Gene Co-Expression Analysis Reveals Functional Differences Between Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease.

ABSTRACT: The rising prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD), particularly among older adults, has driven increased research into its underlying mechanisms and risk factors. Aging, genetic susceptibility, and cardiovascular health are recognized contributors to AD, but how the age of onset affects disease progression remains underexplored. This study investigates the role of early- versus late-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD and LOAD, respectively) in shaping the trajectory of cognitive decline. Leveraging data from the Religious Orders Study and Memory and Aging Project (ROSMAP), two cohorts were established: individuals with early-onset AD and those with late-onset AD. Comprehensive analyses, including differential gene expression profiling, pathway enrichment, and gene co-expression network constr

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez Cruz AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11941623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature