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  • Genomics
  • Longevity research
  • Aging biology

Background:

  • Traditional genomic studies often compare long-living individuals to the general population.
  • A refined approach focuses on the genetic factors contributing to both extended lifespan and high quality of life in healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify genetic mechanisms promoting healthy longevity by analyzing data from centenarians and younger adults.
  • To investigate the genetic underpinnings of sustained health and extended lifespan beyond age 90.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 26,057 individuals (3,703 aged ≥90 years).
  • Analysis of medical and genomic data to identify genetic variants associated with longevity.
  • Construction of polygenic score models to assess multifactorial influences and nonlinear interactions.

Main Results:

  • GWAS identified variants in APOE, APOC1, and CFAP46 negatively associated with longevity, linked to age-related disease risk.
  • Healthy longevity showed positive associations with variants in MYO18B, TBC1D28, and LOC105376454.
  • Polygenic scores demonstrated the complex, multifactorial nature of healthy aging phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic variants in APOE, APOC1, and CFAP46 are associated with increased age-related disease risk, not necessarily limiting longevity.
  • Specific gene variants, including those in MYO18B, TBC1D28, and LOC105376454, are positively linked to healthy longevity.
  • Healthy aging is a complex trait influenced by multiple genetic factors and their interactions.