Researchers have identified two genes, ARTS1 and IL23R, that increase the risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis, a common disease causing back pain and progressive stiffness. A potential treatment for Crohn's disease may also be applied to this disease, providing a major step towards being able to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
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Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have identified two genes, ARTS1 and IL23R, that contribute to the development of ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic and disabling form of arthritis. This discovery is expected to lead to new therapies and potentially allow for early identification of patients at risk.
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An international team of researchers has discovered two genes linked to ankylosing spondylitis, a painful and progressive disease affecting the spine. The study also validated the association of two genes implicated in Graves' disease, increasing the number of known genes involved in both diseases.