Multiple polymorphisms in the TNFAIP3 region are independently associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

Nat Genet. 2008 Sep;40(9):1062-4. doi: 10.1038/ng.202.

Abstract

The TNFAIP3 (tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced protein 3) gene encodes a ubiquitin editing enzyme, A20, that restricts NF-kappaB-dependent signaling and prevents inflammation. We show that three independent SNPs in the TNFAIP3 region (rs13192841, rs2230926 and rs6922466) are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) among individuals of European ancestry. These findings provide critical links between A20 and the etiology of SLE.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / genetics*
  • Nuclear Proteins / genetics*
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3
  • White People / genetics

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • TNFAIP3 protein, human
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3