetic Europeans in the discovery phase and 11,750 individuals in the replication. We identify CpGs in LETM1, RBM20, IRS2, MAN2A2 and the 1q25.3 region associated with fasting insulin, and in FCRL6, SLAMF1, APOBEC3H and the 15q26.1 region with fasting glucose. In silico cross-omics analyses highlight the role of differential methylation in the crosstalk between the adaptive immune system and glucose homeostasis. The differential methylation explains at least 16.9% of the association between obesity and insulin. Our study sheds light on the biological interactions between genetic variants driving differential methylation and gene expression in the early pathogenesis of T2D.
Published: 2019
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9. Genome-wide Association Study of Change in Fasting Glucose over time in 13,807 non-diabetic European Ancestry Individuals

Author: Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Merino, J. (Jordi), Rybin, D. (Denis), DiCorpo, D. (Daniel), Benke, P.J. (Paul), Bragg-Gresham, J.L. (Jennifer L.), Canouil, M. (Mickaël), Corre, T. (Tanguy), Grallert, H. (Harald), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lahti, J. (Jari), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Marzi, C. (Carola), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Rocheleau, G. (Ghislain), Rueedi, R. (Rico), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), Verweij, N. (Niek), Vogelzangs, N. (Nicole), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Yengo, L. (Loic), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Beilby, J.P. (John), Hui, J. (Jennie), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Hagen, K. (Knut), Florez, J.C. (Jose), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hung, J. (Joseph), James, A. (Alan), Kavousi, M. (Maryam), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Musk, A.W. (Arthur W.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Peters, A. (Annette), Roussel, R. (Ronan), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Amin, N. (Najaf), Meigs, J.B. (James), Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Merino, J. (Jordi), Rybin, D. (Denis), DiCorpo, D. (Daniel), Benke, P.J. (Paul), Bragg-Gresham, J.L. (Jennifer L.), Canouil, M. (Mickaël), Corre, T. (Tanguy), Grallert, H. (Harald), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lahti, J. (Jari), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Marzi, C. (Carola), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Rocheleau, G. (Ghislain), Rueedi, R. (Rico), Scapoli, C. (Chiara), Verweij, N. (Niek), Vogelzangs, N. (Nicole), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Yengo, L. (Loic), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Beilby, J.P. (John), Hui, J. (Jennie), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Balkau, B. (Beverley), Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Hagen, K. (Knut), Florez, J.C. (Jose), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hung, J. (Joseph), James, A. (Alan), Kavousi, M. (Maryam), Miljkovic, I. (Iva), Musk, A.W. (Arthur W.), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Peters, A. (Annette), Roussel, R. (Ronan), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Amin, N. (Najaf), Meigs, J.B. (James), and Bouatia-Naji, N. (Nabila)
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects the health of millions of people worldwide. The identification of genetic determinants associated with changes in glycemia over time might illuminate biological features that precede the development of T2D. Here we conducted a genome-wide association study of longitudinal fasting glucose changes in up to 13,807 non-diabetic individuals of European descent from nine cohorts. Fasting glucose change over time was defined as the slope of the line defined by multiple fasting glucose measurements obtained over up to 14 years of observation. We tested for associations of genetic variants with inverse-normal transformed fasting glucose change over time adjusting for age at baseline, sex, and principal components of genetic variation. We found no genome-wide significant association (P < 5 × 10−8) with fasting glucose change over time. Seven loci previously associated with T2D, fasting glucose or HbA1c were nominally (P < 0.05) associated with fasting glucose change over time. Limited power influences unambiguous interpretation, but these dat
Published: 2019
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10. Autosomal genetic variation is associated with DNA methylation in regions variably escaping X-chromosome inactivation

Author: Luijk, R. (René), Wu, H. (Haoyu), Ward-Caviness, C.K. (Cavin K.), Hannon, E. (Eilis), Carnero-Montoro, E. (Elena), Min, J. (Josine), Mandaviya, P.R. (Pooja), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Mei, H. (Hailiang), Maarel, S.M. (Silvre) van der, Beekman, M. (Marian), der Breggen, R. (Ruud van), Deelen, J. (Joris), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Moed, H. (Heleen), Suchiman, H.E.D. (Eka), Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), van’t Hof, P. (Peter), Jan Bonder, M. (Marc), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Pool, R. (Reńe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Hofman, B.A. (Bert A.), Jhamai, M. (Mila), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Kielbasa, P.S.M. (P. Szymon M.), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nooren, I. (Irene), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Relton, C.L. (Caroline), Mill, J. (Jonathan), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Jansen, R. (Rick), Franke, L. (Lude), ‘t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Daxinger, L. (Lucia), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van, Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), Luijk, R. (René), Wu, H. (Haoyu), Ward-Caviness, C.K. (Cavin K.), Hannon, E. (Eilis), Carnero-Montoro, E. (Elena), Min, J. (Josine), Mandaviya, P.R. (Pooja), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Mei, H. (Hailiang), Maarel, S.M. (Silvre) van der, Beekman, M. (Marian), der Breggen, R. (Ruud van), Deelen, J. (Joris), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Moed, H. (Heleen), Suchiman, H.E.D. (Eka), Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), van’t Hof, P. (Peter), Jan Bonder, M. (Marc), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Pool, R. (Reńe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Hofman, B.A. (Bert A.), Jhamai, M. (Mila), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Kielbasa, P.S.M. (P. Szymon M.), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nooren, I. (Irene), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Relton, C.L. (Caroline), Mill, J. (Jonathan), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Jansen, R. (Rick), Franke, L. (Lude), ‘t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Daxinger, L. (Lucia), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van, and Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.)
Abstract: X-chromosome inactivation (XCI), i.e., the inactivation of one of the female X chromosomes, restores equal expression of X-chromosomal genes between females and males. However, ~10% of genes show variable degrees of escape from XCI between females, although little is known about the causes of variable XCI. Using a discovery data-set of 1867 females and 1398 males and a replication sample of 3351 females, we show that genetic variation at three autosomal loci is associated with female-specific changes in X-chromosome methylation. Through cis-eQTL expression analysis, we map these loci to the genes SMCHD1/METTL4, TRIM6/HBG2, and ZSCAN9. Low-expression alleles of the loci are predominantly associated with mild hypomethylation of CpG islands near genes known to variably escape XCI, implicating the autosomal genes in variable XCI. Together, these results suggest a genetic basis for variable escape from XCI and highlight the potential of a population genomics approach to identify genes involved in XCI.
Published: 2018
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11. Erratum to: Discovery and refinement of genetic loci associated with cardiometabolic risk using dense imputation maps

Author: Iotchkova, V. (Valentina), Huang, J. (Jie), Morris, J.A. (John A), Jain, D. (Deepti), Barbieri, C. (Caterina), Walter, K. (Klaudia), Min, J. (Josine), Chen, L. (Lu), Astle, W. (William), Cocca, M. (Massimilian), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Elding, H. (Heather), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Franklin, C.S. (Christopher), Frånberg, M. (Mattias), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Hofman, A. (Albert), Jiang, T. (Tao), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Lachance, G. (Genevieve), Luan, J., Malerba, G. (Giovanni), Matchan, A. (Angela), Mead, D. (Daniel), Memari, Y. (Yasin), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Panoutsopoulou, K. (Kalliope), Pazoki, R. (Raha), Perry, J.R.B. (John R B), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Sabater-Lleal, M. (Maria), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Shin, S.-Y., Southam, L. (Lorraine), Traglia, M. (Michela), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Zaza, G. (Gianluigi), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Amin, N. (Najaf), Butterworth, A. (Adam), Chambers, J.C. (John C), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franke, L. (Lude), Frontini, M. (Mattia), Gambaro, G. (Giovanni), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), März, W. (Winfried), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Watkins, H. (Hugh), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Maurano, M.T. (Matthew T.), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P), Auer, P.L. (Paul L), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Iotchkova, V. (Valentina), Huang, J. (Jie), Morris, J.A. (John A), Jain, D. (Deepti), Barbieri, C. (Caterina), Walter, K. (Klaudia), Min, J. (Josine), Chen, L. (Lu), Astle, W. (William), Cocca, M. (Massimilian), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Elding, H. (Heather), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Franklin, C.S. (Christopher), Frånberg, M. (Mattias), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Hofman, A. (Albert), Jiang, T. (Tao), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Lachance, G. (Genevieve), Luan, J., Malerba, G. (Giovanni), Matchan, A. (Angela), Mead, D. (Daniel), Memari, Y. (Yasin), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Panoutsopoulou, K. (Kalliope), Pazoki, R. (Raha), Perry, J.R.B. (John R B), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Sabater-Lleal, M. (Maria), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Shin, S.-Y., Southam, L. (Lorraine), Traglia, M. (Michela), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Zaza, G. (Gianluigi), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Amin, N. (Najaf), Butterworth, A. (Adam), Chambers, J.C. (John C), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franke, L. (Lude), Frontini, M. (Mattia), Gambaro, G. (Giovanni), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), März, W. (Winfried), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Watkins, H. (Hugh), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Maurano, M.T. (Matthew T.), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P), Auer, P.L. (Paul L), and Soranzo, N. (Nicole)
Abstract: In the version of the article published, the surname of author Aaron Isaacs is misspelled as Issacs.
Published: 2018
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12. Skewed X-inactivation is common in the general female population

Author: Shvetsova, E. (Ekaterina), Sofronova, A. (Alina), Monajemi, R. (Ramin), Gagalova, K. (Kristina), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), White, S.J. (Stefan), Santen, G.W.E. (Gijs), Chuva De Sousa Lopes, S.M. (Susana M.), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), van Meurs, J. (Joyce), Jansen, R. (Rick), Franke, L. (Lude), Kielbasa, S.M. (Szymon M.), Dunnen, J.T. (Johan) den, ‘t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Pool, R. (Reńe), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen Da), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Zhernakova, S. (Sasha), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Beekman, M. (Marian), Deelen, J. (Joris), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Hofman, B.A. (Bert A), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Jhamai, P.M. (Mila), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Suchiman, H.E.D. (H Eka D), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Breggen, R. (Ruud) van der, van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Mei, S. (Shan), Bot, J. (Jan), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V), van ’t Hof, P. (Peter), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Nooren, I. (Irene), Moed, H. (Heleen), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), Luijk, R. (René), Jan Bonder, M. (Marc), Iterson, M. (Maarten) van, van Dijk, F. (Freerk), Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A), Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Francioli, L.C. (Laurent), Menelaou, A. (Androniki), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Palamara, P.F. (Pier Francesco), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Neerincx, P.B.T. (Pieter B T), Ye, K. (K.), Guryev, V. (Victor), Kloosterman, W. (Wp), Abdellaoui, A. (Abdel), van Leeuwen, E. (Em), Oven, M. (Mannis) van, Li, M. (M.), Laros, J. (Jf), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Kanterakis, A. (Alexandros), Amin, N. (Najaf), Hottenga, J. (Jj), Lameijer, E. (Ew), Kattenberg, V.M. (Mathijs), Dijkstra, M. (Martijn), Byelas, H. (Heorhiy), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, van Schaik, B. (Bd), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nijman, I. (Ij), Renkens, I. (Ivo), Marschall, T. (Tanja), Schönhuth, A. (A.), Hehir-Kwa, J. (Jayne), Handsaker, R.E. (Robert), Polak, P., Sohail, M. (Mashaal), Vuzman, D. (Dana), Hormozdiari, F. (Fereydoun), Enckevort, D. (David) van, Mei, H. (H.), Koval, V. (Vyacheslav), Moed, M. (Mh), van der Velde, K. (Kj), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Estrada Gil, K. (Karol), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), McCarroll, S. (Sa), de Craen, A. (Aj), Suchiman, H. (He), Hofman, B. (Ba), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Uitterlinden, A. (Ag), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Platteel, I. (Inge), Veldink, J. (Jh), van den Berg, L. (Lh), Pitts, S. (Sj), Potluri, S. (Shobha), Sundar, P. (Purnima), Cox, D. (Dr), Sunyaev, S. (Sr), den Dunnen, J. (Jt), Stoneking, M. (Mark), Knijff, P. (Peter) de, Kayser, M.H. (Manfred), Li, Q. (Q.), Li, Y. (Y.), Du, Y. (Y.), Chen, R. (R.), Cao, H. (H.), Li, N. (N.), Cao, S. (Sherry), Wang, J. (J.), Bovenberg, J.A. (Jasper), Peer, I. (Itsik), Slagboom, P. (Pe), van Duijn, C. (Cm), Boomsma, D. (Di), van Ommen, G. (Gj), de Bakker, P. (Pi), Swertz, M. (Ma), Wijmenga, C. (C.), Shvetsova, E. (Ekaterina), Sofronova, A. (Alina), Monajemi, R. (Ramin), Gagalova, K. (Kristina), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), White, S.J. (Stefan), Santen, G.W.E. (Gijs), Chuva De Sousa Lopes, S.M. (Susana M.), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), van Meurs, J. (Joyce), Jansen, R. (Rick), Franke, L. (Lude), Kielbasa, S.M. (Szymon M.), Dunnen, J.T. (Johan) den, ‘t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Pool, R. (Reńe), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen Da), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Zhernakova, S. (Sasha), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Beekman, M. (Marian), Deelen, J. (Joris), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Hofman, B.A. (Bert A), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Jhamai, P.M. (Mila), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Suchiman, H.E.D. (H Eka D), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Breggen, R. (Ruud) van der, van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Mei, S. (Shan), Bot, J. (Jan), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V), van ’t Hof, P. (Peter), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Nooren, I. (Irene), Moed, H. (Heleen), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), Luijk, R. (René), Jan Bonder, M. (Marc), Iterson, M. (Maarten) van, van Dijk, F. (Freerk), Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), Swertz, M.A. (Morris A), Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Francioli, L.C. (Laurent), Menelaou, A. (Androniki), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Palamara, P.F. (Pier Francesco), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Neerincx, P.B.T. (Pieter B T), Ye, K. (K.), Guryev, V. (Victor), Kloosterman, W. (Wp), Abdellaoui, A. (Abdel), van Leeuwen, E. (Em), Oven, M. (Mannis) van, Li, M. (M.), Laros, J. (Jf), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Kanterakis, A. (Alexandros), Amin, N. (Najaf), Hottenga, J. (Jj), Lameijer, E. (Ew), Kattenberg, V.M. (Mathijs), Dijkstra, M. (Martijn), Byelas, H. (Heorhiy), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, van Schaik, B. (Bd), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nijman, I. (Ij), Renkens, I. (Ivo), Marschall, T. (Tanja), Schönhuth, A. (A.), Hehir-Kwa, J. (Jayne), Handsaker, R.E. (Robert), Polak, P., Sohail, M. (Mashaal), Vuzman, D. (Dana), Hormozdiari, F. (Fereydoun), Enckevort, D. (David) van, Mei, H. (H.), Koval, V. (Vyacheslav), Moed, M. (Mh), van der Velde, K. (Kj), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Estrada Gil, K. (Karol), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), McCarroll, S. (Sa), de Craen, A. (Aj), Suchiman, H. (He), Hofman, B. (Ba), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Uitterlinden, A. (Ag), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Platteel, I. (Inge), Veldink, J. (Jh), van den Berg, L. (Lh), Pitts, S. (Sj), Potluri, S. (Shobha), Sundar, P. (Purnima), Cox, D. (Dr), Sunyaev, S. (Sr), den Dunnen, J. (Jt), Stoneking, M. (Mark), Knijff, P. (Peter) de, Kayser, M.H. (Manfred), Li, Q. (Q.), Li, Y. (Y.), Du, Y. (Y.), Chen, R. (R.), Cao, H. (H.), Li, N. (N.), Cao, S. (Sherry), Wang, J. (J.), Bovenberg, J.A. (Jasper), Peer, I. (Itsik), Slagboom, P. (Pe), van Duijn, C. (Cm), Boomsma, D. (Di), van Ommen, G. (Gj), de Bakker, P. (Pi), Swertz, M. (Ma), and Wijmenga, C. (C.)
Abstract: X-inactivation is a well-established dosage compensation mechanism ensuring that X-chromosomal genes are expressed at comparable levels in males and females. Skewed X-inactivation is often explained by negative selection of one of the alleles. We demonstrate that imbalanced expression of the paternal and maternal X-chromosomes is common in the general population and that the random nature of the X-inactivation mechanism can be sufficient to explain the imbalance. To this end, we analyzed blood-derived RNA and whole-genome sequencing data from 79 female children and their parents from the Genome of the Netherlands project. We calculated the median ratio of the paternal over total counts at all X-chromosomal heterozygous single-nucleotide variants with coverage ≥10. We identified two individuals where the same X-chromosome was inactivated in all cells. Imbalanced expression of the two X-chromosomes (ratios ≤0.35 or ≥0.65) was observed in nearly 50% of the population. The empirically observed skewing is explained by a theoretical model where X-inactivation takes place in an embryonic stage in which eight cells give rise to the hematopoietic compartment. Genes escaping X-inactivation are expressed from both alleles and therefore demonstrate less skewing than inactivated genes. Using this characteristic, we identified three novel escapee genes (SSR4, REPS2, and SEPT6), but did not find support for many previously reported escapee genes in blood. Our collective data suggest that skewed X-inactivation is common in the general population. This may contribute to manifestation of symptoms in carriers of recessive X-linked disorders. We recommend that X-inactivation results should not be used lightly in the interpretation of X-linked variants.
Published: 2018
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13. ExomeChip-Wide Analysis of 95 626 Individuals Identifies 10 Novel Loci Associated With QT and JT Intervals

Author: Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Warren, H. (Helen), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Grarup, N. (Niels), Mei, H. (Hao), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer E.), Verweij, N. (Niek), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Yao, J. (Jie), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Weiss, S. (Stefan), Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Haessler, J. (Jeff), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Li, M. (Man), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Austin, T. (Tom), Chen, Y.D.I. (Yii-Der Ida), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Harrris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Campbell, A. (Archie), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Hansen, T. (Torben), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Perz, S. (Siegfried), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Rudan, I. (Igor), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Trompet, S. (Stella), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Maan, A.C. (Arie C.), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Uitterlinden, A. (André), Völker, U. (Uwe), Homuth, G. (Georg), Völzke, H. (Henry), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Bots, M.L. (Michiel), Perez, M. (Marco), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mononen, N. (Nina), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Kanters, J.K., Wilson, J.F. (James), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Warren, H. (Helen), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Grarup, N. (Niels), Mei, H. (Hao), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer E.), Verweij, N. (Niek), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Yao, J. (Jie), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Weiss, S. (Stefan), Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Haessler, J. (Jeff), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Li, M. (Man), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Austin, T. (Tom), Chen, Y.D.I. (Yii-Der Ida), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Harrris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Campbell, A. (Archie), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Hansen, T. (Torben), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Perz, S. (Siegfried), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Rudan, I. (Igor), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Trompet, S. (Stella), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Maan, A.C. (Arie C.), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Uitterlinden, A. (André), Völker, U. (Uwe), Homuth, G. (Georg), Völzke, H. (Henry), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Bots, M.L. (Michiel), Perez, M. (Marco), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mononen, N. (Nina), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Kanters, J.K., Wilson, J.F. (James), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Polasek, O. (Ozren), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Arking, D.E. (Dan), and Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona)
Abstract: BACKGROUND: QT interval, measured through a standard ECG, captures the time it takes for the cardiac ventricles to depolarize and repolarize. JT interval is the component of the QT interval that reflects ventricular repolarization alone. Prolonged QT interval has been linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest. METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed an ExomeChip-wide analysis for both QT and JT intervals, including 209 449 variants, both common and rare, in 17 341 genes from the Illumina Infinium HumanExome BeadChip. We identified 10 loci that modulate QT and JT interval duration that have not been previously reported in the literature using single-variant statistical models in a meta-analysis of 95 626 individuals from 23 cohorts (comprised 83 884 European ancestry individuals, 9610 blacks, 1382 Hispanics, and 750 Asians). This brings the total number of ventricular repolarization associated loci to 45. In addition, our approach of using coding variants has highlighted the role of 17 specific genes for involvement in ventricular repolarization, 7 of which are in novel loci. CONCLUSIONS: Our analyses show a role for myocyte internal structure and interconnections in modulating QT interval duration, adding to previous known roles of potassium, sodium, and calcium ion regulation, as well as autonomic control. We anticipate that these discoveries will open new paths to the goal of making novel remedies for the prevention of lethal ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
Published: 2018
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14. GWAS and colocalization analyses implicate carotid intima-media thickness and carotid plaque loci in cardiovascular outcomes

