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SynthesisJournal of molecular neuroscience : MN2025

The Intersection of Genetics and Neuroimaging: A Systematic Review of Imaging Genetics in Neurological Disease for Personalized Treatment.

Mahinaz A Mashhour, Ibrahim Youssef, Manal Abdel Wahed, Mai S Mabrouk

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Synthesis in Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Mahinaz A MashhourBiomedical Engineering Department, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza, Egypt. mahinaz.mashhour@must.edu.eg.
Ibrahim YoussefSystems and Biomedical Engineering Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Manal Abdel WahedSystems and Biomedical Engineering Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Mai S MabroukCenter for Informatics Science (CIS), School of Information Technology and Computer Science, Nile University, Giza, Egypt.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Imaging genetics is one of the important keys to precision medicine that leads to personalized treatment based on a patient's genetics, phenotype, or psychosocial characteristics. It deepens the understanding of the mechanisms through which genetic variations contribute to neurological and psychiatric disorders. This systematic review overviews the methods and applications of imaging genetics in the context of neurological diseases, mentioning its potential role in personalized medicine. Following PRISMA guidelines, this review systematically analyzes 28 studies integrating genetic and neuroimaging data to explore disease mechanisms and their implications for precision medicine. Selected research included multiple neurological disorders, including frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, and others. Voxel-based morphometry was the most common imaging technique, while frequently examined genetic variants included APOE, C9orf72, MAPT, GRN, COMT, and BDNF. Associations between these variants and regional gray matter loss (e.g., frontal, temporal, or subcortical regions) suggest that genetic risk factors play a key role in disease pathophysiology. Integrating genetic and neuroimaging analyses enhances our understanding of disease mechanisms and supports advancements in precision medicine.

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Nervous System DiseasesNeuroimagingPrecision MedicineC9orf72 ProteinCatechol O-MethyltransferaseHumanstau ProteinsC9orf72 ProteinCatechol O-Methyltransferasetau ProteinsImaging geneticsNeurological diseasesPrecision medicineRadiogenomicsVoxel-based morphometry

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PMID40360788
PMCPMC12075025

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