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ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association2025

Ancestral genomic functional differences in oligodendroglia: implications for Alzheimer's disease.

Aura M Ramirez, Luciana Bertholim Nasciben, Sofia Moura, Lauren Coombs, Farid Rajabli, Brooke A DeRosa, Patrice L Whitehead, Larry D Adams, Takiyah D Starks, Pedro R Mena and 17 more

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Aura M RamirezJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Luciana Bertholim NascibenJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Sofia MouraJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Lauren CoombsJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Farid RajabliJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Brooke A DeRosaJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Patrice L WhiteheadJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Larry D AdamsJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Takiyah D StarksMaya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
Pedro R MenaJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Maryenela Illanes-ManriqueNeurogenetics Working Group, Universidad Científica del Sur, Villa EL Salvador, Peru.
Sergio TejadaJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Goldie S ByrdMaya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
Allison Caban-HoltMaya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
Michael L CuccaroJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Katalina McInerneyJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Mario R Cornejo-OlivasNeurogenetics Working Group, Universidad Científica del Sur, Villa EL Salvador, Peru.
Briseida E Feliciano-AstacioDerartment of Internal Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Liyong WangJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Maria C RobayoJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Wanying XuDepartment of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Fulai JinDepartment of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Margaret A Pericak-VanceJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Anthony J GriswoldJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Juan I YoungJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Derek M DykxhoornJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Jeffery M VanceJohn P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.

Funding

Recruitment and Retention for Alzheimer's Disease Diversity Genetic Cohorts in the ADSP (READD-ADSP)U19AG074865 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI GOLDIE S. BYRD, William S Bush · 2022 to 2026
$55.3M
The Origins of Alzheimer Disease in African AmericansR01AG072547 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI Rufus Olusola Akinyemi, GOLDIE S. BYRD · 2022 to 2026
$26.1M
Inclusion of sub-group of ASPREE samples into the ADSPU01AG066767 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI CUCCARO, MICHAEL L, KUNKLE, BRIAN WILLIAM · 2020 to 2024
$21.9M
Characterizing the Genetic Risk for Alzheimer Disease in African and Admixed African-American AncestriesU01AG084545 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI GOLDIE S. BYRD, ANTHONY JOHN GRISWOLD · 2024 to 2026
$14.9M
Genomic Characterization of Alzheimer Disease Risk in Admixed Populations with Native American and Southern European Genetic AncestryR01AG070864 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI Margaret A. Pericak-Vance, FARID RAJABLI · 2021 to 2026
$12.1M
Functional genomic studies in diverse populations to characterize risk loci for Alzheimer DiseaseU01AG072579 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI DYKXHOORN, DEREK MICHAEL, GRISWOLD, ANTHONY JOHN · 2021 to 2025
$6.9M
Replication and Extension of ADSP Discoveries in African-AmericansU01AG052410 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI BEECHAM, GARY WAYNE, BYRD, GOLDIE S. · 2016 to 2020
$5.2M
Robust mapping of chromatin loops from sparse or single cell Hi-C data with DeepLoopR01HG009658 · NHGRI · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI Fulai Jin · 2017 to 2026
$5.1M
Identifying Protective Genetic Variants for APOE4RF1AG059018 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI VANCE, JEFFERY MARVIN · 2018 to 2018
$4.4M
The Origins of Alzheimer Disease in Individuals of African AncestryR56AG072547 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI BEECHAM, GARY WAYNE, BYRD, GOLDIE S. · 2021 to 2021
$3.0M
STAG2 mutations and 3D genome organization in glioblastoma multiformeR01CA267872 · NCI · GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY · PI Fulai Jin, TODD A WALDMAN · 2022 to 2026
$2.7M
Mapping heritable chromatin loop variants with allele-specific Hi-C analysisR01HG012384 · NHGRI · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI Alan D Attie, Fulai Jin · 2023 to 2026
$2.6M
Center for Genome TechnologyJohn P. Hussman Institute R01-AG070864John P. Hussman Institute R56-AG072547John P. Hussman Institute RF1-AG059018John P. Hussman Institute U01-AG052410John P. Hussman Institute U01-AG066767John P. Hussman Institute U01-AG072579NCI NIH HHS R01 CA267872NHGRI NIH HHS R01 HG009658NHGRI NIH HHS R01 HG012384NIA NIH HHS R01 AG070864NIA NIH HHS R01 AG072547NIA NIH HHS R56 AG072547NIA NIH HHS RF1 AG059018NIA NIH HHS U01 AG052410NIA NIH HHS U01 AG066767NIA NIH HHS U01 AG072579NIA NIH HHS U01 AG084545NIA NIH HHS U19 AG074865
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis study investigates ancestry-specific changes in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived oligodendroglia genomic regulation in Alzheimer's disease (AD), addressing diversity gaps by including African, Amerindian, and European ancestries in the analysis.

methodsWe generated 12 iPSC lines from AD patients and controls with different apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotypes, APOE ε3/ ε3 and APOE ε4/ ε4, across three ancestries. Lines were differentiated into neural spheroids containing oligodendrocyte lineage cells and analyzed by single-nucleus RNA sequencing, Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin with sequencing (ATACseq)APO, and High-throughput Chromosome Conformation Capture (Hi-C).

resultsWe identified ancestry-specific differences in gene expression and chromatin accessibility of AD genome-wide association study candidate genes. APOE ε4/ ε4 carriers across all ancestries showed upregulated cholesterol biosynthesis genes with decreased myelination markers. iPSC-derived oligodendrocytes demonstrated high correlation (R DISCUSSION: Our findings highlight the importance of studying diverse ancestries in AD research and suggest early APOE ε4 effects on cholesterol metabolism. The validated iPSC model provides a valuable tool for investigating ancestry-specific disease mechanisms. HIGHLIGHTS: First study comparing iPSC-derived oligodendroglia across three ancestries. APOE ε4 carriers show upregulated cholesterol synthesis in oligodendroglia. Reduced myelin gene expression observed in APOE ε4/ε4 oligodendroglia. Ancestry-specific differences found in AD GWAS genes and chromatin states. Novel insights into oligodendrocyte biology relevant to Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer DiseaseInduced Pluripotent Stem CellsOligodendrogliaAgedApolipoproteins EFemaleGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleApolipoproteins EAlzheimer's disease (AD)ancestry‐specific regulationAPOE ε4/ ε4 genotypeATAC sequencingcholesterol biosynthesischromatin accessibilityinduced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)myelinationoligodendrocytesRNA sequencing

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