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Genome-wide association study identifies RNF123 locus as associated with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.
Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Sept 2021
Rahman Md Shafiqur, Winsvold Bendik S, Chavez Chavez Sergio O, Børte Sigrid, Tsepilov Yakov A, Sharapov Sodbo Zh, Aulchenko Yurii S, Hagen Knut, Fors Egil A, Hveem Kristian, Zwart John Anker, van Meurs Joyce B, Freidin Maxim B, Williams Frances Mk
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP) is a symptom of fibromyalgia and a complex trait with poorly understood pathogenesis. CWP is heritable (48%-54%), but its genetic architecture is unknown and candidate gene studies have produced inconsistent results. We conducted a genome-wide association study to get insight into the genetic background of CWP. METHODS: Northern Europeans...
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