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SynthesisBrain and behavior2025

The Role of Genetics in Stroke Risk and Outcome: A Review of Current Evidence.

Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi, Benneth Ben-Azu, Ejayeta Jeroh, Faith B Friday

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Mega Obukohwo OyovwiFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Human Physiology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
Benneth Ben-AzuFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, DELSU Joint Canada-Israel Neuroscience and Biopsychiatry Laboratory, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3569-3575
Ejayeta JerohFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Human Physiology, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
Faith B FridayFaculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, DELSU Joint Canada-Israel Neuroscience and Biopsychiatry Laboratory, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeStroke affects over 15 million people annually, with genetic factors significantly influencing risk and recovery. Understanding the complex interplay of factors contributing to stroke is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.

methodsThis review aims to synthesize current evidence regarding the genetic underpinnings of both stroke risk and outcome, encompassing ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and specific stroke subtypes. Genetic factors uniquely explain variability in stroke risk and treatment response beyond traditional factors like hypertension. We examine the roles of common genetic variants identified through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), the influence of rare, high-impact mutations implicated in monogenic stroke disorders, and the contribution of epigenetic modifications to stroke vulnerability and recovery. Furthermore, we explore the impact of genes involved in key pathways such as coagulation, inflammation, lipid metabolism, and cerebrovascular structure and function. FINDING: This review highlights the growing body of evidence associating specific genetic variants with increased stroke susceptibility, altered stroke severity, and differential responses to treatment. These findings have the potential to refine risk stratification strategies, identify novel therapeutic targets, and personalize stroke management based on individual genetic profiles.

conclusionFuture research should focus on replicating findings across diverse populations, elucidating gene-environment interactions, and translating genetic discoveries into clinically actionable tools for stroke prevention and improved patient outcomes.

Indexed as

Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseStrokeGenetic Risk ScoreGenetic VariationGenome-Wide Association StudyHumanscerebrovascular diseasegeneticsgenome‐wide association studies (GWAS)hemorrhagic strokeischemic strokepersonalized medicinestroke

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PMID41116638
PMCPMC12537849

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