APOL1, CDKN2A/CDKN2B, and HDAC9 polymorphisms and small vessel ischemic stroke

ConclusionThis is the first report of a specific association of APOL1 with a stroke subtype. Further research is needed to confirm these initial findings and deepen understanding of the genetics of stroke in people of African ancestry with possible implications for other ancestries as all humans originated from Africa.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - October 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: R. Akinyemi, H. K. Tiwari, D. K. Arnett, B. Ovbiagele, M. R. Irvin, K. Wahab, F. Sarfo, V. Srinivasasainagendra, A. Adeoye, R. T. Perry, A. Akpalu, C. Jenkins, O. Arulogun, M. Gebregziabher, L. Owolabi, R. Obiako, E. Sanya, M. Komolafe, M. Fawale, P. Adeb Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research