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Functional genomics in primary T cells and monocytes identifies mechanisms by which genetic susceptibility loci influence systemic sclerosis risk

ABSTRACT: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disease with a strong genetic component. However, most of the causal genes associated to the disease are still unknown because associated variants affect mostly non-coding intergenic elements of the genome. The challenge in the post-GWAS era is to use functional genomics to translate the genetic findings into a better understanding of the disease, particularly by using disease-relevant cell types. We linked SSc-associated loci to 39 new potential target genes and confirm 7 previously known genes. We highlight novel causal genes, such as CXCR5 as the most probable candidate gene for the DDX6 locus. Some previously known SSc associated genes such as IRF8, STAT4, or CD247 interestingly showed cell type specific interactions. We also identified 15 potential drug targets already in use in other similar immune-mediated diseases that could be repurposed for SSc treatment. Furthermore, we observed that interactions are directly correlated with the expression of important genes implicated in cell type specific pathways and find evidence that chromatin conformation is linked to genotype.Our study reveals potential causal genes for SSc-associated loci, some of them acting in a cell type specific manner, suggesting novel biological mechanisms that might mediate SSc pathogenesis.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE212100 | GEO | 2022/08/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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