Plasma corticosterone 1 hr post 4/g/kg EtOH [µg/dl] The genetic control over the corticosterone response to ethanol (EtOH) and its possible relationship to other EtOH-related traits was examined using BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strains derived from an F2 cross of C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitor strains. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of corticosterone levels 1 hr following EtOH suggested the influence of a single major gene on this trait. Two loci were predicted to account for 47% of the genetic variance in plasma corticosterone levels 6 hr following EtOH, whereas 3 loci were predicted to account for 78% of the genetic variance in corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH. Markers associated with corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH and corrected corticosterone levels 6 hr post-EtOH overlapped with ones found to influence acute and chronic EtOH withdrawal severity, suggesting some degree of common genetic determination between these traits. Overall these results indicate that gene action significantly influences stress responsiveness and suggest possible chromosomal locations of these genes. Roberts AJ, Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Finn DA, Keith LD. Genetic analysis of the corticosterone response to ethanol in BXD recombinant inbred mice Behav Neurosci 109(6) 1199-1208 Dec 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8748968&dopt=Abstract 8748968 96350725 01 65-115 days 65 115 Male 5-15 µg/dl 16.21 1.63 20.29 3.02 17.42 1.67 16.89 2.14 22.63 3.22 12.53 2.86 13.97 1.86 28.12 2.81 24.68 2.55 17.17 1.91 23.09 1.42 16.11 2.53 27.64 2.69 20.39 4.06 16.41 2.49 20.13 1.91 22.82 3.16 15.07 4.75 24.24 3.18 24.03 2.00 16.34 2.04 12/26/2002 ETCORT4(1H) ETCORT1 EtOH 4g/kg JKB/AR p. 1202, Fig 1 MRG 020402 with JKB by publication 8748968.01 Plasma corticosterone 1 hr post saline [µg/dl] The genetic control over the corticosterone response to ethanol (EtOH) and its possible relationship to other EtOH-related traits was examined using BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strains derived from an F2 cross of C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitor strains. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of corticosterone levels 1 hr following EtOH suggested the influence of a single major gene on this trait. Two loci were predicted to account for 47% of the genetic variance in plasma corticosterone levels 6 hr following EtOH, whereas 3 loci were predicted to account for 78% of the genetic variance in corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH. Markers associated with corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH and corrected corticosterone levels 6 hr post-EtOH overlapped with ones found to influence acute and chronic EtOH withdrawal severity, suggesting some degree of common genetic determination between these traits. Overall these results indicate that gene action significantly influences stress responsiveness and suggest possible chromosomal locations of these genes. Roberts AJ, Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Finn DA, Keith LD. Genetic analysis of the corticosterone response to ethanol in BXD recombinant inbred mice Behav Neurosci 109(6) 1199-1208 Dec 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8748968&dopt=Abstract 8748968 96350725 03 65-115 days 65 115 Male 3-9 µg/dl 4.36 0.64 4.07 1.71 4.35 2.00 8.28 3.78 3.99 1.03 8.59 4.62 15.19 5.56 5.07 0.89 5.64 1.90 2.47 0.64 6.14 1.14 6.04 2.67 7.54 3.74 1.09 0.37 5.66 2.71 4.22 0.69 6.95 1.58 11.34 8.21 11.86 9.09 7.77 2.66 2.88 0.53 12/26/2002 SALCORT (1H) SALCORT1 Saline JKB/AR p. 1202, Fig 1 MRG 020402 with JKB by publication 8748968.03 Plasma corticosterone 6 hr post ETOH Male [µg/dl] [Plasma corticosterone 6 hours post 4/g/kg EtOH (Male), Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: Roberts, Phillips, Belknap, Finn, Keith 1995, Behavioral Neurosci 109:1199-1208] The genetic control over the corticosterone response to ethanol (EtOH) and its possible relationship to other EtOH-related traits was examined using BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strains derived from an F2 cross of C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitor strains. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of corticosterone levels 1 hr following EtOH suggested the influence of a single major gene on this trait. Two loci were predicted to account for 47% of the genetic variance in plasma corticosterone levels 6 hr following EtOH, whereas 3 loci were predicted to account for 78% of the genetic variance in corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH. Markers associated with corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH and corrected corticosterone levels 6 hr post-EtOH overlapped with ones found to influence acute and chronic EtOH withdrawal severity, suggesting some degree of common genetic determination between these traits. Overall these results indicate that gene action significantly influences stress responsiveness and suggest possible chromosomal locations of these genes. Roberts AJ, Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Finn DA, Keith LD. Genetic analysis of the corticosterone response to ethanol in BXD recombinant inbred mice Behav Neurosci 109(6) 1199-1208 Dec 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8748968&dopt=Abstract 8748968 96350725 99 65-115 days 65 115 Male µg/dl 16.4 15.3 13.9 4.5 4.7 21.9 17.7 16.5 17.7 15.3 20 13.3 12.8 16.1 14.8 8.6 21.5 16.3 11.8 18.1 9.5 15.7 12/27/2002 SALCORT(6H) ETCORT6 EtOH 4g/kg JKB/AR MRG 020402 with JKB 8748968.99 Plasma corticosterone 6 hr post EtOH Female [µg/dl] [Plasma corticosterone 6 hours post 4/g/kg EtOH (Female) Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: Roberts, Phillips, Belknap, Finn, Keith 1995, Behavioral Neurosci 109:1199-1208] The genetic control over the corticosterone response to ethanol (EtOH) and its possible relationship to other EtOH-related traits was examined using BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strains derived from an F2 cross of C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitor strains. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of corticosterone levels 1 hr following EtOH suggested the influence of a single major gene on this trait. Two loci were predicted to account for 47% of the genetic variance in plasma corticosterone levels 6 hr following EtOH, whereas 3 loci were predicted to account for 78% of the genetic variance in corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH. Markers associated with corticosterone levels 7 hr following EtOH and corrected corticosterone levels 6 hr post-EtOH overlapped with ones found to influence acute and chronic EtOH withdrawal severity, suggesting some degree of common genetic determination between these traits. Overall these results indicate that gene action significantly influences stress responsiveness and suggest possible chromosomal locations of these genes. Roberts AJ, Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Finn DA, Keith LD. Genetic analysis of the corticosterone response to ethanol in BXD recombinant inbred mice Behav Neurosci 109(6) 1199-1208 Dec 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8748968&dopt=Abstract 8748968 96350725 98 65-115 days 65 115 Female µg/dl 5 9 4 9 14 8 4 10 5 22 18 12 17 7 20 13 13 9 16 12 8 21 16 12 18 10 16 12/27/2002 SALCORT(6HF) ETCORT6F EtOH 4g/kg JKB/AR MRG 020402 with JKB 8748968.98 Audiogenic seizure-mean severity score in response to pure tone [severity of seizure] The difference in susceptibility to audiogenic seizures (AGS) between C57BL/6J and DBA/2J inbred strains of mice is due to multiple genetic factors. AGS susceptibility was tested in 21-day-old mice from classical crosses, BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strains, a congenic DBA/2N.B6N-Ahb inbred strain and crosses between the BXD RI strains and DBA/2J. Analysis of these data reveals that the variation in AGS susceptibility between these two strains results from allelic differences at three or more loci. Most of the variation is due to allelic differences at two loci. The first, Asp-1 (formerly Ias), is a major gene located on chromosome 12, between Ah and D12 Nyul. The second, Asp-2 (formerly asp), is a minor gene located on chromosome 4, tightly linked to b. The negative correlation of brain stem Ca2(+)-ATPase activity and AGS susceptibility in the BXD RI strains suggests that the strain difference in Ca2(+)-ATPase activity is inherited as a polygenic trait and that Asp-1 and Asp-2 are linked to, or identical to, factors that influence Ca2(+)-ATPase activity. Neumann PE, Seyfried TN. Mapping of two genes that influence susceptibility to audiogenic seizures in crosses of C57BL/6J and DBA/2J mice Behav Genet 20(2) 307-323 Mar 1990 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2141254&dopt=Abstract 2141254 01 20-22 days 20 22 MF 10-63 Severity of seizure; 0=no response, 1=wild running, 2=clonic or tonic seizure 0.07 1.88 0.2 1.92 1.64 0.14 0.57 1.85 1.04 0.3 0.1 0.33 1.94 0.21 0.07 0.73 1.92 1.16 1.09 0.36 1.29 1 0.09 0 1.89 6/23/2003 MK Sullivan MK Sullivan AGS AGS 60 sec exposure to pure tone 11KHx at 120db JKB p. 311, Table 1 MRG 120601 from publication 2141254.01 Morphine hypothermia DRC slope Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 01 Male -4.58 -7.01 -7.06 -5.75 -6.33 -4.88 -7.36 -2.93 -2.02 -3.43 -3.75 -1.88 -1.31 -4.53 -2.73 -2.12 -5.29 -3.54 -6.06 -5.82 -7.5 -6.06 -7.65 12/20/2002 MORTEMP BDTEMP30 Morphine Dose response across 8, 16, or 32 mg/kg i.p. JKB p. 319, Fig 3 MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 1632590.01 Morphine analgesia DRC slope Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 02 Male 26.8 59.7 50.1 63.4 30 30.5 62.7 27.6 33.9 25.8 31.2 25.5 36.7 39.1 15.2 10.9 44.3 59.8 35.4 46.3 34.7 24.3 42.9 12/20/2002 MORHPL8 HOTPLATE Morphine Dose response across 8, 16, or 32 mg/kg i.p. JKB p. 319, Fig 3 MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 1632590.02 Straub tail Morphine DRC slope Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 03 Male 0.94 0.25 1.37 1.04 1.07 0.94 0.42 0.75 0.81 0.94 1.37 0.91 0.73 0.98 0.48 0.61 1.2 0.35 0.75 1.16 1.24 0.75 0.78 12/20/2002 MORSTRAUB STRAUB30 Morphine Dose response across 8, 16, or 32 mg/kg i.p. JKB p. 319, Fig 3 MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 1632590.03 Saline body temp, degree C Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 