DARG: a Database of Alzheimer Related Genes in Model Organisms

Abstract

Alzheimer disease is affecting a significant portion of the aging population worldwide. Despite extensive research over the years, a comprehensive understanding of its underlying mechanisms and effective treatments remains elusive. Meanwhile, animal models, such as mouse, zebrafish, Drosophila, and C. elegans, have proven invaluable in studying human diseases. In response, we have developed DARG, a Database of Alzheimer disease-related genes in model organisms, designed to bridge the gap between human geneticists investigating the molecular mechanisms of the disease and the model organisms that can be used to explore the functions of disease-associated genes. DARG allows users to search and browse Alzheimer-related human genes from various resources and datasets, identify orthologs in model organisms, and access data on their gene expression and related phenotypes in Drosophila.