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

Qilong Tan; Hanyi Zhou; Junlin Jia; Jiameng Cui; Liyang Sun; Weifang Zheng; H K Tu; Xintao Xu; Mengdi Wang; Dan Zhou; Weiwei Li; Xifeng Wu

doi:10.1002/art.70150

March 24, 2026Arthritis & Rheumatology

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

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This research aims to identify non-coding genetic variants associated with serum urate levels in a Chinese population.
Utilized whole genome sequencing to identify genetic variants
Focused on a sample of 7,339 individuals
Examined East Asian-specific genetic architecture
Revealed novel non-coding genetic variants related to serum urate
Highlighted ancestral diversity in urate genetics
Presented candidates for future precision urate-lowering therapies

Implication

Novel non-coding genetic variants influence serum urate levels in East Asians, suggesting new therapeutic targets.

Abstract

By resolving East Asian-specific allelic architecture and revealing ancestral diversity in SU genetics, this study advanced translational opportunities for precision urate-lowering therapies and prioritizes novel candidates for future research.

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Tan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cd8dfdc3bde44891a16b https://doi.org/10.1002/art.70150

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

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