Alzheimer's disease genetics: lessons to improve disease modelling

Biochem Soc Trans. 2011 Aug;39(4):910-6. doi: 10.1042/BST0390910.

Abstract

In the present review, we look back at the recent history of GWAS (genome-wide association studies) in AD (Alzheimer's disease) and integrate the major findings with current knowledge of biological processes and pathways. These topics are essential for the development of animal models, which will be fundamental to our complete understanding of AD.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / etiology
  • Alzheimer Disease / genetics*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Complement System Proteins / genetics
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Endocytosis / genetics
  • Genetic Loci
  • Genome-Wide Association Study
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / complications
  • Inflammation / genetics
  • Lipid Metabolism / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Complement System Proteins