Provided herein is a method for identifying a genetic variant that is associated with development of a condition of interest (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), and genetic variants so identified. Methods of treatment with an active agent (e.g., with a particular active agent and/or at an earlier age) is also provided, upon detecting a genetic variant described herein. In some embodiments, the genetic variant is a deletion/insertion polymorphism (DIP) of the TOMM40 gene. Kits for determining if a subject is at increased risk of developing late onset Alzheimer's disease is also provided. Kits for determining if a subject is responsive to treatment for a condition of interest with an active agent are further provided..
本文提供了一种用于鉴定与相关疾病(如阿尔茨海默病)发展相关的
基因变异体的方法,以及所鉴定的
基因变异体。还提供了在检测到本文所述
基因变异体后使用活性制剂(如使用特定活性制剂和/或在较早年龄使用)进行治疗的方法。在某些实施方案中,
基因变异是 TOMM40
基因的缺失/插入多态性(DIP)。还提供了用于确定受试者患晚期阿尔茨海默病的风险是否增加的试剂盒。还提供了用于确定受试者是否对活性制剂治疗相关疾病有反应的试剂盒。