Author: Franceschini, N. (Nora), Giambartolomei, C. (Claudia), Vries, P.S. (Paul) de, Finan, C. (Chris), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Huntley, R.P. (Rachael P.), Lovering, R.C. (Ruth C.), Tajuddin, S.M. (Salman M.), Winkler, T.W. (Thomas W.), Graff, M. (Misa), Kavousi, M. (Maryam), Dale, C. (Caroline), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Hofer, E. (Edith), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Lu, L. (Lingyi), Scholz, M. (Markus), Sargurupremraj, M. (Muralidharan), Pitkanen, N. (Niina), Franzén, O. (Oscar), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Noordam, R. (Raymond), Marioni, R.E. (Riccardo), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Musani, S.K. (Solomon K.), Schminke, U. (Ulf), Palmas, W. (Walter), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Correa, D.D., Zonderman, A.B., Hofman, A. (Albert), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Cox, A.J. (Amanda J.), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wong, A. (Andrew), Smit, A.J. (Andries), Newman, A.B. (Anne B.), Britton, A.R., Ruusalepp, A. (Arno), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Hedblad, B. (Bo), Pasaniuc, B. (Bogdan), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Langefeld, C.D. (Carl D.), Wassel, C.L. (Christina), Tzourio, C. (Christophe), Fava, C. (Cristiano), Baldassarre, D. (Damiano), O’Leary, D.H. (Daniel H.), Teupser, D. (Daniel), Kuh, D. (Diana), Tremoli, E. (Elena), Mannarino, E. (Elmo), Grossi, E. (Enzo), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Schadt, E.E. (Eric E.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Veglia, F. (Fabrizio), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Beutner, F. (Frank), Chauhan, G. (Ganesh), Heiss, G. (Gerardo), Snieder, H. (Harold), Campbell, H. (Harry), Völzke, H. (Henry), Markus, H.S. (Hugh), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Graaf, J. (Jacqueline) de, Price, J. (Jacqueline), Pott, J. (Janne), Hopewell, J., Liang, J. (Jingjing), Thiery, J.P. (Joachim), Engmann, J. (Jorgen), Gertow, K. (Karl), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Dhana, K. (Klodian), Kiemeney, L.A.L.M. (Lambertus A. L. M.), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Raffield, L.M. (Laura M.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Holdt, L.M. (Lesca), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Kubisch, C. (Christian), Traylor, M. (Matthew), Sitzer, M. (Matthias), Kumari, M. (Meena), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Melander, O. (Olle), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Rueda-Ochoa, O.L. (Oscar), Roussos, A. (Alexandra), Whincup, P.H. (Peter), Amouyel, P. (Philippe), Giral, P. (Philippe), Anugu, P. (Pramod), Wong, Q. (Quenna), Malik, R. (Rainer), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Burkhardt, R. (Ralph), Hardy, R. (Rebecca), Schmidt, R. (Reinhold), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Wannamethee, S.G. (Goya), Hägg, S. (Sara), Shah, S. (Sonia), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Trompet, S. (Stella), Seshadri, S. (Sudha), Kurl, S. (Sudhir), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Ring, S.M. (Susan), Harris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Galesloot, T.E. (Tessel), Shah, T. (Tina), Faire, U. (Ulf) de, Plagnol, V. (Vincent), Rosamond, W.D. (Wayne), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), Zhu, X. (Xiaofeng), Zhang, X. (Xiaoling), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Saba, Y. (Yasaman), Okada, Y. (Yukinori), Mishra, A. (Aniket), Rutten-Jacobs, L. (Loes), Giese, A.-K. (Anne-Katrin), van der Laan, S.W. (Sander W.), Gretarsdottir, S. (Solveig), Anderson, C.D. (Christopher D.), Chong, M. (Michael), Adams, H.H.H. (Hieab), Ago, T. (Tetsuro), Almgren, P. (Peter), Ay, H. (Hakan), Bartz, T.M. (Traci M.), Benavente, O.R. (Oscar R.), Bevan, S. (Steve), Boncoraglio, G. (Giorgio Battista), Brown, R.D. (Robert D.), Butterworth, A.S. (Adam S.), Carrera, C. (Caty), Carty, C.L. (Cara L.), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Chen, W-M., Cole, J.W. (John W.), Cotlarciuc, I. (Ioana), Cruchaga, C. (Carlos), Danesh, J. (John), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, DeStefano, A.L. (Anita), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Duan, Q. (Qing), Engelter, S.T. (Stefan), Falcone, G.J. (Guido J.), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Grewal, R.P. (Raji P.), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hassan, A. (Ahamad), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Holliday, E.G. (Elizabeth), Howard, G. (George), Hsu, F.-C. (Fang-Chi), Hyacinth, H.I. (Hyacinth I.), Ikram, M.A. (Arfan), Irvin, M.R. (Marguerite R.), Jian, X. (Xueqiu), Jimenez-Conde, J. (Jordi), Johnson, J.A. (Julie A.), Jukema, J.W. (J. Wouter), Kanai, M. (Masahiro), Keene, K.L. (Keith), Kissela, B.M. (Brett M.), Kleindorfer, D.O. (Dawn O.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Kubo, M. (Michiaki), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Langefeld, C.D. (Carl), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lee, J.-M. (Jin-Moo), Lemmens, R. (Robin), Leys, D. (Didier), Lewis, C.M. (Cathryn), Lin, W.-Y. (Wei-Yu), Lindgren, A.G. (Arne G.), Lorentzen, E. (Erik), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Maguire, J.M. (Jane), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), McArdle, P.F. (Patrick), Meschia, J.F. (James F.), Mosley, T.H. (Thomas H.), Ninomiya, T. (Toshiharu), O’Donnell, M.J. (Martin J.), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Rannikmäe, K. (Kristiina), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P.), Rexrode, K. (Kathryn), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rost, N.S. (Natalia), Rothwell, P.M. (Peter), Rundek, T. (Tatjana), Muir, K.W. (Keith), Sakaue, S. (Saori), Sale, M.M. (Michele M.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Sapkota, B.R. (Bishwa R.), Schmidt, C.O. (Carsten O.), Sharma, P. (Pankaj), Slowik, A. (Agnieszka), Sudlow, C. (Cathie), Tanislav, C. (Christian), Tatlisumak, T. (Turgut), Thijs, V. (Vincent), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Tiedt, S. (Steffen), Walters, M. (Matthew), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Wassertheil-Smoller, S. (Sylvia), Wiggins, K.L. (Kerri), Yang, Q. (Qiong Fang), Yusuf, S. (Salim), Pastinen, T. (Tomi), Schadt, E.E. (Eric), Koplev, S. (Simon), Codoni, V. (Veronica), Civelek, M. (Mete), Smith, N.L. (Nicholas), Tregouet, D.-A. (David-Alexandre), Christophersen, I.E. (Ingrid E.), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Tai, E.S. (E. Shyong), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kato, N. (Norihiro), He, J. (Jiang), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Elliott, P. (Paul), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Takeuchi, F. (Fumihiko), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Sanghera, D.K. (Dharambir K.), Jern, C. (Christina), Strbian, D. (Daniel), Fernandez-Cadenas, I. (Israel), Longstreth Jr, W.T., Rolfs, A. (Arndt), Hata, J. (Jun), Woo, D. (Daniel), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Pare, G. (Guillame), Saleheen, D. (Danish), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Worrall, B.B. (Bradford B.), Kittner, T. (Thomas), Howson, J.M.M. (Joanna M. M.), Kamatani, Y. (Yoichiro), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Seldenrijk, K.A. (Kees), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Lawlor, D.A. (Debbie), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Bowden, D.W. (Donald), Schmidt, H. (Helena), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wilson, J.F. (James), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Wardlaw, J.M. (J.), Deanfield, J. (John), Halcox, J. (Julian), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Loeffler, M. (Markus), Evans, M.K. (Michele), Debette, S. (Stéphanie), Humphries, S.E. (Steve), Völker, U. (Uwe), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Björkegren, J.L.M. (Johan L.M.), Casas, J.P. (Juan), Ódonnell, C.J. (Christopher), Morris, R.W. (Richard), Franceschini, N. (Nora), Giambartolomei, C. (Claudia), Vries, P.S. (Paul) de, Finan, C. (Chris), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Huntley, R.P. (Rachael P.), Lovering, R.C. (Ruth C.), Tajuddin, S.M. (Salman M.), Winkler, T.W. (Thomas W.), Graff, M. (Misa), Kavousi, M. (Maryam), Dale, C. (Caroline), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Hofer, E. (Edith), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Lu, L. (Lingyi), Scholz, M. (Markus), Sargurupremraj, M. (Muralidharan), Pitkanen, N. (Niina), Franzén, O. (Oscar), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Noordam, R. (Raymond), Marioni, R.E. (Riccardo), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Musani, S.K. (Solomon K.), Schminke, U. (Ulf), Palmas, W. (Walter), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Correa, D.D., Zonderman, A.B., Hofman, A. (Albert), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Cox, A.J. (Amanda J.), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wong, A. (Andrew), Smit, A.J. (Andries), Newman, A.B. (Anne B.), Britton, A.R., Ruusalepp, A. (Arno), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Hedblad, B. (Bo), Pasaniuc, B. (Bogdan), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Langefeld, C.D. (Carl D.), Wassel, C.L. (Christina), Tzourio, C. (Christophe), Fava, C. (Cristiano), Baldassarre, D. (Damiano), O’Leary, D.H. (Daniel H.), Teupser, D. (Daniel), Kuh, D. (Diana), Tremoli, E. (Elena), Mannarino, E. (Elmo), Grossi, E. (Enzo), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Schadt, E.E. (Eric E.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Veglia, F. (Fabrizio), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Beutner, F. (Frank), Chauhan, G. (Ganesh), Heiss, G. (Gerardo), Snieder, H. (Harold), Campbell, H. (Harry), Völzke, H. (Henry), Markus, H.S. (Hugh), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Graaf, J. (Jacqueline) de, Price, J. (Jacqueline), Pott, J. (Janne), Hopewell, J., Liang, J. (Jingjing), Thiery, J.P. (Joachim), Engmann, J. (Jorgen), Gertow, K. (Karl), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Dhana, K. (Klodian), Kiemeney, L.A.L.M. (Lambertus A. L. M.), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Raffield, L.M. (Laura M.), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Holdt, L.M. (Lesca), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Kubisch, C. (Christian), Traylor, M. (Matthew), Sitzer, M. (Matthias), Kumari, M. (Meena), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Melander, O. (Olle), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Rueda-Ochoa, O.L. (Oscar), Roussos, A. (Alexandra), Whincup, P.H. (Peter), Amouyel, P. (Philippe), Giral, P. (Philippe), Anugu, P. (Pramod), Wong, Q. (Quenna), Malik, R. (Rainer), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Burkhardt, R. (Ralph), Hardy, R. (Rebecca), Schmidt, R. (Reinhold), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Wannamethee, S.G. (Goya), Hägg, S. (Sara), Shah, S. (Sonia), McLachlan, S. (Stela), Trompet, S. (Stella), Seshadri, S. (Sudha), Kurl, S. (Sudhir), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Ring, S.M. (Susan), Harris, T.B. (Tamara B.), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Galesloot, T.E. (Tessel), Shah, T. (Tina), Faire, U. (Ulf) de, Plagnol, V. (Vincent), Rosamond, W.D. (Wayne), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), Zhu, X. (Xiaofeng), Zhang, X. (Xiaoling), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Saba, Y. (Yasaman), Okada, Y. (Yukinori), Mishra, A. (Aniket), Rutten-Jacobs, L. (Loes), Giese, A.-K. (Anne-Katrin), van der Laan, S.W. (Sander W.), Gretarsdottir, S. (Solveig), Anderson, C.D. (Christopher D.), Chong, M. (Michael), Adams, H.H.H. (Hieab), Ago, T. (Tetsuro), Almgren, P. (Peter), Ay, H. (Hakan), Bartz, T.M. (Traci M.), Benavente, O.R. (Oscar R.), Bevan, S. (Steve), Boncoraglio, G. (Giorgio Battista), Brown, R.D. (Robert D.), Butterworth, A.S. (Adam S.), Carrera, C. (Caty), Carty, C.L. (Cara L.), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Chen, W-M., Cole, J.W. (John W.), Cotlarciuc, I. (Ioana), Cruchaga, C. (Carlos), Danesh, J. (John), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, DeStefano, A.L. (Anita), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Duan, Q. (Qing), Engelter, S.T. (Stefan), Falcone, G.J. (Guido J.), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Grewal, R.P. (Raji P.), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hassan, A. (Ahamad), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Holliday, E.G. (Elizabeth), Howard, G. (George), Hsu, F.-C. (Fang-Chi), Hyacinth, H.I. (Hyacinth I.), Ikram, M.A. (Arfan), Irvin, M.R. (Marguerite R.), Jian, X. (Xueqiu), Jimenez-Conde, J. (Jordi), Johnson, J.A. (Julie A.), Jukema, J.W. (J. Wouter), Kanai, M. (Masahiro), Keene, K.L. (Keith), Kissela, B.M. (Brett M.), Kleindorfer, D.O. (Dawn O.), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Kubo, M. (Michiaki), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Langefeld, C.D. (Carl), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lee, J.-M. (Jin-Moo), Lemmens, R. (Robin), Leys, D. (Didier), Lewis, C.M. (Cathryn), Lin, W.-Y. (Wei-Yu), Lindgren, A.G. (Arne G.), Lorentzen, E. (Erik), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Maguire, J.M. (Jane), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), McArdle, P.F. (Patrick), Meschia, J.F. (James F.), Mosley, T.H. (Thomas H.), Ninomiya, T. (Toshiharu), O’Donnell, M.J. (Martin J.), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Rannikmäe, K. (Kristiina), Reiner, A.P. (Alexander P.), Rexrode, K. (Kathryn), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rost, N.S. (Natalia), Rothwell, P.M. (Peter), Rundek, T. (Tatjana), Muir, K.W. (Keith), Sakaue, S. (Saori), Sale, M.M. (Michele M.), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Sapkota, B.R. (Bishwa R.), Schmidt, C.O. (Carsten O.), Sharma, P. (Pankaj), Slowik, A. (Agnieszka), Sudlow, C. (Cathie), Tanislav, C. (Christian), Tatlisumak, T. (Turgut), Thijs, V. (Vincent), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Tiedt, S. (Steffen), Walters, M. (Matthew), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Wassertheil-Smoller, S. (Sylvia), Wiggins, K.L. (Kerri), Yang, Q. (Qiong Fang), Yusuf, S. (Salim), Pastinen, T. (Tomi), Schadt, E.E. (Eric), Koplev, S. (Simon), Codoni, V. (Veronica), Civelek, M. (Mete), Smith, N.L. (Nicholas), Tregouet, D.-A. (David-Alexandre), Christophersen, I.E. (Ingrid E.), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Tai, E.S. (E. Shyong), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kato, N. (Norihiro), He, J. (Jiang), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Elliott, P. (Paul), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Takeuchi, F. (Fumihiko), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Sanghera, D.K. (Dharambir K.), Jern, C. (Christina), Strbian, D. (Daniel), Fernandez-Cadenas, I. (Israel), Longstreth Jr, W.T., Rolfs, A. (Arndt), Hata, J. (Jun), Woo, D. (Daniel), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Pare, G. (Guillame), Saleheen, D. (Danish), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Worrall, B.B. (Bradford B.), Kittner, T. (Thomas), Howson, J.M.M. (Joanna M. M.), Kamatani, Y. (Yoichiro), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Seldenrijk, K.A. (Kees), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Lawlor, D.A. (Debbie), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Bowden, D.W. (Donald), Schmidt, H. (Helena), Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Wilson, J.F. (James), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Wardlaw, J.M. (J.), Deanfield, J. (John), Halcox, J. (Julian), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Loeffler, M. (Markus), Evans, M.K. (Michele), Debette, S. (Stéphanie), Humphries, S.E. (Steve), Völker, U. (Uwe), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Björkegren, J.L.M. (Johan L.M.), Casas, J.P. (Juan), Ódonnell, C.J. (Christopher), and Morris, R.W. (Richard)
Abstract: Carotid artery intima media thickness (cIMT) and carotid plaque are measures of subclinical atherosclerosis associated with ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). Here, we undertake meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in 71,128 individuals for cIMT, and 48,434 individuals for carotid plaque traits. We identify eight novel susceptibility loci for cIMT, one independent association at the previously-identified PINX1 locus, and one novel locus for carotid plaque. Colocalization analysis with nearby vascular expression quantitative loci (cis-eQTLs) derived from arterial wall and metabolic tissues obtained from patients with CHD identifies candidate genes at two potentially additional loci, ADAMTS9 and LOXL4. LD score regression reveals significant genetic correlations between cIMT and plaque traits, and both cIMT and plaque with CHD, any stroke subtype and ischemic stroke. Our study provides insights into genes and tissue-specific regulatory mechanisms linking atherosclerosis both to its functional genomic origins and its clinical consequences in humans.
Published: 2018
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15. PR interval genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies 50 loci associated with atrial and atrioventricular electrical activity

Author: Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Swenson, B.R. (Brenton R.), Butler, A.M. (Anne M.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Del Greco, F.M. (Fabiola), Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Gibson, Q. (Quince), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Müller, C. (Christian), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Ritchie, M.D. (Marylyn D.), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Steri, M. (Maristella), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Trompet, S. (Stella), Ulivi, S. (Sheila), Verweij, N. (Niek), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Bader, J.S. (Joel), Barnard, J. (John), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Blankenberg, S. (Stefan), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Bradford, Y. (Yuki), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Chung, M.K. (Mina), Crawford, D. (Dana), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Denny, J.C. (Joshua C.), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Ehret, G.B. (Georg B.), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franke, L. (Lude), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Holm, H. (Hilma), Ilaria, G. (Gandin), Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Magnani, J.W. (Jared), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Mitchell, B.D. (Braxton), Munzel, T. (Thomas), Papanicolaou, G.J. (George J.), Peters, A. (Annette), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Rudan, I. (Igor), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Schlessinger, D. (David), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Smith, J.D. (Jonathan), Snieder, H. (Harold), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Stott, D.J. (David. J.), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill V.), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wagoner, D.R. (David) van, Völker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Jan Westra, H. (Harm), Wild, P.S. (Philipp), Zeller, T. (Tanja), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Avery, C.L., Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia), Cucca, F. (Francesco), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Roden, D.M. (Dan), Schnabel, R.B. (Renate), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Gharib, S.A. (Sina), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Swenson, B.R. (Brenton R.), Butler, A.M. (Anne M.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Del Greco, F.M. (Fabiola), Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Gibson, Q. (Quince), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Müller, C. (Christian), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Ritchie, M.D. (Marylyn D.), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Smith, A.V. (Albert), Steri, M. (Maristella), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Trompet, S. (Stella), Ulivi, S. (Sheila), Verweij, N. (Niek), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Bader, J.S. (Joel), Barnard, J. (John), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Blankenberg, S. (Stefan), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Bradford, Y. (Yuki), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Chung, M.K. (Mina), Crawford, D. (Dana), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Denny, J.C. (Joshua C.), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Ehret, G.B. (Georg B.), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franke, L. (Lude), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Holm, H. (Hilma), Ilaria, G. (Gandin), Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Magnani, J.W. (Jared), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Mitchell, B.D. (Braxton), Munzel, T. (Thomas), Papanicolaou, G.J. (George J.), Peters, A. (Annette), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Rudan, I. (Igor), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Schlessinger, D. (David), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Smith, J.D. (Jonathan), Snieder, H. (Harold), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Stott, D.J. (David. J.), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill V.), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wagoner, D.R. (David) van, Völker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Jan Westra, H. (Harm), Wild, P.S. (Philipp), Zeller, T. (Tanja), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Avery, C.L., Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia), Cucca, F. (Francesco), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew A.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Roden, D.M. (Dan), Schnabel, R.B. (Renate), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Wilson, J.F. (James F.), Gharib, S.A. (Sina), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Arking, D.E. (Dan), and Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona)
Abstract: Electrocardiographic PR interval measures atrio-ventricular depolarization and conduction, and abnormal PR interval is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation and heart block. Our genome-wide association study of over 92,000 European-descent individuals identifies 44 PR interval loci (34 novel). Examination of these loci reveals known and previously not-yet-reported biological processes involved in cardiac atrial electrical activity. Genes in these loci are over-represented in cardiac disease processes including heart block and atrial fibrillation. Variants in over half of the 44 loci were associated with atrial or blood transcript expression levels, or were in high linkage disequilibrium with missense variants. Six additional loci were identified either by meta-analysis of ~105,000 African and European-descent individuals and/or by pleiotropic analyses combining PR interval with heart rate, QRS interval, and atrial fibrillation. These findings implicate developmental pathways, and identify transcription factors, ion-channel genes, and cell-junction/cell-signaling proteins in atrio-ventricular conduction, identifying potential targets for drug development.
Published: 2018
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16. Exome-chip meta-analysis identifies novel loci associated with cardiac conduction, including ADAMTS6

Author: Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Mead, T.J. (Timothy J.), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Sveinbjornsson, G. (Gardar), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Cappellani, S. (Stefania), Van Duijvenboden, S. (Stefan), Klena, N.T. (Nikolai T.), Gabriel, G.C. (George C.), Liu, X. (Xiaoqin), Gulec, C. (Cagri), Grarup, N. (Niels), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Mei, H. (Hao), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Orini, M. (Michele), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Ramirez, J. (Julia), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Schwartz, M. (Molly), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Smith, A.V. (Albert), Verweij, N. (Niek), Warren, H. (Helen), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Bots, M.L. (Michiel), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Lambiase, P.D. (Pier), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Li, M. (Man), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perez, M. (Marco), Peters, A. (Annette), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Trompet, S. (Stella), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Vaartjes, I. (Ilonca), Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Völker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Wilson, J.F. (James), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hansen, T. (Torben), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Kanters, J.K., Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Conti, F.J. (Francesco J.), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Rudan, I. (Igor), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Holm, H. (Hilma), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Ulivi, S. (Sheila), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Apte, S.S. (Suneel S.), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Lo, C.W. (Cecilia W.), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Mead, T.J. (Timothy J.), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Sveinbjornsson, G. (Gardar), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Cappellani, S. (Stefania), Van Duijvenboden, S. (Stefan), Klena, N.T. (Nikolai T.), Gabriel, G.C. (George C.), Liu, X. (Xiaoqin), Gulec, C. (Cagri), Grarup, N. (Niels), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Mei, H. (Hao), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Orini, M. (Michele), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Ramirez, J. (Julia), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Schwartz, M. (Molly), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Smith, A.V. (Albert), Verweij, N. (Niek), Warren, H. (Helen), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Arnar, D.O. (David O.), Bots, M.L. (Michiel), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Lambiase, P.D. (Pier), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Li, M. (Man), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perez, M. (Marco), Peters, A. (Annette), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Trompet, S. (Stella), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Vaartjes, I. (Ilonca), Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Völker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Wilson, J.F. (James), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert W.), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hansen, T. (Torben), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Kanters, J.K., Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis O.), Conti, F.J. (Francesco J.), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Rudan, I. (Igor), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh J.), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Holm, H. (Hilma), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Ulivi, S. (Sheila), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Apte, S.S. (Suneel S.), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Lo, C.W. (Cecilia W.), and Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda)
Abstract: Background: Genome-wide association studies conducted on QRS duration, an electrocardiographic measurement associated with heart failure and sudden cardiac death, have led to novel biological insights into cardiac function. However, the variants identified fall predominantly in non-coding regions and their underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Results: Here, we identify putative functional coding variation associated with changes in the QRS interval duration by combining Illumina HumanExome BeadChip genotype data from 77,898 participants of European ancestry and 7695 of African descent in our discovery cohort, followed by replication in 111,874 individuals of European ancestry from the UK Biobank and deCODE cohorts. We identify ten novel loci, seven within coding regions, including ADAMTS6, significantly associated with QRS duration in gene-based analyses. ADAMTS6 encodes a secreted metalloprotease of currently unknown function. In vitro validation analysis shows that the QRS-associated variants lead to impaired ADAMTS6 secretion and loss-of function analysis in mice demonstrates a previously unappreciated role for ADAMTS6 in connexin 43 gap junction expression, which is essential for myocardial conduction. Conclusions: Our approach identifies novel coding and non-coding variants underlying ventricular depolarization and provides a possible mechanism for the ADAMTS6-associated conduction changes.
Published: 2018
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17. Genome-wide identification of directed gene networks using large-scale population genomics data

Author: Luijk, R. (René), Dekkers, K.F. (Koen F.), Iterson, M. (Maarten) van, Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), Claringbould, A. (Annique), Hop, P. (Paul), Beekman, M. (Marian), Breggen, R. (Ruud) van der, Deelen, J. (Joris), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Moed, H. (Heleen), Suchiman, H.E.D. (Eka), van ’t Hof, P. (Peter), Bonder, M.J. (Marc), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Pool, R. (Reńe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Hofman, B.A. (Bert A.), Jhamai, M. (Mila), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Kielbasa, P.S.M. (P. Szymon M.), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nooren, I. (Irene), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Franke, L. (Lude), ’t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Jansen, R. (Rick), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Mei, H. (Hailiang), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van, Luijk, R. (René), Dekkers, K.F. (Koen F.), Iterson, M. (Maarten) van, Arindrarto, W. (Wibowo), Claringbould, A. (Annique), Hop, P. (Paul), Beekman, M. (Marian), Breggen, R. (Ruud) van der, Deelen, J. (Joris), Lakenberg, N. (Nico), Moed, H. (Heleen), Suchiman, H.E.D. (Eka), van ’t Hof, P. (Peter), Bonder, M.J. (Marc), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Zhernakova, D.V. (Dasha V.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Pool, R. (Reńe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Hofman, B.A. (Bert A.), Jhamai, M. (Mila), Kallen, C.J. van der, Schalkwijk, C.G. (Casper), Stehouwer, C.D. (Coen), Berg, L.H. (Leonard) van den, Van Galen, M. (Michiel), Vermaat, M. (Martijn), van Rooij, J. (Jeroen), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Verbiest, M.M.P.J. (Michael), Verkerk, M. (Marijn), Kielbasa, P.S.M. (P. Szymon M.), Bot, J.J. (Jan), Nooren, I. (Irene), Dijk, F. (Freerk) van, Swertz, M.A. (Morris A.), Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Greevenbroek, M.M. van, Veldink, J.H. (Jan), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Franke, L. (Lude), ’t Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter A. C.), Jansen, R. (Rick), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Mei, H. (Hailiang), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), and Zwet, E.W. (Erik) van
Abstract: Identification of causal drivers behind regulatory gene networks is crucial in understanding gene function. Here, we develop a method for the large-scale inference of gene–gene interactions in observational population genomics data that are both directed (using local genetic instruments as causal anchors, akin to Mendelian Randomization) and specific (by controlling for linkage disequilibrium and pleiotropy). Analysis of genotype and whole-blood RNA-sequencing data from 3072 individuals identified 49 genes as drivers of downstream transcriptional changes (Wald P < 7 × 10−10), among which transcription factors were overrepresented (Fisher’s P = 3.3 × 10−7). Our analysis suggests new gene functions and targets, including for SENP7 (zinc-finger genes involved in retroviral repression) and BCL2A1 (target genes possibly involved in auditory dysfunction). Our work highlights the utility of population genomics data in deriving directed gene expression networks. A resource of trans-effects for all 6600 genes with a genetic instrument can be explored individually using a web-based browser.
Published: 2018
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18. A combined linkage, microarray and exome analysis suggests MAP3K11 as a candidate gene for left ventricular hypertrophy

Author: Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Amin, N. (Najaf), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Van Leeuwen, E. (Elisa), Iglesias, A.I. (Adriana I.), Piñeros-Hernández, L.B. (Laura B.), Restrepo, C.M. (Carlos M.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Amin, N. (Najaf), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Van Leeuwen, E. (Elisa), Iglesias, A.I. (Adriana I.), Piñeros-Hernández, L.B. (Laura B.), Restrepo, C.M. (Carlos M.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana I.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron)
Abstract: Background: Electrocardiographic measures of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are used as predictors of cardiovascular risk. We combined linkage and association analyses to discover novel rare genetic variants involved in three such measures and two principal components derived from them. Methods: The study was conducted among participants from the Erasmus Rucphen Family Study (ERF), a Dutch family-based sample from the southwestern Netherlands. Variance components linkage analyses were performed using Merlin. Regions of interest (LOD > 1.9) were fine-mapped using microarray and exome sequence data. Results: We observed one significant LOD score for the second principal component on chromosome 15 (LOD score = 3.01) and 12 suggestive LOD scores. Several loci contained variants identified in GWAS for these traits; however, these did not explain the linkage peaks, nor did other common variants. Exome sequence data identified two associated variants after multiple testing corrections were applied. Conclusions: We did not find common SNPs explaining these linkage signals. Exome sequencing uncovered a relatively rare variant in MAPK3K11 on chromosome 11 (MAF = 0.01) that helped account for the suggestive linkage peak observed for the first principal component. Conditional analysis revealed a drop in LOD from 2.01 to 0.88 for MAP3K11, suggesting that this variant may partially explain the linkage signal at this chromosomal location. MAP3K11 is related to the JNK pathway and is a pro-apoptotic kinase that plays an important role in the induction of cardiomyocyte apoptosis in various pathologies, including LVH.
Published: 2018
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19. Fifteen Genetic Loci Associated with the Electrocardiographic P Wave

Author: Christophersen, I.E. (Ingrid E.), Magnani, J.W. (Jared), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Barnard, J. (John), Weng, L.-C., Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven), Avery, C.L., Duan, Q. (Qing), Felix, S.B. (Stephan B.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Müller, C. (Christian), North, K.E. (Kari), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Tinker, L.F. (Lesley F.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Petersmann, A. (Astrid), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Buzkova, P. (Petra), Smith, J.D. (Jonathan), Wagoner, D.R. (David) van, Völker, U. (Uwe), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Peters, A. (Annette), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Limacher, M.C. (Marian C.), Wilhelmsen, K.C., Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe P.), Zhang, Z. (Z.), Schnabel, R.B. (Renate), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Li, Y. (Yun), Chung, M.K. (Mina), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia J.), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Christophersen, I.E. (Ingrid E.), Magnani, J.W. (Jared), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Barnard, J. (John), Weng, L.-C., Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Niemeijer, M.N. (Maartje), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven), Avery, C.L., Duan, Q. (Qing), Felix, S.B. (Stephan B.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Kerr, K.F. (Kathleen), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Müller, C. (Christian), North, K.E. (Kari), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Tinker, L.F. (Lesley F.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Petersmann, A. (Astrid), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Buzkova, P. (Petra), Smith, J.D. (Jonathan), Wagoner, D.R. (David) van, Völker, U. (Uwe), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Peters, A. (Annette), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Limacher, M.C. (Marian C.), Wilhelmsen, K.C., Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe P.), Zhang, Z. (Z.), Schnabel, R.B. (Renate), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Li, Y. (Yun), Chung, M.K. (Mina), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Benjamin, E.J. (Emelia J.), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), and Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick)
Abstract: The P wave on an ECG is a measure of atrial electric function, and its characteristics may serve as predictors for atrial arrhythmias. Increased mean P-wave duration and P-wave terminal force traditionally have been used as markers for left atrial enlargement, and both have been associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Here, we explore the genetic basis of P-wave morphology through meta-analysis of genome-wide association study results for P-wave duration and P-wave terminal force from 12 cohort studies. Methods and Results - We included 44 456 individuals, of which 6778 (16%) were of African ancestry. Genotyping, imputation, and genome-wide association study were performed at each study site. Summary-level results were meta-analyzed centrally using inverse-variance weighting. In meta-analyses of P-wave duration, we identified 6 significant (P<5×10-8) novel loci and replicated a prior association with SCN10A. We identified 3 loci at SCN5A, TBX5, and CAV1/CAV2 that were jointly associated with the PR interval, PR segment, and P-wave duration. We identified 6 novel loci in meta-analysis of P-wave terminal force. Four of the identified genetic loci were significantly associated with gene expression in 329 left atrial samples. Finally, we observed that some of the loci associated with the P wave were linked to overall atrial conduction, whereas others identified distinct phases of atrial conduction. Conclusions - We have identified 6 novel genetic loci associated with P-wave duration and 6 novel loci associated with P-wave terminal force. Future studies of these loci may aid in identifying new targets for drugs that may modify atrial conduction or treat atrial arrhythmias.
Published: 2017
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20. Epigenome-wide association study of body mass index, and the adverse outcomes of adiposity