04 Male degrees celsius 37.5 37.7 38.1 37 37.2 38.3 37.4 37.3 38.4 37.8 37.6 36.6 37 38.4 36.8 37.3 37.5 37.5 37.9 38.5 37.8 38.8 38.2 12/20/2002 SALTEMP SAL_BTMP Saline JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 1632590.04 Saline hot plate latency, seconds Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 05 Male seconds 20.2 21.3 22 19.5 11.8 8.8 31 18 14.1 11.6 12.8 13 11.9 20 13.8 16.1 12.2 13.5 15 15.5 22.9 9.8 19.1 12/20/2002 SALHP8 SAL_HOTP Saline JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 1632590.05 Saline elevated open field activity, [Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: Belknap & Crabbe, 1992 ANYAS 654:311-323] Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Chromosome mapping of gene loci affecting morphine and amphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mice Ann NY Acad Sci 654 311-323 Jun 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1632590&dopt=Abstract 1632590 06 Male 15.44 6.39 9.34 12.15 9.24 15.25 8.4 8.675 14.49 6.43 11.84 7.315 10.25 12.72 7.95 8.3 5.925 6.945 8.26 8.58 5.25 12 12/20/2002 SALACT(EOF) SALACT Saline JKB MRG 020402 with JKB 1632590.06 Baseline handling induced convulsions (HIC) Recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains were developed primarily as a tool to detect and provisionally map major gene loci--those with effects large enough to cause a bimodal distribution in the trait of interest. This implied that progress toward gene mapping was possible only for gene loci accounting for at least half of the genetic variance. More recently, QTL (quantitative trait loci) approaches have been advanced that do not require bimodal distributions and are thus applicable to a much wider range of phenotypes. They offer the prospect of meaningful progress toward detecting and mapping minor as well as major gene loci affecting any trait of interest, provided there is a significant degree of genetic determination among the RI strains. This paper presents a review of RI gene mapping efforts concerning phenotypes related to drug abuse and presents new data for studies now in progress for nitrous oxide and acute ethanol withdrawal intensity. These two studies exemplify several strengths and limitations of the RI QTL approach. Belknap JK, Metten P, Helms ML, O'Toole LA, Angeli-Gade S, Crabbe JC, Phillips TJ. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) applications to substances of abuse: physical dependence studies with nitrous oxide and ethanol in BXD mice Behav Genet 23(2) 213-222 Mar 1993 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8512534&dopt=Abstract 8512534 01 100 days Male 0.6995 0.3415 1.6835 2.0565 1.17045 0.3985 1.146 1.8895 0.6495 1.581 1.928 0.1625 0.4835 0.4165 0.7105 0.6315 0.091 0.125 1.5725 0.625 0.0985 12/20/2002 BASEHIC AVGAVB JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 8512534.01 Nitrous oxide withdrawal handling induced convulsion (HIC) area under curve Recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains were developed primarily as a tool to detect and provisionally map major gene loci--those with effects large enough to cause a bimodal distribution in the trait of interest. This implied that progress toward gene mapping was possible only for gene loci accounting for at least half of the genetic variance. More recently, QTL (quantitative trait loci) approaches have been advanced that do not require bimodal distributions and are thus applicable to a much wider range of phenotypes. They offer the prospect of meaningful progress toward detecting and mapping minor as well as major gene loci affecting any trait of interest, provided there is a significant degree of genetic determination among the RI strains. This paper presents a review of RI gene mapping efforts concerning phenotypes related to drug abuse and presents new data for studies now in progress for nitrous oxide and acute ethanol withdrawal intensity. These two studies exemplify several strengths and limitations of the RI QTL approach. Belknap JK, Metten P, Helms ML, O'Toole LA, Angeli-Gade S, Crabbe JC, Phillips TJ. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) applications to substances of abuse: physical dependence studies with nitrous oxide and ethanol in BXD mice Behav Genet 23(2) 213-222 Mar 1993 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8512534&dopt=Abstract 8512534 02 100 days Male 5.68 13.24 6.85 1.17 15.6 4.57 5.35 20 2.2 10.15 2.55 1 1.33 3.8 8.87 3.36 6.5 6.67 9 6.94 5.62 12/20/2002 N2OHIC(AUC) NCOAUC Nitrous Oxide gas 75% JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 8512534.02 Corrected peak for nitrous oxide withdrawal handling induced convulsions HIC Recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains were developed primarily as a tool to detect and provisionally map major gene loci--those with effects large enough to cause a bimodal distribution in the trait of interest. This implied that progress toward gene mapping was possible only for gene loci accounting for at least half of the genetic variance. More recently, QTL (quantitative trait loci) approaches have been advanced that do not require bimodal distributions and are thus applicable to a much wider range of phenotypes. They offer the prospect of meaningful progress toward detecting and mapping minor as well as major gene loci affecting any trait of interest, provided there is a significant degree of genetic determination among the RI strains. This paper presents a review of RI gene mapping efforts concerning phenotypes related to drug abuse and presents new data for studies now in progress for nitrous oxide and acute ethanol withdrawal intensity. These two studies exemplify several strengths and limitations of the RI QTL approach. Belknap JK, Metten P, Helms ML, O'Toole LA, Angeli-Gade S, Crabbe JC, Phillips TJ. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) applications to substances of abuse: physical dependence studies with nitrous oxide and ethanol in BXD mice Behav Genet 23(2) 213-222 Mar 1993 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8512534&dopt=Abstract 8512534 03 100 days Male 1.4 0.19 2.94 0.20 1.41 0.25 0.44 0.11 3.4 0.35 1.28 0.27 1.31 0.19 4.17 0.23 0.62 0.19 2.2 0.22 0.88 0.24 0.3 0.13 0.39 0.09 0.73 0.11 2.09 0.36 0.79 0.22 1.71 0.32 1.56 0.28 2 0.31 1.35 0.29 1.35 0.30 12/20/2002 N2OHIC(PK) NCORPK2 Nitrous Oxide gas 75% JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 8512534.03 Nitrous oxide withdrawal handling induced convulsions-difference from baseline (treated minus nontreated) Recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains were developed primarily as a tool to detect and provisionally map major gene loci--those with effects large enough to cause a bimodal distribution in the trait of interest. This implied that progress toward gene mapping was possible only for gene loci accounting for at least half of the genetic variance. More recently, QTL (quantitative trait loci) approaches have been advanced that do not require bimodal distributions and are thus applicable to a much wider range of phenotypes. They offer the prospect of meaningful progress toward detecting and mapping minor as well as major gene loci affecting any trait of interest, provided there is a significant degree of genetic determination among the RI strains. This paper presents a review of RI gene mapping efforts concerning phenotypes related to drug abuse and presents new data for studies now in progress for nitrous oxide and acute ethanol withdrawal intensity. These two studies exemplify several strengths and limitations of the RI QTL approach. Belknap JK, Metten P, Helms ML, O'Toole LA, Angeli-Gade S, Crabbe JC, Phillips TJ. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) applications to substances of abuse: physical dependence studies with nitrous oxide and ethanol in BXD mice Behav Genet 23(2) 213-222 Mar 1993 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8512534&dopt=Abstract 8512534 04 100 days Male 6.06666666666667 12.635 9.53333333333333 0.333333333333333 14.13 4.25 7.81666666666667 15.977 0.806666666666667 8.35 2.47166666666667 0.55 1.04666666666667 3.55 9.33666666666667 4.24333333333333 6.72666666666667 6.44666666666667 7.21333333333333 9.13666666666667 5.57 12/20/2002 N2OHIC(DIFF) NDIFFAUC Nitrous Oxide gas 75% JKB MRG 011002; prior confirmation by JKB with data and publication 8512534.04 Acute ethanol withdrawal-difference from saline, [Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: Belknap, Metten, Helms, O'Toole, Angeli-Gade, Crabbe & Phillips, 1993 Behav Genetics 23:213-222] Recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains were developed primarily as a tool to detect and provisionally map major gene loci--those with effects large enough to cause a bimodal distribution in the trait of interest. This implied that progress toward gene mapping was possible only for gene loci accounting for at least half of the genetic variance. More recently, QTL (quantitative trait loci) approaches have been advanced that do not require bimodal distributions and are thus applicable to a much wider range of phenotypes. They offer the prospect of meaningful progress toward detecting and mapping minor as well as major gene loci affecting any trait of interest, provided there is a significant degree of genetic determination among the RI strains. This paper presents a review of RI gene mapping efforts concerning phenotypes related to drug abuse and presents new data for studies now in progress for nitrous oxide and acute ethanol withdrawal intensity. These two studies exemplify several strengths and limitations of the RI QTL approach. Belknap JK, Metten P, Helms ML, O'Toole LA, Angeli-Gade S, Crabbe JC, Phillips TJ. