Researchers have identified the first gene associated with an increased risk of developing lupus, a systemic autoimmune disorder. Known as Ifi202, the gene is believed to be one of many involved in the illness. As lupus appears to share some similarities with other autoimmune conditions, it is hoped the discovery may have broader implications. Now, for the first time ever, scientists have been able to identify and demonstrate the role of multiple genes in the cause of a particular disorder, Bardet-Biedl syndrome. This result gives hope that researchers may one day be able to piece together other complex genetic disorders.
Researchers believe they have determined a new pathway to potentially downregulate inflammation.
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