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Exploring the HDL likelihood surface

L D Atwood1, C M Kammerer, B D Mitchell

  • 1Department of Genetics, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio, TX 78228-0147.

Genetic Epidemiology
|January 1, 1993
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Segregation analysis models for HDL2 inheritance were tested using random parameters. Global maxima favored environmental models, while local maxima accepted Mendelian inheritance, highlighting the impact of parameter estimation on genetic analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Human Genetics
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Understanding the genetic and environmental factors influencing lipid levels, such as High-Density Lipoprotein 2 (HDL2), is crucial for cardiovascular health.
  • Segregation analysis is a statistical method used to infer the mode of inheritance of genetic traits.
  • The Berkeley Genetic Analysis (GAW8) dataset provides valuable data for genetic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate three segregation analysis models (unrestricted, environmental, Mendelian regressive type A) for HDL2 inheritance in the Berkeley GAW8 dataset.
  • To investigate the impact of random initial parameter estimates on model maximization and convergence.
  • To develop empirical rules to improve the frequency of model convergence in genetic analyses.

Main Methods:

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  • Maximization of three segregation analysis models using random initial parameter estimates (5000 times each).
  • Application of likelihood ratio tests to global and local maxima to compare model fit.
  • Examination of parameter estimates from convergent runs to establish rules for improving convergence.

Main Results:

  • Likelihood ratio tests at global maxima rejected the Mendelian model and accepted the environmental model for HDL2 inheritance.
  • Tests at local maxima accepted the Mendelian model and yielded mixed results for the environmental model.
  • Empirical rules were developed and tested using apoAI data to enhance model convergence frequency.

Conclusions:

  • The choice between global and local maxima significantly impacts the inferred mode of HDL2 inheritance, suggesting sensitivity to parameter estimation.
  • The study identified challenges in segregation analysis convergence and proposed methods to improve reliability.
  • The developed empirical rules show potential for enhancing the efficiency of genetic model fitting in complex datasets.