rs11078711 - NAA38
Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file
Reported associations
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A genome-wide association analysis reveals new pathogenic pathways in gout. - Nature genetics (2024) · Major TJ, Takei R, Matsuo H, Leask MP, Sumpter NA, Topless RK, Shirai Y, Wang W, Cadzow MJ, Phipps-Green AJ, Li Z, Ji A, Merriman ME, Morice E, Kelley EE, Wei WH, McCormick SPA, Bixley MJ, Reynolds RJ, Saag KG, Fadason T, Golovina E, O'Sullivan JM, Stamp LK, Dalbeth N, Abhishek A, Doherty M, Roddy E, Jacobsson LTH, Kapetanovic MC, Melander O, Andrés M, Pérez-Ruiz F, Torres RJ, Radstake T, Jansen TL, Janssen M, Joosten LAB, Liu R, Gaal OI, Crişan TO, Rednic S, Kurreeman F, Huizinga TWJ, Toes R, Lioté F, Richette P, Bardin T, Ea HK, Pascart T, McCarthy GM, Helbert L, Stibůrková B, Tausche AK, Uhlig T, Vitart V, Boutin TS, Hayward C, Riches PL, Ralston SH, Campbell A, MacDonald TM, Nakayama A, Takada T, Nakatochi M, Shimizu S, Kawamura Y, Toyoda Y, Nakaoka H, Yamamoto K, Matsuo K, Shinomiya N, Ichida K, Lee C, Bradbury LA, Brown MA, Robinson PC, Buchanan RRC, Hill CL, Lester S, Smith MD, Rischmueller M, Choi HK, Stahl EA, Miner JN, Solomon DH, Cui J, Giacomini KM, Brackman DJ, Jorgenson EM, Liu H, Susztak K, Shringarpure S, So A, Okada Y, Li C, Shi Y, Merriman TR · PubMed 39406924
Gout is a chronic disease that is caused by an innate immune response to deposited monosodium urate crystals in the setting of hyperuricemia. Here, we provide insights into the molecular mechanism of the poorly understood inflammatory component of gout from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 2.6 million people, including 120,295 people with prevalent gout. We detected 377 loci and 410 genetically independent signals (149 previously unreported loci in urate and gout). An additional 65 loci with signals in urate (from a GWAS of 630,117 individuals) but not gout were identified. A prioritization scheme identified candidate genes in the inflammatory process of gout, including genes involved in epigenetic remodeling, cell osmolarity and regulation of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) i
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Lifestyle context
Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.
Diet
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Alcoholic beverages, particularly beer Moderate
Alcohol increases uric acid production and decreases renal excretion; amplified by genetic risk
Limit to ≤1 drink/day if male, ≤0.5 if female
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High-fructose drinks and sugary foods Moderate
Fructose increases uric acid synthesis; effect amplified by genetic predisposition
Limit added sugars to <10% daily calories; avoid sugary drinks
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Red meat, organ meats, high-purine shellfish Moderate
Purines metabolize to uric acid; NAA38 variant increases gout susceptibility
Limit to 2-3 servings weekly
Discuss with your doctor
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Genetic gout risk and prophylactic management strategy Moderate
Carrier status indicates elevated gout risk; clinician can assess need for urate-lowering therapy
Review serum uric acid, consider prophylactic allopurinol or febuxostat if symptomatic
Lifestyle
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Adequate water intake for uric acid clearance Moderate
Increased renal water clearance enhances urate excretion; reduces serum uric acid
2-3 liters daily
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Maintain healthy body weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) Moderate
Obesity increases uric acid production and decreases renal clearance
Target 0.5-1 lb/week weight loss if overweight
Screening
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Serum uric acid levels and gout symptoms Moderate
Genetic variant increases gout risk; early detection enables timely intervention
Annual serum uric acid testing; log acute joint pain episodes