Expressive

rs1043801 - COL6A2

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Translational genomics of osteoarthritis in 1,962,069 individuals - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 40205036

    ABSTRACT: Osteoarthritis is the third most rapidly growing health condition associated with disability, after dementia and diabetes. By 2050, the total number of patients with osteoarthritis is estimated to reach 1 billion worldwide. As no disease-modifying treatments exist for osteoarthritis, a better understanding of disease aetiopathology is urgently needed. Here we perform a genome-wide association study meta-analyses across up to 489,975 cases and 1,472,094 controls, establishing 962 independent associations, 513 of which have not been previously reported. Using single-cell multiomics data, we identify signal enrichment in embryonic skeletal development pathways. We integrate orthogonal lines of evidence, including transcriptome, proteome and epigenome profiles of primary joint tiss

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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • Knee health prevention strategies Moderate

    COL6A2 genetic risk for OA warrants personalized discussion of timing and intensity of preventive measures

Exercise

  • Joint-protective exercise Moderate

    Strength training reduces joint stress and cartilage wear; COL6A2 variant indicates particular importance for knee stability

    Strength training 2-3x/week focusing on quadriceps, hamstrings, glute stabilizers; low-impact cardio 150min/week

Lifestyle

  • Weight management Moderate

    Excess weight increases load on knee joints; particularly important for COL6A2 risk carriers

    BMI 18.5-24.9; if overweight, aim for 5-10% weight loss

Screening

  • Knee joint monitoring Moderate

    COL6A2 risk allele strongly associated with knee osteoarthritis; earlier detection enables preventive intervention

    Baseline knee assessment by age 40; repeat every 2-3 years or if symptoms develop