Author: Wahl, S. (Simone), Drong, A. (Alexander), Lehne, B. (Benjamin), Loh, M. (Marie), Scott, W.R. (William R.), Kunze, S. (Sonja), Tsai, P.-C. (Pei-Chien), Ried, J.S. (Janina S.), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Yang, Y. (Youwen), Tan, S. (Sili), Fiorito, G. (Giovanni), Franke, L. (Lude), Guarrera, S. (Simonetta), Kasela, S. (Silva), Kriebel, J. (Jennifer), Richmond, R.C. (Rebecca C.), Adamo, M. (Marco), Afzal, U. (Uzma), Ala-Korpela, M. (Mika), Albetti, B. (Benedetta), Ammerpohl, O. (Ole), Apperley, J. (Jane), Beekman, M. (Marian), Bertazzi, P.A. (Pier Alberto), Black, S.L. (S. Lucas), Blancher, C. (Christine), Bonder, M.J. (Marc), Brosch, M. (Mario), Carstensen-Kirberg, M. (Maren), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Lusignan, S. (Simon) de, Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Elkalaawy, M. (Mohamed), Fischer, K. (Krista), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Hampe, J. (Jochen), Hashemi, M. (Majid), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jenkinson, A. (Andrew), Jha, S. (Sujeet), Kato, N. (Norihiro), Krogh, V. (Vittorio), Laffan, M. (Michael), Meisinger, C. (Christa), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Mok, Z.Y. (Zuan Yu), Motta, V. (Valeria), Ng, H.K. (Hong Kiat), Nikolakopoulou, Z. (Zacharoula), Nteliopoulos, G. (Georgios), Panico, S. (Salvatore), Pervjakova, N. (Natalia), Prokisch, H. (Holger), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Roden, M. (Michael), Rota, F. (Federica), Rozario, M.A. (Michelle Ann), Sandling, J.K. (Johanna), Schafmayer, C. (Clemens), Schramm, K. (Katharina), Siebert, R. (Reiner), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Soininen, P. (Pasi), Stolk, L. (Lisette), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Tai, E.S. (Shyong), Tarantini, L. (Letizia), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Tumino, R. (Rosario), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Vineis, P. (Paolo), Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Ananda), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Yang, T.-P. (Tsun-Po), Yuan, W. (Wei), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Batterham, R.L., Smith, A.V. (Davey), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), Herder, C. (Christian), Hofman, A. (Albert), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Milani, L. (Lili), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Peters, A. (Annette), Illig, T. (Thomas), Relton, C.L. (Caroline), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Bollati, V. (Valentina), Soong, R. (Richie), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Scott, J. (James), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Elliott, P. (Paul), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Matullo, G., Gieger, C. (Christian), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Grallert, H. (Harald), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Wahl, S. (Simone), Drong, A. (Alexander), Lehne, B. (Benjamin), Loh, M. (Marie), Scott, W.R. (William R.), Kunze, S. (Sonja), Tsai, P.-C. (Pei-Chien), Ried, J.S. (Janina S.), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Yang, Y. (Youwen), Tan, S. (Sili), Fiorito, G. (Giovanni), Franke, L. (Lude), Guarrera, S. (Simonetta), Kasela, S. (Silva), Kriebel, J. (Jennifer), Richmond, R.C. (Rebecca C.), Adamo, M. (Marco), Afzal, U. (Uzma), Ala-Korpela, M. (Mika), Albetti, B. (Benedetta), Ammerpohl, O. (Ole), Apperley, J. (Jane), Beekman, M. (Marian), Bertazzi, P.A. (Pier Alberto), Black, S.L. (S. Lucas), Blancher, C. (Christine), Bonder, M.J. (Marc), Brosch, M. (Mario), Carstensen-Kirberg, M. (Maren), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Lusignan, S. (Simon) de, Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Elkalaawy, M. (Mohamed), Fischer, K. (Krista), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Hampe, J. (Jochen), Hashemi, M. (Majid), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jenkinson, A. (Andrew), Jha, S. (Sujeet), Kato, N. (Norihiro), Krogh, V. (Vittorio), Laffan, M. (Michael), Meisinger, C. (Christa), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Mok, Z.Y. (Zuan Yu), Motta, V. (Valeria), Ng, H.K. (Hong Kiat), Nikolakopoulou, Z. (Zacharoula), Nteliopoulos, G. (Georgios), Panico, S. (Salvatore), Pervjakova, N. (Natalia), Prokisch, H. (Holger), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Roden, M. (Michael), Rota, F. (Federica), Rozario, M.A. (Michelle Ann), Sandling, J.K. (Johanna), Schafmayer, C. (Clemens), Schramm, K. (Katharina), Siebert, R. (Reiner), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Soininen, P. (Pasi), Stolk, L. (Lisette), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Tai, E.S. (Shyong), Tarantini, L. (Letizia), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Tigchelaar, E.F. (Ettje F.), Tumino, R. (Rosario), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Vineis, P. (Paolo), Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Ananda), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Yang, T.-P. (Tsun-Po), Yuan, W. (Wei), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Batterham, R.L., Smith, A.V. (Davey), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Heijmans, B.T. (Bastiaan T.), Herder, C. (Christian), Hofman, A. (Albert), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Milani, L. (Lili), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Peters, A. (Annette), Illig, T. (Thomas), Relton, C.L. (Caroline), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Bollati, V. (Valentina), Soong, R. (Richie), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Scott, J. (James), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Elliott, P. (Paul), Bell, J.T. (Jordana T.), Matullo, G., Gieger, C. (Christian), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Grallert, H. (Harald), and Chambers, J.C. (John C.)
Abstract: Approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide are overweight or affected by obesity, and are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related metabolic and inflammatory disturbances. Although the mechanisms linking adiposity to associated clinical conditions are poorly understood, recent studies suggest that adiposity may influence DNA methylation, a key regulator of gene expression and molecular phenotype. Here we use epigenome-wide association to show that body mass index (BMI; a key measure of adiposity) is associated with widespread changes in DNA methylation (187 genetic loci with P < 1 × 10 -7, range P = 9.2 × 10 -8 to 6.0 × 10 -46; n = 10,261 samples). Genetic association analyses demonstrate that the alterations in DNA methylation are predominantly the consequence of adiposity, rather than the cause. We find that methylation loci are enriched for functional genomic features in multiple tissues (P < 0.05), and show that sentinel methylation markers identify gene expression signatures at 38 loci (P < 9.0 × 10 -6, range P = 5.5 × 10 -6 to 6.1 × 10 -35, n = 1,785 samples). The methylation loci identify genes involved in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, substrate transport and inflammatory pathways. Finally, we show that the disturbances in DNA methylation predict future development of type 2 diabetes (relative risk per 1 standard deviation increase in methylation risk score: 2.3 (2.07-2.56); P = 1.1 × 10 -54). Our results provide new insights into the biologic pathways influenc
Published: 2017
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21. Discovery of novel heart rate-associated loci using the Exome Chip

Author: Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Warren, H. (Helen), Cabrera, C.P. (Claudia P.), Verweij, N. (Niek), Mifsud, B. (Borbala), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Fu, Y.-P. (Yi-Ping), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Grarup, N. (Niels), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Pistis, G. (Giorgio), Shah, N. (Nisha), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Mei, H. (Hao), Smith, A.V. (Albert V.), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Trompet, S. (Stella), Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Entwistle, A. (Aiman), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Haan, H.G. (Hugoline) de, Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Eppinga, R.N. (Ruben N.), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Hagemeijer, Y. (Yanick), Hansen, T. (T.), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kanters, J.K., Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Li, M. (Man), Yao, J. (Jiefen), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Liu, S. (Simin), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Morris, A.D. (Andrew D.), Mulas, A. (Antonella), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Orrù, M. (Marco), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Peters, A. (Annette), Porteous, D.J. (David J.), Poulter, N.R. (Neil), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Qi, L. (Lihong), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Rudan, I. (Igor), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Sever, P. (Peter), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Stanton, A. (Alice), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Vaartjes, I. (Ilonca), Hoes, A.W. (Arno), van der Meer, P. (Peter), Völker, U. (Uwe), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Zoledziewska, M. (Magdalena), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Wilson, J.F. (James), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Sanna, S. (Serena), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Dörr, M. (Marcus), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher J.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Warren, H. (Helen), Cabrera, C.P. (Claudia P.), Verweij, N. (Niek), Mifsud, B. (Borbala), Haessler, J. (Jeff), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Fu, Y.-P. (Yi-Ping), Weiss, S. (Stefan), Lin, H.J. (Henry J.), Grarup, N. (Niels), Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Pistis, G. (Giorgio), Shah, N. (Nisha), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Lin, H. (Honghuang), Mei, H. (Hao), Smith, A.V. (Albert V.), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Hall, L.M. (Leanne M.), Setten, J. (Jessica) van, Trompet, S. (Stella), Prins, B.P. (Bram P.), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Radmanesh, F. (Farid), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Entwistle, A. (Aiman), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Haan, H.G. (Hugoline) de, Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Ellinor, P.T. (Patrick), Eppinga, R.N. (Ruben N.), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Hagemeijer, Y. (Yanick), Hansen, T. (T.), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Huang, P.L. (Paul L.), Hwang, S.-J. (Shih-Jen), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Kanters, J.K., Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Li, M. (Man), Yao, J. (Jiefen), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Liu, S. (Simin), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Morris, A.D. (Andrew D.), Mulas, A. (Antonella), Murray, A.D. (Alison D.), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Orrù, M. (Marco), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Peters, A. (Annette), Porteous, D.J. (David J.), Poulter, N.R. (Neil), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce M.), Qi, L. (Lihong), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Roselli, C. (Carolina), Rudan, I. (Igor), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Sever, P. (Peter), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Stanton, A. (Alice), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Vaartjes, I. (Ilonca), Hoes, A.W. (Arno), van der Meer, P. (Peter), Völker, U. (Uwe), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Xie, Z. (Zhijun), Zoledziewska, M. (Magdalena), Tinker, A. (Andrew), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Rosand, J. (Jonathan), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Wilson, J.F. (James), Lubitz, S.A. (Steven A.), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Sanna, S. (Serena), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Deloukas, P. (Panos), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Dörr, M. (Marcus), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher J.), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), and Munroe, P. (Patricia)
Abstract: Resting heart rate is a heritable trait, and an increase in heart rate is associated with increased mortality risk. Genome-wide association study analyses have found loci associated with resting heart rate, at the time of our study these loci explained 0.9% of the variation. This study aims to discover new genetic loci associated with heart rate from Exome Chip meta-analyses. Heart rate was measured from either elecrtrocardiograms or pulse recordings. We meta-analysed heart rate association results from 104 452 European-ancestry individuals from 30 cohorts, genotyped using the Exome Chip. Twenty-four variants were selected for follow-up in an independent dataset (UK Biobank, N = 134 251). Conditional and gene-based testing was undertaken, and variants were investigated with bioinformatics methods.We discovered five novel heart rate loci, and one new independent low-frequency non-synonymous variant in an established heart rate locus (KIAA1755). Lead variants in four of the novel loci are non-synonymous variants in the genes C10orf71, DALDR3, TESK2 and SEC31B. The variant at SEC31B is significantly associated with SEC31B expression in heart and tibial nerve tissue. Further candidate genes were detected from long-range regulatory chromatin interactions in heart tissue (SCD, SLF2 and MAPK8). We observed significant enrichment in DNase I hypersensitive sites in fetal heart and lung. Moreover, enrichment was seen for the first time in human neuronal progenitor cells (derived from embryonic stem cells) and fetal muscle samples by including our novel variants. Our findings advance the knowledge of the genetic architecture of heart rate, and indicate new candidate genes for follow-up functional studies.
Published: 2017
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22. A systematic SNP selection approach to identify mechanisms underlying disease aetiology: Linking height to post-menopausal breast and colorectal cancer risk

Author: Elands, R.J.J. (Rachel J.J.), Simons, C.C.J.M. (Colinda C.J.M.), Riemenschneider, M. (Mona), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Schouten, L. (Leo), Verhage, B.A. (Bas A.), Steen, K. (Kristel) van, Godschalk, R. (Roger), Brandt, P.A. (Piet) van den, Stoll, M. (Monika), Weijenberg, M.P. (Matty), Elands, R.J.J. (Rachel J.J.), Simons, C.C.J.M. (Colinda C.J.M.), Riemenschneider, M. (Mona), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Schouten, L. (Leo), Verhage, B.A. (Bas A.), Steen, K. (Kristel) van, Godschalk, R. (Roger), Brandt, P.A. (Piet) van den, Stoll, M. (Monika), and Weijenberg, M.P. (Matty)
Abstract: Data from GWAS suggest that SNPs associated with complex diseases or traits tend to co-segregate in regions of low recombination, harbouring functionally linked gene clusters. This phenomenon allows for selecting a limited number of SNPs from GWAS repositories for large-scale studies investigating shared mechanisms between diseases. For example, we were interested in shared mechanisms between adult-attained height and post-menopausal breast cancer (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, because height is a risk factor for these cancers, though likely not a causal factor. Using SNPs from public GWAS repositories at p-values < 1 × 10-5 and a genomic sliding window of 1 mega base pair, we identified SNP clusters including at least one SNP associated with height and one SNP associated with either post-menopausal BC or CRC risk (or both). SNPs were annotated to genes using HapMap and GRAIL and analysed for significantly overrepresented pathways using ConsensuspathDB. Twelve clusters including 56 SNPs annotated to 26 genes were prioritised because these included at least one height- and one BC risk- or CRC risk-associated SNP annotated to the same gene. Annotated genes were involved in Indian hedgehog signalling (p-value = 7.78 × 10-7) and several cancer site-specific pathways. This systematic approach identified a limited number of clustered SNPs, which pinpoint potential shared mechanisms linking together the complex phenotypes height, post-menopausal BC and CRC.
Published: 2017
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23. Association of the IGF1 gene with fasting insulin levels

Author: Willems, S.M. (Sara), Cornes, B.K. (Belinda), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Lipovich, L. (Leonard), Dauriz, M. (Marco), Chen, Y. (Yuning), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Rybin, D. (Denis), Gibbs, R.A. (Richard A), Muzny, D. (Donna), Pankow, J.S. (James), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran S), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert C), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Meigs, J.B. (James), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Cornes, B.K. (Belinda), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Lipovich, L. (Leonard), Dauriz, M. (Marco), Chen, Y. (Yuning), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Rybin, D. (Denis), Gibbs, R.A. (Richard A), Muzny, D. (Donna), Pankow, J.S. (James), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran S), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert C), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Meigs, J.B. (James)
Abstract: Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) has been associated with insulin resistance. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of fasting insulin (F
Published: 2016
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24. Genomewide meta-analysis identifies loci associated with IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels with impact on age-related traits

Author: Teumer, A. (Alexander), Qi, Q., Nethander, M. (Maria), Aschard, H. (Hugues), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Beekman, M. (Marian), Berndt, S.I. (Sonja), Bidlingmaier, M. (Martin), Broer, L. (Linda), Cappola, A.R. (Anne), Ceda, G.P. (Gian Paolo), Chanock, S.J. (Stephen), Chen, M.-H. (Ming-Huei), Chen, T.C. (Tai C.), Chen, Y.D. (Y.), Chung, J. (Jonathan), Del Greco Miglianico, F. (Fabiola), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gnewuch, C. (Carsten), Goodarzi, M. (Mark), Grarup, N. (Niels), Guo, T. (Tingwei), Hammer, E. (Elke), Hayes, R.B. (Richard), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hofman, A. (Albert), Houwing-Duistermaat, J.J. (Jeanine), Hu, F. (Frank), Hunter, D. (David), Husemoen, L.L.N. (Lise Lotte), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jacobs, K.B. (Kevin), Janssen, J.A.M.J.L. (Joop), Jansson, J.-O. (John-Olov), Jehmlich, N. (Nico), Johnson, S. (Simon), Juul, A. (Anders), Karlsson, M. (Magnus), Kilpeläinen, T.O. (Tuomas), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kraft, P. (Peter), Li, C. (Chao), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Maggio, M. (Marcello), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Meigs, J.B. (James), Mellström, D. (Dan), Nauck, M. (Matthias), Newman, A.B. (Anne B.), Pollak, M.N. (Michael), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Reincke, M. (Martin), Rimm, E.B. (Eric B.), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Saint Pierre, A. (Aude), Schurmann, C. (Claudia), Seshadri, S. (Sudha), Sjögren, K. (Klara), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Strickler, H.D. (Howard D.), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Suh, Y. (Yousin), Sun, Q. (Qi), Zhang, C. (Cuilin), Svensson, J. (Johan), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Tare, A. (Archana), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Uh, H.-W. (Hae-Won), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran Srini), Völker, U. (Uwe), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Wallaschofski, H. (Henri), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Qi, Q., Nethander, M. (Maria), Aschard, H. (Hugues), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Beekman, M. (Marian), Berndt, S.I. (Sonja), Bidlingmaier, M. (Martin), Broer, L. (Linda), Cappola, A.R. (Anne), Ceda, G.P. (Gian Paolo), Chanock, S.J. (Stephen), Chen, M.-H. (Ming-Huei), Chen, T.C. (Tai C.), Chen, Y.D. (Y.), Chung, J. (Jonathan), Del Greco Miglianico, F. (Fabiola), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gnewuch, C. (Carsten), Goodarzi, M. (Mark), Grarup, N. (Niels), Guo, T. (Tingwei), Hammer, E. (Elke), Hayes, R.B. (Richard), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hofman, A. (Albert), Houwing-Duistermaat, J.J. (Jeanine), Hu, F. (Frank), Hunter, D. (David), Husemoen, L.L.N. (Lise Lotte), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jacobs, K.B. (Kevin), Janssen, J.A.M.J.L. (Joop), Jansson, J.-O. (John-Olov), Jehmlich, N. (Nico), Johnson, S. (Simon), Juul, A. (Anders), Karlsson, M. (Magnus), Kilpeläinen, T.O. (Tuomas), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kraft, P. (Peter), Li, C. (Chao), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Maggio, M. (Marcello), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Meigs, J.B. (James), Mellström, D. (Dan), Nauck, M. (Matthias), Newman, A.B. (Anne B.), Pollak, M.N. (Michael), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Reincke, M. (Martin), Rimm, E.B. (Eric B.), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Saint Pierre, A. (Aude), Schurmann, C. (Claudia), Seshadri, S. (Sudha), Sjögren, K. (Klara), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Strickler, H.D. (Howard D.), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Suh, Y. (Yousin), Sun, Q. (Qi), Zhang, C. (Cuilin), Svensson, J. (Johan), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Tare, A. (Archana), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Uh, H.-W. (Hae-Won), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Heemst, D. (Diana) van, Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran Srini), Völker, U. (Uwe), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Wallaschofski, H. (Henri), and Kaplan, R.C. (Robert)
Abstract: The growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor (IGF) axis can be manipulated in animal models to promote longevity, and IGF-related proteins including IGF-I and IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) have also been implicated in risk of human diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Through
Published: 2016
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25. A combined linkage and exome sequencing analysis for electrocardiogram parameters in the Erasmus Rucphen family study

Author: Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Amin, N. (Najaf), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Kors, J.A. (Jan), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Amin, N. (Najaf), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Kors, J.A. (Jan), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron)
Abstract: Electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements play a key role in the diagnosis and prediction of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. ECG parameters, such as the PR, QRS, and QT intervals, are known to be heritable and genome-wide association studies of these phenotypes have been successful in identifying common variants; however, a large proportion of the genetic variability of these traits remains to be elucidated. The aim of this study was to discover loci potentially harboring rare variants utilizing variance component linkage analysis in 1547 individuals from a large family-based study, the Erasmus Rucphen Family Study (ERF). Linked regions were further explored using exome sequencing. Five suggestive linkage peaks were identified: two for QT interval (1q24, LOD = 2.63; 2q34, LOD = 2.05), one for QRS interval (1p35, LOD = 2.52) and two for PR interval (9p22, LOD = 2.20; 14q11, LOD = 2.29). Fine-mapping using exome sequence data identified a C > G missense variant (c.713C > G, p.Ser238Cys) in the FCRL2 gene associated with QT (rs74608430; P = 2.8 × 10-4, minor allele frequency = 0.019). Heritability analysis demonstrated that the SNP explained 2.42% of the trait's genetic variability in ERF (P = 0.02). Pathway analysis suggested that the gene is involved in cytosolic Ca2+ levels (P = 3.3 × 10-3) and AMPK stimulated fatty acid oxidati
Published: 2016
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26. Genetic variants in RBFOX3 are associated with sleep latency

Author: Amin, N. (Najaf), Allebrandt, K.V., Spek, A. (Ashley) van der, Müller-Myhsok, B. (B.), Hek, K. (Karin), Teder-Laving, M. (Maris), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Mill, J. van, Mbarek, H., Watson, N.F. (Nathaniel F), Melville, S.A. (Scott), Del Greco, F.M. (Fabiola), Byrne, E.M. (Enda), Oole, E. (Edwin), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Chen, T.H., Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Coresh, J. (Josef), Vogelzangs, N. (Nicole), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Gharib, S.A. (Sina), Zgaga, L. (Lina), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Stone, K.L. (Katie L), Campbell, H. (Harry), Brouwer, R.W.W. (Rutger), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Dogas, Z., Marciante, K. (Kristin), Campbell, S. (Susan), Borovecki, F. (Fran), Luik, A.I. (Annemarie), Li, M. (Man), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), van den hout, M.C.G.N. (Mirjam), Cummings, S.R. (Steven R.), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Gehrman, P.R. (Philip), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Fehrmann, R.S.N. (Rudolf), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Hofman, A. (Albert), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen Hong Linda), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Wright, A. (Alan), Vink, J.M. (Jacqueline), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Punjabi, N.M. (Naresh), Redline, S. (Susan), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Heath, A.C. (Andrew C.), Merrow, M., Tranah, G.J. (Gregory), Gottlieb, D.J. (Daniel J), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Rudan, I. (Igor), Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning), IJcken, W.F.J. (Wilfred) van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Metspalu, A. (Andres), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Franke, L. (Lude), Roenneberg, T., Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Amin, N. (Najaf), Allebrandt, K.V., Spek, A. (Ashley) van der, Müller-Myhsok, B. (B.), Hek, K. (Karin), Teder-Laving, M. (Maris), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Mill, J. van, Mbarek, H., Watson, N.F. (Nathaniel F), Melville, S.A. (Scott), Del Greco, F.M. (Fabiola), Byrne, E.M. (Enda), Oole, E. (Edwin), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Chen, T.H., Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Coresh, J. (Josef), Vogelzangs, N. (Nicole), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Gharib, S.A. (Sina), Zgaga, L. (Lina), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Stone, K.L. (Katie L), Campbell, H. (Harry), Brouwer, R.W.W. (Rutger), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Dogas, Z., Marciante, K. (Kristin), Campbell, S. (Susan), Borovecki, F. (Fran), Luik, A.I. (Annemarie), Li, M. (Man), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), van den hout, M.C.G.N. (Mirjam), Cummings, S.R. (Steven R.), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Gehrman, P.R. (Philip), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Fehrmann, R.S.N. (Rudolf), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Hofman, A. (Albert), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen Hong Linda), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Wright, A. (Alan), Vink, J.M. (Jacqueline), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Punjabi, N.M. (Naresh), Redline, S. (Susan), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Heath, A.C. (Andrew C.), Merrow, M., Tranah, G.J. (Gregory), Gottlieb, D.J. (Daniel J), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Rudan, I. (Igor), Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning), IJcken, W.F.J. (Wilfred) van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Metspalu, A. (Andres), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Franke, L. (Lude), Roenneberg, T., and Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van
Abstract: Time to fall asleep (sleep latency) is a major determinant of sleep quality. Chronic, long sleep latency is a major characteristic of sleep-onset insomnia and/or delayed sleep phase syndrome. In this study we aimed to discover common polymorphisms that contribute to the genetics of sleep latency. We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) including 2 572 737 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) established in seven European cohorts including 4242 individuals. We found a cluster of three highly correlated variants (rs9900428, rs9907432 and rs7211029) in the RNA-binding protein fox-1 homolog 3 gene (RBFOX3) associated with sleep latency (P-values=5.77 × 10-08, 6.59 × 10- 08 and 9.17 × 10- 08). These SNPs were replicated in up to 12 independent populations including 30 377 individuals (P-values=1.5 × 10- 02, 7.0 × 10- 03 and 2.5 × 10- 03; combined meta-analysis P-values=5.5 × 10-07, 5.4 × 10-07 and 1.0 × 10-07). A functional prediction of RBFOX3 based
Published: 2016
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27. Refined mapping of autoimmune disease associated genetic variants with gene expression suggests an important role for non-coding RNAs

Author: Ricaño-Ponce, I. (Isis), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Luo, O. (Oscar), Li, X. (Xingwang), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Di Tommaso, J. (Jennifer), Borek, Z.A. (Zuzanna Agnieszka), Zorro, M.M. (Maria M.), Gutierrez-Achury, J. (Javier), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Hofman, A. (Albert), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Netea, M.G. (Mihai), Jonkers, I.H. (Iris H.), Withoff, S. (Sebo), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Li, Y. (Yang), Ruan, Y. (Yijun), Franke, L. (Lude), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Kumar, V. (Vinod), BIOS consortium, Ricaño-Ponce, I. (Isis), Zhernakova, A. (Alexandra), Deelen, P. (Patrick), Luo, O. (Oscar), Li, X. (Xingwang), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Di Tommaso, J. (Jennifer), Borek, Z.A. (Zuzanna Agnieszka), Zorro, M.M. (Maria M.), Gutierrez-Achury, J. (Javier), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Hofman, A. (Albert), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Netea, M.G. (Mihai), Jonkers, I.H. (Iris H.), Withoff, S. (Sebo), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Li, Y. (Yang), Ruan, Y. (Yijun), Franke, L. (Lude), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Kumar, V. (Vinod), and BIOS consortium
Abstract: Genome-wide association and fine-mapping studies in 14 autoimmune diseases (AID) have implicated more than 250 loci in one or more of these diseases. As more than 90% of AID-associated SNPs are intergenic or intronic, pinpointing the causal genes is challenging. We performed a systematic analysis to link 460 SNPs that are associated with 14 AID to causal genes using transcriptomic data from 629 blood samples. We were able to link 71 (39%) of the AID-SNPs to two or more nearby genes, providing evidence that for part of the AID loci multiple causal genes exist. While 54 of the AID loci are shared by one or more AID, 17% of them do not share candidate causal genes. In addition to finding novel genes such as ULK3, we also implicate novel disease mechanisms and pathways like autophagy in celiac disease pathogenesis. Furthermore, 42 of the AID SNPs specifically affected the expression of 53 non-coding RNA genes. To further understand how the non-coding genome contributes to AID, the SNPs were linked to functional regulatory elements, which suggest a model where AID genes are regulated by network of chromatin looping/non-coding RNAs interactions. The looping model also explains how a causal candidate gene is not necessarily the gene closest to the AID SNP, which was the case in nearly 50% of cases.
Published: 2016
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28. A principal component meta-analysis on multiple anthropometric traits identifies novel loci for body shape

