APOE4 Allele Frequencies Show Dramatic Variation Across Indian Populations
Ramdas, S.; Kahali, B.
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The APOE {varepsilon}4 allele is the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimers Disease. However, its distribution across Indian populations is poorly characterized. We analyze APOE allele frequencies in 9,524 individuals from 83 distinct populations in the GenomeIndia dataset. {varepsilon}4 frequencies show large variation across populations within India, ranging from 2.7% to 36.1%, with a median of 11%. Tribal populations have higher {varepsilon}4 frequencies compared to non-tribal groups, while Tibeto-Burman populations have significantly lower frequencies. One tribal population from the northern coastal highlands has {varepsilon}4 frequency of 0.36, with 59% of individuals being carriers. {varepsilon}4 carrier status correlates significantly with lipid phenotypes including LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Collectively, these findings reveal exceptional genetic diversity in Alzheimers Disease risk across India and have important implications for population-specific screening strategies, genetic counseling, and precision medicine approaches to dementia prevention.
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