March 24, 2026 · Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) · DOI: 10.1002/art.70150

Identification of Novel Non-coding Genetic Variants of Serum Urate Using Whole Genome Sequencing in 7,339 Chinese

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The authors aimed to investigate the genetic architecture of low-frequency and rare variants associated with serum urate (SU) levels in East Asian populations, specifically focusing on their implications for gout and cardiometabolic diseases. Through whole-genome sequencing of 7,339 Han Chinese participants, they identified novel male-specific loci and rare variants that may influence SU regulation, enhancing understanding of the genetic factors contributing to SU levels and potential targets for precision therapies.

Qilong Tan, Hanyi Zhou, Junlin Jia, Jiameng Cui, Liyang Sun, Weifang Zheng, Huakang Tu, Xiaohang Xu, Mengying Wang, Dan Zhou, Wenyuan Li, Xifeng Wu

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