F Ducci

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Affiliation: National Institutes of Health
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Monoamine oxidase A genotype predicts human serotonin 1A receptor availability in vivo
    Brian J Mickey
    Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0720, USA
    J Neurosci 28:11354-9. 2008
  2. ncbi Interaction between a functional MAOA locus and childhood sexual abuse predicts alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder in adult women
    F Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
    Mol Psychiatry 13:334-47. 2008
  3. ncbi Increased anxiety and other similarities in temperament of alcoholics with and without antisocial personality disorder across three diverse populations
    Francesca Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, 5625 Fishers Lane, Room 3S32, MSC 9412, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
    Alcohol 41:3-12. 2007
  4. ncbi A functional polymorphism in the MAOA gene promoter (MAOA-LPR) predicts central dopamine function and body mass index
    F Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIAAA, NIH, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
    Mol Psychiatry 11:858-66. 2006
  5. ncbi Deconstruction of vulnerability to complex diseases: enhanced effect sizes and power of intermediate phenotypes
    David Goldman
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
    ScientificWorldJournal 7:124-30. 2007
  6. ncbi Common genetic origins for EEG, alcoholism and anxiety: the role of CRH-BP
    MARY ANNE ENOCH
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    PLoS ONE 3:e3620. 2008
  7. ncbi A non-additive interaction of a functional MAO-A VNTR and testosterone predicts antisocial behavior
    Rickard L Sjoberg
    Uppsala University Centre for Clinical Research, Central Hospital, Vasteras, Sweden
    Neuropsychopharmacology 33:425-30. 2008
  8. ncbi The FEZ1 gene shows no association to schizophrenia in Caucasian or African American populations
    Colin A Hodgkinson
    Section of Human Neurogenetics, Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Bethesda, MD, USA
    Neuropsychopharmacology 32:190-6. 2007
  9. ncbi The genetics of addictions: uncovering the genes
    David Goldman
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, Maryland 20852, USA
    Nat Rev Genet 6:521-32. 2005
  10. ncbi Genetic approaches to addiction: genes and alcohol
    Francesca Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIH, Rockville, MD 20892, USA
    Addiction 103:1414-28. 2008

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Publications14

  1. ncbi Monoamine oxidase A genotype predicts human serotonin 1A receptor availability in vivo
    Brian J Mickey
    Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0720, USA
    J Neurosci 28:11354-9. 2008
    ..These results demonstrate a sex-specific interaction between two key molecules of the human serotonergic system, and suggest a neurobiological basis for sexual dimorphism in serotonin-modulated phenotypes...
  2. ncbi Interaction between a functional MAOA locus and childhood sexual abuse predicts alcoholism and antisocial personality disorder in adult women
    F Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
    Mol Psychiatry 13:334-47. 2008
    ..Haplotype-based analysis of the MAOA gene appeared to strengthen the association, as compared to the MAOA-LPR locus alone. A MAOB haplotype was associated with alcoholism independently from ASPD...
  3. ncbi Increased anxiety and other similarities in temperament of alcoholics with and without antisocial personality disorder across three diverse populations
    Francesca Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, 5625 Fishers Lane, Room 3S32, MSC 9412, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
    Alcohol 41:3-12. 2007
    ..Even in alcoholics with long-term exposure to the anxiogenic effects of repeated cycles of alcohol withdrawal, genetic and other familial influences seem to play a role in moderating anxiety...
  4. ncbi A functional polymorphism in the MAOA gene promoter (MAOA-LPR) predicts central dopamine function and body mass index
    F Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIAAA, NIH, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
    Mol Psychiatry 11:858-66. 2006
    ..Finally, our work suggests that MAOA may be involved in the regulation of BMI. Independent samples are necessary to confirm this preliminary finding...
  5. ncbi Deconstruction of vulnerability to complex diseases: enhanced effect sizes and power of intermediate phenotypes
    David Goldman
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
    ScientificWorldJournal 7:124-30. 2007
    ....
  6. ncbi Common genetic origins for EEG, alcoholism and anxiety: the role of CRH-BP
    MARY ANNE ENOCH
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    PLoS ONE 3:e3620. 2008
    ..Our results suggest a likely role for CRH-BP in stress-related alcoholism and highlight the use of the resting EEG as an intermediate phenotype for arousal-related behaviors such as anxiety and addiction...
  7. ncbi A non-additive interaction of a functional MAO-A VNTR and testosterone predicts antisocial behavior
    Rickard L Sjoberg
    Uppsala University Centre for Clinical Research, Central Hospital, Vasteras, Sweden
    Neuropsychopharmacology 33:425-30. 2008
    ....
  8. ncbi The FEZ1 gene shows no association to schizophrenia in Caucasian or African American populations
    Colin A Hodgkinson
    Section of Human Neurogenetics, Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Bethesda, MD, USA
    Neuropsychopharmacology 32:190-6. 2007
    ..Neuropsychopharmacology (2007) 32, 190-196. doi:10.1038/sj.npp.1301177; published online 16 August 2006...
  9. ncbi The genetics of addictions: uncovering the genes
    David Goldman
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, Maryland 20852, USA
    Nat Rev Genet 6:521-32. 2005
    ....
  10. ncbi Genetic approaches to addiction: genes and alcohol
    Francesca Ducci
    Laboratory of Neurogenetics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIH, Rockville, MD 20892, USA
    Addiction 103:1414-28. 2008
    ..Alcoholism is a chronic relapsing disorder with an enormous societal impact. Understanding the genetic basis of alcoholism is crucial to characterize individuals' risk and to develop efficacious prevention and treatment strategies...
  11. ncbi Predictors of response in a sample of treatment-resistant psychotic patients on clozapine
    Antonio Ciapparelli
    Department of Psychiatry, Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Biotechnologies, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56127 Pisa, Italy
    Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 254:343-6. 2004
    ..Variables significantly related with the functional outcome were female gender, university education and early age at onset...
  12. ncbi Social anxiety spectrum
    Liliana Dell'Osso
    Department of Psychiatry, Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Biotechnologies, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56127 Pisa, Italy
    Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 253:286-91. 2003
    ..In conclusion, our report confirms, in line with the literature, that even moderate levels of social anxiety are associated with significant functional impairment and distress for the individuals...
  13. ncbi The role of anxiety symptoms in school performance in a community sample of children and adolescents
    Luigi Mazzone
    Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry Department of Paediatrics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
    BMC Public Health 7:347. 2007
    ..The prevalence of anxiety and the relationship between anxiety and school performance were examined among elementary, middle, and high school students...
  14. ncbi Social anxiety spectrum: gender differences in Italian high school students
    Liliana Dell'Osso
    Department of Psychiatry, Neurobiology, Pharmacology, and Biotechnologies, University of Pisa, Italy
    J Nerv Ment Dis 190:225-32. 2002
    ..The correlation between social anxiety spectrum and other psychopathological features mirrors previous findings concerning the high comorbidity of axis-I social anxiety disorder...