Author: Ried, J.S. (Janina), Jeff, J. (Janina), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey Y), Bragg-Gresham, J.L. (Jennifer L.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Ahluwalia, T.S. (Tarunveer Singh), Cadby, G. (Gemma), Eklund, N. (Niina), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heard-Costa, N.L. (Nancy), Jackson, A.U. (Anne), Jokinen, E. (Eero), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lahti, J. (Jari), Luan, J. (Jian'An), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), Monda, K.L. (Keri), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Perusse, L. (Louis), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Qi, L. (Lu), Rose, L.M. (Lynda), Salvi, E. (Erika), Smith, M.T. (Megan T.), Snieder, H. (Harold), Standáková, A. (Alena), Ju Sung, Y. (Yun), Tachmazidou, I. (Ioanna), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Walker, R.W. (Ryan W.), Wang, S.R. (Sophie), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Wong, A. (Andrew), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Couto-Alves, A. (Alexessander), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Barlassina, C. (Cristina), Bartz, T.M. (Traci M.), Beilby, J.P. (John), Bellis, C. (Claire), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Blangero, J. (John), Blüher, M. (Matthias), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Bonnycastle, L.L. (Lori), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan R.), Bruinenberg, M. (M.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Yii-Der Ida), Chiang, C.W.K. (Charleston W. K.), Chines, P.S. (Peter), Collins, F.S. (Francis), Cucca, F. (Fracensco), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), D'avila, F. (Francesca), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Döring, A. (Angela), Hagen, K. (Knut), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Farrall, M. (Martin), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Fischer, K. (Krista), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gjesing, A.P. (Anette), Glorioso, N. (Nicola), Graff, M.J. (Maud J.L.), Grallert, H. (Harald), Grarup, N. (Niels), Gräßler, J. (Jürgen), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harder, M.N. (Marie Neergaard), Hartman, C.A. (Catharina A.), Hassinen, M. (Maija), Hastie, N. (Nick), Hattersley, A.T. (Andrew), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Heliovaara, M. (Markku), Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Hofman, A. (Albert), Holmen, O.L. (Oddgeir), Homuth, G. (Georg), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hui, J. (Jennie), Husemoen, L.L.N. (Lise Lotte), Hysi, P.G. (Pirro), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Ittermann, T. (Till), Jalilzadeh, S. (Shapour), James, A. (Alan), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Jousilahti, P. (Pekka), Jula, A. (Antti), Marie Justesen, J. (Johanne), Justice, A.E. (Anne), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Tee Khaw, K. (Kay), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Knekt, P., Koistinen, H. (Heikki), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kooner, I.K. (Ishminder K.), Koskinen, S. (Seppo), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kyriakou, T. (Theodosios), Laitinen, T. (Tomi), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lewin, A. (Alex), Lichtner, P. (Peter), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Lorbeer, R. (Roberto), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Luben, R.N. (Robert), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Männistö, S. (Satu), Manunta, P. (Paolo), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), McArdle, W.L. (Wendy), Mcknight, B. (Barbara), Mohlke, K.L. (Karen), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Mills, R. (Rebecca), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Müller, G. (Gabriele), Musk, A.W. (Arthur W.), Narisu, N. (Narisu), Ong, K.K. (Ken K.), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Osmond, C. (Clive), Palotie, A. (Aarno), Pankow, J.S. (James), Paternoster, L. (Lavinia), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Pichler, I. (Irene), Pilia, M.G. (Maria Grazia), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Rankinen, T. (Tuomo), Rao, D.C., Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Ribel-Madsen, R. (Rasmus), Rice, T.K. (Treva K.), Richards, M. (Marcus), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Ryan, K.A. (Kathy A.), Sanna, S. (Serena), Sarzynski, M.A. (Mark A.), Scholtens, S. (Salome), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Sebert, S. (Sylvain), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Sparsø, T. (Thomas), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Stolk, R.P. (Ronald), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Stringham, H.M. (Heather), Swertz, M. (Morris), Swift, A.J. (Amy), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Vliet-Ostaptchouk, J.V. (Jana) van, Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Venturini, C. (Cristina), Verweij, N. (Niek), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Vohl, M.-C. (Marie-Claude), Vonk, J.M. (Judith), Waeber, G. (Gérard), Widen, E. (Elisabeth), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Wilsgaard, T. (Tom), Winkler, T.W. (Thomas W.), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Yerges-Armstrong, L.M. (Laura), Zhao, J.H. (Jing Hua), Zillikens, M.C. (Carola), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Bouchard, C. (Claude), Chambers, J.C. (John), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Cusi, D. (Daniele), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Gieger, C. (Christian), Hansen, T. (T.), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hu, F. (Frank), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kuh, D. (Diana), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Njølstad, I. (Inger), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perola, M. (Markus), Peters, A. (Annette), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Puolijoki, H. (Hannu), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Rudan, I. (Igor), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Shudiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Smit, J.H. (Jan), Sørensen, T.I.A. (Thorkild), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Tremblay, A. (Angelo), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Völker, U. (Uwe), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wilson, J.F. (James), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Deloukas, P. (Panagiotis), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Fox, C.S. (Caroline), Groop, L. (Leif), Heid, I.M. (Iris), Hunter, D.J. (David J.), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), North, K.E. (Kari), O´Connell, J.R., Schlessinger, D. (David), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Strachan, D.P. (David), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy), Hirschhorn, J.N. (Joel), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Jeff, J. (Janina), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey Y), Bragg-Gresham, J.L. (Jennifer L.), Dongen, J. (Jenny) van, Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Ahluwalia, T.S. (Tarunveer Singh), Cadby, G. (Gemma), Eklund, N. (Niina), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heard-Costa, N.L. (Nancy), Jackson, A.U. (Anne), Jokinen, E. (Eero), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lahti, J. (Jari), Luan, J. (Jian'An), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), Monda, K.L. (Keri), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Perusse, L. (Louis), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Qi, L. (Lu), Rose, L.M. (Lynda), Salvi, E. (Erika), Smith, M.T. (Megan T.), Snieder, H. (Harold), Standáková, A. (Alena), Ju Sung, Y. (Yun), Tachmazidou, I. (Ioanna), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Walker, R.W. (Ryan W.), Wang, S.R. (Sophie), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Wong, A. (Andrew), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Couto-Alves, A. (Alexessander), Bakker, S.J.L. (Stephan), Barlassina, C. (Cristina), Bartz, T.M. (Traci M.), Beilby, J.P. (John), Bellis, C. (Claire), Bergman, R.N. (Richard N.), Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Blangero, J. (John), Blüher, M. (Matthias), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Bonnycastle, L.L. (Lori), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan R.), Bruinenberg, M. (M.), Campbell, H. (Harry), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Yii-Der Ida), Chiang, C.W.K. (Charleston W. K.), Chines, P.S. (Peter), Collins, F.S. (Francis), Cucca, F. (Fracensco), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), D'avila, F. (Francesca), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Döring, A. (Angela), Hagen, K. (Knut), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Farrall, M. (Martin), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Fischer, K. (Krista), Forouhi, N.G. (Nita), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gjesing, A.P. (Anette), Glorioso, N. (Nicola), Graff, M.J. (Maud J.L.), Grallert, H. (Harald), Grarup, N. (Niels), Gräßler, J. (Jürgen), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harder, M.N. (Marie Neergaard), Hartman, C.A. (Catharina A.), Hassinen, M. (Maija), Hastie, N. (Nick), Hattersley, A.T. (Andrew), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Heliovaara, M. (Markku), Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Hofman, A. (Albert), Holmen, O.L. (Oddgeir), Homuth, G. (Georg), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hui, J. (Jennie), Husemoen, L.L.N. (Lise Lotte), Hysi, P.G. (Pirro), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Ittermann, T. (Till), Jalilzadeh, S. (Shapour), James, A. (Alan), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Jousilahti, P. (Pekka), Jula, A. (Antti), Marie Justesen, J. (Johanne), Justice, A.E. (Anne), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Tee Khaw, K. (Kay), Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S. (Sirkka), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Knekt, P., Koistinen, H. (Heikki), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kooner, I.K. (Ishminder K.), Koskinen, S. (Seppo), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kyriakou, T. (Theodosios), Laitinen, T. (Tomi), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lewin, A. (Alex), Lichtner, P. (Peter), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Lorbeer, R. (Roberto), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Luben, R.N. (Robert), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Männistö, S. (Satu), Manunta, P. (Paolo), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), McArdle, W.L. (Wendy), Mcknight, B. (Barbara), Mohlke, K.L. (Karen), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Mills, R. (Rebecca), Montasser, M.E. (May E.), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Müller, G. (Gabriele), Musk, A.W. (Arthur W.), Narisu, N. (Narisu), Ong, K.K. (Ken K.), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Osmond, C. (Clive), Palotie, A. (Aarno), Pankow, J.S. (James), Paternoster, L. (Lavinia), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Pichler, I. (Irene), Pilia, M.G. (Maria Grazia), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Rankinen, T. (Tuomo), Rao, D.C., Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Ribel-Madsen, R. (Rasmus), Rice, T.K. (Treva K.), Richards, M. (Marcus), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Ryan, K.A. (Kathy A.), Sanna, S. (Serena), Sarzynski, M.A. (Mark A.), Scholtens, S. (Salome), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Sebert, S. (Sylvain), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Sparsø, T. (Thomas), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Stolk, R.P. (Ronald), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Stringham, H.M. (Heather), Swertz, M. (Morris), Swift, A.J. (Amy), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Vliet-Ostaptchouk, J.V. (Jana) van, Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Venturini, C. (Cristina), Verweij, N. (Niek), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Vohl, M.-C. (Marie-Claude), Vonk, J.M. (Judith), Waeber, G. (Gérard), Widen, E. (Elisabeth), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Wilsgaard, T. (Tom), Winkler, T.W. (Thomas W.), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Yerges-Armstrong, L.M. (Laura), Zhao, J.H. (Jing Hua), Zillikens, M.C. (Carola), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Bouchard, C. (Claude), Chambers, J.C. (John), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Cusi, D. (Daniele), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Gieger, C. (Christian), Hansen, T. (T.), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hu, F. (Frank), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Kuh, D. (Diana), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Lakka, T.A. (Timo), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Njølstad, I. (Inger), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Palmer, L.J. (Lyle J.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perola, M. (Markus), Peters, A. (Annette), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Puolijoki, H. (Hannu), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Rudan, I. (Igor), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter), Shudiner, A.R. (Alan R.), Smit, J.H. (Jan), Sørensen, T.I.A. (Thorkild), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Tremblay, A. (Angelo), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Völker, U. (Uwe), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wilson, J.F. (James), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Deloukas, P. (Panagiotis), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Fox, C.S. (Caroline), Groop, L. (Leif), Heid, I.M. (Iris), Hunter, D.J. (David J.), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), North, K.E. (Kari), O´Connell, J.R., Schlessinger, D. (David), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Strachan, D.P. (David), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy), Hirschhorn, J.N. (Joel), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), and Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth)
Abstract: Large consortia have revealed hundreds of genetic loci associated with anthropometric traits, one trait at a time. We examined whether genetic variants affect body shape as a composite phenotype that is represented by a combination of anthropometric traits. We developed an approach that calculates averaged PCs (AvPCs) representing body shape derived from six anthropometric traits (body mass index, height, weight, waist and hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio). The first four AvPCs explain >99% of the variability, are heritable, and associate with cardiometabolic outcomes. We performed genome-wide association analyses for each body shape composite phenotype across 65 studies and meta-analysed summary statistics. We identify six novel loci: LEMD2 and CD47 for AvPC1, RPS6KA5/C14orf159 and GANAB for AvPC3, and ARL15 and ANP32 for AvPC4. Our findings highlight the value of using multiple traits to define complex phenotypes for discovery, which are not captured by single-trait analyses, and may shed light onto new pathways.
Published: 2016
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29. Twenty-eight genetic loci associated with ST-T-wave amplitudes of the electrocardiogram

Author: Verweij, N. (Niek), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Pers, T.H. (Tune), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Barnett, P. (Phil), Wang, X. (Xinchen), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Kähönen, M. (Mika), Van Veldhuisen, D.J. (Dirk J.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Hirschhorn, J.N. (Joel), Boyer, L.A. (Laurie A.), Gilst, W.H. (Wiek) van, Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Franke, L. (Lude), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Klauw, M. (Melanie van der), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Ormel, H. (Hans), Postma, D.S. (Dirkje), Rosmalen, J.G.M. (Judith), Slaets, J.P.J. (Joris), Stolk, R.P., Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce H. R.), Alizadeh, B.Z. (Behrooz), Boezen, H.M. (Marike), Bruinenberg, M. (M.), Festen, N. (Noortje), Snieder, H. (Harold), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Verweij, N. (Niek), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Pers, T.H. (Tune), Berg, M.E. (Marten) van den, Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Barnett, P. (Phil), Wang, X. (Xinchen), Soliman, E.Z. (Elsayed Z.), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Kähönen, M. (Mika), Van Veldhuisen, D.J. (Dirk J.), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Hirschhorn, J.N. (Joel), Boyer, L.A. (Laurie A.), Gilst, W.H. (Wiek) van, Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Franke, L. (Lude), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Klauw, M. (Melanie van der), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Ormel, H. (Hans), Postma, D.S. (Dirkje), Rosmalen, J.G.M. (Judith), Slaets, J.P.J. (Joris), Stolk, R.P., Wolffenbuttel, B.H.R. (Bruce H. R.), Alizadeh, B.Z. (Behrooz), Boezen, H.M. (Marike), Bruinenberg, M. (M.), Festen, N. (Noortje), Snieder, H. (Harold), and Wijmenga, C. (Cisca)
Abstract: The ST-segment and adjacent T-wave (ST-T wave) amplitudes of the electrocardiogram are quantitative characteristics of cardiac repolarization. Repolarization abnormalities have been linked to ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. We performed the first genome-wide association meta-analysis of ST-T-wave amplitudes in up to 37 977 individuals identifying 71 robust genotype-phenotype associations clustered within 28 independent loci. Fifty-four genes were prioritized as candidates underlying the phenotypes, including genes with established roles in the cardiac repolarization phase (SCN5A/SCN10A, KCND3, KCNB1, NOS1AP and HEY2) and others with as yet undefined cardiac function. These associations may provide insights in the spatiotemporal contribution of genetic variation influencing cardiac repolarization and provide novel leads for future functional follow-up.
Published: 2016
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30. Meta-analysis of 49 549 individuals imputed with the 1000 Genomes Project reveals an exonic damaging variant in ANGPTL4 determining fasting TG levels

Author: Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Sabo, A. (Aniko), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Demissie, S. (Serkalem), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Duan, Q. (Qing), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Klinken, J.B. (Jan Bert) van, Surakka, I. (Ida), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Mbarek, H., Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Trompet, S. (Stella), Verweij, N. (Niek), Evangelou, E. (Evangelos), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Tayo, B. (Bamidele), Deelen, J. (Joris), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Van Der Laan, S.W. (Sander W.), Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Morrison, A. (Alanna), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Hofman, A. (Albert), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Mychaleckyj, J.C. (Josyf), Campbell, A. (Archie), Hocking, L.J. (Lynne), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), White, C.C. (Charles), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Campbell, H. (Harry), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Rudan, I. (Igor), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Navarro, P. (Pau), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Lehne, B. (Benjamin), Scott, W.R. (William R.), Tan, S.-T. (Sian-Tsung), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Milaneschi, Y. (Yuri), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Ford, I. (Ian), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Segura-Lepe, M.P. (Marcelo P.), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Nikus, K. (Kjell), Forrester, T. (Terrence), McKenzie, C.A. (Colin), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, de Ruijter, H.M. (Hester M.), Pasterkamp, G. (Gerard), Snieder, H. (Harold), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Cooper, R.S. (Richard S.), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Elliott, P. (Paul), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Swertz, M. (Morris), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Willems van Dijk, J.A.P. (Ko), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Wilson, J.G. (James G.), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Sabo, A. (Aniko), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Demissie, S. (Serkalem), Joshi, P.K. (Peter), Duan, Q. (Qing), Marten, J. (Jonathan), Klinken, J.B. (Jan Bert) van, Surakka, I. (Ida), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Mbarek, H., Li-Gao, R. (Ruifang), Trompet, S. (Stella), Verweij, N. (Niek), Evangelou, E. (Evangelos), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Tayo, B. (Bamidele), Deelen, J. (Joris), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Van Der Laan, S.W. (Sander W.), Arking, D.E. (Dan E.), Morrison, A. (Alanna), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Hofman, A. (Albert), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Mychaleckyj, J.C. (Josyf), Campbell, A. (Archie), Hocking, L.J. (Lynne), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), White, C.C. (Charles), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Campbell, H. (Harry), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Rudan, I. (Igor), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Navarro, P. (Pau), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Lehne, B. (Benjamin), Scott, W.R. (William R.), Tan, S.-T. (Sian-Tsung), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Milaneschi, Y. (Yuri), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Mutsert, R. (Reneé) de, Ford, I. (Ian), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Segura-Lepe, M.P. (Marcelo P.), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Nikus, K. (Kjell), Forrester, T. (Terrence), McKenzie, C.A. (Colin), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, de Ruijter, H.M. (Hester M.), Pasterkamp, G. (Gerard), Snieder, H. (Harold), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Cooper, R.S. (Richard S.), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Elliott, P. (Paul), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Swertz, M. (Morris), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Willems van Dijk, J.A.P. (Ko), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Wilson, J.G. (James G.), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), and Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van
Abstract: Background So far, more than 170 loci have been associated with circulating lipid levels through genomewide association studies (GWAS). These associations are largely driven by common variants, their function is often not known, and many are likely to be markers for the causal variants. In this study we aimed to identify more new rare and low-frequency functional variants associated with circulating lipid levels. Methods We used the 1000 Genomes Project as a reference panel for the imputations of GWAS data from ~60 000 individuals in the discovery stage and ~90 000 samples in the replication stage. Results Our study resul
Published: 2016
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31. A principal component meta-analysis on multiple anthropometric traits identifies novel loci for body shape

Author: Ried, J. S. (Janina S.), Jeff, J. M. (Janina M.), Chu, A. Y. (Audrey Y.), Bragg-Gresham, J. L. (Jennifer L.), van Dongen, J. (Jenny), Huffman, J. E. (Jennifer E.), Ahluwalia, T. S. (Tarunveer S.), Cadby, G. (Gemma), Eklund, N. (Niina), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Esko, T. (Tonu), Feitosa, M. F. (Mary F.), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heard-Costa, N. L. (Nancy L.), Jackson, A. U. (Anne U.), Jokinen, E. (Eero), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltan), Lahti, J. (Jari), Luan, J. (Jian'an), Maegi, R. (Reedik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Medina-Gomez, C. (Carolina), Monda, K. L. (Keri L.), Nolte, I. M. (Ilja M.), Perusse, L. (Louis), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Qi, L. (Lu), Rose, L. M. (Lynda M.), Salvi, E. (Erika), Smith, M. T. (Megan T.), Snieder, H. (Harold), Stancakova, A. (Alena), Sung, Y. J. (Yun Ju), Tachmazidou, I. (Ioanna), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Walker, R. W. (Ryan W.), Wang, S. R. (Sophie R.), Wild, S. H. (Sarah H.), Willems, S. M. (Sara M.), Wong, A. (Andrew), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Alves, A. C. (Alexessander Couto), Bakker, S. J. (Stephan J. L.), Barlassina, C. (Cristina), Bartz, T. M. (Traci M.), Beilby, J. (John), Bellis, C. (Claire), Bergman, R. N. (Richard N.), Bergmann, S. (Sven), Blangero, J. (John), Blueher, M. (Matthias), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Bonnycastle, L. L. (Lori L.), Bornstein, S. R. (Stefan R.), Bruinenberg, M. (Marcel), Campbell, H. (Harry), Chen, Y. I. (Yii-Der Ida), Chiang, C. W. (Charleston W. K.), Chines, P. S. (Peter S.), Collins, F. S. (Francis S.), Cucca, F. (Fracensco), Cupples, L. A. (L. Adrienne), D'Avila, F. (Francesca), de Geus, E. J. (Eco J. C.), Dedoussis, G. (George), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Doering, A. (Angela), Eriksson, J. G. (Johan G.), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Farrall, M. (Martin), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Fischer, K. (Krista), Forouhi, N. G. (Nita G.), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gjesing, A. P. (Anette Prior), Glorioso, N. (Nicola), Graff, M. (Mariaelisa), Grallert, H. (Harald), Grarup, N. (Niels), Graessler, J. (Juergen), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harder, M. N. (Marie Neergaard), Hartman, C. A. (Catharina A.), Hassinen, M. (Maija), Hastie, N. (Nicholas), Hattersley, A. T. (Andrew Tym), Havulinna, A. S. (Aki S.), Heliovaara, M. (Markku), Hillege, H. (Hans), Hofman, A. (Albert), Holmen, O. (Oddgeir), Homuth, G. (Georg), Hottenga, J.-J. (Jouke-Jan), Hui, J. (Jennie), Husemoen, L. L. (Lise Lotte), Hysi, P. G. (Pirro G.), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Ittermann, T. (Till), Jalilzadeh, S. (Shapour), James, A. L. (Alan L.), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Jousilahti, P. (Pekka), Jula, A. (Antti), Justesen, J. M. (Johanne Marie), Justice, A. E. (Anne E.), Kahonen, M. (Mika), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Khaw, K. T. (Kay Tee), Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, S. M. (Sirkka M.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Knekt, P. B. (Paul B.), Koistinen, H. A. (Heikki A.), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kooner, I. K. (Ishminder K.), Koskinen, S. (Seppo), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kyriakou, T. (Theodosios), Laitinen, T. (Tomi), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lewin, A. M. (Alexandra M.), Lichtner, P. (Peter), Lindgren, C. M. (Cecilia M.), Lindstrom, J. (Jaana), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Lorbeer, R. (Roberto), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Luben, R. (Robert), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Mannisto, S. (Satu), Manunta, P. (Paolo), Leach, I. M. (Irene Mateo), McArdle, W. L. (Wendy L.), Mcknight, B. (Barbara), Mohlke, K. L. (Karen L.), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Mills, R. (Rebecca), Montasser, M. E. (May E.), Morris, A. P. (Andrew P.), Mueller, G. (Gabriele), Musk, A. W. (Arthur W.), Narisu, N. (Narisu), Ong, K. K. (Ken K.), Oostra, B. A. (Ben A.), Osmond, C. (Clive), Palotie, A. (Aarno), Pankow, J. S. (James S.), Paternoster, L. (Lavinia), Penninx, B. W. (Brenda W.), Pichler, I. (Irene), Pilia, M. G. (Maria G.), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Pramstaller, P. P. (Peter P.), Raitakari, O. T. (Olli T.), Rankinen, T. (Tuomo), Rao, D. C. (D. C.), Rayner, N. W. (Nigel W.), Ribel-Madsen, R. (Rasmus), Rice, T. K. (Treva K.), Richards, M. (Marcus), Ridker, P. M. (Paul M.), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Ryan, K. A. (Kathy A.), Sanna, S. (Serena), Sarzynski, M. A. (Mark A.), Scholtens, S. (Salome), Scott, R. A. (Robert A.), Sebert, S. (Sylvain), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Sparso, T. H. (Thomas Hempel), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Stirrups, K. (Kathleen), Stolk, R. P. (Ronald P.), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Stringham, H. M. (Heather M.), Swertz, M. A. (Morris A.), Swift, A. J. (Amy J.), Toenjes, A. (Anke), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), van der Most, P. J. (Peter J.), Van Vliet-Ostaptchouk, J. V. (Jana V.), Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Venturini, C. (Cristina), Verweij, N. (Niek), Viikari, J. S. (Jorma S.), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Vohl, M.-C. (Marie-Claude), Vonk, J. M. (Judith M.), Waeber, G. (Gerard), Widen, E. (Elisabeth), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Wilsgaard, T. (Tom), Winkler, T. W. (Thomas W.), Wright, A. F. (Alan F.), Yerges-Armstrong, L. M. (Laura M.), Zhao, J. H. (Jing Hua), Zillikens, M. C. (M. Carola), Boomsma, D. I. (Dorret I.), Bouchard, C. (Claude), Chambers, J. C. (John C.), Chasman, D. I. (Daniel I.), Cusi, D. (Daniele), Gansevoort, R. T. (Ron T.), Gieger, C. (Christian), Hansen, T. (Torben), Hicks, A. A. (Andrew A.), Hu, F. (Frank), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Kooner, J. S. (Jaspal S.), Kuh, D. (Diana), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Lakka, T. A. (Timo A.), Lehtimaeki, T. (Terho), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Njolstad, I. (Inger), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Oldehinkel, A. J. (Albertine J.), Palmer, L. J. (Lyle J.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perola, M. (Markus), Peters, A. (Annette), Psaty, B. M. (Bruce M.), Puolijoki, H. (Hannu), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Rudan, I. (Igor), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Schwarz, P. E. (Peter E. H.), Shudiner, A. R. (Alan R.), Smit, J. H. (Jan H.), Sorensen, T. I. (Thorkild I. A.), Spector, T. D. (Timothy D.), Stefansson, K. (Kari), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Tremblay, A. (Angelo), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Uitterlinden, A. G. (Andre G.), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Voelker, U. (Uwe), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Wareham, N. J. (Nicholas J.), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wilson, J. F. (James F.), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Abecasis, G. R. (Goncalo R.), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Borecki, I. B. (Ingrid B.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), van Duijn, C. M. (Cornelia M.), Fox, C. (Caroline), Groop, L. C. (Leif C.), Heid, I. M. (Iris M.), Hunter, D. J. (David J.), Kaplan, R. C. (Robert C.), McCarthy, M. I. (Mark I.), North, K. E. (Kari E.), O'Connell, J. R. (Jeffrey R.), Schlessinger, D. (David), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Strachan, D. P. (David P.), Frayling, T. (Timothy), Hirschhorn, J. N. (Joel N.), Mueller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Loos, R. J. (Ruth J. F.), Ried, J. S. (Janina S.), Jeff, J. M. (Janina M.), Chu, A. Y. (Audrey Y.), Bragg-Gresham, J. L. (Jennifer L.), van Dongen, J. (Jenny), Huffman, J. E. (Jennifer E.), Ahluwalia, T. S. (Tarunveer S.), Cadby, G. (Gemma), Eklund, N. (Niina), Eriksson, J. (Joel), Esko, T. (Tonu), Feitosa, M. F. (Mary F.), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heard-Costa, N. L. (Nancy L.), Jackson, A. U. (Anne U.), Jokinen, E. (Eero), Kanoni, S. (Stavroula), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Kutalik, Z. (Zoltan), Lahti, J. (Jari), Luan, J. (Jian'an), Maegi, R. (Reedik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Medina-Gomez, C. (Carolina), Monda, K. L. (Keri L.), Nolte, I. M. (Ilja M.), Perusse, L. (Louis), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Qi, L. (Lu), Rose, L. M. (Lynda M.), Salvi, E. (Erika), Smith, M. T. (Megan T.), Snieder, H. (Harold), Stancakova, A. (Alena), Sung, Y. J. (Yun Ju), Tachmazidou, I. (Ioanna), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), van der Harst, P. (Pim), Walker, R. W. (Ryan W.), Wang, S. R. (Sophie R.), Wild, S. H. (Sarah H.), Willems, S. M. (Sara M.), Wong, A. (Andrew), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Alves, A. C. (Alexessander Couto), Bakker, S. J. (Stephan J. L.), Barlassina, C. (Cristina), Bartz, T. M. (Traci M.), Beilby, J. (John), Bellis, C. (Claire), Bergman, R. N. (Richard N.), Bergmann, S. (Sven), Blangero, J. (John), Blueher, M. (Matthias), Boerwinkle, E. (Eric), Bonnycastle, L. L. (Lori L.), Bornstein, S. R. (Stefan R.), Bruinenberg, M. (Marcel), Campbell, H. (Harry), Chen, Y. I. (Yii-Der Ida), Chiang, C. W. (Charleston W. K.), Chines, P. S. (Peter S.), Collins, F. S. (Francis S.), Cucca, F. (Fracensco), Cupples, L. A. (L. Adrienne), D'Avila, F. (Francesca), de Geus, E. J. (Eco J. C.), Dedoussis, G. (George), Dimitriou, M. (Maria), Doering, A. (Angela), Eriksson, J. G. (Johan G.), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Farrall, M. (Martin), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Fischer, K. (Krista), Forouhi, N. G. (Nita G.), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Gjesing, A. P. (Anette Prior), Glorioso, N. (Nicola), Graff, M. (Mariaelisa), Grallert, H. (Harald), Grarup, N. (Niels), Graessler, J. (Juergen), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harder, M. N. (Marie Neergaard), Hartman, C. A. (Catharina A.), Hassinen, M. (Maija), Hastie, N. (Nicholas), Hattersley, A. T. (Andrew Tym), Havulinna, A. S. (Aki S.), Heliovaara, M. (Markku), Hillege, H. (Hans), Hofman, A. (Albert), Holmen, O. (Oddgeir), Homuth, G. (Georg), Hottenga, J.-J. (Jouke-Jan), Hui, J. (Jennie), Husemoen, L. L. (Lise Lotte), Hysi, P. G. (Pirro G.), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Ittermann, T. (Till), Jalilzadeh, S. (Shapour), James, A. L. (Alan L.), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Jousilahti, P. (Pekka), Jula, A. (Antti), Justesen, J. M. (Johanne Marie), Justice, A. E. (Anne E.), Kahonen, M. (Mika), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Khaw, K. T. (Kay Tee), Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, S. M. (Sirkka M.), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Knekt, P. B. (Paul B.), Koistinen, H. A. (Heikki A.), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Kooner, I. K. (Ishminder K.), Koskinen, S. (Seppo), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Kyriakou, T. (Theodosios), Laitinen, T. (Tomi), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Lewin, A. M. (Alexandra M.), Lichtner, P. (Peter), Lindgren, C. M. (Cecilia M.), Lindstrom, J. (Jaana), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Lorbeer, R. (Roberto), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), Luben, R. (Robert), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Mannisto, S. (Satu), Manunta, P. (Paolo), Leach, I. M. (Irene Mateo), McArdle, W. L. (Wendy L.), Mcknight, B. (Barbara), Mohlke, K. L. (Karen L.), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Mills, R. (Rebecca), Montasser, M. E. (May E.), Morris, A. P. (Andrew P.), Mueller, G. (Gabriele), Musk, A. W. (Arthur W.), Narisu, N. (Narisu), Ong, K. K. (Ken K.), Oostra, B. A. (Ben A.), Osmond, C. (Clive), Palotie, A. (Aarno), Pankow, J. S. (James S.), Paternoster, L. (Lavinia), Penninx, B. W. (Brenda W.), Pichler, I. (Irene), Pilia, M. G. (Maria G.), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Pramstaller, P. P. (Peter P.), Raitakari, O. T. (Olli T.), Rankinen, T. (Tuomo), Rao, D. C. (D. C.), Rayner, N. W. (Nigel W.), Ribel-Madsen, R. (Rasmus), Rice, T. K. (Treva K.), Richards, M. (Marcus), Ridker, P. M. (Paul M.), Rivadeneira, F. (Fernando), Ryan, K. A. (Kathy A.), Sanna, S. (Serena), Sarzynski, M. A. (Mark A.), Scholtens, S. (Salome), Scott, R. A. (Robert A.), Sebert, S. (Sylvain), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Sparso, T. H. (Thomas Hempel), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Stirrups, K. (Kathleen), Stolk, R. P. (Ronald P.), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Stringham, H. M. (Heather M.), Swertz, M. A. (Morris A.), Swift, A. J. (Amy J.), Toenjes, A. (Anke), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), van der Most, P. J. (Peter J.), Van Vliet-Ostaptchouk, J. V. (Jana V.), Vandenput, L. (Liesbeth), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Venturini, C. (Cristina), Verweij, N. (Niek), Viikari, J. S. (Jorma S.), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Vohl, M.-C. (Marie-Claude), Vonk, J. M. (Judith M.), Waeber, G. (Gerard), Widen, E. (Elisabeth), Willemsen, G. (Gonneke), Wilsgaard, T. (Tom), Winkler, T. W. (Thomas W.), Wright, A. F. (Alan F.), Yerges-Armstrong, L. M. (Laura M.), Zhao, J. H. (Jing Hua), Zillikens, M. C. (M. Carola), Boomsma, D. I. (Dorret I.), Bouchard, C. (Claude), Chambers, J. C. (John C.), Chasman, D. I. (Daniel I.), Cusi, D. (Daniele), Gansevoort, R. T. (Ron T.), Gieger, C. (Christian), Hansen, T. (Torben), Hicks, A. A. (Andrew A.), Hu, F. (Frank), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Kooner, J. S. (Jaspal S.), Kuh, D. (Diana), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Laakso, M. (Markku), Lakka, T. A. (Timo A.), Lehtimaeki, T. (Terho), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Njolstad, I. (Inger), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Oldehinkel, A. J. (Albertine J.), Palmer, L. J. (Lyle J.), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Perola, M. (Markus), Peters, A. (Annette), Psaty, B. M. (Bruce M.), Puolijoki, H. (Hannu), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Rudan, I. (Igor), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Schwarz, P. E. (Peter E. H.), Shudiner, A. R. (Alan R.), Smit, J. H. (Jan H.), Sorensen, T. I. (Thorkild I. A.), Spector, T. D. (Timothy D.), Stefansson, K. (Kari), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Tremblay, A. (Angelo), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Uitterlinden, A. G. (Andre G.), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Voelker, U. (Uwe), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Wareham, N. J. (Nicholas J.), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wilson, J. F. (James F.), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Abecasis, G. R. (Goncalo R.), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Borecki, I. B. (Ingrid B.), Deloukas, P. (Panos), van Duijn, C. M. (Cornelia M.), Fox, C. (Caroline), Groop, L. C. (Leif C.), Heid, I. M. (Iris M.), Hunter, D. J. (David J.), Kaplan, R. C. (Robert C.), McCarthy, M. I. (Mark I.), North, K. E. (Kari E.), O'Connell, J. R. (Jeffrey R.), Schlessinger, D. (David), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Strachan, D. P. (David P.), Frayling, T. (Timothy), Hirschhorn, J. N. (Joel N.), Mueller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), and Loos, R. J. (Ruth J. F.)
Abstract: Large consortia have revealed hundreds of genetic loci associated with anthropometric traits, one trait at a time. We examined whether genetic variants affect body shape as a composite phenotype that is represented by a combination of anthropometric traits. We developed an approach that calculates averaged PCs (AvPCs) representing body shape derived from six anthropometric traits (body mass index, height, weight, waist and hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio). The first four AvPCs explain >99% of the variability, are heritable, and associate with cardiometabolic outcomes. We performed genome-wide association analyses for each body shape composite phenotype across 65 studies and meta-analysed summary statistics. We identify six novel loci: LEMD2 and CD47 for AvPC1, RPS6KA5/C14orf159 and GANAB for AvPC3, and ARL15 and ANP32 for AvPC4. Our findings highlight the value of using multiple traits to define complex phenotypes for discovery, which are not captured by single-trait analyses, and may shed light onto new pathways.
Published: 2016

