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SynthesisHuman molecular genetics2026

Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies genetic risk loci for mono- and polyneuropathies in 983 477 individuals.

Martin Broberg, Finn Gen, Eija Kalso, Hanna M Ollila

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Martin BrobergInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Tukholmankatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-5419-9479
Finn Gen
Eija KalsoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290, Helsinki, Finland.
Hanna M OllilaInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Tukholmankatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland.

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Abstract

Peripheral neuropathies are common neurological disorders affecting sensory, autonomic, and motor nerves, with an estimated prevalence exceeding 2% in the general population. Typical symptoms include numbness and distal limb muscle weakness, resulting from somatosensory nerve damage. Here, we investigate the genetic architecture of mono- and polyneuropathies and their relationships with comorbid traits using data from FinnGen and the UK Biobank. Our genome-wide association study (GWAS) and meta-analysis identified 48 genome-wide significant (P < 5 × 10-8) independent loci and 66 fine-mapped credible sets. These included associations with genes involved in neurotransmitter signaling (HTR3A), immune function (HLA-DQB1, BCL11A), extracellular matrix remodeling (COL11A1, ADAMTS17, LOXL4), axon guidance and neural development (DCC, ETV1, NEGR1), and carpal tunnel syndrome (DIRC3). Public variant association data across cohorts, genetic correlation, and Mendelian randomization analyses supported shared genetic links of neuropathies with sleep problems, chronic pain, and psychiatric disorders. Together, our results highlight a strong polygenic basis for neuropathies and further confirm their genetic comorbid relationships with sleep, pain, psychiatric, and autoimmune traits.

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Genetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyPolyneuropathiesHumansPolymorphism, Single NucleotideGeneticsGenome-wide association studyMeta analysisNeuropathies

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PMID41518141
PMCPMC13036838

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