Positional identification of Ncf1 as a gene that regulates arthritis severity in rats
P Olofsson, J Holmberg, J Tordsson, S Lu… - Nature …, 2003 - nature.com
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The identification of genes underlying quantitative-trait loci (QTL) for complex diseases, such
as rheumatoid arthritis, is a challenging and difficult task for the human genome project.
Through positional cloning of the Pia4 QTL in rats, we found that a naturally occurring
polymorphism of Ncf1 (encoding neutrophil cytosolic factor 1, a component of the NADPH
oxidase complex) regulates arthritis severity. The disease-related allele of Ncf1 has reduced
oxidative burst response and promotes activation of arthritogenic T cells. Pharmacological …
as rheumatoid arthritis, is a challenging and difficult task for the human genome project.
Through positional cloning of the Pia4 QTL in rats, we found that a naturally occurring
polymorphism of Ncf1 (encoding neutrophil cytosolic factor 1, a component of the NADPH
oxidase complex) regulates arthritis severity. The disease-related allele of Ncf1 has reduced
oxidative burst response and promotes activation of arthritogenic T cells. Pharmacological …
Abstract
The identification of genes underlying quantitative-trait loci (QTL) for complex diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, is a challenging and difficult task for the human genome project. Through positional cloning of the Pia4 QTL in rats, we found that a naturally occurring polymorphism of Ncf1 (encoding neutrophil cytosolic factor 1, a component of the NADPH oxidase complex) regulates arthritis severity. The disease-related allele of Ncf1 has reduced oxidative burst response and promotes activation of arthritogenic T cells. Pharmacological treatment with substances that activate the NADPH oxidase complex is shown to ameliorate arthritis. Hence, Ncf1 is associated with a new autoimmune mechanism leading to severe destructive arthritis, notably similar to rheumatoid arthritis in humans.
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