32. Interferon gamma receptor 2 gene variants are associated with liver fibrosis in the general population: the Rotterdam Study

Author: Plompen, E.P.C. (Elisabeth), Hansen, B.E. (Bettina), Schouten, J.N. (Jeoffrey N. L), Darwish Murad, S. (Sarwa), Loth, D.W. (Daan), Brouwer, W.P. (Willem), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Taimr, P. (Pavel), Hofman, A. (Albert), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Leebeek, F.W.G. (Frank), Janssen, H.L.A. (Harry), Plompen, E.P.C. (Elisabeth), Hansen, B.E. (Bettina), Schouten, J.N. (Jeoffrey N. L), Darwish Murad, S. (Sarwa), Loth, D.W. (Daan), Brouwer, W.P. (Willem), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Taimr, P. (Pavel), Hofman, A. (Albert), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Leebeek, F.W.G. (Frank), and Janssen, H.L.A. (Harry)
Published: 2015
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33. Low-frequency and rare exome chip variants associate with fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes susceptibility

Author: Wessel, J. (Jennifer), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey Y), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Wang, S. (Shuai), Yaghootkar, H. (Hanieh), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Dauriz, M. (Marco), Hivert, M.-F. (Marie-France), Raghavan, S. (Sridharan), Lipovich, L. (Leonard), Hidalgo, B. (Bertha), Fox, K. (Keolu), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), An, P. (Ping), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Grarup, N. (Niels), Ehm, M.G. (Margaret G), L. Li, Baldridge, A.S. (Abigail S), Stancáková, A. (Alena), Abrol, R. (Ravinder), Besse, C. (Céline), Boland, A. (Anne), Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Freitag, C.M. (Christine), Garcia, M. (Melissa), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Hara, K. (Kazuo), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Layton, J.C. (Jill C), Li, M. (Man), Zhao, J.H. (Jing Hua), Meidtner, K. (Karina), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Peters, M.J. (Marjolein), Sabater-Lleal, M. (Maria), Schurmann, C. (Claudia), Silveira, A. (Angela), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Stoiber, M.H. (Marcus H), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Varga, T.V. (Tibor V.), Allin, K.H. (Kristine H), Amin, N. (Najaf), Aponte, J.L. (Jennifer L), Aung, T. (Tin), Barbieri, C. (Caterina), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Bombieri, C. (Cristina), Bowden, D.W. (Donald), Burns, S.M. (Sean M), Chen, Y. (Yuning), Chen, Y.-D. (Yii-Deri), Cheng, C-Y. (Ching-Yu), Correa, D.D., Czajkowski, J. (Jacek), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Ehret, G.B. (Georg), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Escher, S.A. (Stefan A), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Frånberg, M. (Mattias), Gambaro, G. (Giovanni), Giulianini, F. (Franco), Goddard, W.A. (William A), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Grove, M.L. (Megan), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Hai, Y. (Yang), Hallmans, G. (Göran), Heo, J. (Jiyoung), Hoffmann, P. (Per), Ikram, M.K. (Kamran), Jensen, R.A. (Richard), Jørgensen, M.E. (Marit), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Khor, C.C., Kirkpatrick, A. (Andrea), Kraja, A. (Aldi), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Lange, E.M. (Ethan), Lee, I.T., Lee, W.-J. (Wen-Jane), Leong, A. (Aaron), Liao, J. (Jie), Liu, C. (Chunyu), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Malerba, G. (Giovanni), Mamakou, V. (Vasiliki), Marouli, E. (Eirini), Maruthur, N.M. (Nisa M), Matchan, A. (Angela), McKean-Cowdin, R. (Roberta), McLeod, O. (Olga), Metcalf, G.A. (Ginger A.), Mohlke, K.L. (Karen), Muzny, D. (Donna), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Palmer, N.D. (Nicholette), Pasko, D. (Dorota), Peter, A. (Andreas), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Renström, F. (Frida), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Serafetinidis, I. (Ioannis), Smith, J.A. (Jennifer A), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Speliotes, E.K. (Elizabeth), Stahl, E.A. (Eli), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Tentolouris, N. (Nikos), Thanopoulou, A. (Anastasia), Torres, M. (Mina), Traglia, M. (Michela), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), Javad, S. (Sundas), Yanek, L.R. (Lisa), Zengini, E. (Eleni), Becker, D.M. (Diane), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Brown, J.B. (James B), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Hansen, T. (T.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Karter, A.J. (Andrew J), Lorenzo, C. (Carlos), Mathias, J. (Jasmine), Norris, J.M. (Jill M), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Sheu, W.H.-H. (Wayne H.-H.), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Vaidya, D. (Dhananjay), Varma, R. (Rohit), Wagenknecht, L.E. (Lynne), Boeing, H. (Heiner), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin P.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Deloukas, P. (Panagiotis), Ferrannini, E. (Ele), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franks, P.W. (Paul), Gibbs, R.A. (Richard A), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hattersley, A.T. (Andrew), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Hofman, A. (Albert), Jansson, J.-H. (Jan-Håkan), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Levy, D. (Daniel), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher J.), O'Rahilly, S. (Stephen), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Pankow, J.S. (James), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Province, M.A. (Mike), Rich, S.S. (Stephen S.), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rudan, I. (Igor), Schulze, M.B. (Matthias B), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Walker, M. (Mark), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wong, T.Y. (Tien Yin), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Laakso, M. (Markku), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Shyong Tai, E., Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Waterworth, D.M. (Dawn), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Florez, J.C. (Jose), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Wilson, J.G. (James), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Meigs, J.B. (James), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Goodarzi, M. (Mark), Wessel, J. (Jennifer), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey Y), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Wang, S. (Shuai), Yaghootkar, H. (Hanieh), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Dauriz, M. (Marco), Hivert, M.-F. (Marie-France), Raghavan, S. (Sridharan), Lipovich, L. (Leonard), Hidalgo, B. (Bertha), Fox, K. (Keolu), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), An, P. (Ping), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Rasmussen-Torvik, L.J. (Laura), Grarup, N. (Niels), Ehm, M.G. (Margaret G), L. Li, Baldridge, A.S. (Abigail S), Stancáková, A. (Alena), Abrol, R. (Ravinder), Besse, C. (Céline), Boland, A. (Anne), Bork-Jensen, J. (Jette), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Freitag, C.M. (Christine), Garcia, M. (Melissa), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Hara, K. (Kazuo), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Layton, J.C. (Jill C), Li, M. (Man), Zhao, J.H. (Jing Hua), Meidtner, K. (Karina), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Peters, M.J. (Marjolein), Sabater-Lleal, M. (Maria), Schurmann, C. (Claudia), Silveira, A. (Angela), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Stoiber, M.H. (Marcus H), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Varga, T.V. (Tibor V.), Allin, K.H. (Kristine H), Amin, N. (Najaf), Aponte, J.L. (Jennifer L), Aung, T. (Tin), Barbieri, C. (Caterina), Bihlmeyer, N.A. (Nathan A.), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Bombieri, C. (Cristina), Bowden, D.W. (Donald), Burns, S.M. (Sean M), Chen, Y. (Yuning), Chen, Y.-D. (Yii-Deri), Cheng, C-Y. (Ching-Yu), Correa, D.D., Czajkowski, J. (Jacek), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Ehret, G.B. (Georg), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Escher, S.A. (Stefan A), Farmaki, A.-E. (Aliki-Eleni), Frånberg, M. (Mattias), Gambaro, G. (Giovanni), Giulianini, F. (Franco), Goddard, W.A. (William A), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Grove, M.L. (Megan), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Hai, Y. (Yang), Hallmans, G. (Göran), Heo, J. (Jiyoung), Hoffmann, P. (Per), Ikram, M.K. (Kamran), Jensen, R.A. (Richard), Jørgensen, M.E. (Marit), Jorgensen, T. (Torben), Karaleftheri, M. (Maria), Khor, C.C., Kirkpatrick, A. (Andrea), Kraja, A. (Aldi), Kuusisto, J. (Johanna), Lange, E.M. (Ethan), Lee, I.T., Lee, W.-J. (Wen-Jane), Leong, A. (Aaron), Liao, J. (Jie), Liu, C. (Chunyu), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Linneberg, A. (Allan), Malerba, G. (Giovanni), Mamakou, V. (Vasiliki), Marouli, E. (Eirini), Maruthur, N.M. (Nisa M), Matchan, A. (Angela), McKean-Cowdin, R. (Roberta), McLeod, O. (Olga), Metcalf, G.A. (Ginger A.), Mohlke, K.L. (Karen), Muzny, D. (Donna), Ntalla, I. (Ioanna), Palmer, N.D. (Nicholette), Pasko, D. (Dorota), Peter, A. (Andreas), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Renström, F. (Frida), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Sennblad, B. (Bengt), Serafetinidis, I. (Ioannis), Smith, J.A. (Jennifer A), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Speliotes, E.K. (Elizabeth), Stahl, E.A. (Eli), Stirrups, K. (Kathy), Tentolouris, N. (Nikos), Thanopoulou, A. (Anastasia), Torres, M. (Mina), Traglia, M. (Michela), Tsafantakis, E. (Emmanouil), Javad, S. (Sundas), Yanek, L.R. (Lisa), Zengini, E. (Eleni), Becker, D.M. (Diane), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Brown, J.B. (James B), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Hansen, T. (T.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Karter, A.J. (Andrew J), Lorenzo, C. (Carlos), Mathias, J. (Jasmine), Norris, J.M. (Jill M), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Sheu, W.H.-H. (Wayne H.-H.), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Vaidya, D. (Dhananjay), Varma, R. (Rohit), Wagenknecht, L.E. (Lynne), Boeing, H. (Heiner), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin P.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Deloukas, P. (Panagiotis), Ferrannini, E. (Ele), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franks, P.W. (Paul), Gibbs, R.A. (Richard A), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Hattersley, A.T. (Andrew), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Hofman, A. (Albert), Jansson, J.-H. (Jan-Håkan), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Levy, D. (Daniel), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher J.), O'Rahilly, S. (Stephen), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Pankow, J.S. (James), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Province, M.A. (Mike), Rich, S.S. (Stephen S.), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rudan, I. (Igor), Schulze, M.B. (Matthias B), Smith, B.H. (Blair), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Walker, M. (Mark), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wong, T.Y. (Tien Yin), Zeggini, E. (Eleftheria), Laakso, M. (Markku), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Pedersen, O. (Oluf), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Shyong Tai, E., Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Waterworth, D.M. (Dawn), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Florez, J.C. (Jose), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Wilson, J.G. (James), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy M.), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Dupuis, J. (Josée), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome I.), Meigs, J.B. (James), Scott, R.A. (Robert), and Goodarzi, M. (Mark)
Published: 2015
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34. New genetic loci link adipose and insulin biology to body fat distribution

Author: Shungin, D. (Dmitry), Winkler, T.W. (Thomas W.), Croteau-Chonka, D.C. (Damien), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Locke, A. (Adam), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Strawbridge, R.J. (Rona), Pers, T.H. (Tune), Fischer, K. (Krista), Justice, A.E. (Anne), Workalemahu, T. (Tsegaselassie), Wu, J.M.W. (Joseph M. W.), Buchkovich, M.L. (Martin), Heard-Costa, N.L. (Nancy), Roman, T.S. (Tamara S.), Drong, A. (Alexander), Song, C. (Ci), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Day, F.R. (Felix), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Fall, M. (Magnus), Kutalik, Z. (Zolta'n), Luan, J., Randall, J.C. (Joshua), Scherag, A. (Andre), Vedantam, S. (Sailaja), Wood, A.R. (Andrew), Chen, J. (Jin), Fehrmann, R.S.N. (Rudolf), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Kahali, B. (Bratati), Liu, C.-T. (Ching-Ti), Schmidt, E.M. (Ellen), Absher, D. (Devin), Amin, N. (Najaf), Beekman, M. (Marian), Bragg-Gresham, J.L. (Jennifer L.), Buyske, S. (Steven), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Ehret, G.B. (Georg), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Goel, A. (Anuj), Jackson, A.U. (Anne), Johnson, T. (Toby), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Medina-Gomez, M.C. (Carolina), Palmer, C. (Cameron), Pasko, D. (Dorota), Pechlivanis, S. (Sonali), Peters, M.J. (Marjolein), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Stanca'kova', A. (Alena), Sung, Y.J. (Yun Ju), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Vliet-Ostaptchouk, J.V. (Jana) van, Yengo, L. (Loic), Zhang, W. (Weihua), Albrecht, E. (Eva), Ärnlöv, J. (Johan), Arscott, G.M. (Gillian M.), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Barrett, A. (Angela), Bellis, C. (Claire), Bennett, A.J. (Amanda), Berne, C. (Christian), Blüher, M. (Matthias), Böhringer, S. (Stefan), Bonnet, F. (Fabrice), Böttcher, Y. (Yvonne), Bruinenberg, M. (M.), Carba, D.B. (Delia B.), Caspersen, I.H. (Ida H.), Clarke, R. (Robert), Daw, E.W. (E. Warwick), Deelen, J. (Joris), Deelman, E. (Ewa), Delgado, G., Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Eklund, N. (Niina), Erdos, M.R. (Michael), Estrada Gil, K. (Karol), Eury, E. (Elodie), Friedrich, N. (Nele), Garcia, M. (Melissa), Giedraitis, V. (Vilmantas), Gigante, B. (Bruna), Go, A.T.J.I. (Attie), Golay, A. (Alain), Grallert, H. (Harald), Grammer, T.B. (Tanja), Gräsler, J. (Jürgen), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Groves, C.J. (Christopher), Haller, T. (Toomas), Hallmans, G. (Göran), Hartman, C.A. (Catharina), Hassinen, M. (Maija), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Heikkilä, K. (Kauko), Herzig, K.H., Helmer, Q. (Quinta), Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Holmen, O.L. (Oddgeir), Hunt, S.C. (Steven), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Ittermann, T. (Till), James, A.L. (Alan), Johansson, I. (Inger), Juliusdottir, T. (Thorhildur), Kalafati, I.-P. (Ioanna-Panagiota), Kinnunen, L. (Leena), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Kooner, I.K. (Ishminder K.), Kratzer, W. (Wolfgang), Lamina, C. (Claudia), Leander, K. (Karin), Lee, N.R. (Nanette R.), Lichtner, P. (Peter), Lind, L. (Lars), Lindström, J. (Jaana), Lobbens, S. (Stéphane), Lorentzon, M. (Mattias), MacH, F. (François), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Mahajan, A. (Anubha), McArdle, W.L. 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(Tara C.), McKenzie, C.A. (Colin A.), McKnight, B. (Barbara), Musk, A.W. (Arthur), Möhlenkamp, S. (Stefan), Morris, A.D. (Andrew), Nelis, M. (Mari), Ohlsson, C. (Claes), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Ong, K.K. (Ken K.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Peters, A. (Annette), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Rankinen, T. (Tuomo), Rao, D.C. (Dabeeru C.), Rice, T.K. (Treva K.), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Ritchie, M.D. (Marylyn D.), Rudan, I. (Igor), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Saramies, J. (Jouko), Sarzynski, M.A. (Mark A.), Schwarz, P.E.H. (Peter E. H.), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan), Staessen, J.A. (Jan), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Stolk, R.P. (Ronald), Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Tremblay, A. (Angelo), Tremoli, E. (Elena), Vohl, M.-C. (Marie-Claude), Völker, U. (Uwe), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Adair, L.S. (Linda), Bochud, M. (Murielle), Boehm, B.O. (Bernhard), Bornstein, S.R. (Stefan R.), Bouchard, C. (Claude), Cauchi, S. (Ste'phane), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Cooper, R.S. (Richard S.), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Froguel, P. (Philippe), Grabe, H.J. (Hans Jörgen), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Hui, J. (Jennie), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Jöckel, K.-H. (Karl-Heinz), Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kuh, D. (Diana), Laakso, M. (Markku), Liu, Y. (YongMei), März, W. (Winfried), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Njølstad, I. (Inger), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy L.), Perola, M. (Markus), Perusse, L. (Louis), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Power, C. (Christopher), Quertermous, T. (Thomas), Rauramaa, R. (Rainer), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Saaristo, T. (Timo), Saleheen, D., Sinisalo, J. (Juha), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Snieder, H. (Harold), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Tuomilehto, J. (Jaakko), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Uusitupa, M. (Matti), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Veronesi, G. (Giovanni), Walker, M. (Mark), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Assimes, T.L. (Themistocles), Berndt, S.I. (Sonja), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Deloukas, P. (Panagiotis), Franke, L. (Lude), Frayling, T.M. (Timothy), Groop, L. (Leif), Hunter, D. (David), Kaplan, R.C. (Robert), O´Connell, J.R., Qi, L. (Lu), Schlessinger, D. (David), Strachan, D.P. (David), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Willer, C.J. (Cristen), Visscher, P.M. (Peter), Yang, J. (Joanna), Hirschhorn, J.N. (Joel N.), Zillikens, M.C. (Carola), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Speliotes, E.K. (Elizabeth), North, K.E. (Kari), Fox, C.S. (Caroline S.), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Franks, P.W. (Paul), Anderson, D. (Denise), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Heid, I.M. (Iris), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), and Mohlke, K.L. (Karen)
Abstract: Body fat distribution is a heritable trait and a well-established predictor of adverse metabolic outcomes, independent of overall adiposity. To increase our understanding of the genetic basis of body fat distribution and its molecular links to cardiometabolic traits, here we conduct genome-wide association meta-analyses of traits related to waist and hip circumferences in up to 224,459 individuals. We identify 49 loci (33 new) associated with waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index (BMI), and an additional 19 loci newly associated with related waist and hip circumference measures (P < 5 × 10-8). In total, 20 of the 49 waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for BMI loci show significant sexual dimorphism, 19 of which display a stronger effect in women. The identified loci were enriched for genes expressed in adipose tissue and for putative regulatory elements in adipocytes. Pathway analyses implicated adipogenesis, angiogenesis, transcriptional regulation and insulin resistance as processes affecting fat distribution, providing insight into potential pathophysiological mechanisms.
Published: 2015
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35. The impact of low-frequency and rare variants on lipid levels

Author: Surakka, I. (Ida), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Sarin, A.-P., Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Miraglio, B. (Benjamin), Timonen, S. (Sanna), Kettunen, J. (Johannes), Pirinen, M. (Matti), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Hägg, S. (Sara), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Ladenvall, C. (Claes), Beekman, M. (Marian), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Willenborg, C. (Christina), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Blades, M. (Matthew), De Craen, A.J.M. (Anton J. M.), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Deelen, J. (Joris), Grallert, H. (Harald), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Hengstenberg, C. (Christian), Houwing-Duistermaat, J.J. (Jeanine), Hypponen, E. (Elina), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Mpindi, J.-P. (John-Patrick), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy L.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Perola, M. (Markus), Pers, T.H. (Tune), Peters, A. (Annette), Rung, J. (Johan), Smit, J.H. (Johannes), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Tsernikova, N. (Natalia), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Viikari, J. (Jorma), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Schunkert, H. (Heribert), Erdmann, J. (Jeanette), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Lind, L. (Lars), Gieger, C. (Christian), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Groop, L. (Leif), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Eriksson, J.G. (Johan G.), Jula, A. (Antti), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Power, C. (Christopher), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Franke, L. (Lude), Ikonen, E. (Elina), Kallioniemi, O. (Olli), Pietiäinen, V. (Vilja), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Palotie, A. (Aarno), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Surakka, I. (Ida), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Sarin, A.-P., Mahajan, A. (Anubha), Lagou, V. (Vasiliki), Marullo, L. (Letizia), Ferreira, T. (Teresa), Miraglio, B. (Benjamin), Timonen, S. (Sanna), Kettunen, J. (Johannes), Pirinen, M. (Matti), Karjalainen, J. (Juha), Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Hägg, S. (Sara), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Ladenvall, C. (Claes), Beekman, M. (Marian), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Willenborg, C. (Christina), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Blades, M. (Matthew), De Craen, A.J.M. (Anton J. M.), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Deelen, J. (Joris), Grallert, H. (Harald), Hamsten, A. (Anders), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Hengstenberg, C. (Christian), Houwing-Duistermaat, J.J. (Jeanine), Hypponen, E. (Elina), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Magnusson, P.K. (Patrik), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Mpindi, J.-P. (John-Patrick), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy L.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Perola, M. (Markus), Pers, T.H. (Tune), Peters, A. (Annette), Rung, J. (Johan), Smit, J.H. (Johannes), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Tsernikova, N. (Natalia), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Viikari, J. (Jorma), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Schunkert, H. (Heribert), Erdmann, J. (Jeanette), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Lind, L. (Lars), Gieger, C. (Christian), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Groop, L. (Leif), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Eriksson, J.G. (Johan G.), Jula, A. (Antti), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Power, C. (Christopher), Raitakari, O.T. (Olli T.), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Franke, L. (Lude), Ikonen, E. (Elina), Kallioniemi, O. (Olli), Pietiäinen, V. (Vilja), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia M.), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Palotie, A. (Aarno), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Morris, A.P. (Andrew), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), and Ripatti, S. (Samuli)
Abstract: Using a genome-wide screen of 9.6 million genetic variants achieved through 1000 Genomes Project imputation in 62,166 samples, we identify association to lipid traits in 93 loci, including 79 previously identified loci with new lead SNPs and 10 new loci, 15 loci with a low-frequency lead SNP and 10 loci with a missense lead SNP, and 2 loci with an accumulation of rare variants. In six loci, SNPs with established function in lipid genetics (CELSR2, GCKR, LIPC and APOE) or candidate missense mutations with predicted damaging function (CD300LG and TM6SF2) explained the locus associations. The low-frequency variants increased the proportion of variance explained, particularly for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol. Altogether, our results highlight the impact of low-frequency variants in complex traits and show that imputation offers a cost-effective alternative to resequencing.
Published: 2015
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36. Genome-wide association study identifies novel genetic variants contributing to variation in blood metabolite levels

