The association of NLRP3 p.Q705K and CARD8 p.C10X genetic polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis: A review of the literature
Abstract
Many genetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study is aimed to summarize the literature regarding the relationship between variation in the genes encoding NLRP3/CARD8 and RA, using a candidate polymorphism approach. Several investigations have been conducted on the association of the genetic alterations of the NLRP3 p.Q705K and CARD8 p.C10X with the inflammatory diseases. Although there are variable results, the role of inflammatory pathways and genes involved is undeniable. The genetic context of the NLRP3 p.Q705K and CARD8 p.C10X gene variants in the pathogenesis of RA is still unclear to confirm that these variations show a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of RA. More comprehensive studies in this area seem to be needed.
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