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The genetics of systemic sclerosis.

Randall W Johnson1, Monty B Tew, Frank C Arnett

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Internal Medicine, 6431 Fannin MSB 5.260, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Frank.C.Arnett@uth.tmc.edu

Current Rheumatology Reports
|March 14, 2002
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) pathogenesis remains unclear, with current research focusing on genetic factors rather than environmental causes. Evidence suggests SSc is a complex, multigenic disorder influenced by various genetic elements.

Area of Science:

  • Immunogenetics
  • Rheumatology
  • Complex Genetic Disorders

Background:

  • The exact cause of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is unknown, with limited evidence for environmental triggers.
  • Genetic factors, including familial clustering and ethnic variations, are increasingly recognized in SSc.
  • Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) associations are noted but linked more to autoantibodies than SSc itself.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of systemic sclerosis (SSc) etiopathogenesis.
  • To evaluate the role of genetic factors, including HLA and non-MHC genes, in SSc.
  • To explore novel hypotheses such as microchimerism in SSc.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on systemic sclerosis (SSc) genetics.
  • Analysis of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) associations and their relation to autoantibodies.

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  • Investigation of gene polymorphisms in extracellular matrix and cell-signaling pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • No single major histocompatibility complex (MHC) allele universally predisposes to SSc across all ethnic groups.
    • Polymorphisms in non-MHC genes involved in extracellular matrix and cell signaling are implicated in SSc pathogenesis.
    • Microchimerism is a potential, though unproven, factor in SSc.

    Conclusions:

    • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is likely a multigenic complex disorder.
    • Genetic predisposition plays a significant role, involving both MHC and non-MHC genetic factors.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise genetic underpinnings and novel hypotheses like microchimerism in SSc.