Author: Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Pool, R. (Reńe), Kobl, M. (Michael), Jansen, R. (Rick), Petersen, A.K., Vaarhorst, A.A.M. (Anika), Yet, I. (Idil), Haller, T. (Toomas), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Zhu, G. (Gu), Böhringer, S. (Stefan), Beekman, M. (Marian), Klinken, J.B. (Jan Bert) van, Römisch-Margl, W. (Werner), Prehn, C. (Cornelia), Adamski, J. (Jerzy), De Craen, A.J.M. (Anton J. M.), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Amin, N. (Najaf), Dharuri, H. (Harish), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Franke, L. (Lude), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Henders, A.K. (Anjali), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Whitfield, J.B. (John B.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Van Dijk, K.W. (Ko Willems), Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter) 't, Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Ommen, G.J. (Gert) van, Illig, T. (Thomas), Bell, J.T. (Jordana), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Suhre, K. (Karsten), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Gieger, C. (Christian), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Pool, R. (Reńe), Kobl, M. (Michael), Jansen, R. (Rick), Petersen, A.K., Vaarhorst, A.A.M. (Anika), Yet, I. (Idil), Haller, T. (Toomas), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Zhu, G. (Gu), Böhringer, S. (Stefan), Beekman, M. (Marian), Klinken, J.B. (Jan Bert) van, Römisch-Margl, W. (Werner), Prehn, C. (Cornelia), Adamski, J. (Jerzy), De Craen, A.J.M. (Anton J. M.), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Amin, N. (Najaf), Dharuri, H. (Harish), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Franke, L. (Lude), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Henders, A.K. (Anjali), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Whitfield, J.B. (John B.), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Van Dijk, K.W. (Ko Willems), Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter) 't, Strauch, K. (Konstantin), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Ommen, G.J. (Gert) van, Illig, T. (Thomas), Bell, J.T. (Jordana), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Suhre, K. (Karsten), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Gieger, C. (Christian), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret)
Abstract: Metabolites are small molecules involved in cellular metabolism, which can be detected in biological samples using metabolomic techniques. Here we present the results of genome-wide association and meta-analyses for variation in the blood serum levels of 129 metabolites as measured by the Biocrates metabolomic platfo
Published: 2015
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37. Improved imputation of low-frequency and rare variants using the UK10K haplotype reference panel

Author: Huang, J. (Jie), Howie, B. (Bryan), McCarthy, S. (Shane), Memari, Y. (Yasin), Walter, K. (Klaudia), Min, J.L. (Josine L.), Danecek, P. (Petr), Malerba, G. (Giovanni), Trabetti, E. (Elisabetta), Zheng, H.-F. (Hou-Feng), Gambaro, G. (Giovanni), Richards, J.B. (Brent), Durbin, R. (Richard), Timpson, N.J. (Nicholas), Marchini, J. (Jonathan), Soranzo, N. (Nicole), Al Turki, S.H. (Saeed), Amuzu, A. (Antoinette), Anderson, C. (Carl), Anney, R. (Richard), Antony, D. (Dinu), Artigas, M.S., Ayub, M. (Muhammad), Bala, S. (Senduran), Barrett, J.C. (Jeffrey), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Beales, P.L. (Philip), Benn, M. (Marianne), Bentham, J. (Jamie), Bhattacharya, S. (Shoumo), Birney, E. (Ewan), Blackwood, D.H.R. (Douglas), Bobrow, M. (Martin), Bochukova, E. (Elena), Bolton, P.F. (Patrick F.), Bounds, R. (Rebecca), Boustred, C. (Chris), Breen, G. (Gerome), Calissano, M. (Mattia), Carss, K. (Keren), Casas, J.P. (Juan Pablo), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Charlton, R. (Ruth), Chatterjee, K. (Krishna), Chen, L. (Lu), Ciampi, A. (Antonio), Cirak, S. (Sebahattin), Clapham, P. (Peter), Clement, G. (Gail), Coates, G. (Guy), Cocca, M. (Massimiliano), Collier, D.A. (David), Cosgrove, C. (Catherine), Cox, T. (Tony), Craddock, N.J. (Nick), Crooks, L. (Lucy), Curran, S. (Sarah), Curtis, D. (David), Daly, A. (Allan), Day, I.N.M. (Ian N.M.), Day-Williams, A.G. (Aaron), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Down, T. (Thomas), Du, Y. (Yuanping), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Dunham, I. (Ian), Edkins, T. (Ted), Ekong, R. (Rosemary), Ellis, P. (Peter), Evans, D.M. (David), Farooqi, I.S. (I. Sadaf), Fitzpatrick, D.R. (David R.), Flicek, P. (Paul), Floyd, J. (James), Foley, A.R. (A. Reghan), Franklin, C.S. (Christopher S.), Futema, M. (Marta), Gallagher, L. (Louise), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Geihs, M. (Matthias), Geschwind, D. (Daniel), Greenwood, C.M.T. (Celia), Griffin, H. (Heather), Grozeva, D. (Detelina), Guo, X. (Xiaosen), Guo, X. (Xueqin), Gurling, H. (Hugh), Hart, D. (Deborah), Hendricks, A.E. (Audrey E.), Holmans, P.A. (Peter A.), Huang, L. (Liren), Hubbard, T. (Tim), Humphries, S.E. (Steve E.), Hurles, M.E. (Matthew), Hysi, P.G. (Pirro), Iotchkova, V. (Valentina), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Jackson, D.K. (David K.), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Johnson, J. (Jon), Joyce, C. (Chris), Karczewski, K.J. (Konrad), Kaye, J. (Jane), Keane, T. (Thomas), Kemp, J.P. (John), Kennedy, K. (Karen), Kent, A. (Alastair), Keogh, J. (Julia), Khawaja, F. (Farrah), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Van Kogelenberg, M. (Margriet), Kolb-Kokocinski, A. (Anja), Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), Lachance, G. (Genevieve), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Langford, C. (Cordelia), Lawson, D. (Daniel), Lee, I. (Irene), Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Lek, M. (Monkol), Li, R. (Rui), Li, Y. (Yingrui), Liang, J. (Jieqin), Lin, H. (Hong), Liu, R. (Ryan), Lönnqvist, J. (Jouko), Lopes, L.R. (Luis R.), Lopes, M.C. (Margarida), Luan, J., MacArthur, D.G. (Daniel G.), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Marenne, G. (Gaëlle), März, W. (Winfried), Maslen, J. (John), Matchan, A. (Angela), Mathieson, I. (Iain), McGuffin, P. (Peter), McIntosh, A.M. (Andrew), McKechanie, A.G. (Andrew G.), McQuillin, A. (Andrew), Metrustry, S. (Sarah), Migone, N. (Nicola), Mitchison, H.M. (Hannah M.), Moayyeri, A. (Alireza), Morris, J. (James), Morris, R.W. (Richard), Muddyman, D. (Dawn), Muntoni, F., Nordestgaard, B.G. (Børge G.), Northstone, K. (Kate), O'donovan, M.C. (Michael), O'Rahilly, S. (Stephen), Onoufriadis, A. (Alexandros), Oualkacha, K. (Karim), Owen, M.J. (Michael J.), Palotie, A. (Aarno), Panoutsopoulou, K. (Kalliope), Parker, V. (Victoria), Parr, J.R. (Jeremy R.), Paternoster, L. (Lavinia), Paunio, T. (Tiina), Payne, F. (Felicity), Payne, S.J. (Stewart J.), Perry, J.R.B. (John), Pietiläinen, O.P.H. (Olli), Plagnol, V. (Vincent), Pollitt, R.C. (Rebecca C.), Povey, S. (Sue), Quail, M.A. (Michael A.), Quaye, L. (Lydia), Raymond, L. (Lucy), Rehnström, K. (Karola), Ridout, C.K. (Cheryl K.), Ring, S.M. (Susan), Ritchie, G.R.S. (Graham R.S.), Roberts, N. (Nicola), Robinson, R.L. (Rachel L.), Savage, D.B. (David), Scambler, P.J. (Peter), Schiffels, S. (Stephan), Schmidts, M. (Miriam), Schoenmakers, N. (Nadia), Scott, R.H. (Richard H.), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Semple, R.K. (Robert K.), Serra, E. (Eva), Sharp, S.I. (Sally I.), Shaw, A.C. (Adam C.), Shihab, H.A. (Hashem A.), Shin, S.-Y. (So-Youn), Skuse, D. (David), Small, K.S. (Kerrin), Smee, C. (Carol), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Southam, L. (Lorraine), Spasic-Boskovic, O. (Olivera), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), St. Clair, D. (David), St Pourcain, B. (Beate), Stalker, J. (Jim), Stevens, E. (Elizabeth), Sun, J. (Jianping), Surdulescu, G. (Gabriela), Suvisaari, J. (Jaana), Syrris, P. (Petros), Tachmazidou, I. (Ioanna), Taylor, R. (Rohan), Tian, J. (Jing), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Traglia, M. (Michela), Tybjaerg-Hansen, A. (Anne), Valdes, A.M., Vandersteen, A.M. (Anthony M.), Varbo, A. (Anette), Vijayarangakannan, P. (Parthiban), Visscher, P.M. 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(Jeffrey), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Beales, P.L. (Philip), Benn, M. (Marianne), Bentham, J. (Jamie), Bhattacharya, S. (Shoumo), Birney, E. (Ewan), Blackwood, D.H.R. (Douglas), Bobrow, M. (Martin), Bochukova, E. (Elena), Bolton, P.F. (Patrick F.), Bounds, R. (Rebecca), Boustred, C. (Chris), Breen, G. (Gerome), Calissano, M. (Mattia), Carss, K. (Keren), Casas, J.P. (Juan Pablo), Chambers, J.C. (John C.), Charlton, R. (Ruth), Chatterjee, K. (Krishna), Chen, L. (Lu), Ciampi, A. (Antonio), Cirak, S. (Sebahattin), Clapham, P. (Peter), Clement, G. (Gail), Coates, G. (Guy), Cocca, M. (Massimiliano), Collier, D.A. (David), Cosgrove, C. (Catherine), Cox, T. (Tony), Craddock, N.J. (Nick), Crooks, L. (Lucy), Curran, S. (Sarah), Curtis, D. (David), Daly, A. (Allan), Day, I.N.M. (Ian N.M.), Day-Williams, A.G. (Aaron), Dedoussis, G.V. (George), Down, T. (Thomas), Du, Y. (Yuanping), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Dunham, I. (Ian), Edkins, T. (Ted), Ekong, R. (Rosemary), Ellis, P. (Peter), Evans, D.M. 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Abstract: Imputing genotypes from reference panels created by whole-genome sequencing (WGS) provides a cost-effective strategy for augmenting the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) content of genome-wide arrays. The UK10K Cohorts project has generated a data set of 3,781 whole genomes sequenced at low depth (average 7x), aiming to exhaustively characterize genetic variation down to 0.1% minor allele frequency in the British population. Here we demonstrate the value of this
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38. Trans-ancestry genome-wide association study identifies 12 genetic loci influencing blood pressure and implicates a role for DNA methylation

Author: Kato, N. (Norihiro), Loh, M. (Marie), Takeuchi, F. (Fumihiko), Verweij, N. (Niek), Wang, X. (Xu), Zhang, W. (Weihua), NKelly, T. (Tanika), Saleheen, D., Lehne, B. (Benjamin), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Drong, A. (Alexander), Abbott, J. (James), Wahl, S. (Simone), Tan, S.-T. (Sian-Tsung), Scott, W.R. (William R.), Campanella, G. (Gianluca), Chadeau-Hyam, M. (Marc), Afzal, U. (Uzma), Ahluwalia, T.S. (Tarunveer Singh), Bonder, M.J. (Marc), Chen, P. (Ping), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Edwards, T.L. (Todd L.), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Go, M.J. (Min Jin), Harris, S.E. (Sarah), Hartiala, J. (Jaana), Kasela, S. (Silva), Kasturiratne, A. (Anuradhani), Khor, C.C., Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Li, H. (Huaixing), Mok, Z.Y. (Zuan Yu), Nakatochi, M. (Masahiro), Sapari, N.S. (Nur Sabrina), Saxena, R. (Richa), Stewart, A.F. (Alexandre F.), Stolk, L. (Lisette), Tabara, Y. (Yasuharu), Teh, A.L. (Ai Ling), Wu, Y. (Ying), Wu, J.-Y. (Jer-Yuarn), Zhang, Y. (Yi), Aits, I. (Imke), Da Silva Couto Alves, A. (Alexessander), Das, S. (Shikta), Dorajoo, R. (Rajkumar), CHopewell, J. (Jemma), Kim, Y.K. (Yun Kyoung), WKoivula, R. (Robert), Luan, J. (Jian'An), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), NNguyen, Q. (Quang), Pereira, M.A. (Mark A), Postmus, D. (Douwe), TRaitakari, O. (Olli), Scannell Bryan, M. (Molly), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Sorice, R., Tragante, V. (Vinicius), Traglia, M. (Michela), White, J. (Jon), Yamamoto, K. (Ken), Zhang, Y. (Yonghong), Adair, L.S. (Linda), Ahmed, A. (Alauddin), Akiyama, K. (Koichi), Asif, R. (Rasheed), Aung, T. (Tin), Barroso, I.E. (Inês), Bjonnes, A. (Andrew), Braun, T.R. (Timothy R.), Cai, H. (Hui), Chang, L.-C. (Li-Ching), Chen, C.-H., Cheng, C-Y. (Ching-Yu), Chong, Y.-S. (Yap-Seng), Collins, F.S. (Francis), Courtney, R. (Regina), Davies, G. (Gail), Delgado, G., Do, L.D. (Loi D.), Doevendans, P.A. (Pieter), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Gao, Y. (Ying), Grammer, T.B. (Tanja B), Grarup, N. (Niels), Grewal, J. (Jagvir), Gu, D. (D.), SWander, G. 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(Nilesh), Sørensen, T.I.A. (Thorkild), Takayanagi, R. (Ryoichi), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Ahsan, H. (Habibul), Allayee, H. (Hooman), Chen, Y.-T. (Yuan-Tsong), Danesh, J. (John), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Franke, L. (Lude), THeijman, B. (Bastiaan), Holbrook, J.D. (Joanna D.), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kim, B.-J. (Bong-Jo), Lin, X. (Xu), Liu, J. (Jianjun), März, W. (Winfried), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Mohlke, K.L. (Karen), Sangher, K., Harambir, D. (Dharambir), Shu, X.-O. (Xiao-Ou), Meurs, J.B.J. (Joyce) van, Vithana, E.N. (Eranga), Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Ananda), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Wolffenbuttel, B.H.W. (Bruce H.W.), Yokota, M. (Mitsuhiro), Zheng, W. (Wei), Zhu, D. (Dingliang), Vineis, P. (Paolo), Kyrtopoulos, S.A. (Soterios A.), Kleinjans, J.C.S. (Jos C.S.), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Soong, R. (Richie), Gieger, C. (Christian), Scott, J. (James), Teo, Y.Y. (Yik Ying), He, J. (Jiang), Elliott, P. (Paul), Tai, E.S. (Shyong), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Kooner, J.S. (Jaspal S.), and Chambers, J.C. (John)
Abstract: We carried out a trans-ancestry genome-wide association and replication study of blood pressure phenotypes among up to 320,251 individuals of East Asian, European and South Asian ancestry. We find genetic variants at 12 new loci to be associated with blood pressure (P = 3.9 × 10 -11 to 5.0 × 10 -21). The sentinel blood pressure SNPs are enriched for association with DNA methylation at multiple nearby CpG sites, suggesting that, at some of the loci identified, DNA methylation may lie on the regulatory pathway linking sequence variation to blood pressure. The sentinel SNPs at the 12 new loci point to genes involved in vascular smooth muscle (IGFBP3, KCNK3, PDE3A and PRDM6) and renal (ARHGAP24, OSR1, SLC22A7 and TBX2) function. The new and known genetic variants predict increased left ventricular mass, circulating levels of NT-proBNP, and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality (P = 0.04 to 8.6 × 10 -6). Our results provide new evidence for the role of DNA methylation in blood pressure regulation.
Published: 2015
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39. Heritabilities, proportions of heritabilities explained by GWAS findings, and implications of cross-phenotype effects on PR interval

Author: Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Amin, N. (Najaf), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Silva Aldana, C.T. (Claudia), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Amin, N. (Najaf), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Willemsen, R. (Rob), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, and Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron)
Abstract: Electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements are a powerful tool for evaluating cardiac function and are widely used for the diagnosis and prediction of a variety of conditions, including myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. Recently, genome-wide association studies (GWASs) identified a large number of genes related to ECG parameter variability, specifically for the QT, QRS, and PR intervals. The aims of this study were to establish the heritability of ECG traits, including indices of left ventricular hypertrophy, and to directly assess the proportion of those heritabilities explained by GWAS variants. These analyses were conducted in a large, Dutch family-based cohort study, the Erasmus Rucphen Family study using variance component methods implemented in the SOLAR (Sequential Oligogenic Linkage Analysis Routines) software package. Heritability estimates ranged from 34 % for QRS and Cornell voltage product to 49 % for 12-lead sum. Trait-specific GWAS findings for each trait explained a fraction of their heritability (17 % for QRS, 4 % for QT, 2 % for PR, 3 % for Sokolow–Lyon index, and 4 % for 12-lead sum). The inclusion of all ECG-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms explained an additional 6 % of the heritability of PR. In conclusion, this study shows that, although GWAS explain a portion of ECG trait variability, a large amount of heritability remains to be explained. In addition, larger GWAS for PR are likely to detect loci already identified, particularly those observed for QRS and 12-lead sum.
Published: 2015
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40. Drug-gene interactions and the search for missing heritability: a cross-sectional pharmacogenomics study of the QT interval

Author: Avery, C.L., Sitlani, C.M. (Colleen), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Arnett, D.K. (Donna), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Ida), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Enquobahrie, D., Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Ford, I. (Ian), Garcia, M. (Melissa), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Hochner, H., Hofman, A. (Albert), Hsueh, W.C., Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Knekt, P., Kors, J.A. (Jan), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Laaksonen, M.A. (Maarit), Liu, Y. (Ya), Li, X. (Xuhang), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Nieminen, M.S. (Markku), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Porthan, K. (Kimmo), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Smith, A.V. (Albert Vernon), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Stott, D.J. (David. J.), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Stürmer, T., Trompet, S. (Stella), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Westendorp, R.G.J. (Rudi), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Avery, C.L., Sitlani, C.M. (Colleen), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Arnett, D.K. (Donna), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Ida), Craen, A.J. (Anton) de, Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Enquobahrie, D., Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Ford, I. (Ian), Garcia, M. (Melissa), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Hochner, H., Hofman, A. (Albert), Hsueh, W.C., Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Knekt, P., Kors, J.A. (Jan), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Laaksonen, M.A. (Maarit), Liu, Y. (Ya), Li, X. (Xuhang), MacFarlane, P.W. (Peter), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Nieminen, M.S. (Markku), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Porthan, K. (Kimmo), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Sattar, N. (Naveed), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Slagboom, P.E. (Eline), Smith, A.V. (Albert Vernon), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Stott, D.J. (David. J.), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Stürmer, T., Trompet, S. (Stella), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Westendorp, R.G.J. (Rudi), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Whitsel, E.A. (Eric), and Psaty, B.M. (Bruce)
Abstract: Variability in response to drug use is common and heritable, suggesting that genome-wide pharmacogenomics studies may help explain the 'missing heritability' of complex traits. Here, we describe four independent analyses in 33 781 participants of European ancestry from 10 cohorts that were designed to identify genetic variants modifying the effects of drugs on QT interval duration (QT). Each analysis cross-sectionally examined four therapeutic classes: thiazide diuretics (prevalence of use=13.0%), tri/tetracyclic antidepressants (2.6%), sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents (2.9%) and QT-prolonging drugs as classified by the University of Arizona Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (4.4%). Drug-gene interactions were estimated using covariable-adjusted linear regression and results were combined with fixed-effects meta-analysis. Although drug-single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) interactions were biologically plausible and variables were well-measured, findings from the four cross-sectional meta-analyses were null (Pinteraction>5.0 × 10-8). Simulations suggested that additional efforts, including longitudinal modeling to increase statistical power, are likely needed to identify potentially important pharmacogenomic effects.The Pharmacogenomics Journal advance online publication, 5 March 2013; doi:10.1038/tpj.2013.4.
Published: 2014
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41. Novel loci affecting iron homeostasis and their effects in individuals at risk for hemochromatosis

Author: Benyamin, B. (Beben), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Radhakrishnan, A. (Aparna), Vermeulen, S.H.H.M. (Sita), Traglia, M. (Michela), Gögele, M. (Martin), Anderson, D. (Denise), Broer, L. (Linda), Podmore, C. (Clara), Luan, J., Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Sanna, S. (Serena), Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Wang, F. (Fudi), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Franke, L. (Lude), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Häldin, J. (Jonas), Winkelmann, B., Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Thiery, J. (Joachim), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Rendon, A. (Augusto), Jolley, G.J. (Jason), Sambrook, J.G. (Jennifer), Kiemeney, L.A.L.M. (Bart), Sweep, F.C. (Fred), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Schwienbacher, C. (Christine), Pichler, I. (Irene), Hui, J. (Jennie), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Amin, N. (Najaf), Steri, M. (Maristella), Waeber, G. (Gérard), Verweij, N. (Niek), Powell, J.E. (Joseph), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Madden, P.A. (Pamela), Visscher, P.M. (Peter), Wright, M.J. (Margaret), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Hernandez, D.G. (Dena), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Uda, M. (Manuela), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Beilby, J. (John), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Ouwehand, W.H. (Willem), Oexle, K. (Konrad), Gieger, C. (Christian), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Camaschella, C. (Clara), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Swinkels, D.W. (Dorine), Whitfield, J. (John), Benyamin, B. (Beben), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Radhakrishnan, A. (Aparna), Vermeulen, S.H.H.M. (Sita), Traglia, M. (Michela), Gögele, M. (Martin), Anderson, D. (Denise), Broer, L. (Linda), Podmore, C. (Clara), Luan, J., Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Sanna, S. (Serena), Meer, P. (Peter) van der, Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Wang, F. (Fudi), Westra, H.J. (Harm-Jan), Franke, L. (Lude), Mihailov, E. (Evelin), Milani, L. (Lili), Häldin, J. (Jonas), Winkelmann, B., Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Thiery, J. (Joachim), Peters, A. (Annette), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Rendon, A. (Augusto), Jolley, G.J. (Jason), Sambrook, J.G. (Jennifer), Kiemeney, L.A.L.M. (Bart), Sweep, F.C. (Fred), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Schwienbacher, C. (Christine), Pichler, I. (Irene), Hui, J. (Jennie), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Isaacs, A. (Aaron), Amin, N. (Najaf), Steri, M. (Maristella), Waeber, G. (Gérard), Verweij, N. (Niek), Powell, J.E. (Joseph), Dimas, A.S. (Antigone), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Madden, P.A. (Pamela), Visscher, P.M. (Peter), Wright, M.J. (Margaret), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Hernandez, D.G. (Dena), Bandinelli, S. (Stefania), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Uda, M. (Manuela), Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Scott, R.A. (Robert), Langenberg, C. (Claudia), Wareham, N.J. (Nick), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Beilby, J. (John), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Ouwehand, W.H. (Willem), Oexle, K. (Konrad), Gieger, C. (Christian), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Camaschella, C. (Clara), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Swinkels, D.W. (Dorine), and Whitfield, J. (John)
Abstract: Variation in body iron is associated with or causes diseases, including anaemia and iron overload. Here, we analyse genetic association data on biochemical markers of iron status from 11 European-population studies, with replication in eight additional cohorts (total up to 48,972 subjects). We find 11 genome-wide-significant (P<5 × 10-8) loci, some including known iron-related genes (HFE, SLC40A1, TF, TFR2, TFRC, TMPRSS6) and others novel (ABO, ARNTL, FADS2, NAT2, TEX14). SNPs at ARNTL, TF, and TFR2 affect iron markers in HFE C282Y homozygotes at risk for hemochromatosis. There is substantial overlap between our iron loci and loci affecting erythrocyte and lipid phenotypes. These results will facilitate investigation of the roles of iron in disease.
Published: 2014
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42. Whole-exome sequencing identifies rare and low-frequency coding variants associated with LDL cholesterol

Author: Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Hu, Y. (Youna), Zhang, H. (He), Xue, C. (Chenyi), Schmidt, E.M. (Ellen), Tang, Z.-Z. (Zheng-Zheng), Bizon, C. (Chris), Lange, E.M. (Ethan), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Turner, E.H. (Emily), Jun, Y. (Yang), Kang, H.M. (Hyun Min), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Auer, P. (Paul), Li, K.-P. (Kuo-Ping), Flannick, J. (Jason), Zhang, J. (Ji), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Gaulton, K. (Kyle), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Locke, A. (Adam), Manning, A.K. (Alisa), Sim, X. (Xueling), Rivas, M.A. (Manuel), Holmen, O.L. (Oddgeir), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Ruderfer, D. (Douglas), Stahl, E.A. (Eli), Duan, Q. (Qing), Li, Y. (Yun), Durda, P. (Peter), Jiao, S. (Shuo), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Hofman, A. (Albert), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Correa, D.D., Griswold, M.D. (Michael), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Schreiner, P.J. (Pamela), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Zhang, Q. (Qunyuan), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Crosby, S., Wassel, C.L. (Christina), Do, R. (Ron), Franceschini, N. (Nora), Martin, L.W. (Lisa), Robinson, J.G. (Jennifer), Assimes, T.L. (Themistocles), Crosslin, D.R. (David), Rosenthal, E.A. (Elisabeth), Tsai, M.Y. (Michael), Rieder, M. (Mark), Farlow, D.N. (Deborah), Folsom, A.R. (Aaron), Lumley, T. (Thomas), Fox, E.R. (Ervin), Carlson, C.S. (Christopher), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Levy, D. (Daniel), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Taylor, H.A. (Herman), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Rudan, I. (Igor), Chen, Y.E. (Y. Eugene), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Sætrom, P. (Pål), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Groop, L. (Leif), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Ballantyne, C. (Christie), Gabriel, S.B. (Stacey), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), North, K.E. (Kari), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Altshuler, D. (David), Kathiresan, S. (Sekar), Lin, D.Y. (Dan), Jarvik, G.P. (Gail), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Wilson, J.G. (James), Nickerson, D.A. (Deborah), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Tracy, R.P. (Russell), Willer, C.J. (Cristen), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Hu, Y. (Youna), Zhang, H. (He), Xue, C. (Chenyi), Schmidt, E.M. (Ellen), Tang, Z.-Z. (Zheng-Zheng), Bizon, C. (Chris), Lange, E.M. (Ethan), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Turner, E.H. (Emily), Jun, Y. (Yang), Kang, H.M. (Hyun Min), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Auer, P. (Paul), Li, K.-P. (Kuo-Ping), Flannick, J. (Jason), Zhang, J. (Ji), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Gaulton, K. (Kyle), Lindgren, C.M. (Cecilia), Locke, A. (Adam), Manning, A.K. (Alisa), Sim, X. (Xueling), Rivas, M.A. (Manuel), Holmen, O.L. (Oddgeir), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Ruderfer, D. (Douglas), Stahl, E.A. (Eli), Duan, Q. (Qing), Li, Y. (Yun), Durda, P. (Peter), Jiao, S. (Shuo), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Hofman, A. (Albert), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Correa, D.D., Griswold, M.D. (Michael), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Schreiner, P.J. (Pamela), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Zhang, Q. (Qunyuan), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Crosby, S., Wassel, C.L. (Christina), Do, R. (Ron), Franceschini, N. (Nora), Martin, L.W. (Lisa), Robinson, J.G. (Jennifer), Assimes, T.L. (Themistocles), Crosslin, D.R. (David), Rosenthal, E.A. (Elisabeth), Tsai, M.Y. (Michael), Rieder, M. (Mark), Farlow, D.N. (Deborah), Folsom, A.R. (Aaron), Lumley, T. (Thomas), Fox, E.R. (Ervin), Carlson, C.S. (Christopher), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Levy, D. (Daniel), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Taylor, H.A. (Herman), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Rudan, I. (Igor), Chen, Y.E. (Y. Eugene), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Sætrom, P. (Pål), Hveem, K. (Kristian), Boehnke, M. (Michael), Groop, L. (Leif), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Ballantyne, C. (Christie), Gabriel, S.B. (Stacey), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), North, K.E. (Kari), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Altshuler, D. (David), Kathiresan, S. (Sekar), Lin, D.Y. (Dan), Jarvik, G.P. (Gail), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Wilson, J.G. (James), Nickerson, D.A. (Deborah), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Tracy, R.P. (Russell), and Willer, C.J. (Cristen)
Abstract: Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a treatable, heritable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified 157 variants associated with lipid levels but are not well suited to assess the impact of rare and low-frequency variants. To determine whether rare or low-frequency coding variants are associated with LDL-C, we exome sequenced 2,005 individuals, including 554 individuals selected for extreme LDL-C (>98th or <2nd percentile). Follow-up analyses included sequencing of 1,302 additional individuals and genotype-based analysis of 52,221 individuals. We observed significant evidence of association between LDL-C and the burden of rare or low-frequency variants in PNPLA5, encoding a phospholipase-domain-containing protein, and both known and previousl
Published: 2014
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43. Gene-centric meta-analysis in 87,736 individuals of European ancestry identifies multiple blood-pressure-related loci

