Genetic Influences on Hippocampal Subfields: An Emerging Area of Neuroscience Research

There is clear evidence that hippocampal subfield volumes have partly distinct genetic determinants associated with specific biological processes. The identification of genetic correlates of hippocampal subfield volumes may help to elucidate the mechanisms of neurologic diseases, as well as aging an...

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Published in:Neurology. Genetics 2021-06, Vol.7 (3), p.e591-e591
Main Authors: Vilor-Tejedor, Natalia, Evans, Tavia E., Adams, Hieab H., González-de-Echávarri, José María, Molinuevo, José Luis, Guigo, Roderic, Gispert, Juan Domingo, Operto, Grégory
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Summary:There is clear evidence that hippocampal subfield volumes have partly distinct genetic determinants associated with specific biological processes. The identification of genetic correlates of hippocampal subfield volumes may help to elucidate the mechanisms of neurologic diseases, as well as aging and neurodegenerative processes. However, despite the emerging interest in this area of research, the current knowledge of the genetic architecture of hippocampal subfields has not yet been consolidated. We aimed to provide a review of the current evidence from genetic studies of hippocampal subfields, highlighting current priorities and upcoming challenges. The limited number of studies investigating the influential genetic effects on hippocampal subfields, a lack of replicated results and longitudinal designs, and modest sample sizes combined with insufficient standardization of protocols are identified as the most pressing challenges in this emerging area of research.
ISSN:2376-7839
2376-7839
DOI:10.1212/NXG.0000000000000591