Analysis of Multifactorial Diseases
Published on 3. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-12-101610-4 (ISBN)
Description
A fast moving research area where there is an ever-expanding interest, and which impacts upon a wide variety of genetic diseases. Important introductory section which considers the merits of methods employed in these studies, and examines factors which influence study design. Looks at the different approaches that have been taken to study complex inherited diseases by considering a variety of common diseases as models. Discusses the successes achieved through past studies, with implications for future research.Multifactorial or complex diseases are those characterized by increased risks within families, caused by more than one gene, and which predominantly have a tremendous impact on morbidity and mortality in the general public. Examples of multifactorial diseases include: common cancers - breast, bowel, ovary etc.: Alzheimer's; epilepsy; diabetes; multiple sclerosis; schizophrenia and manic depression; asthma; rheumatoid arthritis etc.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Researchers and post-graduates in genetics
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
830 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-101610-4 (9780121016104)
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Content
Contributors.
Abbreviations.
Preface.
Foreword.
Principles of Molecular Genetics, G. Taylor.
Methods for Mapping Complex Disease Traits, G.M. Lathrop.
The Design of Studies for Investigating Linkage and Association, J.P. Rice, N.L. Saccone and B.K. Suarez.
Genetic Susceptibility to Common Cancers: A Model for Genetics of a Complex Trait, D.E. Goldgar.
Genetic Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease, G. Roks and C.M. van Duijn.
Molecular Genetic Studies of the Idiopathic Epilepsies, A. Makoff, L. Nashef and P. Asherson.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Maturity-onset Diabetes of the Young, R.L. Hanson and W.C. Knowler.
Type 1 Diabetes, L.L. Field.
Bipolar Disorder, N. Craddock and I. Jones.
Schizophrenia, M.J. Owen, N.M. Williams and M.C. O'Donovan.
Atopsy and Asthma, L.J. Palmer and W.O.C.M. Cookson.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, J.H. Barrett and S. John.
Genes and Environment in Eating Disorders and Obesity, D.A. Collier and J. Treasure.
Depression and Anxiety, J. Moore, G.S. Malhi and P. McGuffin.
Genetic Strategies for Common Complex Disorders: Ischemic Heart Disease as an Example, S.E. Humphries.
Overview, P. Sham and T. Bishop.
Index.
Abbreviations.
Preface.
Foreword.
Principles of Molecular Genetics, G. Taylor.
Methods for Mapping Complex Disease Traits, G.M. Lathrop.
The Design of Studies for Investigating Linkage and Association, J.P. Rice, N.L. Saccone and B.K. Suarez.
Genetic Susceptibility to Common Cancers: A Model for Genetics of a Complex Trait, D.E. Goldgar.
Genetic Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease, G. Roks and C.M. van Duijn.
Molecular Genetic Studies of the Idiopathic Epilepsies, A. Makoff, L. Nashef and P. Asherson.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Maturity-onset Diabetes of the Young, R.L. Hanson and W.C. Knowler.
Type 1 Diabetes, L.L. Field.
Bipolar Disorder, N. Craddock and I. Jones.
Schizophrenia, M.J. Owen, N.M. Williams and M.C. O'Donovan.
Atopsy and Asthma, L.J. Palmer and W.O.C.M. Cookson.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, J.H. Barrett and S. John.
Genes and Environment in Eating Disorders and Obesity, D.A. Collier and J. Treasure.
Depression and Anxiety, J. Moore, G.S. Malhi and P. McGuffin.
Genetic Strategies for Common Complex Disorders: Ischemic Heart Disease as an Example, S.E. Humphries.
Overview, P. Sham and T. Bishop.
Index.