Alzheimer's disease risk single nucleotide polymorphism rs11218343 is linked to functional expression of SORL1 in microglia

Summary

Our data infer genetically defined expression of SORL1 in microglia as a determinant of protection from pro-inflammatory stimulation, a function likely encoded by a haplotype linked to rs11218343. © 2026 The Author(s). Alzheimer's & Dementia published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.

Authors Gorniak-Walas M, Telugu NS, Rudolph IM, Diecke S, Willnow TE
Journal Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association
Publication Date 2026 Apr;22(4):e71390
PubMed 42002722
PubMed Central PMC13092420
DOI 10.1002/alz.71390

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