Immune ‐Array Analysis in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis Reveals HLA–DRB1 Amino Acid Heterogeneity Across the Myositis Spectrum

ConclusionThis is the largest, most comprehensive genetic association study to date in IBM. The data confirm that HLA is the most strongly associated region and identifies novel amino acid associations that may explain the risk in this locus. These amino acid associations differentiate IBM from polymyositis and dermatomyositis and may determine properties of the peptide‐binding groove, allowing it to preferentially bind autoantigenic peptides. A novel suggestive association within the chromosome 3 p21.31 region suggests a role for CCR5.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - April 4, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Simon Rothwell, Robert G. Cooper, Ingrid E. Lundberg, Peter K. Gregersen, Michael G. Hanna, Pedro M. Machado, Megan K. Herbert, Ger J. M. Pruijn, James B. Lilleker, Mark Roberts, John Bowes, Michael F. Seldin, Jiri Vencovsky, Katalin Danko, Vidya Limaye, Tags: Full Length Source Type: research