Title : A functional variant in FCRL3, encoding Fc receptor-like 3, is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and several autoimmunities. |
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease with a complex genetic etiology. Here we identify a SNP in the promoter region of FCRL3, a member of the Fc receptor-like family, that is associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (odds ratio = 2.15, P = 0.00000085). This polymorphism alters the binding affinity of nuclear factor-kappaB and regulates FCRL3 expression. We observed high FCRL3 expression on B cells and augmented autoantibody production in individuals with the disease-susceptible genotype. We also found associations between the SNP and susceptibility to autoimmune thyroid disease and systemic lupus erythematosus. FCRL3 may therefore have a pivotal role in autoimmunity. |
Author : Kochi Y,Yamada R,Suzuki A,Harley JB,Shirasawa S,Sawada T,Bae SC,Tokuhiro S,Chang X,Sekine A,Takahashi A,Tsunoda T,Ohnishi Y,Kaufman KM,Kang CP,Kang C,Otsubo S,Yumura W,Mimori A,Koike T,Nakamura Y,Sasazuki T,Yamamoto K, |
Source : Nat Genet. 2005 May;37(5):478-85. Epub 2005 Apr 17. |
No. | Polymorphism name | Gene Symbol | Entrez Gene ID |
---|---|---|---|
31 | rs2765503 | CD5L | 922 |
32 | rs2297410 | CD5L | 922 |
33 | rs2260040 | CD5L | 922 |
34 | rs2281870 | CD5L | 922 |
35 | rs3761958 | NA | NA |