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Advances in genetics and multi-omics for ischemic stroke: from pathogenesis to clinical translation

Siyi Zhao1,2, Lei Liu1, Junxiong Wu1

  • 1Department of Emergency, Xiangtan Central Hospital (The Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University), Xiangtan, China.

Frontiers in Genetics
|July 23, 2026
PubMed

Insights

New biomarkers from genetics and multi-omics offer precise diagnosis and personalized treatment for ischemic stroke. These advancements improve risk stratification, recurrence prediction, and understanding of the disease

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Ischemic stroke is a complex cerebrovascular disease with high rates of mortality and disability.
  • Current diagnostic imaging methods have limitations in rapid detection, etiological differentiation, and dynamic monitoring.
  • There is a critical need for sensitive biomarkers for timely diagnosis and personalized management of ischemic stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review biomarkers for ischemic stroke identified through genome-wide association studies and multi-omics technologies.
  • To discuss the implications of these biomarkers for understanding ischemic stroke pathophysiology.
  • To explore the clinical applications of these novel biomarkers in patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies utilizing genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
  • Analysis of multi-omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) for biomarker identification.
  • Synthesis of current literature on ischemic stroke biomarkers and their clinical relevance.

Main Results:

  • Genetics and multi-omics have identified numerous potential biomarkers for ischemic stroke.
  • These biomarkers aid in etiological subtyping, risk stratification, and recurrence prediction.
  • Biomarkers show promise for drug target identification and prognostic assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in genetics and multi-omics are revolutionizing ischemic stroke biomarker discovery.
  • These biomarkers provide a molecular basis for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies.
  • Further research and clinical translation are essential to fully leverage these findings for improved patient outcomes.

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