Detection of Genetic Variants Affecting MMP Protein Expression: A genome-wide association study approach

Authors

Krista Klingler, Brigham Young University
Dr. John Kauwe, Brigham Young University

Keywords

genetic variants, MMP protein expression, Alzheimer's disease

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 35 million people worldwide. However, the pathology of the disease is not fully understood. Because of this, no cure for the disease currently exists, and once a patient has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, death usually occurs within ten years.¹ This has led to a concentrated effort on understanding the genetics behind Alzheimer’s disease.

Recommended Citation

Klingler, Krista and Kauwe, Dr. John (2013) "Detection of Genetic Variants Affecting MMP Protein Expression: A genome-wide association study approach," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1123.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1123