Article
Epigenome-wide association studies in Alzheimer's disease; achievements and challenges.
Brain pathology (Zurich, Switzerland) - 1 Sept 2020
van den Hove Daniel L A, Riemens Renzo J M, Koulousakis Philippos, Pishva Ehsan
Abstract excerpt
Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents a devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease with a complex pathophysiology, affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent epigenome-wide association studies suggest a key role for epigenetic mechanisms in its development and course. Despite the fact that current evidence on the role of epigenetic dysregulation in aging and AD is convincing, the pioneering field of...
Topics
- Age Factors
- Alzheimer Disease
- DNA Methylation
- Epigenesis, Genetic
- Epigenome
- Epigenomics
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
