Recent genomic discoveries using Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) in both Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) have increased our understanding of the genetic susceptibility of IBD. This novel genetic information provides important information about the various mechanisms of inflammation involved in disease pathogenesis. Targeting these various pathways with effective therapies is the key to the successful management of the IBD patient. There is, however, clear inter-individual variability in both efficacy and safety outcomes to this class of therapy which has yet to be explained. These differences may be solely explained by genetic variability as it relates to disease pathogenesis or directed to the mechanism of action of these therapies. In this application we hypothesize that therapeutic outcomes to anti-TNF( in children and young adults with IBD are associated with inter-individual genetic variability. The overall objective is to determine whether genetic loci identified by Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and other genetic studies in IBD alone or in combination with clinical and/or immune markers are associated with therapeutic responsiveness to anti-TNF( therapy in pediatric IBD patients.
The specific aims i nclude:
Aim 1 : To examine the association between genetic loci identified by Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and therapeutic responsiveness to anti-TNF(?therapy. Blood will be obtained from children aged <21 years of age with CD and UC for DNA sampling. We will test for the most significant GWAS IBD variants and established gene loci in the patient cohort and genotyping will be performed using high throughput genotyping techniques. Associations between genotype and primary non response to anti-TNF( therapy will be analyzed and associations between genotype and loss of response will also be determined.
Aim 2 : To determine if there are clinical and immune markers that are associated with anti-TNF( responsiveness and evaluate their interaction with identified genetic markers. Obtain blood specimens from children with CD and UC for serological immune response testing, mRNA expression of cytokines and pharmacokinetic testing. Phenotype and laboratory data at baseline and per protocol using standardized data collection forms will be collected and stored. The analyses will include testing associations and evaluate interactions of genetic, immunologic and clinical factors using multivariable statistical analyses.
Aim 3 : To develop a predictive model for responsiveness to anti-TNF( therapy in children with IBD. The novel pharmacogenetic information gained from this pilot study has the potential to not only improve the management of patients in the clinic with an existing anti-TNF( agent but also ultimately change the way we conduct large scale clinical trials, such that only patients with a higher probability of response to specific therapies will be enrolled to negate exposure to ineffective therapies and protect patients from treatment related serious and potentially fatal adverse events.

Public Health Relevance

The novel pharmacogenetic information gained from this pilot study has the potential to ultimately change the way we conduct large scale clinical trials such that only patients with a higher probability of response to specific therapies will be enrolled to negate exposure to ineffective therapies and protect patients from treatment related serious and potentially fatal adverse events. The data from this study will aid in the translation of significant genetic findings into the clinical setting for IBD patients and potentially for all patients receiving anti-TNF( for other immune mediated disorders.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21)
Project #
1R21DK084554-01
Application #
7742945
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDK1-GRB-G (M2))
Program Officer
Kimmel, Paul
Project Start
2009-09-30
Project End
2011-07-31
Budget Start
2009-09-30
Budget End
2010-07-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$430,116
Indirect Cost
Name
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
075307785
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90048
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