Identifying Susceptibility Genes and Shared Genetic Architecture for Longevity and Muscle Weakness
We identified susceptibility genes for longevity (APOC1, TOMM40) and muscle weakness (DYM, TGFA) and uncovered shared pleiotropic loci linking aging and muscle decline. These findings improve the understanding of the genetic architecture underlying aging-related phenotypes and provide potential molecular targets for promoting healthy aging and reducing late-life disability.
Authors
- Yue Zhang
- Zhiqiang Que
- Qingmo Yang
- Jing She
- Yilong Lin
- Jiawei Chen
- Anqi Qiu
- Ruiqin Yang
- Shengjie Lin
- Shinan Wu
- Songsong Wang
- Ruidan Zhao
- Liyi Zhang
- Yun Zhang
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Guangxi University (CN)
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
- Xiamen University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University (CN)
- Xiangya Hospital Central South University (CN)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.70197
- Primary Topic
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00