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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

Decoding eQTLs: unraveling their role in spondyloarthropathies pathogenesis and potential therapeutics.

Nabaa Ihsan Awadh, Asal Adnan Ridha, Marwah Muayad Younus, Yasameen Abbas Humadi, Faiq I Gorial, Khalid Burhan Khalid, Yousif Alaa Rasool

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Nabaa Ihsan AwadhRheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Asal Adnan RidhaRheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Marwah Muayad YounusDepartment of Medicine- Ibn Sina Medical College, Baghdad, Iraq.
Yasameen Abbas HumadiDepartment of Internal Medicine- Alnahrain University- College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Faiq I GorialRheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Khalid Burhan KhalidOral Surgery Unit, College of Dentistry, Dijlah University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Yousif Alaa RasoolCollege of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) represent genetic variants that influence gene expression, providing insights into the mechanisms linking genetic predisposition to complex diseases, including spondyloarthropathies (SpAs). SpAs, encompassing ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and enteropathic arthritis, are related heterogeneous conditions with strong genetic components, particularly in HLA-B27 and non-HLA loci, but phenotypically distinct disorders. Recent advances in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and transcriptomic studies have shown the potential of such eQTLs to provide insights into the disease biology, delineate potential drug targets, and enable precision medicine. This mini-review provides a comprehensive overview of eQTLs-discovery, definition, and functional implication into eQTLs gene regulation. We review their role in SpA pathogenesis, controversy and methodological issues in eQTL studies, literature gaps, and directions for the future. By combining genetic, immunological, and computational information, we aim to present an unbiased perspective on the role of eQTLs in advancing SpA research and treatment.

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Quantitative Trait LociSpondylarthropathiesAnimalsGene Expression RegulationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumanseQTLsgenetic regulationinflammationpathogenesisspondyloarthropathiestherapeutics

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PMID40936911
PMCPMC12420213

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