The genetic architecture of pneumonia susceptibility implicates mucin biology and a relationship with psychiatric illness

William R. Reay; Michael P. Geaghan; 23andMe Research Team; Murray J. Cairns

doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31473-3

Nature Communications (Jun 2022)

The genetic architecture of pneumonia susceptibility implicates mucin biology and a relationship with psychiatric illness

William R. Reay,
Michael P. Geaghan,
23andMe Research Team,
Murray J. Cairns

Affiliations

William R. Reay: School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
Michael P. Geaghan: School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
23andMe Research Team
Murray J. Cairns: School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-31473-3
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 1 – 16

Abstract

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Susceptibility to pneumonia has a genetic component, but specific genes involved remain poorly understood. In this study, genetic signals associated with pneumonia susceptibility are identified, providing information about disease biology and potential targets for treatment.

Published in Nature Communications

ISSN: 2041-1723 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science
Website: https://www.nature.com/ncomms/

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