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Genetic architecture of cytokine autoantibodies and associated risk of common diseases.
Nature communications - 22 Aug 2026
von Stemann Jakob Hjorth, Dowsett Joseph, Teglgaard Rebecca Svanberg, Didriksen Maria, Pedersen Frederikke Byron, Bentsen Mette Skou, Barghetti Andrea, Laguarda Maria Vispe, Larsen Sara Louise Borregaard, Glintborg Bente, Lassen Ulrik, Frikke-Schmidt Ruth, Porsbjerg Celeste, Jensen Jens-Ulrik Stæhr, Werge Thomas, Schork Andrew J, Bundgaard Johan Skov, Bundgaard Henning, Hansen Torben, Bruun Mie Topholm, Aagaard Jensen Bitten, Mikkelsen Christina, Hartling Hans-Jakob, Erikstrup Christian, Pedersen Ole Birger, Sørensen Erik, Hansen Morten Bagge, Ostrowski Sisse Rye
Abstract excerpt
Anti-cytokine autoantibodies are increasingly recognized as modulators of immune function and determinants of disease risk, yet their genetic basis and population-level impact remain unclear. Here we perform genome-wide association studies of autoantibodies against IL-1α, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-γ and GM-CSF in 15,000 individuals from the Danish Blood Donor Study. We identify 52 genome-wide significant...
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- Humans
- Autoantibodies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
