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  • Genetics and Immunology
  • Pulmonology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • The genetic basis connecting psoriasis and lung diseases remains largely unexplored.
  • Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition with potential systemic effects.
  • Pulmonary comorbidities are increasingly recognized in psoriasis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate shared genetic factors between psoriasis and pulmonary function.
  • To identify specific single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with both psoriasis and lung function parameters.
  • To explore the potential 'skin-lung axis' through genetic analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing UK Biobank (UKBB) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Biobank (BioVU) data.
  • Analysis of 63 known psoriasis-associated SNPs for association with pulmonary function metrics (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio).
  • Statistical adjustments for age and sex, with validation in an independent cohort.

Main Results:

  • 31 psoriasis-associated SNPs showed significant association with psoriasis after adjustments.
  • 16 SNPs were linked to forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), 14 to forced vital capacity (FVC), and 5 to the FEV1/FVC ratio in UKBB.
  • SNP rs8016947 minor allele was associated with reduced psoriasis risk and improved FEV1; rs17716942 and rs8016947 minor alleles linked to reduced psoriasis risk and enhanced FVC.

Conclusions:

  • Identified genetic variants that bridge psoriasis and lung function, suggesting shared genetic underpinnings.
  • Genes like IFIH1, GCA, and NFKBIA, associated with these variants, regulate innate immunity.
  • Findings support the hypothesis of a 'skin-lung axis' where immune dysregulation impacts both skin and lung health.