Author: Tragante, V. (Vinicius), Barnes, M.J. (Michael), Ganesh, S.K. (Santhi), Lanktree, M.B. (Matthew), Guo, W. (Weixiang), Franceschini, N. (Nora), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Johnson, T. (Toby), Holmes, M.V. (Michael), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Karczewski, K.J. (Konrad), Almoguera, B. (Berta), Barnard, J. (John), Baumert, J. (Jens), Chang, Y.-P.C. (Yen-Pei), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Farrall, M. (Martin), Fischer, M.E. (Mary), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Gho, J.M.I.H. (Johannes), Gieger, C. (Christian), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gong, Y. (Yeming), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), McDonough, C.W. (Caitrin), Meijs, M.F.L. (Matthijs), Melander, O. (Olle), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Pankratz, V.S. (Shane), Price, T.S. (Thomas), Shaffer, J. (Jonathan), Shah, S. (Sonia), Tomaszewski, M. (Maciej), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Iperen, E.P.A. (Erik) van, Vonk, J.M. (Judith), Witkowska, H.E. (Ewa), Wong, C.O.L. (Caroline), Zhang, L. (Lingling), Beitelshees, A.L. (Amber), Berenson, G. (Gerald), Bhatt, D.L. (Deepak), Brown, M.J. (Morris), Burt, A.D. (Alastair), Cooper-Dehoff, R.M. (Rhonda), Connell, J. (John), Cruickshanks, K.J. (Karen), Curtis, S.P. (Sean), Davey-Smith, G. (George), Delles, C. (Christian), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Haiqing, S. (Shen), Hastie, C.E. (Claire), Hofker, M.A. (Marten), Hovingh, G.K. (Kees), Kim, D.S. (Daniel), Kirkland, S.A. (Susan), Klein, B.E.K. (Barbara), Li, Y.R. (Yun), Maiwald, R. (Robert), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), O'Brien, E. (Eoin), Onland-Moret, N.C. (Charlotte), Palmas, W. (Walter), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Pettinger, M. (Mary), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran Srini), Ranchalis, J.E. (Jane), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rose, L.M. (Lynda), Sever, P. (Peter), Shimbo, D. (Daichi), Steele, L. (Linda), Stolk, R.P. (Ronald), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Trip, M.D. (Mieke), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Verschuren, W.M.M. (W. M. Monique), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Wyatt, S. (Sally), Young, J.C. (J. C.), Zwinderman, A.H. (Ailko), Bezzina, C.R. (Connie), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Casas, J.P. (Juan), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Chakravarti, A. (Aravinda), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Davidson, K.W. (Karina), Doevendans, P.A. (Pieter), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Fitzgerald, G.A. (Garret), Gums, J.G. (John), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Hakonarson, H. (Hakon), Halder, H. (Han) van, Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Illig, T. (Thomas), Jarvik, G.P. (Gail), Johnson, J.A. (Jennifer ), Kastelein, J.J.P. (John), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Kumari, M. (Meena), März, W. (Winfried), Murray, S.S. (Sarah), O'Connell, J.R. (Jeffery), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Pankow, J.S. (James), Rader, D.J. (Daniel), Redline, S. (Susan), Reilly, M.P. (Muredach), Schadt, E.E. (Eric), Kottke-Marchant, K. (Kandice), Snieder, H. (Harold), Snyder, M. (Michael), Stanton, A. (Alice), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Schouw, Y.T. (Yvonne) van der, Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Reiner, A.P. (Alex), Zhu, X. (Xiaofeng), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Levy, D. (Daniel), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Munroe, P. (Patricia), Keating, J. (John), Tragante, V. (Vinicius), Barnes, M.J. (Michael), Ganesh, S.K. (Santhi), Lanktree, M.B. (Matthew), Guo, W. (Weixiang), Franceschini, N. (Nora), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Johnson, T. (Toby), Holmes, M.V. (Michael), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Karczewski, K.J. (Konrad), Almoguera, B. (Berta), Barnard, J. (John), Baumert, J. (Jens), Chang, Y.-P.C. (Yen-Pei), Elbers, C.C. (Clara), Farrall, M. (Martin), Fischer, M.E. (Mary), Gaunt, T.R. (Tom), Gho, J.M.I.H. (Johannes), Gieger, C. (Christian), Goel, A. (Anuj), Gong, Y. (Yeming), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Kleber, M.E. (Marcus), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), McDonough, C.W. (Caitrin), Meijs, M.F.L. (Matthijs), Melander, O. (Olle), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Pankratz, V.S. (Shane), Price, T.S. (Thomas), Shaffer, J. (Jonathan), Shah, S. (Sonia), Tomaszewski, M. (Maciej), Most, P.J. (Peter) van der, Iperen, E.P.A. (Erik) van, Vonk, J.M. (Judith), Witkowska, H.E. (Ewa), Wong, C.O.L. (Caroline), Zhang, L. (Lingling), Beitelshees, A.L. (Amber), Berenson, G. (Gerald), Bhatt, D.L. (Deepak), Brown, M.J. (Morris), Burt, A.D. (Alastair), Cooper-Dehoff, R.M. (Rhonda), Connell, J. (John), Cruickshanks, K.J. (Karen), Curtis, S.P. (Sean), Davey-Smith, G. (George), Delles, C. (Christian), Gansevoort, R.T. (Ron), Guo, X. (Xiuqing), Haiqing, S. (Shen), Hastie, C.E. (Claire), Hofker, M.A. (Marten), Hovingh, G.K. (Kees), Kim, D.S. (Daniel), Kirkland, S.A. (Susan), Klein, B.E.K. (Barbara), Li, Y.R. (Yun), Maiwald, R. (Robert), Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), O'Brien, E. (Eoin), Onland-Moret, N.C. (Charlotte), Palmas, W. (Walter), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Pettinger, M. (Mary), Vasan, R.S. (Ramachandran Srini), Ranchalis, J.E. (Jane), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Rose, L.M. (Lynda), Sever, P. (Peter), Shimbo, D. (Daichi), Steele, L. (Linda), Stolk, R.P. (Ronald), Thorand, B. (Barbara), Trip, M.D. (Mieke), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Verschuren, W.M.M. (W. M. Monique), Wijmenga, C. (Cisca), Wyatt, S. (Sally), Young, J.C. (J. C.), Zwinderman, A.H. (Ailko), Bezzina, C.R. (Connie), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Casas, J.P. (Juan), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Chakravarti, A. (Aravinda), Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Davidson, K.W. (Karina), Doevendans, P.A. (Pieter), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Fitzgerald, G.A. (Garret), Gums, J.G. (John), Fornage, M. (Myriam), Hakonarson, H. (Hakon), Halder, H. (Han) van, Hillege, H.L. (Hans), Illig, T. (Thomas), Jarvik, G.P. (Gail), Johnson, J.A. (Jennifer ), Kastelein, J.J.P. (John), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Kumari, M. (Meena), März, W. (Winfried), Murray, S.S. (Sarah), O'Connell, J.R. (Jeffery), Oldehinkel, A.J. (Albertine), Pankow, J.S. (James), Rader, D.J. (Daniel), Redline, S. (Susan), Reilly, M.P. (Muredach), Schadt, E.E. (Eric), Kottke-Marchant, K. (Kandice), Snieder, H. (Harold), Snyder, M. (Michael), Stanton, A. (Alice), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Schouw, Y.T. (Yvonne) van der, Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Reiner, A.P. (Alex), Zhu, X. (Xiaofeng), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Levy, D. (Daniel), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Munroe, P. (Patricia), and Keating, J. (John)
Abstract: Blood pressure (BP) is a heritable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. To investigate genetic associations with systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and pulse pressure (PP), we genotyped ∼50,000 SNPs in up to 87,736 individuals of European ancestry and combined these in a meta-analysis. We replicated findings in an independent set of 68,368 individuals of European ancestry. Our analyses identified 11 previously undescribed associations in independent loci containing 31 genes including PDE1A, HLA-DQB1, CDK6, PRKAG2, VCL, H19, NUCB2, RELA, HOXC@ complex, FBN1, and NFAT5 at the Bonferroni-corrected array-wide significance threshold (p < 6 × 10-7) and confirmed 27 previously reported associations. Bioinformatic analysis of the 11 loci provided support for a putative role in hypertension of several genes, such as CDK6 and NUCB2. Analysis of potential pharmacological targets in databases of small molecules showed that ten of the genes are predicted to be a target for small molecules. In summary, we identified previously unknown loci associated with BP. Our findings extend our understanding of genes involved in BP regulation, which may provide new targets for therapeutic intervention or drug response stratification.
Published: 2014
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44. The challenges of genome-wide interaction studies: Lessons to learn from the analysis of HDL blood levels

Author: Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Smouter, F.A.S. (Françoise A.S.), Kam-Thong, T. (Tony), Karbalai, N. (Nazanin), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Sitlani, C.M. (Colleen), Li, G. (Guo), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), White, C.C. (Charles), Jaiswal, A. (Alok), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Hofman, A. (Albert), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Ballantyne, C. (Christie), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Müller-Myhsok, B. (B.), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Leeuwen, E.M. (Elisa) van, Smouter, F.A.S. (Françoise A.S.), Kam-Thong, T. (Tony), Karbalai, N. (Nazanin), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Sitlani, C.M. (Colleen), Li, G. (Guo), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), White, C.C. (Charles), Jaiswal, A. (Alok), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Hofman, A. (Albert), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Ballantyne, C. (Christie), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Müller-Myhsok, B. (B.), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), and Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van
Abstract: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revealed 74 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) blood levels. This study is, to our knowledge, the first genome-wide interaction study (GWIS) to identify SNP6SNP interactions associated with HDL levels. We performed a GWIS in the Rotterdam Study (RS) cohort I (RS-I) using the GLIDE tool which leverages the massively parallel computing power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to perform linear regression on all genome-wide pairs of SNPs. By performing a meta-analysis together with Rotterdam Study cohorts II and III (RS-II and RS-III), we were able to filter 181 interaction terms with a p-value, 1 · 1028 that replicated in the two independent cohorts. We were not able to replicate any of these interaction term in the AGES, ARIC, CHS, ERF, FHS and NFBC-66 cohorts (Ntotal = 30, 011) when adjusting for multiple testing. Our GWIS resulted in the consistent finding of a possible interaction between rs774801 in ARMC8 (ENSG00000114098) and rs12442098 in SPATA8 (ENSG00000185594) being associated with HDL levels. However, p-values do not reach the preset Bonferroni correction of the p-values. Our study suggest that even for highly genetically determined traits such as HDL the sample sizes needed to detect SNP6SNP interactions are large and the 2-step filtering approaches do not yield a solution. Here we present our analysis plan and our reservations concerning GWIS.
Published: 2014
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45. Association of low-frequency and rare coding-sequence variants with blood lipids and coronary heart disease in 56,000 whites and blacks

Author: Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Auer, P. (Paul), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Voorman, J.M. (Jeanine), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Stitziel, N.O. (Nathan), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Khetarpal, S.A. (Sumeet), Crosby, S., Fornage, M. (Myriam), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Davies, G. (Gail), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), Davis, B. (Brian), Lohman, K. (Kurt), Joon, A.Y. (Aron), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Grove, M.L. (Megan), Zanoni, P. (Paolo), Redon, V. (Valeska), Demissie, S. (Serkalem), Lawson, K. (Kim), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Carlson, C.S. (Christopher), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Ryckman, K.K. (Kelli), MacKey, R.H. (Rachel), Robinson, J.G. (Jennifer), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Schreiner, P.J. (Pamela), Mychaleckyj, J.C. (Josyf), Pankow, J.S. (James), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Stafford, M., Reynolds, L.M. (Lindsay), Marioni, R.E. (Riccardo), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Patel, A.P. (Aniruddh), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Hindy, G. (George), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Melander, O. (Olle), Orho-Melander, M. (Marju), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Duga, S. (Stefano), Merlini, P.A. (Piera), Farrall, M. (Martin), Goel, A. (Anuj), Asselta, R. (Rosanna), Girelli, D. (Domenico), Martinelli, N. (Nicola), Shah, S.H. (Svati), Kraus, T. (Thomas), Rader, D.J. (Daniel), Reilly, M.P. (Muredach), McPherson, R. (Ruth), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Ardissino, D. (Diego), Zhang, Q. (Qunyuan), Wang, J. (Judy), Tsai, M.Y. (Michael), Taylor, H.A. (Herman), Correa, D.D., Griswold, M.D. (Michael), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Starr, J.M. (John), Rudan, I. (Igor), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Ordovas, J.M. (Jose), Levy, D. (Daniel), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Y.-D. Ida), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Wilson, J.G. (James), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Kathiresan, S. (Sekar), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), Li, M. (Mingyao), Peloso, G.M. (Gina), Auer, P. (Paul), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Voorman, J.M. (Jeanine), Morrison, A.C. (Alanna), Stitziel, N.O. (Nathan), Brody, J.A. (Jennifer A.), Khetarpal, S.A. (Sumeet), Crosby, S., Fornage, M. (Myriam), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Jakobsdottir, M. (Margret), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Davies, G. (Gail), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Manichaikul, A. (Ani), Davis, B. (Brian), Lohman, K. (Kurt), Joon, A.Y. (Aron), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Grove, M.L. (Megan), Zanoni, P. (Paolo), Redon, V. (Valeska), Demissie, S. (Serkalem), Lawson, K. (Kim), Peters, U. (Ulrike), Carlson, C.S. (Christopher), Jackson, R.D. (Rebecca), Ryckman, K.K. (Kelli), MacKey, R.H. (Rachel), Robinson, J.G. (Jennifer), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Schreiner, P.J. (Pamela), Mychaleckyj, J.C. (Josyf), Pankow, J.S. (James), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Taylor, K.D. (Kent), Stafford, M., Reynolds, L.M. (Lindsay), Marioni, R.E. (Riccardo), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Patel, A.P. (Aniruddh), Lu, Y. (Yingchang), Hindy, G. (George), Gottesman, R.F. (Rebecca), Bottinger, E.P. (Erwin), Melander, O. (Olle), Orho-Melander, M. (Marju), Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Duga, S. (Stefano), Merlini, P.A. (Piera), Farrall, M. (Martin), Goel, A. (Anuj), Asselta, R. (Rosanna), Girelli, D. (Domenico), Martinelli, N. (Nicola), Shah, S.H. (Svati), Kraus, T. (Thomas), Rader, D.J. (Daniel), Reilly, M.P. (Muredach), McPherson, R. (Ruth), Watkins, H. (Hugh), Ardissino, D. (Diego), Zhang, Q. (Qunyuan), Wang, J. (Judy), Tsai, M.Y. (Michael), Taylor, H.A. (Herman), Correa, D.D., Griswold, M.D. (Michael), Lange, L.A. (Leslie), Starr, J.M. (John), Rudan, I. (Igor), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Ordovas, J.M. (Jose), Levy, D. (Daniel), Chen, Y.-D.I. (Y.-D. Ida), Reiner, A. (Alexander), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Wilson, J.G. (James), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Kooperberg, C. (Charles), Rich, S.S. (Stephen), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Rice, K.M. (Kenneth), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Kathiresan, S. (Sekar), Cupples, L.A. (Adrienne), and Li, M. (Mingyao)
Abstract: Low-frequency coding DNA sequence variants in the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 gene (PCSK9) lower plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), protect against risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), and have prompted the development of a new class of therapeutics. It is uncertain whether the PCSK9 example represents a paradigm or an isolated exception. We used the "Exome Array" to genotype >200,000 low-frequency and rare coding sequence variants across the genome in 56,538 individuals (42,208 European ancestry [EA] and 14,330 African ancestry [AA]) and tested these variants for association with LDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides. Although we did not identify new genes associated with LDL-C, we did identify four low-frequency (frequencies between 0.1% and 2%) variants (ANGPTL8 rs145464906 [c.361C>T; p.Gln121-], PAFAH1B2 rs186808413 [c.482C>T; p.Ser161Leu], COL18A1 rs114139997 [c.331G>A; p.Gly111Arg], and PCSK7 rs142953140 [c.1511G>A; p.Arg504His]) with large effects on HDL-C and/or triglycerides. None of these four variants was associated with risk for CHD, suggesting that examples of low-frequency coding variants with robust effects on both lipids and CHD will be limited.
Published: 2014
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46. Genetic association study of QT interval highlights role for calcium signaling pathways in myocardial repolarization

Author: Arking, D.E. (Dan), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Crotti, L. (Lia), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Munroe, P. (Patricia), Koopmann, T.T. (Tamara), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Rossin, E. (Elizabeth), Morley, M. (Michael), Wang, X. (Xinchen), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Lundby, A. (Alicia), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Noseworthy, P.A. (Peter), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Bradford, Y. (Yuki), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Lahtinen, A.M. (Annukka), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Newhouse, S.J. (Stephen), Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), Waggott, D. (Daryl), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Eisele, L. (Lewin), Ellinghaus, D. (David), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Navarro, P. (Pau), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Tester, D.J. (David), Chatel, S. (Stéphanie), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Kumari, M. (Meena), Morris, R.W. (Richard), Naluai, A.T. (Asa), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Kluttig, A. (Alexander), Strohmer, B. (Bernhard), Panayiotou, A.G. (Andrie), Torres, M. (Maria), Knoflach, M. (Michael), Hubacek, J.A. (Jaroslav A.), Slowikowski, K. (Kamil), Raychaudhuri, S. (Soumya), Kumar, R.D. (Runjun), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Bader, J.S. (Joel), Ehret, G.B. (Georg), Huang, H. (Hailiang), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Strait, J.B. (James), Macfarlane, P.W. (Peter), Brown, M.J. (Morris), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Kronenberg, F. (Florian), Willeit, J. (Johann), Smith, J.G. (J. Gustav), Greiser, K.H. (Karin Halina), Zu Schwabedissen, H.M. (Henriette Meyer), Werdan, K. (Karl), Carella, C. (Cintia), Zelante, L. (Leopoldo), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Griffin, M. (Maura), Daly, M.J. (Mark), Arnar, D.O. (David), Hólm, H. (Hilma), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Denny, J.C. (Joshua), Roden, D.M. (Dan), Zuvich, R.L. (Rebecca), Emilsson, V. (Valur), Plump, A.S. (Andrew), Larson, M.G. (Martin), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Bobbo, M. (Marco), Adamo, P. (Pio) d', Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Carracedo, A. (Angel), Cummings, S.R. (Steven), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Jula, A. (Antti), Kontula, K.K. (Kimmo), Marjamaa, A. (Annukka), Oikarinen, L. (Lasse), Perola, M. (Markus), Porthan, K. (Kimmo), Erbel, R. (Raimund), Hoffmann, P. (Per), Jöckel, K.-H. (Karl-Heinz), Kälsch, H. (Hagen), Nöthen, M.M. (Markus), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Thelle, D.S. (Dag), Gieger, C. (Christian), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Perz, S. (Siegfried), Peters, A. (Annette), Prucha, H. (Hanna), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Franke, L. (Lude), Vleuten, P.A. (Pieter) van der, Beckmann, B.M. (Britt), Martens, E. (Eimo), Bardai, A. (Abdennasser), Hofman, N. (Nynke), Wilde, A.A.M. (Arthur), Behr, E.R. (Elijah), Dalageorgou, C. (Chrysoula), Giudicessi, J.R. (John), Medeiros-Domingo, A. (Argelia), Barc, J. (Julien), Kyndt, F. (Florence), Probst, V. (Vincent), Ghidoni, A. (Alice), Insolia, R. (Roberto), Hamilton, R.M. (Robert), Scherer, S.W. (Stephen), Brandimarto, J. (Jeffrey), Margulies, K. (Kenneth), Moravec, C.E. (Christine), Del Greco, F. (Fabiola), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), O'Connell, J.R. (Jeffery), Lee, W.K. (Wai), Watt, G.C.M. (Graham), Campbell, H. (Harry), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), El Mokhtari, N.E. (Nour), Frey, N. (Norbert), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Berg, M.P. (Maarten) van den, Veldhuisen, D.J. (Dirk) van, Kellis, M. (Manolis), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Hofman, A. (Albert), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Kedenko, L. (Lyudmyla), Lamina, C. (Claudia), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Mulas, A. (Antonella), Orrù, M. (Marco), Schlessinger, D. (David), Uda, M. (Manuela), Markus, M.R.P. (Marcello R. P.), Völker, U. (Uwe), Snieder, H. (Harold), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Ärnlöv, J. (Johan), Lind, L. (Lars), Sundstrom, J. (Johan), Syvanen, A.C., Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mononen, K. (Kari), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Adamkova, V. (Vera), Kiechl, S. (Stefan), Brion, M.-J. (Maria), Nicolaides, A.N. (Andrew), Paulweber, B. (Bernhard), Haerting, J. (Johannes), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Nyberg, F. (Fredrik), Whincup, P.H. (Peter), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Schott, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), Bezzina, C.R. (Connie), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Wilson, J.F. (James), Rudan, I. (Igor), Franke, A. (Andre), Mühleisen, T.W. (Thomas), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Paterson, A.D. (Andrew), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Siscovick, D.S. (David), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Sanna, S. (Serena), Ritchie, M.D. (Marylyn), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Boyer, L.A. (Laurie), Cappola, T.P. (Thomas), Olsen, J.V. (Jesper), Lage, P. (Pedro), Schwartz, P.J. (Peter), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Chakravarti, A. (Aravinda), Ackerman, M. (Margaret), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher), Arking, D.E. (Dan), Pulit, S.L. (Sara), Crotti, L. (Lia), Harst, P. (Pim) van der, Munroe, P. (Patricia), Koopmann, T.T. (Tamara), Sotoodehnia, N. (Nona), Rossin, E. (Elizabeth), Morley, M. (Michael), Wang, X. (Xinchen), Johnson, A.D. (Andrew), Lundby, A. (Alicia), Gudbjartsson, D.F. (Daniel), Noseworthy, P.A. (Peter), Eijgelsheim, M. (Mark), Bradford, Y. (Yuki), Tarasov, K.V. (Kirill), Dörr, M. (Marcus), Müller-Nurasyid, M. (Martina), Lahtinen, A.M. (Annukka), Nolte, I.M. (Ilja), Smith, A.V. (Davey), Bis, J.C. (Joshua), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Newhouse, S.J. (Stephen), Evans, D.S. (Daniel), Post, W.S. (Wendy S.), Waggott, D. (Daryl), Lyytikäinen, L.-P. (Leo-Pekka), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Eisele, L. (Lewin), Ellinghaus, D. (David), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Navarro, P. (Pau), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Tester, D.J. (David), Chatel, S. (Stéphanie), Gustafsson, S. (Stefan), Kumari, M. (Meena), Morris, R.W. (Richard), Naluai, A.T. (Asa), Padmanabhan, S. (Sandosh), Kluttig, A. (Alexander), Strohmer, B. (Bernhard), Panayiotou, A.G. (Andrie), Torres, M. (Maria), Knoflach, M. (Michael), Hubacek, J.A. (Jaroslav A.), Slowikowski, K. (Kamil), Raychaudhuri, S. (Soumya), Kumar, R.D. (Runjun), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan), Alonso, A. (Alvaro), Bader, J.S. (Joel), Ehret, G.B. (Georg), Huang, H. (Hailiang), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Strait, J.B. (James), Macfarlane, P.W. (Peter), Brown, M.J. (Morris), Caulfield, M. (Mark), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Kronenberg, F. (Florian), Willeit, J. (Johann), Smith, J.G. (J. Gustav), Greiser, K.H. (Karin Halina), Zu Schwabedissen, H.M. (Henriette Meyer), Werdan, K. (Karl), Carella, C. (Cintia), Zelante, L. (Leopoldo), Heckbert, S.R. (Susan), Psaty, B.M. (Bruce), Rotter, J.I. (Jerome), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Griffin, M. (Maura), Daly, M.J. (Mark), Arnar, D.O. (David), Hólm, H. (Hilma), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Denny, J.C. (Joshua), Roden, D.M. (Dan), Zuvich, R.L. (Rebecca), Emilsson, V. (Valur), Plump, A.S. (Andrew), Larson, M.G. (Martin), O'Donnell, C.J. (Christopher), Yin, X. (Xiaoyan), Bobbo, M. (Marco), Adamo, P. (Pio) d', Iorio, A. (Annamaria), Sinagra, G. (Gianfranco), Carracedo, A. (Angel), Cummings, S.R. (Steven), Nalls, M.A. (Michael), Jula, A. (Antti), Kontula, K.K. (Kimmo), Marjamaa, A. (Annukka), Oikarinen, L. (Lasse), Perola, M. (Markus), Porthan, K. (Kimmo), Erbel, R. (Raimund), Hoffmann, P. (Per), Jöckel, K.-H. (Karl-Heinz), Kälsch, H. (Hagen), Nöthen, M.M. (Markus), Hoed, M. (Marcel) den, Loos, R.J.F. (Ruth), Thelle, D.S. (Dag), Gieger, C. (Christian), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Perz, S. (Siegfried), Peters, A. (Annette), Prucha, H. (Hanna), Sinner, M.F. (Moritz), Waldenberger, M. (Melanie), Boer, R.A. (Rudolf) de, Franke, L. (Lude), Vleuten, P.A. (Pieter) van der, Beckmann, B.M. (Britt), Martens, E. (Eimo), Bardai, A. (Abdennasser), Hofman, N. (Nynke), Wilde, A.A.M. (Arthur), Behr, E.R. (Elijah), Dalageorgou, C. (Chrysoula), Giudicessi, J.R. (John), Medeiros-Domingo, A. (Argelia), Barc, J. (Julien), Kyndt, F. (Florence), Probst, V. (Vincent), Ghidoni, A. (Alice), Insolia, R. (Roberto), Hamilton, R.M. (Robert), Scherer, S.W. (Stephen), Brandimarto, J. (Jeffrey), Margulies, K. (Kenneth), Moravec, C.E. (Christine), Del Greco, F. (Fabiola), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), O'Connell, J.R. (Jeffery), Lee, W.K. (Wai), Watt, G.C.M. (Graham), Campbell, H. (Harry), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), El Mokhtari, N.E. (Nour), Frey, N. (Norbert), Asselbergs, F.W. (Folkert), Leach, I.M. (Irene Mateo), Navis, G. (Gerjan), Berg, M.P. (Maarten) van den, Veldhuisen, D.J. (Dirk) van, Kellis, M. (Manolis), Krijthe, B.P. (Bouwe), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Hofman, A. (Albert), Kors, J.A. (Jan), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Kedenko, L. (Lyudmyla), Lamina, C. (Claudia), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Lakatta, E. (Edward), Mulas, A. (Antonella), Orrù, M. (Marco), Schlessinger, D. (David), Uda, M. (Manuela), Markus, M.R.P. (Marcello R. P.), Völker, U. (Uwe), Snieder, H. (Harold), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Ärnlöv, J. (Johan), Lind, L. (Lars), Sundstrom, J. (Johan), Syvanen, A.C., Kivimaki, M. (Mika), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Mononen, K. (Kari), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Adamkova, V. (Vera), Kiechl, S. (Stefan), Brion, M.-J. (Maria), Nicolaides, A.N. (Andrew), Paulweber, B. (Bernhard), Haerting, J. (Johannes), Dominiczak, A. (Anna), Nyberg, F. (Fredrik), Whincup, P.H. (Peter), Hingorani, A. (Aroon), Schott, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), Bezzina, C.R. (Connie), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Wilson, J.F. (James), Rudan, I. (Igor), Franke, A. (Andre), Mühleisen, T.W. (Thomas), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Paterson, A.D. (Andrew), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Siscovick, D.S. (David), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Jamshidi, Y. (Yalda), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Felix, S.B. (Stephan), Sanna, S. (Serena), Ritchie, M.D. (Marylyn), Stricker, B.H.Ch. (Bruno), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Boyer, L.A. (Laurie), Cappola, T.P. (Thomas), Olsen, J.V. (Jesper), Lage, P. (Pedro), Schwartz, P.J. (Peter), Kääb, S. (Stefan), Chakravarti, A. (Aravinda), Ackerman, M. (Margaret), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Bakker, P.I.W. (Paul) de, and Newton-Cheh, C. (Christopher)
Abstract: The QT interval, an electrocardiographic measure reflecting myocardial repolarization, is a heritable trait. QT prolongation is a risk factor for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD) and could indicate the presence of the potentially lethal mendelian long-QT syndrome (LQTS). Using a genome-wide association and replication study in up to 100,000 individuals, we identified 35 common variant loci associated with QT interval that collectively explain ∼ 8-10% of QT-interval variation and highlight the importance of calcium regulation in myocardial repolarization. Rare variant analysis of 6 new QT interval-associated loci in 298 unrelated probands with LQTS identified coding variants not found in controls but of uncertain causality and therefore requiring validation. Several newly identified loci encode proteins that physically interact with other recognized repolarization proteins. Our integration of common variant association, expression and orthogonal protein-protein interaction screens provides new insights into cardiac electrophysiology and identifies new candidate genes for ventricular arrhythmias, LQTS and SCD.
Published: 2014
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47. Automated workflow-based exploitation of pathway databases provides new insights into genetic associations of metabolite profiles

