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Linkage analysis of quantitative traits: increased power by using selected samples.

G Carey1, J Williamson

  • 1Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309-0447.

American Journal of Human Genetics
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Selecting samples with extreme quantitative trait scores significantly enhances linkage analysis power. This method improves the detection of major genetic loci, even those explaining minimal phenotypic variation, making genetic studies more feasible.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Biostatistics
  • Quantitative Trait Analysis

Background:

  • Linkage analysis for quantitative traits traditionally has limited power.
  • Existing methods struggle unless a single major locus has a very large effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that using selected samples can dramatically increase the power of linkage analysis for quantitative traits.
  • To explore the conditions under which this increased power is most effective.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing probands with extreme scores on a quantitative measure for sample ascertainment.
  • Analyzing the impact of selecting samples from the tail of a distribution, particularly with infrequent recessive genes.

Main Results:

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  • Selected samples can dramatically increase linkage analysis power.
  • Detection of major loci accounting for as little as 10%-20% of phenotypic variation is possible.
  • Effectiveness is dependent on gene action and allele frequency.

    • Conclusions:

    • Judicious use of selected samples significantly enhances the feasibility of linkage studies for quantitative traits.
    • This approach offers a powerful strategy for identifying genetic loci influencing complex traits.