Abstract

Recent family studies of microsatellite markers in multiplex families with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have identified other regions on other chromosomes that, in addition to genes of the major histocompatibility complex such as HLA-B27, heighten the risk for AS. Four hundred (400) families with two affected sibs with AS plus their parents and unaffected siblings will have 50 cc of blood drawn and clinical features of their disease inquired by questionnaire and by review of medical records. Subjects and siblings who answer yes to questionnaire for back pain and those with diagnosis of AS will be examined spinal mobility. Genomic DNA will be abstracted from the whole blood and HLA-B27 typing done by DNA analysis. The DNA will also be used for microsatellite analysis of candidate genes. The results of these studies will be pooled with those from ongoing studies in England and France to determine the genes responsible for AS.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000425-31
Application #
6407247
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
1977-12-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
31
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
La Biomed Research Institute/ Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Torrance
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90502

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