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  • Immunology
  • Genetics

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  • Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive axial skeleton arthritis.
  • Delayed diagnosis and limited treatment efficacy necessitate deeper understanding of disease mechanisms.
  • Genetic studies highlight key immune pathways involved in pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current developments in ankylosing spondylitis pathogenesis research.
  • To explore the interplay of genetic and environmental factors.
  • To discuss the implications for understanding autoimmune vs. autoinflammatory etiology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
  • Analysis of findings related to immune pathways (IL-17/IL-23, NF-κB).
  • Consideration of genetic associations with T cell subsets and MHC antigen presentation.

Main Results:

  • GWAS identified specific immune pathways and genes implicated in ankylosing spondylitis.
  • Animal and human studies confirm the relevance of these pathways, particularly in response to new therapies.
  • Emerging evidence points to the role of microbiota and biomechanical stress.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding ankylosing spondylitis pathogenesis requires integrating genetic insights with environmental factors.
  • The interleukin-17/IL-23 pathway and NF-κB activation are critical targets.
  • Further research into microbiota and biomechanical stress may reveal novel therapeutic strategies.