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Abstract
There is no agnostic GWAS evidence for the genetic control of IL-1β expression in periodontal disease. Here we report a GWAS for “high” gingival crevicular fluid IL-1β expression among 4910 European-American adults and identify association signals in the IL37 locus. rs3811046 at this locus (p = 3.3 × 10−22) is associated with severe chronic periodontitis (OR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.12–2.00), 10-year incident tooth loss (≥3 teeth: RR = 1.33; 95% CI = 1.09–1.62) and aggressive periodontitis (OR = 1.12; 95% CI = 1.01–1.26) in an independent sample of 4927 German/Dutch adults. The minor allele at rs3811046 is associated with increased expression of IL-1β in periodontal tissue. In RAW macrophages, PBMCs and transgenic mice, the IL37 variant increases expression of IL-1β and IL-6, inducing more severe periodontal disease, while IL-37 protein production is impaired and shows reduced cleavage by caspase-1. A second variant in the IL37 locus (rs2708943, p = 4.2 × 10−7) associates with attenuated IL37 mRNA expression. Overall, we demonstrate that IL37 variants modulate the inflammatory cascade in periodontal disease.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 3686 |
Journal | Nature Communications |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
ISSN | 1751-8628 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.12.2018 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)
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Genomweite Assoziationsstudie zur Identifikation Genetischer Risikofaktoren der Parodontitis
Schäfer, A., Erdmann, J., Franke, A., Jepsen, S., Krawczak, M., Loos, B. G. & Padyukov, L.
01.01.14 → 31.12.18
Project: DFG Funding