Author:
Shen Shuhua,Li Chao,Xiao Luwei,Wang Xiaoming,Lv Hang,Shi Yuan,Li Yixue,Huang Qi
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Genetic research on longevity has provided important insights into the mechanism of aging and aging-related diseases. Pinpointing import genetic variants associated with aging could provide insights for aging research.
Methods
We performed a whole-genome sequencing in 19 centenarians to establish the genetic basis of human longevity.
Results
Using SKAT analysis, we found 41 significantly correlated genes in centenarians as compared to control genomes. Pathway enrichment analysis of these genes showed that immune-related pathways were enriched, suggesting that immune pathways might be critically involved in aging. HLA typing was next performed based on the whole-genome sequencing data obtained. We discovered that several HLA subtypes were significantly overrepresented.
Conclusions
Our study indicated a new mechanism of longevity, suggesting potential genetic variants for further study.
Funder
Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Drug Discovery,Genetics,Molecular Biology,Molecular Medicine
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