Abstract
We have developed an integrative analysis method combining genetic interactions, identified using type 1 diabetes genome scan data, and a high-confidence human protein interaction network. Resulting networks were ranked by the significance of the enrichment of proteins from interacting regions. We identified a number of new protein network modules and novel candidate genes/proteins for type 1 diabetes. We propose this type of integrative analysis as a general method for the elucidation of genes and networks involved in diabetes and other complex diseases.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Genome Biology (Online Edition) |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 11 |
Pages (from-to) | R253 |
ISSN | 1474-7596 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Epistasis, Genetic
- Genetic Markers
- HLA Antigens
- Humans
- Protein Binding
- Proteins