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Revealing Novel Genomic Insights and Therapeutic Targets for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Through Omics.

RHEUMATOLOGY(2024)

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Background The genetic architecture of JIA remains only partially comprehended. There is a clear imperative for continued endeavours to uncover insights into the underlying causes of JIA.Methods This study encompassed a comprehensive spectrum of endeavours, including conducting a JIA genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis that incorporated data from 4550 JIA cases and 18 446 controls. We employed in silico and genome-editing approaches to prioritizing target genes. To investigate pleiotropic effects, we conducted phenome-wide association studies. Cell-type enrichment analyses were performed by integrating bulk and single-cell sequencing data. Finally, we delved into potential druggable targets for JIA.Results Fourteen genome-wide significant non-HLA loci were identified, including four novel loci, each exhibiting pleiotropic associations with other autoimmune diseases or musculoskeletal traits. We uncovered strong genetic correlation between JIA and BMD traits at 52 genomic regions, including three GWAS loci for JIA. Candidate genes with immune functions were captured by in silico analyses at each novel locus, with additional findings identified through our experimental approach. Cell-type enrichment analysis revealed 21 specific immune cell types crucial for the affected organs in JIA, indicating their potential contribution to the disease. Finally, 24 known or candidate druggable target genes were prioritized.Conclusions Our identification of four novel JIA-associated genes, CD247, RHOH, COLEC10 and IRF8, broadens the novel potential drug repositioning opportunities. We established a new genetic link between COLEC10, TNFRSF11B and JIA/BMD. Additionally, the identification of RHOH underscores its role in positive thymocyte selection, thereby illuminating a critical facet of JIA's underlying biological mechanisms.
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis,GWAS,genome editing,TCR-signalling,disease-critical cell type,disease mechanism
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