Author: Dharuri, H. (Harish), Henneman, P. (Peter), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Klinken, J.B. (Jan) van, Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Wang-Sattler, R. (Rui), Gieger, C. (Christian), Adamski, J. (Jerzy), Hettne, K.M. (Kristina), Roos, M. (Marco), Suhre, K. (Karsten), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Willems van Dijk, J.A.P. (Ko), Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter) 't, Ugocsai, P. (Peter), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Liebisch, G. (Gerhard), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Johansson, A. (Åsa), Rudan, I. (Igor), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Janssens, A.C.J.W. (Cécile), Jansen, R.C. (Ritsert), Gnewuch, C. (Carsten), Domingues, I. (Inês), Pattaro, C. (Cristian), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Jonasson, I. (Inger), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Hofman, A. (Albert), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Struchalin, M.V. (Maksim), Floyd, J. (Jamie), Igl, W. (Wilmar), Biloglav, Z. (Zrinka), Broer, L. (Linda), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Pichler, I. (Irene), Campbell, S. (Susan), Zaboli, G. (Ghazal), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Hastie, N. (Nick), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Franke, L. (Lude), Franklin, C.S. (Christopher), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Gyllensten, U. (Ulf), Campbell, H. (Harry), Schmitz, G. (Gerd), Dharuri, H. (Harish), Henneman, P. (Peter), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Klinken, J.B. (Jan) van, Mook-Kanamori, D.O. (Dennis), Wang-Sattler, R. (Rui), Gieger, C. (Christian), Adamski, J. (Jerzy), Hettne, K.M. (Kristina), Roos, M. (Marco), Suhre, K. (Karsten), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Willems van Dijk, J.A.P. (Ko), Hoen, P.A.C. (Peter) 't, Ugocsai, P. (Peter), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Liebisch, G. (Gerhard), Wilson, J.F. (James F), Johansson, A. (Åsa), Rudan, I. (Igor), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Janssens, A.C.J.W. (Cécile), Jansen, R.C. (Ritsert), Gnewuch, C. (Carsten), Domingues, I. (Inês), Pattaro, C. (Cristian), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Jonasson, I. (Inger), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Hofman, A. (Albert), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Struchalin, M.V. (Maksim), Floyd, J. (Jamie), Igl, W. (Wilmar), Biloglav, Z. (Zrinka), Broer, L. (Linda), Pfeufer, A. (Arne), Pichler, I. (Irene), Campbell, S. (Susan), Zaboli, G. (Ghazal), Kolcic, I. (Ivana), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Huffman, J.E. (Jennifer), Hastie, N. (Nick), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Franke, L. (Lude), Franklin, C.S. (Christopher), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Meitinger, T. (Thomas), Hicks, A.A. (Andrew), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Gyllensten, U. (Ulf), Campbell, H. (Harry), and Schmitz, G. (Gerd)
Abstract: Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that associate with clinical phenotypes, but these SNPs usually explain just a small part of the heritability and have relatively modest effect sizes. In contrast, SNPs that associate with metabolite levels generally explain a higher percentage of the genetic variation and demonstrate larger effect sizes. Still, the discovery of SNPs associated with metabolite levels is challenging since testing all metabolites measured in typical metabolomics studies with all SNPs comes with a severe multiple testing penalty. We have developed an automated workflow approach that utilizes prior knowledge of biochemical pathways present in databases like KEGG and BioCyc to generate a smaller SNP set relevant to the metabolite. This paper explores the opportunities and challenges in the analysis of GWAS of metabolomic phenotypes and provides novel insights into the genetic basis of metabolic variation through the re-analysis of published GWAS datasets. Results: Re-analysis of the published GWAS dataset from Illig et al. (Nature Genetics, 2010) using a pathway-based workflow (http://www.myexperiment.org/packs/319.html), confirmed previously identified hits and identified a new locus of human metabolic individuality, associating Aldehyde dehydrogenase family1 L1 (ALDH1L1) with serine/glycine ratios in blood. Replication in an independent GWAS dataset of phospholipids (Demirkan et al., PLoS Genetics, 2012) identified two novel loci supported by additional literature evidence: GPAM (Glycerol-3 phosphate acyltransferase) and CBS (Cystathionine beta-synthase). In addition, the workflow approach provided novel insight into the affected pathways and relevance of some of these gene-metabolite pairs in disease development and progression. Conclusions: We demonstrate the utility of automated exploitation of background knowledge present in pathway databases for the analysis of GWA
Published: 2013
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48. The Role of Adiposity in Cardiometabolic Traits: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis

Author: Fall, M. (Magnus), Hägg, S. (Sara), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Ploner, A. (Alexander), Fischer, K. (Krista), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), Sarin, A.-P., Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Ladenvall, C. (Claes), Kals, M. (Mart), Kuningas, M. (Maris), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Zuydam, N.R. (Natalie) van, Huikari, V. (Ville), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Sonestedt, E. (Emily), Benyamin, B. (Beben), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Rivera, N.V. (Natalia), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Shen, H.-y. (Huei-yi), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Donnelly, L.A. (Louise), Kaakinen, M. (Marika), Nuotio, M.-L. (Marja-Liisa), Robertson, N. (Neil), Bruijn, R.F.A.G. (Renée) de, Ikram, M.A. (Arfan), Amin, N. (Najaf), Balmforth, A.J. (Anthony), Braund, P.S. (Peter), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Döring, A. (Angela), Elliott, P. (Paul), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Gretarsdottir, S. (Solveig), Hartikainen, A.L., Heikkilä, K. (Kauko), Herzig, K.H., Holm, H. (Hilma), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hyppönen, E. (Elina), Illig, T. (Thomas), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Isomaa, B. (Bo), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Kettunen, J. (Johannes), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Kuulasmaa, K. (Kari), Laatikainen, T. (Tiina), Laitinen, J. (Jaana), Lindgren, C. (Cecilia), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Läärä, E. (Esa), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Männistö, S. (Satu), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Ruokonen, A. (Aimo), Savolainen, M.J. (Markku), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Small, K.S. (Kerrin), Smit, J.H. (Jan), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Syvanen, A.C., Taanila, A. (Anja), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Perola, M. (Markus), Evans, A. (Andrew), Ferrières, J. (Jean), Virtamo, J. (Jarmo), Kee, F. (F.), Tregouet, D.-A. (David-Alexandre), Arveiler, D. (Dominique), Amouyel, P. (Philippe), Ferrario, F. (Franco), Brambilla, P. (Paolo), Hall, A. (Anne), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Madden, P.A.F. (Pamela), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Whitfield, J. (John), Jula, A. (Antti), Knekt, P., Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Davey-Smith, G. (George), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Gieger, C. (Christian), Peters, A. (Annette), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Power, C. (Christopher), Hammond, C.J. (Christopher), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Lind, L. (Lars), Orho-Melander, M. (Marju), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Morris, A.D. (Andrew), Groop, L. (Leif), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Hofman, A. (Albert), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Fall, M. (Magnus), Hägg, S. (Sara), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Ploner, A. (Alexander), Fischer, K. (Krista), Horikoshi, M. (Momoko), Sarin, A.-P., Thorleifsson, G. (Gudmar), Ladenvall, C. (Claes), Kals, M. (Mart), Kuningas, M. (Maris), Draisma, G. (Gerrit), Ried, J.S. (Janina), Zuydam, N.R. (Natalie) van, Huikari, V. (Ville), Mangino, M. (Massimo), Sonestedt, E. (Emily), Benyamin, B. (Beben), Nelson, C.P. (Christopher P.), Rivera, N.V. (Natalia), Kristiansson, K. (Kati), Shen, H.-y. (Huei-yi), Havulinna, A.S. (Aki), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Donnelly, L.A. (Louise), Kaakinen, M. (Marika), Nuotio, M.-L. (Marja-Liisa), Robertson, N. (Neil), Bruijn, R.F.A.G. (Renée) de, Ikram, M.A. (Arfan), Amin, N. (Najaf), Balmforth, A.J. (Anthony), Braund, P.S. (Peter), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Döring, A. (Angela), Elliott, P. (Paul), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Franco, O.H. (Oscar), Gretarsdottir, S. (Solveig), Hartikainen, A.L., Heikkilä, K. (Kauko), Herzig, K.H., Holm, H. (Hilma), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hyppönen, E. (Elina), Illig, T. (Thomas), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Isomaa, B. (Bo), Karssen, L.C. (Lennart), Kettunen, J. (Johannes), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Kuulasmaa, K. (Kari), Laatikainen, T. (Tiina), Laitinen, J. (Jaana), Lindgren, C. (Cecilia), Lyssenko, V. (Valeriya), Läärä, E. (Esa), Rayner, N.W. (Nigel William), Männistö, S. (Satu), Pouta, A. (Anneli), Rathmann, W. (Wolfgang), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Ruokonen, A. (Aimo), Savolainen, M.J. (Markku), Sijbrands, E.J.G. (Eric), Small, K.S. (Kerrin), Smit, J.H. (Jan), Steinthorsdottir, V. (Valgerdur), Syvanen, A.C., Taanila, A. (Anja), Tobin, M.D. (Martin), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Willems, S.M. (Sara), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Perola, M. (Markus), Evans, A. (Andrew), Ferrières, J. (Jean), Virtamo, J. (Jarmo), Kee, F. (F.), Tregouet, D.-A. (David-Alexandre), Arveiler, D. (Dominique), Amouyel, P. (Philippe), Ferrario, F. (Franco), Brambilla, P. (Paolo), Hall, A. (Anne), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Madden, P.A.F. (Pamela), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Whitfield, J. (John), Jula, A. (Antti), Knekt, P., Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Davey-Smith, G. (George), Kaprio, J. (Jaakko), Samani, N.J. (Nilesh), Gieger, C. (Christian), Peters, A. (Annette), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Tuomi, T. (Tiinamaija), Power, C. (Christopher), Hammond, C.J. (Christopher), Spector, T.D. (Timothy), Lind, L. (Lars), Orho-Melander, M. (Marju), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Morris, A.D. (Andrew), Groop, L. (Leif), Jarvelin, M.-R. (Marjo-Riitta), Salomaa, V. (Veikko), Vartiainen, E. (Erkki), Hofman, A. (Albert), Ripatti, S. (Samuli), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Thorsteinsdottir, U. (Unnur), Zwart, J-A. (John-Anker), Pedersen, N.L. (Nancy), McCarthy, M.I. (Mark), Ingelsson, E. (Erik), and Prokopenko, I. (Inga)
Abstract: Background:The association between adiposity and cardiometabolic traits is well known from epidemiological studies. Whilst the causal relationship is clear for some of these traits, for others it is not. We aimed to determine whether adiposity is causally related to various cardiometabolic traits using the Mendelian randomization approach.Methods and Findings:We used the adiposity-associated variant rs9939609 at the FTO locus as an instrumental variable (IV) for body mass index (BMI) in a Mendelian randomization design. Thirty-six population-based studies of individuals of European descent contributed to the analyses.Age- and sex-adjusted regression models were fitted to test for association between (i) rs9939609 and BMI (n = 198,502), (ii) rs9939609 and 24 traits, and (iii) BMI and 24 traits. The causal effect of BMI on the outcome measures was quantified by IV estimators. The estimators were compared to the BMI-trait associations derived from the same individuals. In the IV analysis, we demonstrated novel evidence for a causal relationship between adiposity and incident heart failure (hazard ratio, 1.19 per BMI-unit increase; 95% CI, 1.03-1.39) and replicated earlier reports of a causal association with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and hypertension (odds ratio for IV estimator, 1.1-1.4; all p<0.05).
Published: 2013
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49. Refining genome-wide linkage intervals using a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies loci influencing personality dimensions

Author: Amin, N. (Najaf), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hansell, N.K. (Narelle), Janssens, A.C.J.W. (Cécile), Moor, M.H.M. de, Madden, P.A.F. (Pamela), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Terracciano, A., Uda, M. (Manuela), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Realo, A. (Anu), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Luciano, M. (Michelle), Davies, G. (Gail), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Raikkonen, K. (Katri), Bierut, L.J. (Laura), Costa, P.T. (P.), Saviouk, V. (Viatcheslav), Zhu, G. (Gu), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Pergadia, M.L. (Michele), Medland, S.E. (Sarah), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Wright, M.J. (Margaret), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Amin, N. (Najaf), Hottenga, J.J. (Jouke Jan), Hansell, N.K. (Narelle), Janssens, A.C.J.W. (Cécile), Moor, M.H.M. de, Madden, P.A.F. (Pamela), Zorkoltseva, I.V. (Irina), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (Brenda), Terracciano, A., Uda, M. (Manuela), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Realo, A. (Anu), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Luciano, M. (Michelle), Davies, G. (Gail), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Abecasis, G.R. (Gonçalo), Deary, I.J. (Ian), Raikkonen, K. (Katri), Bierut, L.J. (Laura), Costa, P.T. (P.), Saviouk, V. (Viatcheslav), Zhu, G. (Gu), Kirichenko, A.V. (Anatoly), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Willemsen, G.A.H.M. (Gonneke), Heath, A.C. (Andrew), Pergadia, M.L. (Michele), Medland, S.E. (Sarah), Axenovich, T.I. (Tatiana), Geus, E.J.C. (Eco) de, Montgomery, G.W. (Grant), Wright, M.J. (Margaret), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Martin, N.G. (Nicholas), Boomsma, D.I. (Dorret), and Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van
Abstract: Personality traits are complex phenotypes related to psychosomatic health. Individually, various gene finding methods have not achieved much success in finding genetic variants associated with personality traits. We performed a meta-analysis of four genome-wide linkage scans (N=6149 subjects) of five basic personality traits assessed with the NEO Five-Factor Inventory. We compared the significant regions from the meta-analysis of linkage scans with the results of a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) (N∼17 000). We found significant evidence of linkage of neuroticism to chromosome 3p14 (rs1490265, LOD=4.67) and to chromosome 19q13 (rs628604, LOD=3.55); of extraversion to 14q32 (ATGG002, LOD=3.3); and of agreeableness to 3p25 (rs709160, LOD=3.67) and to two adjacent regions on chromosome 15, including 15q13 (rs970408, LOD=4.07) and 15q14 (rs1055356, LOD=3.52) in the individual scans. In the meta-analysis, we found strong evidence of linkage of extraversion to 4q34, 9q34, 10q24 and 11q22, openness to 2p25, 3q26, 9p21, 11q24, 15q26 and 19q13 and agreeableness to 4q34 and 19p13. Significant evidence of association in the GWAS was detected between openness and rs677035 at 11q24 (P-value=2.6 × 10 -06, KCNJ1). The findings of our linkage meta-analysis and those of the GWAS suggest that 11q24 is a susceptible locus for openness, with KCNJ1 as the possible candidate gene.
Published: 2013
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50. Common variants in mendelian kidney disease genes and their association with renal function

Author: Parsa, A. (Afshin), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Köttgen, A. (Anna), O'Seaghdha, C.M. (Conall), Pattaro, C. (Cristian), Andrade, M. (Mariza) de, Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Endlich, K. (Karlhans), Olden, M. (Matthias), Chen, M-H. (Ming-Huei), Tin, A. (Adrienne), Kim, Y-J. (Yong-Jin), Taliun, D. (Daniel), Li, M. (Man), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Yang, Q. (Qiong), Hundertmark, C. (Claudia), Foster, M.C. (Michael), Glazer, N. (Nicole), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Rao, M. (Madhumathi), Smith, A.V. (Davey), O´Connell, J.R., Struchalin, M.V. (Maksim), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Li, G. (Guo), Hwang, S.J., Atkinson, E.J. (Elizabeth), Lohman, K. (Kurt), Cornelis, M. (Marilyn), Johansson, A. (Åsa), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Couraki, V. (Vincent), Holliday, E.G. (Elizabeth), Sorice, R., Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Deshmukh, H. (Harshal), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey), Murgia, D. (Daniela), Trompet, S. (Stella), Imboden, M. (Medea), Kollerits, B. (Barbara), Pistis, G. (Giorgio), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Aspelund, T. (Thor), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Mitchell, B.D. (Braxton), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Schmidt, H. (Helena), Hofer, E. (Edith), Hu, F.B. (Frank), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Turner, S.T. (Stephen), Ding, J. (Jingzhong), Andrews, J.S. (Jeanette), Freedman, B.I. (Barry), Giulianini, F. (Franco), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Illig, T. (Thomas), Döring, A. (Angela), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Zgaga, L. (Lina), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Boban, M. (Mladen), Minelli, C. (Cosetta), Wheeler, H.E. (Heather), Igl, W. (Wilmar), Zaboli, G. (Ghazal), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Campbell, H. (Harry), Ellinghaus, D. (David), Nöthlings, U. (Ute), Jacobs, G. (Gunnar), Biffar, R. (Reiner), Ernst, F.D.J. (Florian), Homuth, G. (Georg), Kroemer, H.K. (Heyo), Nauck, M. (Matthias), Stracke, S. (Sylvia), Vol̈ker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Hastie, N. (Nick), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Helmer, C. (Catherine), Wang, J.J. (Jie Jin), Stengel, B. (Bernd), Ruggiero, D., Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Nikopensius, T. (Tiit), Province, M.A. (Mike), Colhoun, H.M. (H.), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Krämer, B.K. (Bernhard), Portas, L. (Laura), Ford, I. (Ian), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Adam, M. (Martin), Thun, G.-A. (Gian-Andri), Paulweber, B. (Bernhard), Haun, M. (Margot), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Mitchell, P. (Paul), Ciullo, M., Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Pirastu, M. (Mario), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Probst-Hensch, N.M. (Nicole M.), Kronenberg, F. (Florian), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan), Coresh, J. (Josef), Schmidt, R. (Reinhold), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Curhan, G.C. (Gary), Rudan, I. (Igor), Gyllensten, U. (Ulf), Wilson, J.F. (James), Franke, A. (Andre), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Rettig, R. (Rainer), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Bochud, M. (Murielle), Heid, I.M. (Iris), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Fox, C.S. (Caroline), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), Böger, C.A. (Carsten), Parsa, A. (Afshin), Fuchsberger, C. (Christian), Köttgen, A. (Anna), O'Seaghdha, C.M. (Conall), Pattaro, C. (Cristian), Andrade, M. (Mariza) de, Chasman, D.I. (Daniel), Teumer, A. (Alexander), Endlich, K. (Karlhans), Olden, M. (Matthias), Chen, M-H. (Ming-Huei), Tin, A. (Adrienne), Kim, Y-J. (Yong-Jin), Taliun, D. (Daniel), Li, M. (Man), Feitosa, M.F. (Mary Furlan), Gorski, M. (Mathias), Yang, Q. (Qiong), Hundertmark, C. (Claudia), Foster, M.C. (Michael), Glazer, N. (Nicole), Isaacs, A.J. (Aaron), Rao, M. (Madhumathi), Smith, A.V. (Davey), O´Connell, J.R., Struchalin, M.V. (Maksim), Tanaka, T. (Toshiko), Li, G. (Guo), Hwang, S.J., Atkinson, E.J. (Elizabeth), Lohman, K. (Kurt), Cornelis, M. (Marilyn), Johansson, A. (Åsa), Tönjes, A. (Anke), Dehghan, A. (Abbas), Couraki, V. (Vincent), Holliday, E.G. (Elizabeth), Sorice, R., Kutalik, Z. (Zoltán), Lehtimäki, T. (Terho), Esko, T. (Tõnu), Deshmukh, H. (Harshal), Ulivi, S. (Shelia), Chu, A.Y. (Audrey), Murgia, D. (Daniela), Trompet, S. (Stella), Imboden, M. (Medea), Kollerits, B. (Barbara), Pistis, G. (Giorgio), Harris, T.B. (Tamara), Launer, L.J. (Lenore), Aspelund, T. (Thor), Eiriksdottir, G. (Gudny), Mitchell, B.D. (Braxton), Boerwinkle, E.A. (Eric), Schmidt, H. (Helena), Hofer, E. (Edith), Hu, F.B. (Frank), Demirkan, A. (Ayşe), Oostra, B.A. (Ben), Turner, S.T. (Stephen), Ding, J. (Jingzhong), Andrews, J.S. (Jeanette), Freedman, B.I. (Barry), Giulianini, F. (Franco), Koenig, W. (Wolfgang), Illig, T. (Thomas), Döring, A. (Angela), Wichmann, H.E. (Heinz Erich), Zgaga, L. (Lina), Zemunik, T. (Tatijana), Boban, M. (Mladen), Minelli, C. (Cosetta), Wheeler, H.E. (Heather), Igl, W. (Wilmar), Zaboli, G. (Ghazal), Wild, S.H. (Sarah), Wright, A.F. (Alan), Campbell, H. (Harry), Ellinghaus, D. (David), Nöthlings, U. (Ute), Jacobs, G. (Gunnar), Biffar, R. (Reiner), Ernst, F.D.J. (Florian), Homuth, G. (Georg), Kroemer, H.K. (Heyo), Nauck, M. (Matthias), Stracke, S. (Sylvia), Vol̈ker, U. (Uwe), Völzke, H. (Henry), Kovacs, P. (Peter), Stumvoll, M. (Michael), Mägi, R. (Reedik), Hofman, A. (Albert), Uitterlinden, A.G. (André), Rivadeneira Ramirez, F. (Fernando), Aulchenko, Y.S. (Yurii), Polasek, O. (Ozren), Hastie, N. (Nick), Vitart, V. (Veronique), Helmer, C. (Catherine), Wang, J.J. (Jie Jin), Stengel, B. (Bernd), Ruggiero, D., Bergmann, S.M. (Sven), Kähönen, M. (Mika), Viikari, J. (Jorma), Nikopensius, T. (Tiit), Province, M.A. (Mike), Colhoun, H.M. (H.), Doney, A.S.F. (Alex), Robino, A. (Antonietta), Krämer, B.K. (Bernhard), Portas, L. (Laura), Ford, I. (Ian), Buckley, B.M. (Brendan M.), Adam, M. (Martin), Thun, G.-A. (Gian-Andri), Paulweber, B. (Bernhard), Haun, M. (Margot), Sala, C. (Cinzia), Mitchell, P. (Paul), Ciullo, M., Vollenweider, P. (Peter), Raitakari, O. (Olli), Metspalu, A. (Andres), Palmer, C.N.A. (Colin), Gasparini, P. (Paolo), Pirastu, M. (Mario), Jukema, J.W. (Jan Wouter), Probst-Hensch, N.M. (Nicole M.), Kronenberg, F. (Florian), Toniolo, D. (Daniela), Gudnason, V. (Vilmundur), Shuldiner, A.R. (Alan), Coresh, J. (Josef), Schmidt, R. (Reinhold), Ferrucci, L. (Luigi), Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Borecki, I.B. (Ingrid), Kardia, S.L.R. (Sharon), Liu, Y. (YongMei), Curhan, G.C. (Gary), Rudan, I. (Igor), Gyllensten, U. (Ulf), Wilson, J.F. (James), Franke, A. (Andre), Pramstaller, P.P. (Peter Paul), Rettig, R. (Rainer), Prokopenko, I. (Inga), Witteman, J.C.M. (Jacqueline), Hayward, C. (Caroline), Ridker, P.M. (Paul), Bochud, M. (Murielle), Heid, I.M. (Iris), Siscovick, D.S. (David), Fox, C.S. (Caroline), Kao, W.H.L. (Wen), and Böger, C.A. (Carsten)
Abstract: Many common genetic variants identified by genome-wide association studies for complex traitsmap to genes previously linked to rare inherited Mendelian disorders. A systematic analysis of common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes responsible for Mendelian diseases with kidney phenotypes has not been performed. We thus developed a comprehensive database of genes for Mendelian kidney conditions and evaluated the association between common genetic variants within these genes and kidney function in the general population. Using the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database, we identified 731 unique disease entries related to specific renal search terms and confirmed a kidney phenotype in 218 of these entries, corresponding to mutations in 258 genes. We interrogated common SNPs (minor allele frequency >5%) within these genes for association with the estimated GFR in 74,354 European-ancestry participants from the CKDGen Consortium. However, the top four candidate SNPs (rs6433115 at LRP2, rs1050700 at TSC1, rs249942 at PALB2, and rs9827843 at ROBO2) did not achieve significance in a stage 2meta-analysis performed in 56,246 additional independent individuals, indicating that these common SNPs are not associated with estimated GFR. The effect of less common or rare variants in these genes on kidney function in the general population and disease-specific cohorts requires further research. Copyright
Published: 2013
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