Osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis, often leads to pain and disability in the older population. It is a multifactorial musculoskeletal disease with hereditary and environmental influences. Previous studies identified 3 of 11 genetic sites linked with osteoarthritis in European patients.
The current Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) of osteoarthritis, part of the Arthritis Research UK Osteoarthritis Genetics (arcOGEN) Consortium, was conducted in several thousands of unrelated osteoarthritis and population-based unrelated control patients.
Osteoarthritis - Causes, Symptoms, DIagnosis, Treatment, FAQs
Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest joint disorder and occurs as we age due to wear and tear of a joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint of the body.
Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest joint disorder and occurs as we age due to wear and tear of a joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint of the body.
These joint-specific inherited factors do influence osteoarthritis development and progression. The association of osteoarthritis with the FTO gene (the gene related to obesity) reiterates the fact that osteoarthritis is associated with body excess weight.
Thus, the newly discovered genetic influences contribute to increased risk for osteoarthritis and provide new targets for therapeutic action.
Progression of Osteoarthritis Slowed by New Drug | Medindia
A new study has indicated that a drug used in osteoporosis has shown promise in slowing down the progression of osteoarthritis.
A new study has indicated that a drug used in osteoporosis has shown promise in slowing down the progression of osteoarthritis.
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Epigenetic Cause Behind Osteoarthritis Found | Medindia:
Researchers used human tissue samples to discover that those with osteoarthritis have a signature epigenetic change.
Researchers used human tissue samples to discover that those with osteoarthritis have a signature epigenetic change.
