Neutrophil cytosolic factor 2 (NCF2) gene polymorphism is associated with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, but probably not with other autoimmune rheumatic diseases in children.

Background: Genetic variations of neutrophil cytosolic factor 2 (NCF2), a subunit of NADPH oxidase, are usually associated with chronic granulomatous disease, and their relationship with autoimmune disorders through the defective NADPH oxidase function during phagocytosis is suggested. Our study aimed to explore whether there is an association between the non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism in the NCF2 gene (rs17849502, NC_000001.11:g.

AGER gene variant as a risk factor for juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Background: The AGER gene encodes a cell surface multiligand receptor of advanced glycation end-products that is also capable of binding other molecules and is involved in numerous pathways related to inflammation, apoptosis, immunity and so on. In the present study, we aimed to investigate whether the AGER rs1035798 (G>A) intronic polymorphism, showing an association with multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults, is related to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods: Caucasian children from the Belarusian population were enrolled in the study.