Article
Genetic analyses in multiplex families confirms chromosome 5q35 as a risk locus for Alzheimer's Disease in individuals of African Ancestry.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Jan 2024
Nuytemans Karen, Rajabli Farid, Jean-Francois Melissa, Kurup Jiji Thulaseedhara, Adams Larry D, Starks Takiyah D, Whitehead Patrice L, Kunkle Brian W, Caban-Holt Allison, Haines Jonathan L, Cuccaro Michael L, Vance Jeffery M, Byrd Goldie S, Beecham Gary W, Reitz Christiane, Pericak-Vance Margaret A
Abstract excerpt
There is a paucity of genetic studies of Alzheimer Disease (AD) in individuals of African Ancestry, despite evidence suggesting increased risk of AD in the African American (AA) population. We performed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and multipoint linkage analyses in 51 multi-generational AA AD families ascertained through the Research in African American Alzheimer Disease Initiative (REAAADI) and the National...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
