Recommendations for using standardised phenotypes in genetic association studies.
Genetic association studies of complex traits often rely on standardised quantitative phenotypes, such as percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume and body mass index to measure an underlying trait of interest (eg lung function, obesity). These phenotypes are appealing because they provide an easy mechanism for comparing subjects, although such standardisations may not be the best way to control for confounders and other covariates. We recommend adjusting raw or standardised phenotypes within the study population via regression. We illustrate through simulation that optimal power in both population- and family-based association tests is attained by using the residuals from within-study adjustment as the complex trait phenotype. An application of family-based association analysis of forced expiratory volume in one second, and obesity in the Childhood Asthma Management Program data, illustrates that power is maintained or increased when adjusted phenotype residuals are used instead of typical standardised quantitative phenotypes.
Naylor
Melissa G
MG
Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA. melissa.naylor@gmail.com
Weiss
Scott T
ST
Lange
Christoph
C
D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005091:Exons; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D055106:Genome-Wide Association Study; D006801:Humans; D007438:Introns; D010641:Phenotype; D011401:Promoter Regions, Genetic
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