Genome-wide cross-trait analysis of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease highlights novel loci and lung-brain axis
Shan Gao, Shiyang Wu, Fengzhen Liu, Ping Zhu, Yijie He, Y He, Ruibai Wang, Jin Yang, Lu Zhao, Xuman Liu, Zhifa Han, Tao Wang, Yan Zhang, Kun Wang, Yan Chen, Keshen Li
This study identifies novel genetic loci for vascular dementia and its association with lung function, and finds shared genetic risk factors with Alzheimer's disease.
medRxiv · Mar 2, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine