[PDF][PDF] Atherosclerosis: recent developments
JLM Björkegren, AJ Lusis - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the large arteries that is the major cause of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Here, we review the current understanding of the …
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Here, we review the current understanding of the …
Heart disease and stroke statistics—2023 update: a report from the American Heart Association
CW Tsao, AW Aday, ZI Almarzooq, CAM Anderson… - Circulation, 2023 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …
A saturated map of common genetic variants associated with human height
Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are predicted to collectively explain 40–
50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …
50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …
Large-scale genome-wide association study of coronary artery disease in genetically diverse populations
We report a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of coronary artery disease (CAD)
incorporating nearly a quarter of a million cases, in which existing studies are integrated with …
incorporating nearly a quarter of a million cases, in which existing studies are integrated with …
A multi-ancestry polygenic risk score improves risk prediction for coronary artery disease
Identification of individuals at highest risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)—ideally before
onset—remains an important public health need. Prior studies have developed genome …
onset—remains an important public health need. Prior studies have developed genome …
Polygenic risk scores for cardiovascular disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association
Cardiovascular disease is the leading contributor to years lost due to disability or premature
death among adults. Current efforts focus on risk prediction and risk factor mitigation ‚which …
death among adults. Current efforts focus on risk prediction and risk factor mitigation ‚which …
Genetic control of RNA splicing and its distinct role in complex trait variation
Most genetic variants identified from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in humans
are noncoding, indicating their role in gene regulation. Previous studies have shown …
are noncoding, indicating their role in gene regulation. Previous studies have shown …
[PDF][PDF] Using genetic association data to guide drug discovery and development: review of methods and applications
Evidence on the validity of drug targets from randomized trials is reliable but typically
expensive and slow to obtain. In contrast, evidence from conventional observational …
expensive and slow to obtain. In contrast, evidence from conventional observational …
A new method for multiancestry polygenic prediction improves performance across diverse populations
Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) increasingly predict complex traits; however, suboptimal
performance in non-European populations raise concerns about clinical applications and …
performance in non-European populations raise concerns about clinical applications and …
Physiological and pathological roles of lipogenesis
Lipids are essential metabolites, which function as energy sources, structural components
and signalling mediators. Most cells are able to convert carbohydrates into fatty acids, which …
and signalling mediators. Most cells are able to convert carbohydrates into fatty acids, which …