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) applications to substances of abuse: physical dependence studies with nitrous oxide and ethanol in BXD mice Behav Genet 23(2) 213-222 Mar 1993 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8512534&dopt=Abstract 8512534 05 100 days Male 5.227 14.08 8.6 9.303 7.9 1.91 3.05 6.27 1.78 5.07 5.6 3.11 6.3 4.06 8.47 5.707 2.21 6.047 6.696 5.5 1.49 12/20/2002 ETHIC4(DIFF) DAUC412 EtOH 4 g/kg JKB MRG 020402 with JKB 8512534.05 Home cage activity after saline injection Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 01 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 13.25 8.375 11.75 8.625 10.75 15.5 11.25 11.375 8.375 7.88888888888889 6 10.75 8 11.875 10.5 12 7.5 11.375 15.75 1.77777777777778 17.125 11.5 7.5 13.5 9.125 8.625 20.75 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan SALACT(Home) ACT0 Saline Saline JKBQTL2 JKB p. 752, Fig 6 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.01 Activity-difference from saline for 4 mg/kg methamphetamine [quadrant crossings/min] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 02 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 quadrant crossings/min 21.625 2.35 18.7678571428571 4.74 47.25 6.70 35.9305555555556 4.39 41.5 7.43 19.25 8.96 7 5.83 33.125 5.26 8.5 2.54 31.8986111111111 3.39 19.875 3.30 13.125 2.96 35.75 6.70 18.125 8.87 21.875 6.26 31.5 6.26 34.375 4.30 9.5 4.74 10.125 5.52 13.8472222222222 4.17 15.5 7.17 22 6.13 25.5 5.39 33.75 4.65 10.375 5.65 30 4.09 14.75 4.09 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MAACT4 DACT4 Meth 4 mg/kg JKB p. 748, Fig 2 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.02 Activity-difference from saline for 8 mg/kg methamphetamine [quadrant crossings/min] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 03 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 quadrant crossings/min 11.375 3.61 17 5.61 49.875 7.61 24.4861111111111 4.26 43.125 6.70 1.7 5.04 7.25 4.52 14.25 5.78 6.125 4.87 27.4861111111111 3.73 31.5 1.96 15.25 5.13 16.25 7.78 4.375 2.30 16.5 4.43 26.125 8.52 28.7857142857143 4.13 5.5 3.00 -0.875 3.30 25.3472222222222 5.57 9.375 4.17 40.625 7.65 11.5 4.83 12.125 5.57 23.4305555555556 8.96 37.375 4.78 7.375 3.13 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MAACT8 DACT8 Meth 8 mg/kg JKB p. 748, Fig 2 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.03 Activity-difference from saline for 16 mg/kg methamphetamine [quadrant crossings/min] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 04 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 quadrant crossings/min -8.75 1.89 3.79166666666667 3.96 6.625 9.96 -0.874999999999998 2.39 8.25 4.89 -12.75 1.88 -9.13888888888889 1.14 -2 3.18 -5.75 1.89 -2.88888888888889 3.22 6.875 5.25 3.625 4.89 -7.14285714285714 0.86 -2 3.07 4.875 6.25 -6.85714285714286 1.61 -1.75 2.14 -4.125 3.64 -7.25 2.86 25.4444444444444 4.75 -13.3472222222222 1.64 8 6.75 -1.75 2.46 -7.7 1.57 11.25 3.86 4.25 2.71 -4.25 5.75 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MAACT16 DACT16 Meth 16 mg/kg JKB p. 748, Fig 2 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.04 Sterotyped chewing responses [N/min] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 05 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 N/min 2.25 0.723 8.375 2.349 0 0.400 1.88888888888889 0.979 1.375 1.396 7.3 1.557 8.25 1.830 5.75 2.323 4.875 1.328 5.04166666666667 2.604 0.125 0.145 2.22222222222222 1.149 9.625 2.162 0.875 0.689 4.5 1.430 7.375 2.545 1.44642857142857 0.987 2.875 2.774 3.375 1.174 1.40277777777778 1.277 0 0.289 3.875 2.026 2.275 1.098 2.125 1.226 0.0833333333333333 0.289 2.125 2.145 -0.125 0.366 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MACHEW8 DCHEW8 Meth 8 mg/kg JKB p. 748, Fig 3 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.05 Change in body temp due to 4 mg/kg methamphetamine [degree C] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 06 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 degree C 0.0124999999999957 0.186 -1.00357142857143 0.536 0.832142857142856 0.345 -0.461111111111116 0.299 0.237500000000004 0.206 -3.72499999999999 0.423 -2.05 0.747 0.424999999999997 0.500 0.0625 0.232 0.588888888888889 0.268 -0.18035714285714 0.232 -1.56250000000001 0.742 0.550000000000004 0.495 -1.2125 0.495 0.362499999999997 0.147 -0.137500000000003 0.711 -1.4375 0.232 -0.487499999999997 0.418 -1.8375 0.820 -1.35277777777779 0.340 -0.275000000000006 0.323 -0.737499999999997 0.325 -1.53750000000001 0.691 -0.537500000000001 0.742 -0.279166666666676 0.299 0.125 0.178 -0.76250000000001 0.289 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MATEMP4 DTEMP4 Meth 4 mg/kg JKB p. 747, Fig 1 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.06 Change in body temp due to 8 mg/kg methamphetamine [degree C] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 07 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 degree C -0.337499999999991 0.254 -0.0875000000000057 0.207 1.3 0.236 0.294444444444444 0.406 0.674999999999997 0.196 -2.3 0.703 -0.762499999999996 0.283 1.1875 0.120 0.225000000000001 0.330 1.02638888888889 0.232 0.357142857142861 0.286 0.799999999999997 0.351 1.77500000000001 0.196 -1.1125 0.083 1.2375 0.402 0.424999999999997 0.283 0.253571428571433 0.428 0.0124999999999957 0.141 -0.63750000000001 0.630 -0.06527777777778 0.601 -0.125000000000007 0.457 0.525000000000006 0.312 -0.850000000000001 0.580 1.3 0.525 -1.26805555555557 0.359 0.824999999999996 0.170 -0.362500000000004 0.417 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MATEMP8 DTEMP8 Meth 8 mg/kg JKB p. 747, Fig 1 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.07 Change in body temp due to 16 mg/kg methamphetamine [degree C] Individual differences in most behavioral and pharmacological responses to abused drugs are dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic influences on the complex phenotypes related to drug abuse have been difficult to study using classical genetic analyses. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a method that has been used successfully to examine genetic contributions to some of these traits by correlating allelic variation in polymorphic genetic markers of known chromosomal location with variation in drug-response phenotypes. We evaluated several behavioral responses to multiple doses of methamphetamine (METH) in C57BL/6J (B6), DBA/2J (D2), and 25 of their recombinant inbred (BXD RI) strains. Stereotyped chewing, horizontal home cage activity, and changes in body temperature after 0, 4, 8, or 16 mg/kg METH, as well as stereotyped climbing behavior after 16 mg/kg METH, were examined. Associations (p < 0.01) between METH sensitivity and allelic status at multiple microsatellite genetic markers were subsequently determined for each response. QTLs were provisionally identified for each phenotype, some unique to a particular behavior and others that appeared to influence multiple phenotypes. Candidate genes suggested by these analyses included several that mapped near genes relevant for the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and glutamate. The locations of QTLs provisionally identified by this analysis were compared with QTLs hypothesized in other studies to influence methamphetamine- and cocaine-related phenotypes. In several instances, QTLs appeared to overlap, which is consistent with idea that common neural substrates underlie some responses to psychostimulants. Grisel JE, Belknap JK, O'Toole LA, Helms ML, Wenger CD, Crabbe JC. Quantitative trait loci affecting methamphetamine responses in BXD recombinant inbred mouse strains J Neurosci 17(2) 745-754 Jan 1997 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8987796&dopt=Abstract 8987796 98007483 08 10-14 wks 70 98 MF 8 degree C 0.162500000000001 0.296 0.258333333333326 0.396 1.05 0.217 1.5375 0.316 1.09499999999999 0.316 -0.149999999999991 0.352 0.680555555555557 0.299 1.40000000000001 0.211 0.75 0.316 1.05138888888889 0.228 0.43214285714285 0.168 0.887499999999996 0.177 1.13035714285714 0.493 1.1875 0.524 1.2625 0.382 1.39821428571428 0.234 1.05 0.359 0.325000000000003 0.239 1.1375 0.274 0.377777777777773 0.353 0.791666666666664 0.217 0.725000000000001 0.328 1.2 0.504 2.3525 0.091 -0.100000000000009 0.202 1.2375 0.316 1.01249999999999 0.140 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MATEMP16 DTEMP16 Meth 16 mg/kg JKB p. 747, Fig 1 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 8987796.08 Morphine consumption-two bottle choice [morphine concentration 0.3 to 0.7 mg/ml] The use of Recombinant Inbred mouse Strains (RIS) to derive information about the complexity of the genetic architecture underlying various traits is increasing in popularity. Behaviors measured to index sensitivity to drug effects and vulnerability to drug abuse are considered here. Potential uses of RIS are identification of major gene effects, mapping of traits to particular chromosomal sites, determining genetic correlations between characters, and identifying behaviorally extreme genotypes. This approach has led to identification of a major gene moderating alcohol acceptance in mice and has revealed a more complex polygenic system influencing morphine consumption. Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Use of recombinant inbred strains to assess vulnerability to drug abuse at the genetic level J Addict Dis 10(1-2) 73-87 1991 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2065120&dopt=Abstract 2065120 01 Male 157 16 16 42 84 50 27 27 97 29 23 148 16 17 19 96 19 99 52 71 49 97 12/20/2002 MORCONS MORCON Morphine mg/kg/day JKB p. 80, Table 1 MRG 020402 with JKB by publication 2065120.01 Quinine consumption-two bottle choice [quinine concentration 0.1 to 0.4 mg/ml] The use of Recombinant Inbred mouse Strains (RIS) to derive information about the complexity of the genetic architecture underlying various traits is increasing in popularity. Behaviors measured to index sensitivity to drug effects and vulnerability to drug abuse are considered here. Potential uses of RIS are identification of major gene effects, mapping of traits to particular chromosomal sites, determining genetic correlations between characters, and identifying behaviorally extreme genotypes. This approach has led to identification of a major gene moderating alcohol acceptance in mice and has revealed a more complex polygenic system influencing morphine consumption. Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Use of recombinant inbred strains to assess vulnerability to drug abuse at the genetic level J Addict Dis 10(1-2) 73-87 1991 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2065120&dopt=Abstract 2065120 02 Male 36 24 32 12 135 20 13 10 11 17 17 62 5 27 11 9 19 58 85 25 39 88 12/20/2002 QUINCONS QUINCON Quinine mg/kg/day JKB p. 80, Table 1 MRG 020402 with JKB by publication 2065120.02 Saccharin preference Saccharin preference - mean of 2 studies;Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: 1) Phillips, Belknap, Crabbe 1991, J Addictive Diseases 10:73-87; 2) Belknap, Metten, Helms, O'toole, Angeli-Gade, Crabbe & Phillips, 1993 Behav Genetics 23:213-222 The use of Recombinant Inbred mouse Strains (RIS) to derive information about the complexity of the genetic architecture underlying various traits is increasing in popularity. Behaviors measured to index sensitivity to drug effects and vulnerability to drug abuse are considered here. Potential uses of RIS are identification of major gene effects, mapping of traits to particular chromosomal sites, determining genetic correlations between characters, and identifying behaviorally extreme genotypes. This approach has led to identification of a major gene moderating alcohol acceptance in mice and has revealed a more complex polygenic system influencing morphine consumption. Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Use of recombinant inbred strains to assess vulnerability to drug abuse at the genetic level J Addict Dis 10(1-2) 73-87 1991 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2065120&dopt=Abstract 2065120 97 Male 0.95 0.715 0.79 0.765 0.915 0.9 0.715 0.695 0.765 0.6675 0.805 0.86 0.77 0.765 0.615 0.641 0.84 0.8965 0.717 0.7255 0.873 0.79 12/19/2002 SACCPREF SACCPREF Saccharin preference ratio JKB MRG 020402 with JKB 2065120.97 Saccharin consumption Saccharin consumption - mean of 2 studies Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: 1) Phillips, Belknap, Crabbe 1991, J Addictive Diseases 10:73-87; 2) Belknap, Metten, Helms, O'Toole, Angeli-Gade, Crabbe & Phillips, 1993 Behav Genetics 23:213-222 The use of Recombinant Inbred mouse Strains (RIS) to derive information about the complexity of the genetic architecture underlying various traits is increasing in popularity. Behaviors measured to index sensitivity to drug effects and vulnerability to drug abuse are considered here. Potential uses of RIS are identification of major gene effects, mapping of traits to particular chromosomal sites, determining genetic correlations between characters, and identifying behaviorally extreme genotypes. This approach has led to identification of a major gene moderating alcohol acceptance in mice and has revealed a more complex polygenic system influencing morphine consumption. Phillips TJ, Belknap JK, Crabbe JC. Use of recombinant inbred strains to assess vulnerability to drug abuse at the genetic level J Addict Dis 10(1-2) 73-87 1991 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2065120&dopt=Abstract 2065120 96 Male 806.5 383 352 459.5 1178.5 544.5 342 343 410.5 258.5 528 484 353.5 410 332.5 261.5 417.5 442.5 453.5 365 472 536.5 12/19/2002 SACCONS SACCCON Saccharin mg/kg/day JKB MRG 020402 with JKB 2065120.96 Locomotor activity post cocaine (32 mg/kg) [activity counts/hr] The present study investigated the effects of acute and repeated administration of cocaine (1.0-56.0 mg/kg) on locomotor activity in the genetically distinct DBA/2J and C57BL/6J inbred strains of mice. In addition, quantitative trait loci analysis of the effects of acute and repeated cocaine in 16 BXD recombinant inbred strains was used to provisionally detect and map minor gene loci which associate with cocaine responsiveness. Whereas locomotor activity was elevated maximally in both strains by 32 mg/kg of cocaine, DBA/2J mice were stimulated to a much greater extent than C57BL/6J mice. The stimulant effects of cocaine were diminished to control levels in DBA/2J mice after repeated daily injections, whereas cocaine-induced locomotion remained consistent in C57BL/6J mice throughout the 7-day testing period. Emergence of stereotyped behavior with repeated daily injections of 32 mg/kg of cocaine was observed in DBA/2J but not C57BL/6J mice. No differences in brain cocaine levels were found between the DBA/2J and C57BL/6J strains after acute or repeated injections. Quantitative trait loci analysis indicated significant associations of differences in cocaine responsiveness with marker loci on several chromosomes in the BXD recombinant inbred series. Those marker loci associated with the acute cocaine response were in most cases different from those markers associated with long-term responses. The current results demonstrate that genotype-dependent variation exists in behavioral responsiveness to cocaine in mice and suggest that the acute and long-term responses to cocaine may be under the control of separate sets of genes. Tolliver BK, Belknap JK, Woods WE, Carney JM. Genetic analysis of sensitization and tolerance to cocaine J Pharmacol Exp Ther 270(3) 1230-1238 Sep 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7932176&dopt=Abstract 7932176 01 Male 3-8 activitycounts/hr 1481 89.0 2470 210.3 1814 239.1 2574 251.7 1557 134.3 1622 83.0 1333 69.4 1995 217.4 1787 73.8 2345 83.3 1702 88.7 1383 165.4 2158 112.0 1539 129.6 1494 189.3 1771 117.6 1597 115.8 1909 166.4 6/26/2003 MK Sullivan COCACT32 COACT Cocaine 32 mg/kg Tolliver/JKB p. 1235, Fig 6 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 7932176.01 Sensitization of locomotor response to cocaine (32 mg/kg) [% initial response] The present study investigated the effects of acute and repeated administration of cocaine (1.0-56.0 mg/kg) on locomotor activity in the genetically distinct DBA/2J and C57BL/6J inbred strains of mice. In addition, quantitative trait loci analysis of the effects of acute and repeated cocaine in 16 BXD recombinant inbred strains was used to provisionally detect and map minor gene loci which associate with cocaine responsiveness. Whereas locomotor activity was elevated maximally in both strains by 32 mg/kg of cocaine, DBA/2J mice were stimulated to a much greater extent than C57BL/6J mice. The stimulant effects of cocaine were diminished to control levels in DBA/2J mice after repeated daily injections, whereas cocaine-induced locomotion remained consistent in C57BL/6J mice throughout the 7-day testing period. Emergence of stereotyped behavior with repeated daily injections of 32 mg/kg of cocaine was observed in DBA/2J but not C57BL/6J mice. No differences in brain cocaine levels were found between the DBA/2J and C57BL/6J strains after acute or repeated injections. Quantitative trait loci analysis indicated significant associations of differences in cocaine responsiveness with marker loci on several chromosomes in the BXD recombinant inbred series. Those marker loci associated with the acute cocaine response were in most cases different from those markers associated with long-term responses. The current results demonstrate that genotype-dependent variation exists in behavioral responsiveness to cocaine in mice and suggest that the acute and long-term responses to cocaine may be under the control of separate sets of genes. Tolliver BK, Belknap JK, Woods WE, Carney JM. Genetic analysis of sensitization and tolerance to cocaine J Pharmacol Exp Ther 270(3) 1230-1238 Sep 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7932176&dopt=Abstract 7932176 02 Male 3-8 % initial response 81.4 28.2 92.5 71.7 111.4 128.7 97.1 53.1 115.0 59 81.3 100 87.4 86.4 102.0 102 88.6 90 6/26/2003 MK Sullivan COCSEN32 COSENSIT Cocaine 32 mg/kg Tolliver/JKB p. 1235, Fig 6 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 7932176.02 Body weight [g] Adult C57BL/6J (B6) male mice had 37% heavier brains than did DBA/2J (D2) mice, while their body weights did not differ. The BXD recombinant inbred (RI) series of 20 strains, derived from a cross between B6 and D2 inbred strains, was used as the initial screen to determine significant associations between male brain weight and brain:body weight ratio, with allelic variation at 360 known marker gene loci. For brain weight, this yielded five candidate chromosome regions, each reflecting a possible quantitative trait locus (QTL) site affecting brain weight. The second step was to test as many of these five as possible using standard (non-RI) inbred strain data for brain weight previously reported in the literature. For this purpose, only strains possessing the same alleles as the B6 or D2 strains were used. Sufficient data to test two of the five candidate QTL were available. Of these, one was strongly supported as a site affecting brain weight--the D7rp2 region of chromosome 7. For the brain to body weight ratio, four chromosome regions emerged as significantly associated in the BXD series, but none were amenable to testing due to a lack of allelic information for the standard inbred strains. However, two of these regions showed highly significant associations (p less than 0.001, single test) that merit consideration as QTL sites for future testing. These two are the Hba region on chromosome 11 and the D17Tu7 region on chromosome 17. The genetic correlation between brain and body weight was low (r = 0.28), indicating that these two traits are largely genetically independent in the BXD RI series. Belknap JK, Phillips TJ, O'Toole LA. Quantitative trait loci associated with brain weight in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mouse strains Brain Res Bul 29(3-4) 337-344 Sept-Oct 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1393606&dopt=Abstract 1393606 01 11-13 wks 77 91 Male 7-8 g 25.5 1.71 25.5 2.08 27.6 1.60 28.4 1.84 26.1 1.84 25 2.00 26.4 1.25 27.1 1.64 25.2 0.96 29.3 1.75 30.4 1.60 27.8 1.54 26.75 1.91 29 2.56 28.4 3.26 25.1 0.79 24.3 2.42 25 1.66 24.7 2.17 25.2 2.06 26.3 1.83 24.7 2.23 6/24/2003 MK Sullivan BODYWGT BODWGT BODYWGT JKB p. 340, Table 1 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 1393606.01 Brain weight [mg] Adult C57BL/6J (B6) male mice had 37% heavier brains than did DBA/2J (D2) mice, while their body weights did not differ. The BXD recombinant inbred (RI) series of 20 strains, derived from a cross between B6 and D2 inbred strains, was used as the initial screen to determine significant associations between male brain weight and brain:body weight ratio, with allelic variation at 360 known marker gene loci. For brain weight, this yielded five candidate chromosome regions, each reflecting a possible quantitative trait locus (QTL) site affecting brain weight. The second step was to test as many of these five as possible using standard (non-RI) inbred strain data for brain weight previously reported in the literature. For this purpose, only strains possessing the same alleles as the B6 or D2 strains were used. Sufficient data to test two of the five candidate QTL were available. Of these, one was strongly supported as a site affecting brain weight--the D7rp2 region of chromosome 7. For the brain to body weight ratio, four chromosome regions emerged as significantly associated in the BXD series, but none were amenable to testing due to a lack of allelic information for the standard inbred strains. However, two of these regions showed highly significant associations (p less than 0.001, single test) that merit consideration as QTL sites for future testing. These two are the Hba region on chromosome 11 and the D17Tu7 region