[HTML][HTML] DNA methylation aging clocks: challenges and recommendations
Epigenetic clocks comprise a set of CpG sites whose DNA methylation levels measure
subject age. These clocks are acknowledged as a highly accurate molecular correlate of …
subject age. These clocks are acknowledged as a highly accurate molecular correlate of …
Making sense of the ageing methylome
Over time, the human DNA methylation landscape accrues substantial damage, which has
been associated with a broad range of age-related diseases, including cardiovascular …
been associated with a broad range of age-related diseases, including cardiovascular …
Large-scale cis- and trans-eQTL analyses identify thousands of genetic loci and polygenic scores that regulate blood gene expression
Trait-associated genetic variants affect complex phenotypes primarily via regulatory
mechanisms on the transcriptome. To investigate the genetics of gene expression, we …
mechanisms on the transcriptome. To investigate the genetics of gene expression, we …
The GTEx Consortium atlas of genetic regulatory effects across human tissues
GTEx Consortium - Science, 2020 - science.org
The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project was established to characterize genetic
effects on the transcriptome across human tissues and to link these regulatory mechanisms …
effects on the transcriptome across human tissues and to link these regulatory mechanisms …
Genomic and phenotypic insights from an atlas of genetic effects on DNA methylation
Characterizing genetic influences on DNA methylation (DNAm) provides an opportunity to
understand mechanisms underpinning gene regulation and disease. In the present study …
understand mechanisms underpinning gene regulation and disease. In the present study …
DNA methylation QTL mapping across diverse human tissues provides molecular links between genetic variation and complex traits
M Oliva, K Demanelis, Y Lu, M Chernoff, F Jasmine… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Studies of DNA methylation (DNAm) in solid human tissues are relatively scarce; tissue-
specific characterization of DNAm is needed to understand its role in gene regulation and its …
specific characterization of DNAm is needed to understand its role in gene regulation and its …
Multiancestry genome-wide association study of 520,000 subjects identifies 32 loci associated with stroke and stroke subtypes
Stroke has multiple etiologies, but the underlying genes and pathways are largely unknown.
We conducted a multiancestry genome-wide-association meta-analysis in 521,612 …
We conducted a multiancestry genome-wide-association meta-analysis in 521,612 …
Evaluating the potential role of pleiotropy in Mendelian randomization studies
Pleiotropy, the phenomenon of a single genetic variant influencing multiple traits, is likely
widespread in the human genome. If pleiotropy arises because the single nucleotide …
widespread in the human genome. If pleiotropy arises because the single nucleotide …
Genetic variation influencing DNA methylation provides insights into molecular mechanisms regulating genomic function
We determined the relationships between DNA sequence variation and DNA methylation
using blood samples from 3,799 Europeans and 3,195 South Asians. We identify …
using blood samples from 3,799 Europeans and 3,195 South Asians. We identify …
Identification of 64 novel genetic loci provides an expanded view on the genetic architecture of coronary artery disease
P Van Der Harst, N Verweij - Circulation research, 2018 - Am Heart Assoc
Rationale: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a complex phenotype driven by genetic and
environmental factors. Ninety-seven genetic risk loci have been identified to date, but the …
environmental factors. Ninety-seven genetic risk loci have been identified to date, but the …