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ArticleNature communications2023

Whole genome sequencing identifies genetic variants associated with neurogenic inflammation in rosacea.

Zhili Deng, Mengting Chen, Zhixiang Zhao, Wenqin Xiao, Tangxiele Liu, Qinqin Peng, Zheng Wu, San Xu, Wei Shi, Dan Jian and 10 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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27citing papers in PubMed
11.7field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

27 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

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  17. Updates in the Treatment of Rosacea with γ-Aminobutyric Acid Derivatives.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025
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  18. Advances in the pathogenesis of rosacea.Frontiers in immunology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

20 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Zhili Deng *Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8590-9840
Mengting Chen *Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9379-6818
Zhixiang ZhaoDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Wenqin XiaoDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Tangxiele LiuDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Qinqin PengDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zheng WuDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
San XuDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Wei ShiDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Dan JianDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Ben WangDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Fangfen LiuDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yan TangDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yingxue HuangDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yiya ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Qian WangHunan Binsis Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Lunquan SunNational Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0558-5250
Hongfu XieDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Guohong ZhangDepartment of Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China. g_ghzhang@stu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-3856-3111
Ji LiDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. liji_xy@csu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-0931-5562
Central South University · CNSansure Biotech (China) · CNShantou University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with high incidence rate. Although genetic predisposition to rosacea is suggested by existing evidence, the genetic basis remains largely unknown. Here we present the integrated results of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in 3 large rosacea families and whole exome sequencing (WES) in 49 additional validation families. We identify single rare deleterious variants of LRRC4, SH3PXD2A and SLC26A8 in large families, respectively. The relevance of SH3PXD2A, SLC26A8 and LRR family genes in rosacea predisposition is underscored by presence of additional variants in independent families. Gene ontology analysis suggests that these genes encode proteins taking part in neural synaptic processes and cell adhesion. In vitro functional analysis shows that mutations in LRRC4, SH3PXD2A and SLC26A8 induce the production of vasoactive neuropeptides in human neural cells. In a mouse model recapitulating a recurrent Lrrc4 mutation from human patients, we find rosacea-like skin inflammation, underpinned by excessive vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) release by peripheral neurons. These findings strongly support familial inheritance and neurogenic inflammation in rosacea development and provide mechanistic insight into the etiopathogenesis of the condition.

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Neurogenic InflammationRosaceaAnimalsGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMiceMutationNerve Tissue ProteinsWhole Genome SequencingLRRC4 protein, mouseNerve Tissue Proteins

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PMID37402769
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