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Identification of novel genetic variations affecting osteoarthritis patients Identification of novel genetic variations affecting osteoarthritis patients |
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English |
Abstract |
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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease characterized by gradual degradation of extracellular
matrix (ECM) components in the cartilage and bone. The ECM of cartilage is a highly specified structure that is
mainly composed of type II collagen and provides tensile strength to the tissue via aggrecan and proteoglycans.
However, changes in the ECM composition and structure can lead to loss of collagen type II and network integrity.
Several risk factors have been correlated with OA including age, genetic predisposition, hereditary factors, obesity,
mechanical injuries, and joint trauma. Certain genetic association studies have identified several genes associated
with OA using genome-wide association studies (GWASs).
Results: We identified several novel genetic variants affecting genes that function in several candidate causative
pathways including immune responses, inflammatory and cartilage degradation such as SELP, SPN, and COL6A6.
Conclusions: The approach of whole-exome sequencing can be a promising method to identify genetic mutations
that can influence the OA disease. |
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1471-2350 |
Journal Name |
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BMC medical genetics |
Volume |
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17 |
Issue Number |
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1 |
Publishing Year |
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1437 AH
2016 AD |
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017 |
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Researchers
Mamdooh Abdullah Gari | Gari, Mamdooh Abdullah | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Mohammed AlKaff | AlKaff, Mohammed | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Mohammed M Abbas | Abbas, Mohammed M | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Haneen S Alsehli | Alsehli, Haneen S | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Ashraf Dallol | Dallol, Ashraf | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Abdullah Gari | Gari, Abdullah | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Muhammad Abu-Elmagd | Abu-Elmagd, Muhammad | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Roaa Kadam | Kadam, Roaa | Researcher | | |
Mohammed F. Abuzinadah | Abuzinadah, Mohammed F. | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Mazin Gari | Gari, Mazin | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Adel M Abuzenadah | Abuzenadah, Adel M | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Kalamegam Gauthaman | Gauthaman, Kalamegam | Researcher | Doctorate | |
Heba Alkhatabi | Alkhatabi, Heba | Researcher | Doctorate | |
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