on chromosome 17. The genetic correlation between brain and body weight was low (r = 0.28), indicating that these two traits are largely genetically independent in the BXD RI series. Belknap JK, Phillips TJ, O'Toole LA. Quantitative trait loci associated with brain weight in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mouse strains Brain Res Bul 29(3-4) 337-344 Sept-Oct 1992 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1393606&dopt=Abstract 1393606 02 11-13 wks 77 91 Male 7-8 mg 465 23 339 19 450 22 390 19 477 27 361 16 421 13 419 15 412 13 403 9 439 9 429 14 436 16 427 13 409 20 431 10 432 30 380 17 394 16 381 18 389 20 375 11 6/24/2003 MK Sullivan BRAINWGT BRAINWGT BRAINWGT JKB p. 340, Table 1 MRG 011002 with JKB by publication 1393606.02 Cocaine in mg/kg (infused via tail vein) to induce tonic seizure [mg/kg] Seizures are a well known consequence of human cocaine abuse, and in rodent models, sensitivity to cocaine seizures has been shown to be strongly influenced by genotype. For example, several studies have reported significant differences between the C57BL/6 (B6) and DBA/2 (D2) inbred mouse strains in their sensitivity to cocaine-induced seizures. This prompted our use of the BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strain set and an F(2) population derived from the B6 and D2 progenitor strains for further genetic analyses and for gene mapping efforts in this study. Cocaine was infused into the lateral tail vein, and the doses needed to induce a running bouncing clonic seizure and a tonic hindlimb extensor seizure were recorded for each mouse. In the BXD RI set, a genome-wide search was carried out for QTLs (quantitative trait loci), which are sites on a chromosome containing genes that influence seizure susceptibility. An F(2) population (B6D2F2, n = 408) was subsequently used as a second, confirmation step. Based on both RI and F(2) results, three QTLs emerged as significant (P <.00005): one for clonic seizures on chromosome 9 (distal), and two for tonic seizures on chromosomes 14 (proximal to mid) and 15 (distal). Two additional QTLs emerged as suggestive (P <.0015), both associated with clonic seizures on chromosomes 9 (proximal) and 15 (distal). Both QTLs on chromosome 9 were sex-specific, with much larger effects on the phenotype seen in females than in males. Hain HS, Crabbe JC, Bergeson SE, Belknap JK. Cocaine-induced seizure thresholds: quantitative trait loci detection and mapping in two populations derived from the C57BL/6 and DBA/2 mouse strains J Pharmacol Exp Ther 293(1) 180-187 Apr 2000 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10734168&dopt=Abstract 10734168 01 56-100 days 56 100 Female 7-16 mg/kg 36.5092843340253 1.05 45.8623787362414 1.15 42.9703626911218 1.99 46.3609349736889 1.81 43.4960099553144 3.05 48.0771280463759 2.93 44.6149206926665 2.06 38.9730137289765 1.64 48.6677557555129 1.60 39.5212449334861 1.03 39.4036744928305 1.27 39.9767680020278 1.74 37.3012008962622 1.55 43.3300328369933 1.78 39.4037704331372 1.18 45.4332262655791 1.24 35.9427625388382 1.01 49.5509290179926 2.94 38.7927845701966 1.48 46.6208980595439 3.05 38.7701207182665 1.08 38.7466553026451 1.64 44.3891465498985 2.56 42.0057332089545 1.24 34.0522375511561 0.70 44.0018244149537 1.59 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MK Sullivan COCTON MGKGTON Cocaine 1mg/ml RI-166 JKB/JCC p. 182, Fig.1 top JD 121301 from publication 10734168.01 Cocaine in mg/kg (infused via tail vein) to induce clonic seizure [mg/kg] Seizures are a well known consequence of human cocaine abuse, and in rodent models, sensitivity to cocaine seizures has been shown to be strongly influenced by genotype. For example, several studies have reported significant differences between the C57BL/6 (B6) and DBA/2 (D2) inbred mouse strains in their sensitivity to cocaine-induced seizures. This prompted our use of the BXD recombinant inbred (RI) strain set and an F(2) population derived from the B6 and D2 progenitor strains for further genetic analyses and for gene mapping efforts in this study. Cocaine was infused into the lateral tail vein, and the doses needed to induce a running bouncing clonic seizure and a tonic hindlimb extensor seizure were recorded for each mouse. In the BXD RI set, a genome-wide search was carried out for QTLs (quantitative trait loci), which are sites on a chromosome containing genes that influence seizure susceptibility. An F(2) population (B6D2F2, n = 408) was subsequently used as a second, confirmation step. Based on both RI and F(2) results, three QTLs emerged as significant (P <.00005): one for clonic seizures on chromosome 9 (distal), and two for tonic seizures on chromosomes 14 (proximal to mid) and 15 (distal). Two additional QTLs emerged as suggestive (P <.0015), both associated with clonic seizures on chromosomes 9 (proximal) and 15 (distal). Both QTLs on chromosome 9 were sex-specific, with much larger effects on the phenotype seen in females than in males. Hain HS, Crabbe JC, Bergeson SE, Belknap JK. Cocaine-induced seizure thresholds: quantitative trait loci detection and mapping in two populations derived from the C57BL/6 and DBA/2 mouse strains J Pharmacol Exp Ther 293(1) 180-187 Apr 2000 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10734168&dopt=Abstract 10734168 02 56-100 days 56 100 Female 7-16 mg/kg 21.1275869781027 0.75 21.903677521797 1.59 24.3794503374416 3.26 21.8333066738383 2.18 21.6786293001535 2.46 20.1582397852819 1.24 23.9731186492713 1.45 21.8606255012244 1.83 24.867635937228 1.55 17.5034216551746 1.22 21.7689514914138 0.99 21.8178716923466 1.76 17.4457084496112 1.71 20.1131869961416 1.18 24.3516411928639 1.45 23.4871948042632 1.45 20.3500609275227 1.01 23.5815221713196 2.51 20.7144960755053 1.72 22.1648480352814 2.23 22.8863072036995 1.95 19.6430463704733 1.43 20.8623671215829 1.66 22.8056520761417 1.66 20.1509430417039 1.20 20.7370448138035 0.98 6/4/2003 MK Sullivan MK Sullivan COCCLO MGKGCLO Cocaine 1mg/ml RI-166 JKB/JCC p. 182, Fig.1 bottom JD 121301 from publication 10734168.02 Acute ethanol activity response - Difference between experimental 2g/kg ip EtOH and saline control group [activity counts/min] Genetic differences in ethanol's ability to induce conditioned place preference were studied in 20 BXD Recombinant Inbred (RI) mouse strains and in the C57BL/6J and DBA/2J progenitor strains. Male mice from each strain were exposed to a Pavlovian conditioning procedure in which a distinctive floor stimulus (CS+) was paired four times with ethanol (2 g/kg). A different floor stimulus (CS-) was paired with saline. Control mice were injected only with saline. Floor preference testing without ethanol revealed significant genetic differences in conditioned place preference, with some strains spending nearly 80% time on the ethanol-paired floor while others spent only 50% (i.e., no preference). Control mice showed genetic differences in unconditioned preference for the floor cues, but unconditioned preference was not genetically correlated with conditioned preference. There were also substantial genetic differences in ethanol-stimulated activity, but contrary to psychomotor stimulant theory, ethanol-induced activity on conditioning trials was not positively correlated with strength of conditioned place preference. However, there was a significant negative genetic correlation (r = -0.42) between test session activity and preference. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses showed strong associations (P < 0.01) between conditioned place preference and marker loci on chromosomes 4, 8, 9, 18 and 19. Weaker associations (0.01 < P < 0.05) were identified on several other chromosomes. Analysis also yielded several significant QTL for unconditioned preference, ethanol-stimulated activity, and sensitization. Overall, these data support the conclusion that genotype influences ethanol-induced conditioned place preference, presumably via genetic differences in sensitivity to ethanol's rewarding effects. Moreover, several chromosomal regions containing candidate genes of potential relevance to ethanol-induced conditioned place preference have been identified. Cunningham CL Localization of genes influencing ethanol-induced conditioned place preference and locomotor activity in BXD recombinant inbred mice Psychopharmacology 120(1) 28-41 July 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7480533&dopt=Abstract 7480533 96078685 01 56-125 days 56 125 Male 13-34 activity counts/min 28.869 8.34 75.200 8.27 42.207 8.30 20.144 4.90 36.412 2.44 15.49 3.92 85.832 4.97 49.069 4.57 52.4 6.92 2.147 4.90 43.093 4.50 58.071 6.34 18.172 2.91 15.048 2.78 44.434 7.15 50.538 5.53 33.052 5.00 28.221 3.84 68.007 9.87 38.566 10.60 23.353 4.77 31.488 5.05 7/3/2003 MK Sullivan ETSALACT(C1DIFF) Figure 1 data; also EtOH: Act in Tables 4-5 E1MS1; C1 EtOH 2 g/kg CPP-59 CLC Fig 1; Tables 4-5 MRG 120601 from publication 7480533.01 Within-subject tolerance/sensitization to ethanol effects on locomotor activity (i.e., 4th ethanol trial activity minus 1st ethanol trial activity) Genetic differences in ethanol's ability to induce conditioned place preference were studied in 20 BXD Recombinant Inbred (RI) mouse strains and in the C57BL/6J and DBA/2J progenitor strains. Male mice from each strain were exposed to a Pavlovian conditioning procedure in which a distinctive floor stimulus (CS+) was paired four times with ethanol (2 g/kg). A different floor stimulus (CS-) was paired with saline. Control mice were injected only with saline. Floor preference testing without ethanol revealed significant genetic differences in conditioned place preference, with some strains spending nearly 80% time on the ethanol-paired floor while others spent only 50% (i.e., no preference). Control mice showed genetic differences in unconditioned preference for the floor cues, but unconditioned preference was not genetically correlated with conditioned preference. There were also substantial genetic differences in ethanol-stimulated activity, but contrary to psychomotor stimulant theory, ethanol-induced activity on conditioning trials was not positively correlated with strength of conditioned place preference. However, there was a significant negative genetic correlation (r = -0.42) between test session activity and preference. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses showed strong associations (P < 0.01) between conditioned place preference and marker loci on chromosomes 4, 8, 9, 18 and 19. Weaker associations (0.01 < P < 0.05) were identified on several other chromosomes. Analysis also yielded several significant QTL for unconditioned preference, ethanol-stimulated activity, and sensitization. Overall, these data support the conclusion that genotype influences ethanol-induced conditioned place preference, presumably via genetic differences in sensitivity to ethanol's rewarding effects. Moreover, several chromosomal regions containing candidate genes of potential relevance to ethanol-induced conditioned place preference have been identified. Cunningham CL Localization of genes influencing ethanol-induced conditioned place preference and locomotor activity in BXD recombinant inbred mice Psychopharmacology 120(1) 28-41 July 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7480533&dopt=Abstract 7480533 96078685 02 56-125 days 56 125 Male -59.094 26.921 -44.237 -26.048 -22.375 -47.387 -10.206 15.869 -37.031 -23.027 -19.28 -30.107 -15.159 -29.042 -1.931 10.117 -2.704 7.3 -34.855 34.772 -15.973 -4.218 12/20/2002 ETSEN (C4C1) SENS1: ACT E4ME1 EtOH 2 g/kg CPP-59 CLC means not in paper; analyzed in Tables 4-5 MRG 120601 from publication 7480533.02 Ethanol induced conditioned place preference - Time on EtOH paired floor during 30 min test [%] Genetic differences in ethanol's ability to induce conditioned place preference were studied in 20 BXD Recombinant Inbred (RI) mouse strains and in the C57BL/6J and DBA/2J progenitor strains. Male mice from each strain were exposed to a Pavlovian conditioning procedure in which a distinctive floor stimulus (CS+) was paired four times with ethanol (2 g/kg). A different floor stimulus (CS-) was paired with saline. Control mice were injected only with saline. Floor preference testing without ethanol revealed significant genetic differences in conditioned place preference, with some strains spending nearly 80% time on the ethanol-paired floor while others spent only 50% (i.e., no preference). Control mice showed genetic differences in unconditioned preference for the floor cues, but unconditioned preference was not genetically correlated with conditioned preference. There were also substantial genetic differences in ethanol-stimulated activity, but contrary to psychomotor stimulant theory, ethanol-induced activity on conditioning trials was not positively correlated with strength of conditioned place preference. However, there was a significant negative genetic correlation (r = -0.42) between test session activity and preference. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses showed strong associations (P < 0.01) between conditioned place preference and marker loci on chromosomes 4, 8, 9, 18 and 19. Weaker associations (0.01 < P < 0.05) were identified on several other chromosomes. Analysis also yielded several significant QTL for unconditioned preference, ethanol-stimulated activity, and sensitization. Overall, these data support the conclusion that genotype influences ethanol-induced conditioned place preference, presumably via genetic differences in sensitivity to ethanol's rewarding effects. Moreover, several chromosomal regions containing candidate genes of potential relevance to ethanol-induced conditioned place preference have been identified. Cunningham CL Localization of genes influencing ethanol-induced conditioned place preference and locomotor activity in BXD recombinant inbred mice Psychopharmacology 120(1) 28-41 July 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7480533&dopt=Abstract 7480533 96078685 03 56-125 days 56 125 Male 6-16 % 58.316 2.38 59.618 3.38 65.087 3.56 62.43 3.56 54.588 2.58 63.214 2.80 59.001 2.26 60.163 2.01 78.344 3.80 57.973 2.87 59.701 2.74 55.239 2.54 64.039 2.92 61.564 5.14 57.696 1.98 49.491 1.80 65.529 5.04 74.6 3.32 49.865 2.18 66.859 4.08 54.526 3.50 53.349 1.99 7/2/2003 MK Sullivan ETCPP PREF PDT30 EtOH 2 g/kg CPP-59 CLC p. 33, Fig 2 JD 010302 from publication 7480533.03 Within-subject habituation (i.e., 4th saline trial activity minus 1st saline activity trial activity) [Unpublished means from same series of studies as reported in: Cunningham 1995 PsychoPharm 120:28-41] Genetic differences in ethanol's ability to induce conditioned place preference were studied in 20 BXD Recombinant Inbred (RI) mouse strains and in the C57BL/6J and DBA/2J progenitor strains. Male mice from each strain were exposed to a Pavlovian conditioning procedure in which a distinctive floor stimulus (CS+) was paired four times with ethanol (2 g/kg). A different floor stimulus (CS-) was paired with saline. Control mice were injected only with saline. Floor preference testing without ethanol revealed significant genetic differences in conditioned place preference, with some strains spending nearly 80% time on the ethanol-paired floor while others spent only 50% (i.e., no preference). Control mice showed genetic differences in unconditioned preference for the floor cues, but unconditioned preference was not genetically correlated with conditioned preference. There were also substantial genetic differences in ethanol-stimulated activity, but contrary to psychomotor stimulant theory, ethanol-induced activity on conditioning trials was not positively correlated with strength of conditioned place preference. However, there was a significant negative genetic correlation (r = -0.42) between test session activity and preference. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses showed strong associations (P < 0.01) between conditioned place preference and marker loci on chromosomes 4, 8, 9, 18 and 19. Weaker associations (0.01 < P < 0.05) were identified on several other chromosomes. Analysis also yielded several significant QTL for unconditioned preference, ethanol-stimulated activity, and sensitization. Overall, these data support the conclusion that genotype influences ethanol-induced conditioned place preference, presumably via genetic differences in sensitivity to ethanol's rewarding effects. Moreover, several chromosomal regions containing candidate genes of potential relevance to ethanol-induced conditioned place preference have been identified. Cunningham CL Localization of genes influencing ethanol-induced conditioned place preference and locomotor activity in BXD recombinant inbred mice Psychopharmacology 120(1) 28-41 July 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7480533&dopt=Abstract 7480533 96078685 95 56-125 days 56 125 Male -47.925 -10.243 -37.8 -36.568 -13.088 -41.865 -18.465 -20.793 -21.569 -32.167 -22.473 -23.9 -8.386 -17.503 -14.676 -6.034 -11.252 -6.357 -32.848 -26.041 -14.067 -18.888 12/19/2002 SALACT(C4C1) S4MS1 Saline CPP-59 CLC JD 010302 from publication 7480533.95 Acute Locomotor Activity Response to 2 g/kg i.p. EtOH on 11th day in chronic saline injected mice, 1- 5 minutes after injection [cm] Investigations of ethanol's (EtOH's) complex response profile, including locomotor and other effects, are likely to lead to a more in-depth understanding of the constituents of alcohol addiction. Locomotor activity responses to acute and repeated EtOH (2 g/kg, i.p) exposures were measured in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice and their C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitors. Both the acute response and the change in initial EtOH response with repeated treatments were strain-dependent. The coefficient of genetic determination was 0.38-0.49 for initial locomotor response to EtOH, and 0.29 for change in response. Changes in response were largely attributable to sensitization of locomotor stimulation. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses identified significant marker associations with basal activity, acute locomotor response, and change in response. Markers were for QTL on several chromosomes, and there was only one case of overlap in marker associations among phenotypes. Acute locomotor response and locomotor sensitization were negatively correlated with 3% EtOH preference drinking data collected in BXD RI strains. Overall, these results demonstrate locomotor sensitization induced by EtOH, suggest independence of genetic determination of locomotor responses to acute and repeated EtOH exposure, and partially support a relationship between reduced sensitivity to the locomotor stimulant/sensitizing effects of EtOH and EtOH consumption. Phillips TJ, Huson M, Gwiazdon C, Burkhart-Kasch S, Shen EH. Effects of acute and repeated ethanol exposures on the locomotor activity of BXD recombinant inbred mice Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19(2) 269-278. Apr 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7625557&dopt=Abstract 7625557 95351511 01 7-19 wks 49 133 Female Horizontal Distance traveled cm 546 973 -241 725 -208 -493 1185 358 921 387 662 813 -266 38 726 1074 454 996 194 1242 837 529 309 12/27/2002 ETACT2(CS) ACCS CS5D11D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-58 TJP Figure 1 inset y-axis, p. 273 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7625557.01 Ethanol Locomotor Sensitization Between Group: Acute Response to 2 g/kg EtOH, Day 11 Locomotor Activity Difference (Chronic EtOH minus Chronic Saline), 1-5 minutes after injection [cm] Investigations of ethanol's (EtOH's) complex response profile, including locomotor and other effects, are likely to lead to a more in-depth understanding of the constituents of alcohol addiction. Locomotor activity responses to acute and repeated EtOH (2 g/kg, i.p) exposures were measured in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice and their C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitors. Both the acute response and the change in initial EtOH response with repeated treatments were strain-dependent. The coefficient of genetic determination was 0.38-0.49 for initial locomotor response to EtOH, and 0.29 for change in response. Changes in response were largely attributable to sensitization of locomotor stimulation. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses identified significant marker associations with basal activity, acute locomotor response, and change in response. Markers were for QTL on several chromosomes, and there was only one case of overlap in marker associations among phenotypes. Acute locomotor response and locomotor sensitization were negatively correlated with 3% EtOH preference drinking data collected in BXD RI strains. Overall, these results demonstrate locomotor sensitization induced by EtOH, suggest independence of genetic determination of locomotor responses to acute and repeated EtOH exposure, and partially support a relationship between reduced sensitivity to the locomotor stimulant/sensitizing effects of EtOH and EtOH consumption. Phillips TJ, Huson M, Gwiazdon C, Burkhart-Kasch S, Shen EH. Effects of acute and repeated ethanol exposures on the locomotor activity of BXD recombinant inbred mice Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19(2) 269-278. Apr 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7625557&dopt=Abstract 7625557 95351511 02 7-19 wks 49 133 Female Horizontal Distance traveled cm -694 -134 -468 507 435 395 -558 663 456 -372 1226 275 176 1026 1065 696 -62 758 935 430 388 677 356 12/27/2002 ETSEN2(BG) deltaBG BGSENS5M EtOH 2 g/kg RI-58 TJP Figure 2 inset y-axis, p. 273 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7625557.02 Ethanol Locomotor Sensitization Within Group: Change in locomotor response, 1 - 5 minutes after 2 g/kg EtOH injection (i.p) after repeated treatment; Day 11 (fifth EtOH treatment) minus Day 3 (first EtOH treatment) for the chronic EtOH group [cm] Investigations of ethanol's (EtOH's) complex response profile, including locomotor and other effects, are likely to lead to a more in-depth understanding of the constituents of alcohol addiction. Locomotor activity responses to acute and repeated EtOH (2 g/kg, i.p) exposures were measured in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice and their C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitors. Both the acute response and the change in initial EtOH response with repeated treatments were strain-dependent. The coefficient of genetic determination was 0.38-0.49 for initial locomotor response to EtOH, and 0.29 for change in response. Changes in response were largely attributable to sensitization of locomotor stimulation. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses identified significant marker associations with basal activity, acute locomotor response, and change in response. Markers were for QTL on several chromosomes, and there was only one case of overlap in marker associations among phenotypes. Acute locomotor response and locomotor sensitization were negatively correlated with 3% EtOH preference drinking data collected in BXD RI strains. Overall, these results demonstrate locomotor sensitization induced by EtOH, suggest independence of genetic determination of locomotor responses to acute and repeated EtOH exposure, and partially support a relationship between reduced sensitivity to the locomotor stimulant/sensitizing effects of EtOH and EtOH consumption. Phillips TJ, Huson M, Gwiazdon C, Burkhart-Kasch S, Shen EH. Effects of acute and repeated ethanol exposures on the locomotor activity of BXD recombinant inbred mice Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19(2) 269-278. Apr 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7625557&dopt=Abstract 7625557 95351511 03 7-19 wks 49 133 Female Horizontal Distance traveled cm -318 124 -725 350 -866 200 260 289 279 117 -51 223 -1013 488 1060 303 726 492 -297 303 644 309 -46 231 365 188 433 242 1119 309 682 427 39 242 1125 293 899 175 252 203 402 270 586 298 192 266 7/2/2003 MK Sullivan ETSEN2(CD) deltaCD D11D35M EtOH 2 g/kg RI-58 TJP Figure 2 and Figure 2 inset x-axis, p. 273 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7625557.03 Acute locomotor response, 1 to 5 minutes after 2g/kg i.p. EtOH in chronic ethanol sensitized mice [cm] Investigations of ethanol's (EtOH's) complex response profile, including locomotor and other effects, are likely to lead to a more in-depth understanding of the constituents of alcohol addiction. Locomotor activity responses to acute and repeated EtOH (2 g/kg, i.p) exposures were measured in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice and their C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitors. Both the acute response and the change in initial EtOH response with repeated treatments were strain-dependent. The coefficient of genetic determination was 0.38-0.49 for initial locomotor response to EtOH, and 0.29 for change in response. Changes in response were largely attributable to sensitization of locomotor stimulation. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses identified significant marker associations with basal activity, acute locomotor response, and change in response. Markers were for QTL on several chromosomes, and there was only one case of overlap in marker associations among phenotypes. Acute locomotor response and locomotor sensitization were negatively correlated with 3% EtOH preference drinking data collected in BXD RI strains. Overall, these results demonstrate locomotor sensitization induced by EtOH, suggest independence of genetic determination of locomotor responses to acute and repeated EtOH exposure, and partially support a relationship between reduced sensitivity to the locomotor stimulant/sensitizing effects of EtOH and EtOH consumption. Phillips TJ, Huson M, Gwiazdon C, Burkhart-Kasch S, Shen EH. Effects of acute and repeated ethanol exposures on the locomotor activity of BXD recombinant inbred mice Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19(2) 269-278. Apr 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7625557&dopt=Abstract 7625557 95351511 04 7-19 wks 49 133 Female Horizontal Distance traveled cm 84 114 1521 263 268 265 843 100 -174 95 -36 138 1587 358 -162 174 924 396 504 168 976 200 1157 243 -204 121 649 159 675 187 1026 284 163 124 644 210 45 87 1445 189 891 181 747 193 382 143 7/2/2003 MK Sullivan ETACT2(CD) ACCD D3D25M EtOH 2 g/kg RI-58 TJP Figure 1 and Figure 1 inset x-axis, p. 273 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7625557.04 Locomotor Activity Day 2, 1 - 5 minutes after saline i.p. [cm] Investigations of ethanol's (EtOH's) complex response profile, including locomotor and other effects, are likely to lead to a more in-depth understanding of the constituents of alcohol addiction. Locomotor activity responses to acute and repeated EtOH (2 g/kg, i.p) exposures were measured in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice and their C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) progenitors. Both the acute response and the change in initial EtOH response with repeated treatments were strain-dependent. The coefficient of genetic determination was 0.38-0.49 for initial locomotor response to EtOH, and 0.29 for change in response. Changes in response were largely attributable to sensitization of locomotor stimulation. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses identified significant marker associations with basal activity, acute locomotor response, and change in response. Markers were for QTL on several chromosomes, and there was only one case of overlap in marker associations among phenotypes. Acute locomotor response and locomotor sensitization were negatively correlated with 3% EtOH preference drinking data collected in BXD RI strains. Overall, these results demonstrate locomotor sensitization induced by EtOH, suggest independence of genetic determination of locomotor responses to acute and repeated EtOH exposure, and partially support a relationship between reduced sensitivity to the locomotor stimulant/sensitizing effects of EtOH and EtOH consumption. Phillips TJ, Huson M, Gwiazdon C, Burkhart-Kasch S, Shen EH. Effects of acute and repeated ethanol exposures on the locomotor activity of BXD recombinant inbred mice Alcohol Clin Exp Res 19(2) 269-278. Apr 1995 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7625557&dopt=Abstract 7625557 95351511 05 7-19 wks 49 133 Female Horizontal Distance traveled cm 1447 1362 1661 1528 1086 1162 886 1845 573 1643 1175 1729 1171 1035 2014 1411 949 1264 823 1360 1074 899 2146 12/27/2002 SALACT(5MIN) BASACT5 SAL5M Saline RI-58 TJP Basis for QTL analysis of basal activity, p. 272 Table 2 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7625557.05 Consumption of 0.2% saccharin (mg/kg) vs. tap water; means of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period [g/kg/day] The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 01 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 g/kg/day 853.935 111.717 471.707 73.838 250.743 80.303 748.408 168.939 787.394 43.939 330.42 58.485 343.077 57.980 420.033 54.495 537.171 90.909 652.835 72.576 415.414 47.879 412.785 59.596 639.584 75.253 533.912 23.333 438.621 105.001 674.217 92.980 807.822 70.152 534.837 58.434 1071.038 88.637 591.661 116.768 572.167 55.012 7/11/2003 MK Sullivan SACCONS0.2(%) 0.2%SacCon AVSACCON Saccharin 0.002 RI-72 TJP p. 935, Fig. 2 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.01 Consumption of 3% Ethanol (g/kg) vs. tap water; means of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period [g/kg/day] The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 02 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 g/kg/day 3.538 0.557 0.279 0.264 2.052 0.841 1.669 0.734 2.086 0.417 0.981 0.301 2.765 0.446 0.438 0.286 0.906 0.374 3.578 0.657 2.218 0.539 0.951 0.341 2.975 0.403 0.967 0.516 1.64 0.786 0.614 0.246 1.741 0.551 2.159 0.821 2.795 0.517 2.658 0.601 0.819 0.429 7/11/2003 MK Sullivan ETCONS3(%) 3%EtOHCon AV3EG EtOH 0.03 RI-72 TJP p. 934, Fig.1 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.02 Consumption of 3% Ethanol (g/kg) in 0.2% saccharin vs. tap water; means of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period [g/kg/day] The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 03 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 g/kg/day 10.965 0.635 2.000 0.721 6.135 0.833 11.207 1.051 7.023 0.829 2.924 0.633 4.828 0.424 6.245 1.666 6.159 0.945 7.236 0.875 5.58 0.563 3.274 0.845 5.534 0.614 5.473 0.547 11.658 0.719 6.992 0.630 8.083 0.547 6.646 0.766 10.266 0.896 7.308 1.060 4.638 0.980 7/11/2003 MK Sullivan ETSACCONS3(%) 3%EtOH/SacCon AV3SG EtOH 0.03 RI-72 TJP p. 935, Fig. 2 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.03 Consumption of 10% Ethanol (g/kg) in tap water offered vs. tap water; means are the average of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period [g/kg/day] The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 04 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 g/kg/day 10.562 1.319 1.306 0.981 6.084 1.505 5.506 1.192 4.425 1.008 0.601 0.012 2.759 0.918 0.687 0.411 1.741 0.613 5.836 1.210 4.849 1.407 0.364 0.105 2.477 0.916 2.589 1.017 2.203 1.032 2.417 0.805 2.024 0.706 6.658 0.903 2.466 0.901 8.096 1.403 1.28 0.905 7/11/2003 MK Sullivan ETCONS10(%) 10%EtOHCon AV10EG EtOH 0.1 RI-72 TJP p. 934, Fig.1 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.04 Consumption of 10% Ethanol (g/kg) in 0.2% saccharin and tap water offered vs. tap water; means