Title |
A genetic variant in osteoprotegerin is associated with progression of joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis
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Published in |
Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/ar4558 |
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Authors |
Rachel Knevel, Diederik PC de Rooy, Tore Saxne, Elisabet Lindqvist, Martha K Leijsma, Nina A Daha, Bobby PC Koeleman, Roula Tsonaka, Jeanine J Houwing-Duistermaat, Joris JM Schonkeren, Rene EM Toes, Tom WJ Huizinga, Elisabeth Brouwer, Anthony G Wilson, Annette HM van der Helm-van Mil |
Abstract |
Progression of joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is partly heritably; 45 to 58% of the variance in joint destruction is estimated to be explained by genetic factors. The binding of RANKL (Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor κ B Ligand) to RANK results in the activation of TRAF6 (tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor-6), and osteoclast formation ultimately leading to enhanced bone resorption. This bone resorption is inhibited by osteoprotegerin (OPG) which prevents RANKL-RANK interactions. The OPG/RANK/RANKL/TRAF6 pathway plays an important role in bone remodeling. Therefore, we investigated whether genetic variants in OPG, RANK, RANKL and TRAF6 are associated with the rate of joint destruction in RA. |
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