Genome wide association study identifies genetic associations with perceived age.

Failure of dermal protection or repair mechanisms might lead to visibly aged skin. The study aimed to identify genetic associations with perceived age. A genome-wide association study was undertaken in 423,992 adult participants of UK Biobank, using questionnaire data on perceived age and genetic data imputed to the Haplotype Reference Consortium imputation panel. Seventy-four to our knowledge previously unreported and independent associated genetic loci were identified (P
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research