ABCG2 contributes to the development of gout and hyperuricemia in a genome-wide association study.

ABSTRACT: Although many genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of hyperuricemia or gout have been reported, the related genetic factors and the mechanisms from hyperuricemia to gouty attack remain unclear. This study aimed to identify genetic factors and pathogenesis of gout from hyperuricemia by genome-wide association study (GWAS). 747 gout patients, 747 hyperuricemia and 2071 age-matched controls were recruited and analyzed with Affymetrix 650 K chip to find the related genetic variants. The functions of the related genes were investigated in an endothelial cell (EC) with urate crystal stimulation. The GWAS results showed 36 SNPs to be strongly associated with gout compared to controls (all p-values < 10^-7). Whereas the rs2231142 in ABCG2 gene had significant associations between gout

SUBMITTER: Chen CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5816657 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature