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Genetics in Sjögren’s syndrome: where we are and where we go

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  1. Arthritis & Clin. Immunology Program, Oklahoma Med. Research Foundation; Depts. of Medicine and Pathology, College of Medicine, Univ. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Research & Medical Services, Oklahoma City US Dept. of Veterans Affairs Center, USA.
  2. Arthritis & Clin. Immunology Program, Oklahoma Med. Research Foundation; Depts. of Medicine and Pathology, College of Medicine, Univ. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Research & Medical Services, Oklahoma City US Dept. of Veterans Affairs Center, USA.
  3. Arthritis & Clin. Immunology Program, Oklahoma Med. Research Foundation; Depts. of Medicine and Pathology, College of Medicine, Univ. of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Research & Medical Services, Oklahoma City US Dept. of Veterans Affairs Center, USA.

CER12528
2019 Vol.37, N°3 ,Suppl.118
PI 0234, PF 0239
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PMID: 31464674 [PubMed]

Received: 24/06/2019
Accepted : 17/07/2019
In Press: 28/08/2019
Published: 28/08/2019

Abstract

Sjögren’s syndrome is a complex autoimmune disease that involves dysregulation of immune responses that preferentially target exocrine glands. Systemic manifestations vary and may involve nearly every organ system. Genetic studies to date are in their infancy relative to other autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, each with more than 100 genetic associations now established. However, recent work in SS has successfully established associations that shed light on pathophysiology and implicate aberrant innate and adaptive immune responses. In this review, we provide an overview of genetic approaches used to identify risk variants in SS, discuss major findings and their relevance to SS, and describe the future directions that are likely to lead to understanding fundamental causes of this disease and new opportunities for improving clinical care.

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