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Immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region polymorphisms and multiple sclerosis susceptibility

L L Hashimoto1, M A Walter, D W Cox

  • 1Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University Hospital University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Journal of Neuroimmunology
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Genetic factors beyond the major histocompatibility complex influence multiple sclerosis (MS) risk. A specific immunoglobulin gene variant (VH2-B5) is associated with MS, suggesting a minor role in disease susceptibility, potentially interacting with other genes.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunogenetics
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Genetic Epidemiology

Background:

  • Genetic susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS) involves factors beyond the major histocompatibility complex (MHC).
  • Previous research indicated a potential association between an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region polymorphism (VH2-B5) and MS.
  • Further investigation is needed to validate and understand the role of non-MHC genetic factors in MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To replicate and extend the association study of the VH2-B5 polymorphism in a new cohort of multiple sclerosis patients.
  • To investigate the genetic contribution of the IGVH locus to MS susceptibility using familial and population-based comparisons.
  • To analyze haplotype sharing within MS sibships to elucidate the mode of inheritance and potential interactions.

Main Methods:

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  • Association study comparing MS patients with ethnically and geographically matched control groups and unaffected siblings.
  • Analysis of immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region (VH2-B5) polymorphism frequency.
  • Identity by descent (IBD) analysis of VH2 and VH3f gene segment polymorphisms in MS sibships.

Main Results:

  • The VH2-B5 polymorphism was significantly over-represented in MS patients compared to all control groups.
  • The observed association strengthened when combining data from the current and a previous study.
  • Haplotype sharing analysis in MS sibships did not reveal significant deviations from random segregation.

Conclusions:

  • The immunoglobulin gene locus (IGVH) may play a minor role in multiple sclerosis susceptibility.
  • The effect of the IGVH locus might involve interactions with other genetic loci.
  • Genetic heterogeneity could contribute to MS, with the IGVH locus potentially influencing a subgroup of patients.