The genomic landscape of human immune-mediated diseases

J Hum Genet. 2015 Nov;60(11):675-81. doi: 10.1038/jhg.2015.99. Epub 2015 Aug 20.

Abstract

As the methodology of genetic detection has developed rapidly in recent years, through techniques such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and the secondary generation of sequencing, we are able to view the genomic landscape more clearly. It is well known that genes have a vital role in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated diseases (IMDs), which could provide important insight into new clinical therapeutic targets. Here, we review the genomic landscape of IMDs and analyse overlapping loci between diseases. There may be a need for more epigenetics studies to aid in the understanding of the transition from genotype to phenotype.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Epigenesis, Genetic
  • Ethnicity / genetics
  • Genetic Association Studies
  • Genome-Wide Association Study
  • Genomics
  • High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing
  • Humans
  • Immune System Diseases / genetics*
  • Interleukin-12 Subunit p35 / genetics
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Th17 Cells / immunology
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / genetics

Substances

  • IL12A protein, human
  • Interleukin-12 Subunit p35
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha