https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:12845 T at 3p24.1 (odds ratio [OR], 1.17; p = 1.6 × 10⁻⁸) near EOMES, rs2150702^G in the second intron of MLANA on chromosome 9p24.1 (OR, 1.16; p = 3.3 × 10⁻⁸), and rs6718520^A in an intergenic region on chromosome 2p21, with THADA as the nearest flanking gene (OR, 1.17; p = 3.4 × 10⁻⁸). The 3 new loci do not have a strong cis effect on RNA expression in PBMCs. Ten other susceptibility loci had a suggestive p < 1 × 10⁻⁶, some of these loci have evidence of association in other inflammatory diseases (ie, IL12B, TAGAP, PLEK, and ZMIZ1). Interpretation: We have performed a meta-analysis of GWAS in MS that more than doubles the size of previous gene discovery efforts and highlights 3 novel MS susceptibility loci. These and additional loci with suggestive evidence of association are excellent candidates for further investigations to refine and validate their role in the genetic architecture of MS.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:17:22 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27383 -16). Furthermore, we identify a novel association signal of rs9807334, near the ELAC1/SMAD4 genes, for oligoclonal band status (P = 8.45 x 10^-7). The previously reported association of the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus with immunoglobulin G index reaches strong evidence for association in this data set (P = 3.79 x 10^-37). We identify two novel associations in the major histocompatibility complex region with immunoglobulin G index: the rs9271640*A-rs6457617*G haplotype (P = 1.59 x 10^-22), shared with oligoclonal band status, and an additional independent effect of rs6457617*G (P = 3.68 x 10^-6). Variants identified in this study account for up to 2-fold differences in the odds of being oligoclonal band positive and 7.75% of the variation in immunoglobulin G index. Both traits are associated with clinical features of disease such as female gender, age at onset and severity. This is the largest study population so far investigated for the genetic influence on antibody levels in the cerebrospinal fluid in multiple sclerosis, including 6950 patients. We confirm that genetic factors underlie these antibody levels and identify both the major histocompatibility complex and immunoglobulin heavy chain region as major determinants.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:34:11 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24704 85% loss of 'pore' function of the P2X7 receptor measured by ATP-induced ethidium uptake. Analysis shows Arg307Gln always occurred with 270His suggesting a single 307Gln-270His haplotype which confers dominant negative effects on P2X7 function and protection against MS. Modelling based on the homologous zP2X4 receptor showed Arg307 is located in a region rich in basic residues located only 12Å from the ligand binding site. Our data show the protective effect against MS of a rare genetic variant of P2RX7 with heterozygotes showing near absent proinflammatory 'pore' function.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:10:52 AEDT ]]>