of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period [g/kg/day] The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 05 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 g/kg/day 18.194 1.847 1.05 0.660 11.378 1.216 13.58 1.435 12.161 1.241 1.98 0.637 6.256 1.020 6.588 2.212 5.727 1.120 14.376 0.540 11.1 1.626 3.678 1.112 6.692 1.543 8.083 1.528 15.58 1.78 10.256 0.747 10.05 0.235 12.975 1.642 13.02 1.740 12.737 0.871 4.135 1.568 7/11/2003 MK Sullivan ETSACCONS10(%) 10%EtOH/SacCon AV10SG EtOH 0.1 RI-72 TJP p. 935, Fig. 2 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.05 Corrected area under the Ethanol withdrawal curve; mice were assessed for handling-induced convulsions after voluntary ethanol consumption. The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 06 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 5.66 2.61 0.52 2.18 5.69 0.6 1.64 1.05 1.17 3.21 4.68 0.48 0 4.82 1.26 1.75 2.33 3.3 3.42 0.31 1.5 12/20/2002 ETHIC EtOHWD COAUC EtOH 0.1 RI-72 TJP p.938, Table 2 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.06 Preference for 10% Ethanol (g/kg) in tap water offered vs. tap water; means are the average of days 2 and 4 of a 4-day 24-hr access period. The genomic map locations of specific genes controlling behaviors can be identified by studying a panel of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. The progenitor C57BL/6J (B6) and DBA/2J (D2) strains, and 19 of the BXD RI strains derived from an F2 cross of these progenitors, were tested for 3% and 10% ethanol (EtOH) intake. The test sequence began with two-bottle free choice between tap water and unsweetened ethanol, and ended with free choice between water and saccharin-sweetened ethanol. Saccharin preference was also measured. Correlational analyses indicated that 59% of the genetic variance in 10% ethanol and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, 24% of the genetic variance in saccharin and sweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common, and only 7% of the genetic variance in saccharin and unsweetened 10% ethanol consumption was held in common. These percentages for 3% ethanol solutions were 21%, 36%, and 14%. In addition, the severity of handling-induced convulsions during ethanol withdrawal was found to be significantly associated with the amount of ethanol consumed from the sweetened ethanol drinking tubes, suggesting that genetic differences in avidity for ethanol could lead to the development of physical dependence. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses revealed that several genetic markers were associated with ethanol consumption levels, including markers for the D2 dopamine receptor. QTL analyses of saccharin and sweetened ethanol consumption identified the sac locus, thought to determine the ability to detect saccharin. In general, our results suggest that saccharin and ethanol consumption are determined by the actions of multiple genes (QTL), some in common, and suggest specific map locations of several such QTL on the mouse genome. Phillips TJ, Crabbe JC, Metten P, Belknap JK. Localization of genes affecting alcohol drinking in mice. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 18(4) 931-941 Aug 1994 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7978106&dopt=Abstract 7978106 07 51-125 days 51 125 Female 10-18 0.554 0.086 0.32 0.35 0.251 0.051 0.168 0.045 0.061 0.356 0.302 0.024 0.167 0.146 0.127 0.265 0.171 0.428 0.14 0.488 0.112 12/20/2002 ETPREF10(%) 10%EtOHPref PR10E EtOH 0.1 RI-72 TJP p. 934, Fig.1 MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 7978106.07 Locomotor response (photocell beam interruptions) to acute 2 g/kg i.p Ethanol injection; Day 3 (first Ethanol treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic EtOH group; 10 min activity test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 01 Female -18 151 96 350 -227 -401 88 188 -128 353 79 78 -67 269 541 562 -117 -37 -44 241 608 -23 58 947 -142 -345 12/20/2002 ETACT2(GRIDCD) ACTD3D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 2 top MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.01 Locomotor response (photocell beam interruptions) to acute 2 g/kg Ethanol injection (i.p); Day 11 (only Ethanol treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic saline (CS) group; 10 min activity test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 02 Female -105 272 68 304 -426 -443 170 262 33 524 -68 3 -214 213 780 428 8 -23 79 247 687 -30 538 979 -13 -379 12/20/2002 ETACT2(GRIDCS) ACTD11D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 2 top inset MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.02 Change in locomotor response (photocell beam interruptions) to 2 g/kg i.p EtOH injection (i.p) after repeated treatment; Day 11 (fifth EtOH treatment) minus Day 3 (first EtOH treatment) in the chronic drug (CD) group; 10 min activity test (Grid test inside Accuscan activity monitors). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther2 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 03 Female 20 265 164 -238 254 214 121 395 201 516 119 210 386 482 234 136 234 360 98 548 -140 428 982 261 205 466 12/20/2002 ETSENS2(GRIDCD) ACTD11D3 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 2 bottom MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.03 Acute Ethanol Ataxia: Grid test errors after acute 2 g/kg EtOH injection (i.p); Day 3 (first EtOH treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic drug (CD) group; 10 min test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 04 Female 114 123 135 187 86 103 143 129 154 191 165 138 227 320 289 186 108 165 132 151 185 152 298 159 164 109 12/20/2002 ETGRID2(CD) ERRD3D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 1 top MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.04 Acute Ethanol Ataxia: Grid test errors after acute 2 g/kg EtOH injection (i.p); Day 11 (only EtOH treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic saline (CS) group; 10 min test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 05 Female 116 168 150 199 91 111 201 153 140 230 210 129 195 287 351 175 110 185 106 172 256 130 337 212 171 107 12/20/2002 ETGRID2(CS) ERRD11D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 1 top inset MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.05 Change in misstep errors induced by repeated 2 g/kg EtOH injection (i.p); Day 11 (fifth EtOH treatment) minus Day 3 (first EtOH treatment) in the chronic drug (CD) group; 10 min test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 06 Female -33 -40 33 -83 -13 -14 -18 -43 -40 64 -5 -13 -30 83 -34 -33 -10 -8 -69 -7 4 66 -63 -57 -24 47 12/20/2002 ETGRIDTOL2(CD) ERRD11D3 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 616, Fig 1 bottom MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.06 Ataxia ratio (errors/activity counts) in the Grid test after acute 2 g/kg Ethanol injection (i.p); Day 3 (first Ethanol treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic drug (CD) group; 10 min test (Grid test inside Accuscan activity monitors). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 07 Female 17.6 11.4 14.8 20.8 18.1 25.2 18.5 14.9 17.6 18 19.7 17.7 47.6 26.4 22.9 14.5 19.8 26.3 33.7 14 14.3 24.4 16.9 9 29.9 24 12/20/2002 ETGRID2 (CD RATIO) RATD3D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 617, Fig 3 top MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.07 Ataxia ratio (errors/activity counts) in the Grid test after acute 2 g/kg Ethanol injection (i.p); Day 11 (only EtOH treatment) minus Day 2 (saline baseline) in the chronic saline (CS) group; 10 min test (Accuscan activity Monitor Grid test). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 08 Female 15.9 14.7 14.3 19.9 26 27.5 22.7 18.2 15.1 18.1 26 17.5 47.5 24.5 24.5 16.1 17.4 27.3 27.1 17.9 18.5 22.1 17.6 11.1 32.7 22.9 12/20/2002 ETGRID2 (CS RATIO) RATD11D2 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 617, Fig 3 top inset MRG 010202 with TJP from publication and data file 8627538.08 Change in ataxic effects of 2 g/kg Ethanol injection (i.p) after repeated treatment; Day 11 (fifth EtOH treatment) minus Day 3 (first EtOH treatment) in the chronic drug (CD) group; 10 min test (Grid test inside Accuscan activity monitors). Ethanol (EtOH) has both locomotor stimulant and locomotor ataxic effects. Repeated EtOH treatment can result in the development of behavioral sensitization (increased sensitivity) similar to that seen with the classical stimulant drugs amphetamine and cocaine. However, it has been suggested for EtOH that sensitization may be a by-product of the development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH. It is also possible that the converse is true: that tolerance develops as the result of sensitization development. We examined this notion by measuring EtOH sensitization and tolerance in the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains. Changes in locomotor activation and grid test ataxia were used as the measures of sensitization and tolerance, respectively. If a genetic relationship exists between sensitization and tolerance, then those strains most susceptible to sensitization should also develop the most robust tolerance. Genetic correlations did not support the presence of this relationship. In addition, the use of the BXD/Ty recombinant inbred strains enabled us to perform gene mapping by quantitative trait locus analysis for activity and ataxia measures. We found that 28% to 79% of the genetic variation in the various activity and ataxia responses could be explained by the identified quantitative trait loci associations. However, when associations of gene markers with behavioral phenotypes were compared, we obtained no strong evidence for common genes determining magnitude of sensitization and tolerance. Thus the results of this study do not support the hypothesis that sensitization results from development of tolerance to the sedative/ataxic effects of EtOH or, conversely, that tolerance is a by-product of sensitization. Phillips TJ, Lessov CN, Harland RD, Mitchell SR. Evaluation of potential genetic associations between ethanol tolerance and sensitization in BXD/Ty recombinant inbred mice J Pharmacol Exp Ther 277(2) 613-623 May 1996 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8627538&dopt=Abstract 8627538 09 Female -6.9 -5.1 0.3 -8 -6.8 -11.2 -2.8 -8 -8.2 -1.3 -5.4 -5.3 -23.5 -0.6 -5.3 -3.8 -8.4 -10.2 -22.3 -5.8 0.8 -2.7 -8.6 -4.6 -12.4 -7.5 12/20/2002 ETGRIDTOL2 (CD RATIO) RATD11D3 EtOH 2 g/kg RI-82 TJP p. 617, Fig 3 bottom MRG 010202 wi