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An overview of detecting gene-trait associations by integrating GWAS summary statistics and eQTLs

Yang Zhang, Mengyao Wang, Zhenguo Li, Xuan Yang, Keqin Li, Ao Xie, Fang Dong, Shihan Wang, Jianbing Yan, Jianxiao Liu

Science China Life Sciences · 2024

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Summary

This 2024 review synthesises approaches to detecting gene-trait associations by integrating GWAS summary statistics with eQTL data. The authors appear to examine current methodological frameworks and strategies for linking genetic variants to observable traits through expression-level intermediates. The work likely serves as a reference overview of analytical techniques in functional genomics relevant to understanding trait heritability and genetic architecture.

UK applicability

The methodological frameworks reviewed may support UK genomic research programmes and plant breeding initiatives utilising GWAS and expression data, though applicability depends on the specific crop or trait systems addressed in the paper.

Key measures

Methodologies for GWAS-eQTL integration; approaches to gene-trait association detection; statistical frameworks for genomic data synthesis

Outcomes reported

The study reviews methodological approaches for detecting associations between genetic variants and traits by integrating genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics with expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) data. The paper appears to synthesise current strategies for linking genomic variation to phenotypic outcomes.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Measurement methods & nutrient profiling
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Laboratory / in vitro
DOI
10.1007/s11427-023-2522-8
Catalogue ID
SNmoj1y2x7-u29oip

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