Large-scale sequencing studies expand the known genetic architecture of Alzheimer's disease.

TitleLarge-scale sequencing studies expand the known genetic architecture of Alzheimer's disease.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsXue, D, Bush, WS, Renton, AE, Marcora, EA, Bis, JC, Kunkle, BW, Boerwinkle, E, DeStefano, AL, Farrer, L, Goate, A, Mayeux, R, Pericak-Vance, M, Schellenberg, G, Seshadri, S, Wijsman, E, Haines, JL, Blue, EE
Corporate AuthorsAlzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project
JournalAlzheimers Dement (Amst)
Volume13
Issue1
Paginatione12255
Date Published2021
ISSN2352-8729
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Genes implicated by genome-wide association studies and family-based studies of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are largely discordant. We hypothesized that genes identified by sequencing studies like the Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) may bridge this gap and highlight shared biological mechanisms.

METHODS: We performed structured literature review of genes prioritized by ADSP studies, genes underlying familial dementias, and genes nominated by genome-wide association studies. Gene set enrichment analyses of each list identified enriched pathways.

RESULTS: The genes prioritized by the ADSP, familial dementia studies, and genome-wide association studies minimally overlapped. Each gene set identified dozens of enriched pathways, several of which were shared (e.g., regulation of amyloid beta clearance).

DISCUSSION: Alternative study designs provide unique insights into AD genetics. Shared pathways enriched by different genes highlight their relevance to AD pathogenesis, while the patterns of pathway enrichment unique to each gene set provide additional targets for functional studies.

DOI10.1002/dad2.12255
Alternate JournalAlzheimers Dement (Amst)
PubMed ID35005195
PubMed Central IDPMC8720139
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