Genetic analysis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis identifies contributing pathways and cell types.
Sara Sáez-Atiénzar, Sara Bandrés‐Ciga, Rebekah G. Langston, Jonggeol Jeffrey Kim, Shing Wan Choi, Regina Hertfelder Reynolds, ITALSGEN, Yevgeniya A. Abramzon, Ramita Dewan, Sarah Ahmed, John E. Landers, Ruth Chia, Mina Ryten, Mark R. Cookson, Mike A. Nalls, , Bryan J. Traynor
This paper identifies genetic pathways and cell types involved in ALS using polygenic risk scores and Mendelian randomization, finding convergence on specific biological processes and cell types.
Science Advances · Jan 15, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetics