Genetic analysis of quantitative phenotypes in AD and MCI: imaging, cognition and biomarkers.

ABSTRACT: The Genetics Core of the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), formally established in 2009, aims to provide resources and facilitate research related to genetic predictors of multidimensional Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related phenotypes. Here, we provide a systematic review of genetic studies published between 2009 and 2012 where either ADNI APOE genotype or genome-wide association study (GWAS) data were used. We review and synthesize ADNI genetic associations with disease status or quantitative disease endophenotypes including structural and functional neuroimaging, fluid biomarker assays, and cognitive performance. We also discuss the diverse analytical strategies used in these studies, including univariate and multivariate analysis, meta-analysis, pathway analysis, and int

SUBMITTER: Shen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3976843 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature