C1QTNF9B-AS1
C1qTNF9B-AS1: A Promising Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Autoimmune Diseases
Description:
C1qTNF9B-AS1 is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) located on chromosome 16. LncRNAs are RNA molecules that do not code for proteins but play important roles in regulating gene expression. C1qTNF9B-AS1 is involved in the regulation of immune responses and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases.
Associated Diseases:
C1qTNF9B-AS1 has been identified as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for a range of autoimmune diseases, including:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
Did you Know ?
In a study of patients with SLE, researchers found that elevated levels of C1qTNF9B-AS1 in the blood were associated with increased disease activity and a higher risk of developing kidney damage.