VIP Receptor Genetic Variants Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Genetic polymorphisms in the VIP receptor (VPAC1) were associated with rheumatoid arthritis, with RA patients showing altered VIP signaling — genetic evidence for the neuropeptide anti-inflammatory pathway in autoimmunity.

Delgado, Mario et al.·Arthritis and rheumatism·2008·Moderate Evidenceclinical-trial
RPEP-01331Clinical TrialModerate Evidence2008RETHINKTHC RESEARCH DATABASErethinkthc.com/research

Quick Facts

Study Type
clinical-trial
Evidence
Moderate Evidence
Sample
Not reported

What This Study Found

VPAC1 receptor gene polymorphisms were associated with RA susceptibility, with RA patients showing altered VIP receptor expression and signaling — providing genetic evidence linking the neuropeptide anti-inflammatory system to autoimmune disease pathogenesis.

Key Numbers

How They Did This

clinical-trial study.

Why This Research Matters

Relevant for neuropeptides, inflammation, immune-function.

The Bigger Picture

Advances peptide research.

What This Study Doesn't Tell Us

See abstract.

Questions This Raises

  • ?Further research needed.
  • ?Clinical translation to evaluate.

Trust & Context

Key Stat:
Key finding VPAC1 receptor gene polymorphisms were associated with RA susceptibility, with RA patients showing altered VIP receptor expression and signaling — pro
Evidence Grade:
moderate evidence.
Study Age:
Published in 2008.
Original Title:
Genetic association of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor with rheumatoid arthritis: altered expression and signal in immune cells.
Published In:
Arthritis and rheumatism, 58(4), 1010-9 (2008)
Database ID:
RPEP-01331

Evidence Hierarchy

Meta-Analysis / Systematic Review
Randomized Controlled Trial
Cohort / Case-Control
Cross-Sectional / ObservationalSnapshot without intervening
This study
Case Report / Animal Study
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was studied?

VIP Receptor Genetic Variants Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

What was found?

Genetic polymorphisms in the VIP receptor (VPAC1) were associated with rheumatoid arthritis, with RA patients showing altered VIP signaling — genetic evidence for the neuropeptide anti-inflammatory pathway in autoimmunity.

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Cite This Study

RPEP-01331·https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01331

APA

Delgado, Mario; Robledo, Gema; Rueda, Blanca; Varela, Nieves; O'Valle, Francisco; Hernandez-Cortes, Pedro; Caro, Marta; Orozco, Gisela; Gonzalez-Rey, Elena; Martin, Javier. (2008). Genetic association of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor with rheumatoid arthritis: altered expression and signal in immune cells.. Arthritis and rheumatism, 58(4), 1010-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.23482

MLA

Delgado, Mario, et al. "Genetic association of vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor with rheumatoid arthritis: altered expression and signal in immune cells.." Arthritis and rheumatism, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.23482

RethinkPeptides

RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Genetic association of vasoactive intestinal peptide recepto..." RPEP-01331. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/delgado-2008-genetic-association-of-vasoactive

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