Genotyping of immune-related genetic variants identifies TYK2 as a novel associated locus for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Sep;73(9):1750-2. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-205440. Epub 2014 May 7.
No abstract available

Keywords: Autoimmunity; Dermatomyositis; Gene Polymorphism; Polymyositis.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Myositis / genetics*
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Polymyositis / genetics
  • TYK2 Kinase / genetics*

Substances

  • TYK2 Kinase
  • TYK2 protein, human