Author:
Hao Xiwa,Pang Jiangxia,Li Ruiming,Lv Lin,Liu Guorong,Li Yuechun,Cheng Guojuan,Zhang Jingfen
Abstract
Abstract
Aim
To expand our current understanding of the genetic basis of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and reveal the susceptibility genes in SAH risk.
Methods
We conducted whole-exome sequencing (WES) in a cohort of 196 individuals, including 94 SAH patients and 94 controls, as well as 8 samples that belong to two pedigrees. Systematically examination for rare variations (through direct genotyping) and common variations (through genotyping and imputation) for SAHs were performed in this study.
Results
A total of 16,029 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and 108,999 short indels were detected in all samples, and among them, 30 SNPs distributed on 17 genes presented a strong association signal with SAH. Two novel pathogenic gene variants were identified as associated risk loci, including mutation in TPO and PALD1. The statistical analysis for rare, damaging variations in SAHs identified several susceptibility genes which were involved in degradation of the extracellular matrix and transcription factor signal pathways. And 25 putative pathogenic genes for SAH were also identified basic on functional interaction network analysis with the published SAH-associated genes. Additionally, pedigree analysis revealed autosomal dominant inheritance of pathogenic genes.
Conclusion
Systematical analysis revealed a key role for rare variations in SAH risk and discovered SNPs in new complex loci. Our study expanded the list of candidate genes associated with SAH risk, and will facilitate the investigation of disease-related mechanisms and potential clinical therapies.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience,Molecular Biology
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