Cognitively healthy centenarians are characterized by lower frequencies of six disease-associated HLA alleles
Daniel Álvarez Sirvent, Niccoló Tesi, Marc Hulsman, Alex Salazar, Natasja M. van Schoor, Martijn A. Huisman, Yolande A.L. Pijnenburg, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Eva M. M. Strijbis, Bernard M.J. Uitdehaag, Marcel J. T. Reinders, Sven J. van der Lee, Henne H. Holstege
The paper identifies six HLA alleles associated with reduced likelihood of becoming a cognitively healthy centenarian, revealing pleiotropic effects on disease susceptibility and longevity.
medRxiv · Mar 30, 2025 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine