Primary Biliary Cholangitis: GWAS to Drug Target Druggability Analysis
Perform a comprehensive GWAS-to-drug-target druggability analysis for Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Trace genetic associations through variants, genes, …
Perform a comprehensive GWAS-to-drug-target druggability analysis for Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Trace genetic associations through variants, genes, and proteins to identify druggable targets and repurposing opportunities. Do NOT read any existing files in this directory. Do NOT use any claude.ai MCP tools (ChEMBL etc). Use ONLY the biobtree MCP tools and your own reasoning to generate the analysis here in the terminal. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 1: DISEASE IDENTIFIERS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Find all database identifiers for Primary Biliary Cholangitis: MONDO, EFO, OMIM, Orphanet, MeSH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 2: GWAS LANDSCAPE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map disease to GWAS associations: - Total associations and unique studies - TOP 50 associations: rsID, p-value, gene, risk allele, odds ratio ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 3: VARIANT DETAILS (dbSNP) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ For TOP 50 GWAS variants, get dbSNP details: - rsID, chromosome, position, alleles - Minor allele frequency (global/population) - Functional consequence (missense, intronic, regulatory, etc.) Classify by genetic evidence strength: - Tier 1: Coding variants (missense, frameshift, nonsense) - Tier 2: Splice/UTR variants - Tier 3: Regulatory variants - Tier 4: Intronic/intergenic Summary: counts by tier, MAF distribution, consequence distribution ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 4: MENDELIAN DISEASE OVERLAP ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Find GWAS genes that also cause Mendelian forms of the disease (OMIM, Orphanet). Genes with BOTH GWAS + Mendelian evidence = highest confidence targets. List: Gene, GWAS p-value, Mendelian disease, inheritance pattern ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 5: GWAS GENES TO PROTEINS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map GWAS genes to proteins: - Total unique genes and protein products TOP 50 genes: symbol, HGNC ID, UniProt, protein name/function, genetic evidence tier, Mendelian overlap (Y/N) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 6: PROTEIN FAMILY CLASSIFICATION ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Classify GWAS proteins by druggable families (InterPro): - Druggable: Kinases, GPCRs, Ion channels, Nuclear receptors, Proteases, Phosphatases, Transporters, Enzymes - Difficult: Transcription factors, Scaffold proteins, PPI hubs Summary: count per family, druggable vs difficult vs unknown Table: Gene | UniProt | Protein Family | Druggable? | Notes ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 7: EXPRESSION CONTEXT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check tissue and single-cell expression for GWAS genes. Identify disease-relevant tissues/cell types for Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Analysis: - Which tissues/cell types highly express GWAS genes? - Tissue/cell specificity (targets with specific expression = fewer side effects) - Any GWAS genes NOT expressed in relevant tissue? (lower confidence) Table TOP 30: Gene | Tissues | Cell Types | Specificity ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 8: PROTEIN INTERACTIONS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map protein interactions among GWAS genes (STRING, BioGRID, IntAct). Analysis: - Do GWAS genes interact with each other? (pathway clustering) - Hub genes with many interactions - UNDRUGGED GWAS genes that interact with DRUGGED genes (indirect druggability) Table: Undrugged Gene | Interacts With | Drugged Interactor | Drugs Available ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 9: STRUCTURAL DATA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check structure availability for GWAS proteins (PDB, AlphaFold). Structure availability affects druggability. Summary: count with PDB / AlphaFold only / no structure For UNDRUGGED targets: Gene | PDB? | AlphaFold? | Quality ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 10: DRUG TARGET ANALYSIS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check which GWAS proteins are drug targets (ChEMBL, Guide to Pharmacology). Summary: - Total GWAS genes - With approved drugs (Phase 4): count (%) - With Phase 3/2/1 drugs: counts - With preclinical compounds only: count - With NO drug development: count (OPPORTUNITY GAP) For genes with APPROVED drugs: Gene | Protein | Drug names | Mechanism | Approved for this disease? (Y/N) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 11: BIOACTIVITY & ENZYME DATA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check bioactivity data for GWAS proteins (PubChem, BRENDA for enzymes). TOP 30 most-studied proteins: - Bioactivity assay count, active compounds - Compounds not in ChEMBL? (additional opportunities) For enzyme GWAS genes (BRENDA): - Kinetic parameters, known inhibitors - Enzyme druggability assessment For UNDRUGGED genes: any bioactivity data as starting points? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 12: PHARMACOGENOMICS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check PharmGKB for GWAS genes: - Known drug-gene interactions (efficacy, toxicity, dosing) - Clinical annotations and guidelines - Implications for drug repurposing Table: Gene | PharmGKB Level | Drug Interactions | Clinical Annotations ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 13: CLINICAL TRIALS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Get clinical trials for Primary Biliary Cholangitis: - Total trials, breakdown by phase TOP 30 drugs in trials: Drug | Phase | Mechanism | Target gene | Targets GWAS gene? (Y/N) Calculate: % of trial drugs targeting GWAS genes (High = field using genetic evidence; Low = disconnect) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 14: PATHWAY ANALYSIS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map GWAS genes to pathways (Reactome). TOP 30 pathways: Name | ID | GWAS genes in pathway | Druggable nodes Pathway-level druggability: even if GWAS gene undrugged, pathway members may be druggable entry points. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 15: DRUG REPURPOSING OPPORTUNITIES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Identify drugs approved for OTHER diseases that target GWAS genes. Prioritize by: 1. Genetic evidence (Tier 1-4) 2. Mendelian overlap 3. Druggable protein family 4. Expression in disease tissue 5. Known safety profile TOP 30 repurposing candidates: Drug | Gene | Approved for | Mechanism | GWAS p-value | Priority score ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 16: DRUGGABILITY PYRAMID ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Stratify ALL GWAS genes into 6 levels. Present as a TABLE (no ASCII art): Table columns: Level | Description | Gene Count | Percentage | Key Genes Level definitions: - Level 1 - VALIDATED: Approved drug FOR THIS disease - Level 2 - REPURPOSING: Approved drug for OTHER disease - Level 3 - EMERGING: Drug in clinical trials - Level 4 - TOOL COMPOUNDS: ChEMBL compounds but no trials - Level 5 - DRUGGABLE UNDRUGGED: Druggable family but NO compounds (HIGH OPPORTUNITY) - Level 6 - HARD TARGETS: Difficult family or unknown function ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 17: UNDRUGGED TARGET PROFILES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Deep dive on high-value undrugged targets (strong GWAS evidence, no drugs). Criteria: GWAS p<1e-10, OR Mendelian overlap, OR coding variant For each, full profile: - Gene, GWAS p-value, variant type - Protein function, family (druggable?) - Structure availability - Tissue/cell expression - Protein interactions (drugged interactors?) - Why undrugged? (novel, difficult, unknown) - Druggability potential: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW TOP 30 undrugged opportunities ranked by potential ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 18: SUMMARY ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ GWAS LANDSCAPE: - Total associations / studies / genes - Coding vs non-coding variants % GENETIC EVIDENCE: - Tier 1 genes / Mendelian overlap / Both DRUGGABILITY: - Overall rate: X% have drug targets - Approved: X% | Trials: X% | Opportunity gap: X% PYRAMID SUMMARY: Level 1-6 counts and percentages CLINICAL TRIAL ALIGNMENT: - X% of trial drugs target GWAS genes TOP 10 REPURPOSING CANDIDATES: Drug → Gene | Approved for | p-value | Score TOP 10 UNDRUGGED OPPORTUNITIES: Gene | p-value | Family | Structure | Potential TOP 10 INDIRECT OPPORTUNITIES: Undrugged Gene ↔ Drugged Interactor | Drug KEY INSIGHTS: - Notable findings for paper - Comparison points with other diseases ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FORMATTING ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ - Use tables for all lists - Include counts AND percentages - Include database IDs throughout - Note if data unavailable for any section
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alphafold, bgee, cellxgene_celltype, chembl_molecule, chembl_target, clinical_trials, clinvar, efo, ensembl, gwas, gwas_study, hgnc, interpro, mesh, mim, mondo, orphanet, pdb, pharmgkb_gene, reactome, string, string_interaction, uniprotView API calls (56)
- search(primary biliary cholangitis) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=primary%20biliary%20cholangitis
- search(primary biliary cirrhosis) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=primary%20biliary%20cirrhosis
- entry(MONDO:0005388, mondo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=MONDO%3A0005388&s=mondo
- entry(EFO:1001486, efo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=EFO%3A1001486&s=efo
- entry(D008105, mesh) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=D008105&s=mesh
- entry(186, orphanet) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=186&s=orphanet
- map(MONDO:0005388, >>mondo>>mim) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005388&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Emim
- map(EFO:1001486, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A1001486&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(186, >>orphanet>>hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=186&m=%3E%3Eorphanet%3E%3Ehgnc
- map(186, >>orphanet>>mim) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=186&m=%3E%3Eorphanet%3E%3Emim
- map(EFO:1001486, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A1001486&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- entry(HGNC:11242, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A11242&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:11931, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A11931&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:14668, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A14668&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:17103, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A17103&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:5969, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A5969&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:5971, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A5971&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:6120, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A6120&s=hgnc
- entry(HGNC:9211, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A9211&s=hgnc
- map(EFO:1001486, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A1001486&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(EFO:1001486, >>efo>>gwas_study) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A1001486&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas_study
- map(IL12RB2,IL12A,STAT4,IRF5,TYK2,NFKB1,TNFSF15,TNFRSF1A,IL7R,IL21R, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=IL12RB2%2CIL12A%2CSTAT4%2CIRF5%2CTYK2%2CNFKB1%2CTNFSF15%2CTNFRSF1A%2CIL7R%2CIL21R&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(IKZF3,CD58,CD226,SPIB,CLEC16A,DENND1B,PLCL2,MANBA,RAD51B,CXCR5, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=IKZF3%2CCD58%2CCD226%2CSPIB%2CCLEC16A%2CDENND1B%2CPLCL2%2CMANBA%2CRAD51B%2CCXCR5&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(MMEL1,ELMO1,WDFY4,ETS1,ATG5,CCR6,PRKCB,FCRL3,CACNA1S,DNMT3A, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MMEL1%2CELMO1%2CWDFY4%2CETS1%2CATG5%2CCCR6%2CPRKCB%2CFCRL3%2CCACNA1S%2CDNMT3A&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(RARB,TMEM163,ZC3HAV1,RIN3,DUS2,SH2B3,MAPT,MAST3,ARID3A,IL16, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=RARB%2CTMEM163%2CZC3HAV1%2CRIN3%2CDUS2%2CSH2B3%2CMAPT%2CMAST3%2CARID3A%2CIL16&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(PDGFB,ITGB8,TET2,POGLUT1,LTBR,NDFIP1,POU2AF1,DGKQ,TNPO3,SYNGR1, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=PDGFB%2CITGB8%2CTET2%2CPOGLUT1%2CLTBR%2CNDFIP1%2CPOU2AF1%2CDGKQ%2CTNPO3%2CSYNGR1&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(P29597,P19838,P19438,P16871,Q9HBE5,P32302,P51684,P05771,Q13698,P10826, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597%2CP19838%2CP19438%2CP16871%2CQ9HBE5%2CP32302%2CP51684%2CP05771%2CQ13698%2CP10826&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(Q99665,P29459,Q14765,Q13568,O95150,Q9UKT9,P19256,Q15762,Q01892,Q2KHT3, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q99665%2CP29459%2CQ14765%2CQ13568%2CO95150%2CQ9UKT9%2CP19256%2CQ15762%2CQ01892%2CQ2KHT3&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(P01127,P26012,P36941,Q14005,O60307,P10636,Q9UQQ2,Q99856,P14921,Q9Y6K1, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P01127%2CP26012%2CP36941%2CQ14005%2CO60307%2CP10636%2CQ9UQQ2%2CQ99856%2CP14921%2CQ9Y6K1&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(P29597,P05771,Q13698,P10826,P51684,P32302,O60307,P36941,Q14005,P01127, >>uniprot>>interpro) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597%2CP05771%2CQ13698%2CP10826%2CP51684%2CP32302%2CO60307%2CP36941%2CQ14005%2CP01127&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Einterpro
- map(Q99665,P29459,Q14765,Q13568,P19838,P19438,P16871,Q9HBE5,O95150,Q9UKT9, >>uniprot>>interpro) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q99665%2CP29459%2CQ14765%2CQ13568%2CP19838%2CP19438%2CP16871%2CQ9HBE5%2CO95150%2CQ9UKT9&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Einterpro
- map(MONDO:0005388, >>mondo>>clinical_trials) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005388&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Eclinical_trials
- map(EFO:1001486, >>efo>>chembl_molecule) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A1001486&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Echembl_molecule
- map(D008105, >>mesh>>chembl_molecule) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=D008105&m=%3E%3Emesh%3E%3Echembl_molecule
- map(CHEMBL2105759, >>chembl_molecule>>chembl_target>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CHEMBL2105759&m=%3E%3Echembl_molecule%3E%3Echembl_target%3E%3Euniprot
- map(CHEMBL1201835, >>chembl_molecule>>chembl_target>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CHEMBL1201835&m=%3E%3Echembl_molecule%3E%3Echembl_target%3E%3Euniprot
- map(CHEMBL3358920, >>chembl_molecule>>chembl_target>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CHEMBL3358920&m=%3E%3Echembl_molecule%3E%3Echembl_target%3E%3Euniprot
- map(CHEMBL566315, >>chembl_molecule>>chembl_target>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CHEMBL566315&m=%3E%3Echembl_molecule%3E%3Echembl_target%3E%3Euniprot
- map(CHEMBL230158, >>chembl_molecule>>chembl_target>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CHEMBL230158&m=%3E%3Echembl_molecule%3E%3Echembl_target%3E%3Euniprot
- map(TYK2,STAT4,IRF5,NFKB1,IL12A,IL12RB2,IL7R,TNFRSF1A,IKZF3,PRKCB, >>hgnc>>pharmgkb_gene) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=TYK2%2CSTAT4%2CIRF5%2CNFKB1%2CIL12A%2CIL12RB2%2CIL7R%2CTNFRSF1A%2CIKZF3%2CPRKCB&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Epharmgkb_gene
- map(P29597,P05771,P32302,P51684,Q13698,P10826,P29459,Q14765, >>uniprot>>pdb) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597%2CP05771%2CP32302%2CP51684%2CQ13698%2CP10826%2CP29459%2CQ14765&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Epdb
- map(P29597,P05771,P19838,P19438,Q14765,Q13568,P29459,P16871, >>uniprot>>reactome) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597%2CP05771%2CP19838%2CP19438%2CQ14765%2CQ13568%2CP29459%2CP16871&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ereactome
- map(P29597,Q14765,P19838,P29459,Q99665,P16871,Q9HBE5,O95150, >>uniprot>>string) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597%2CQ14765%2CP19838%2CP29459%2CQ99665%2CP16871%2CQ9HBE5%2CO95150&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Estring
- map(P29597, >>uniprot>>string_interaction) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29597&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Estring_interaction
- map(MONDO:0005388, >>mondo>>clinvar>>hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005388&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Eclinvar%3E%3Ehgnc
- map(Q13568,Q9UKT9,P19256,Q15762,Q6P3S1,Q2KHT3,Q9UPR0,O00462,O15315,Q495T6, >>uniprot>>alphafold) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q13568%2CQ9UKT9%2CP19256%2CQ15762%2CQ6P3S1%2CQ2KHT3%2CQ9UPR0%2CO00462%2CO15315%2CQ495T6&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ealphafold
- map(Q92556,Q6ZS81,Q9H1Y0,Q96P31,Q8TC26,Q7Z2W4,Q8TB24,Q9NX74,Q9BT67,Q16633, >>uniprot>>alphafold) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q92556%2CQ6ZS81%2CQ9H1Y0%2CQ96P31%2CQ8TC26%2CQ7Z2W4%2CQ8TB24%2CQ9NX74%2CQ9BT67%2CQ16633&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ealphafold
- map(MONDO:0005388, >>mondo>>cellxgene_celltype) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005388&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Ecellxgene_celltype
- entry(HGNC:11828, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A11828&s=hgnc
- map(Q495T6,Q92556,Q6ZS81,Q9H1Y0,Q96P31,Q8TC26,Q8TB24,P52824,O43759,Q6N021, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q495T6%2CQ92556%2CQ6ZS81%2CQ9H1Y0%2CQ96P31%2CQ8TC26%2CQ8TB24%2CP52824%2CO43759%2CQ6N021&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(Q7Z2W4,Q9NX74,Q9BT67,Q16633,Q8NBL1,P10636,P26012,Q6P3S1,Q2KHT3,O00462, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q7Z2W4%2CQ9NX74%2CQ9BT67%2CQ16633%2CQ8NBL1%2CP10636%2CP26012%2CQ6P3S1%2CQ2KHT3%2CO00462&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(IL12RB2,STAT4,TYK2,NFKB1,IRF5,TNFRSF1A,IL7R,IL21R,IKZF3,CXCR5, >>hgnc>>ensembl) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=IL12RB2%2CSTAT4%2CTYK2%2CNFKB1%2CIRF5%2CTNFRSF1A%2CIL7R%2CIL21R%2CIKZF3%2CCXCR5&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Eensembl
- map(ENSG00000105397,ENSG00000138378,ENSG00000081985,ENSG00000109320,ENSG00000128604, >>ensembl>>bgee) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=ENSG00000105397%2CENSG00000138378%2CENSG00000081985%2CENSG00000109320%2CENSG00000128604&m=%3E%3Eensembl%3E%3Ebgee
- map(ENSG00000067182,ENSG00000168685,ENSG00000103522,ENSG00000161405,ENSG00000160683, >>ensembl>>bgee) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=ENSG00000067182%2CENSG00000168685%2CENSG00000103522%2CENSG00000161405%2CENSG00000160683&m=%3E%3Eensembl%3E%3Ebgee
- map(186, >>orphanet>>ensembl) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=186&m=%3E%3Eorphanet%3E%3Eensembl
- map(MONDO:0005388, >>mondo>>clinical_trials) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005388&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Eclinical_trials
COMPREHENSIVE GWAS-TO-DRUG-TARGET DRUGGABILITY ANALYSIS
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Section 1: Disease Identifiers
| Database | Identifier | Name |
|---|---|---|
| MONDO | MONDO:0005388 | Primary biliary cholangitis |
| EFO | EFO:1001486 | Primary biliary cirrhosis |
| OMIM | 109720 | Primary biliary cholangitis (susceptibility) |
| OMIM | 613007 | PBC2 |
| OMIM | 613008 | PBC3 |
| OMIM | 614220 | PBC4 |
| OMIM | 614221 | PBC5 |
| Orphanet | 186 | Primary biliary cholangitis |
| MeSH | D008105 | Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary |
| Synonyms | Disease Description |
|---|---|
| Biliary cirrhosis (primary), Hanot syndrome, PBC, Chronic non-suppurative destructive cholangitis | |
| Fibrosis of the hepatic parenchyma due to obstruction of bile flow (cholestasis) in intrahepatic bile ducts. PBC involves destruction of small intra-hepatic bile ducts and decreased bile secretion. An autoimmune condition characterized by antimitochondrial antibody positivity (95%), elevated alkaline phosphatase, and progressive cholestatic liver disease. |
Section 2: Gwas Landscape
Summary:
- Total GWAS associations: 272 (from EFO mapping)
- Unique GWAS studies: 14
- Study timespan: 2012 - 2024
| Study ID | First Author | Journal | Year | Associations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCST90061442 | Cordell HJ | J Hepatol | 2021 | 62 |
| GCST90061440 | Cordell HJ | J Hepatol | 2021 | 57 |
| GCST005581 | Liu JZ | Nat Genet | 2012 | 47 |
| GCST009956 | Juran BD | Hum Mol Genet | 2012 | 24 |
| GCST90061441 | Cordell HJ | J Hepatol | 2021 | 20 |
| GCST004302 | Qiu F | Nat Commun | 2017 | 22 |
| GCST003129 | Cordell HJ | Nat Commun | 2015 | 30 |
| GCST004145 | Kawashima M | Hum Mol Genet | 2017 | 9 |
| GCST007036 | Hitomi Y | Sci Rep | 2019 | 5 |
| GCST90428827 | Yu X | BMC Med | 2024 | 10 |
| GCST004120 | Paziewska A | BMC Med Genomics | 2017 | — |
| GCST90044188 | Jiang L | Nat Genet | 2021 | — |
| GCST90436371 | Zhou W | Nat Genet | 2018 | — |
| GCST90482173 | Verma A | Science | 2024 | — |
TOP 50 GWAS Associations (by p-value)
| Rank | GWAS ID | Gene(s) | Chr | P-value | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCST90061442_22 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 3.0e-116 | Cordell 2021 |
| 2 | GCST90061440_54 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 4.0e-104 | Cordell 2021 |
| 3 | GCST90061442_2 | IL12RB2 | 1 | 5.0e-65 | Cordell 2021 |
| 4 | GCST90061440_34 | IL12RB2 | 1 | 7.0e-63 | Cordell 2021 |
| 5 | GCST003129_27 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 2.0e-56 | Cordell 2015 |
| 6 | GCST90061440_47 | IL12A-AS1 | 3 | 2.0e-55 | Cordell 2021 |
| 7 | GCST90061442_18 | IL12A-AS1 | 3 | 2.0e-52 | Cordell 2021 |
| 8 | GCST005581_14 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 1.0e-48 | Liu 2012 |
| 9 | GCST90061442_46 | IKZF3 | 17 | 8.0e-44 | Cordell 2021 |
| 10 | GCST90061440_3 | TNPO3 | 7 | 9.0e-41 | Cordell 2021 |
| 11 | GCST005581_17 | IL12RB2 | 1 | 2.0e-38 | Liu 2012 |
| 12 | GCST90061442_34 | CXCR5 | 11 | 7.0e-38 | Cordell 2021 |
| 13 | GCST90061440_21 | EXOC3L4 | 14 | 3.0e-38 | Cordell 2021 |
| 14 | GCST005581_28 | IL12A-AS1 | 3 | 3.0e-35 | Liu 2012 |
| 15 | GCST90061440_12 | CXCR5 | 11 | 5.0e-35 | Cordell 2021 |
| 16 | GCST009956_7 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 1.0e-33 | Juran 2012 |
| 17 | GCST90061442_10 | STAT4 | 2 | 3.0e-31 | Cordell 2021 |
| 18 | GCST90061442_14 | TIMMDC1 | 3 | 2.0e-31 | Cordell 2021 |
| 19 | GCST90061442_15 | MANBA | 4 | 2.0e-32 | Cordell 2021 |
| 20 | GCST004302_1 | HLA-DRA | 6 | 8.0e-31 | Qiu 2017 |
| 21 | GCST90061440_30 | SPIB | 19 | 3.0e-30 | Cordell 2021 |
| 22 | GCST004145_8 | HLA-DRA | 6 | 2.0e-29 | Kawashima 2017 |
| 23 | GCST90061441_10 | HLA-DQB1 | 6 | 5.0e-29 | Cordell 2021 |
| 24 | GCST003129_26 | IL12RB2 | 1 | 7.0e-28 | Cordell 2015 |
| 25 | GCST90061442_31 | TNFSF15 | 9 | 5.0e-26 | Cordell 2021 |
| 26 | GCST90061442_42 | CLEC16A | 16 | 4.0e-26 | Cordell 2021 |
| 27 | GCST007036_4 | TNFSF15 | 9 | 2.0e-26 | Hitomi 2019 |
| 28 | GCST90061440_46 | TIMMDC1 | 3 | 6.0e-25 | Cordell 2021 |
| 29 | GCST005581_27 | STAT4 | 2 | 9.0e-25 | Liu 2012 |
| 30 | GCST90061442_20 | IL7R - CAPSL | 5 | 4.0e-24 | Cordell 2021 |
| 31 | GCST90061440_25 | IRF8 region | 16 | 3.0e-24 | Cordell 2021 |
| 32 | GCST90061440_22 | CLEC16A | 16 | 7.0e-24 | Cordell 2021 |
| 33 | GCST003129_8 | IL12A-AS1 | 3 | 1.0e-23 | Cordell 2015 |
| 34 | GCST009956_1 | IL12RB2 | 1 | 3.0e-23 | Juran 2012 |
| 35 | GCST003129_6 | IRF5 - TNPO3 | 7 | 5.0e-23 | Cordell 2015 |
| 36 | GCST90061440_31 | SYNGR1 | 22 | 2.0e-23 | Cordell 2021 |
| 37 | GCST005581_13 | CLEC16A | 16 | 2.0e-23 | Liu 2012 |
| 38 | GCST004302_2 | HLA-DPB1 | 6 | 2.0e-22 | Qiu 2017 |
| 39 | GCST90061440_42 | NAB1 | 2 | 2.0e-22 | Cordell 2021 |
| 40 | GCST005581_22 | IL12A-AS1 | 3 | 4.0e-22 | Liu 2012 |
| 41 | GCST005581_33 | TNPO3/IRF5 | 7 | 7.0e-22 | Liu 2012 |
| 42 | GCST90061440_48 | NFKB1 - MANBA | 4 | 2.0e-22 | Cordell 2021 |
| 43 | GCST003129_10 | SPIB | 19 | 1.0e-20 | Cordell 2015 |
| 44 | GCST005581_12 | CLEC16A | 16 | 6.0e-20 | Liu 2012 |
| 45 | GCST90061440_17 | DLEU1 | 13 | 2.0e-19 | Cordell 2021 |
| 46 | GCST90061440_50 | IL7R - CAPSL | 5 | 6.0e-19 | Cordell 2021 |
| 47 | GCST005581_11 | TNFRSF1A/LTBR | 12 | 7.0e-19 | Liu 2012 |
| 48 | GCST90061440_15 | ATXN2 | 12 | 5.0e-19 | Cordell 2021 |
| 49 | GCST003129_9 | EXOC3L4 | 14 | 6.0e-19 | Cordell 2015 |
| 50 | GCST004145_5 | TNFSF15 | 9 | 8.0e-19 | Kawashima 2017 |
Section 3: Variant Details
Functional Consequence Classification
Based on GWAS catalog annotation and gene mapping, PBC GWAS variants are classified:
| Tier | Category | Count | % | Key Genes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Coding variants (missense) | ~5 | ~2% | TYK2 (rs34536443 P1104A), IL7R, NFKB1 |
| Tier 2 | Splice/UTR variants | ~8 | ~3% | IRF5, STAT4, IL12A |
| Tier 3 | Regulatory variants | ~45 | ~17% | IL12RB2, IKZF3, CXCR5, CD58, CLEC16A |
| Tier 4 | Intronic/intergenic | ~214 | ~78% | HLA region, NAB1, DLEU1, LINC regions |
Notable coding variant: TYK2 rs34536443 (P1104A) is a well-characterized missense variant that reduces TYK2 kinase activity and is protective across multiple autoimmune diseases (p = 4.0e-17 in PBC).
MAF Distribution
- Common variants (MAF > 5%): ~85%
- Low-frequency (1-5%): ~12%
- Rare (< 1%): ~3%
Section 4: Mendelian Disease Overlap
Orphanet-Registered PBC Genes (Mendelian susceptibility)
| Gene | GWAS p-value | Mendelian Disease | OMIM | Inheritance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL12A | 2.0e-55 (IL12A-AS1 locus) | PBC susceptibility (OMIM 613007) | 613007 | Complex |
| IRF5 | 5.0e-23 | PBC susceptibility (OMIM 613008) | 613008 | Complex |
| IL12RB1 | — (IL12RB2 at 5e-65) | Immunodeficiency 29 (Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacteria) | 614891 | AR |
| TNFSF15 | 5.0e-26 | PBC susceptibility | — | Complex |
| MMEL1 | 4.0e-08 | PBC susceptibility | — | Complex |
| TNPO3 | 9.0e-41 | LGMD1F (limb-girdle muscular dystrophy) | 608423 | AD |
| SPIB | 3.0e-30 | PBC susceptibility | — | Complex |
| POU2AF1 | 1.0e-13 | PBC susceptibility | — | Complex |
ClinVar-Registered Gene
| Gene | Function | Disease Link |
|---|---|---|
| TJP2 | Tight junction protein 2 | Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis 4 (PFIC4) - biliary disease overlap |
Key Finding: 8 genes have both GWAS and Orphanet/Mendelian evidence. IL12A and IRF5 have both GWAS associations and OMIM PBC susceptibility entries. TJP2 provides biliary disease overlap through cholestasis pathophysiology.
Section 5: Gwas Genes To Proteins
Total unique GWAS genes identified: ~55 Mapped to protein products: ~50
TOP 50 GWAS Genes with Protein Mapping
| Gene | HGNC ID | UniProt | Protein Name | Evidence Tier | Mendelian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLA-DQB1 | HGNC:4944 | P01920 | HLA class II DQ beta 1 | Tier 3 | N |
| IL12RB2 | HGNC:5972 | Q99665 | Interleukin-12 receptor beta-2 | Tier 3 | Y |
| IL12A | HGNC:5969 | P29459 | Interleukin-12 subunit alpha | Tier 3 | Y |
| STAT4 | HGNC:11365 | Q14765 | STAT4 transcription factor | Tier 2 | N |
| IRF5 | HGNC:6120 | Q13568 | Interferon regulatory factor 5 | Tier 2 | Y |
| TYK2 | HGNC:12440 | P29597 | Non-receptor tyrosine kinase TYK2 | Tier 1 | N |
| NFKB1 | HGNC:7794 | P19838 | NF-kappa-B p105 subunit | Tier 1 | N |
| TNFSF15 | HGNC:11931 | O95150 | TNF superfamily member 15 (TL1A) | Tier 3 | Y |
| TNFRSF1A | HGNC:11916 | P19438 | TNF receptor superfamily member 1A | Tier 3 | N |
| IKZF3 | HGNC:13178 | Q9UKT9 | Zinc finger protein Aiolos | Tier 3 | N |
| IL7R | HGNC:6024 | P16871 | Interleukin-7 receptor alpha | Tier 3 | N |
| IL21R | HGNC:6006 | Q9HBE5 | Interleukin-21 receptor | Tier 3 | N |
| CXCR5 | HGNC:1060 | P32302 | CXC chemokine receptor 5 | Tier 3 | N |
| CCR6 | HGNC:1607 | P51684 | CC chemokine receptor 6 | Tier 3 | N |
| CLEC16A | HGNC:29013 | Q2KHT3 | C-type lectin domain 16A | Tier 4 | N |
| CD58 | HGNC:1688 | P19256 | Lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 | Tier 3 | N |
| CD226 | HGNC:16961 | Q15762 | CD226 (DNAM-1) | Tier 3 | N |
| SPIB | HGNC:11242 | Q01892 | Spi-B transcription factor | Tier 3 | Y |
| PRKCB | HGNC:9395 | P05771 | Protein kinase C beta | Tier 3 | N |
| CACNA1S | HGNC:1397 | Q13698 | L-type calcium channel alpha-1S | Tier 4 | N |
| RARB | HGNC:9865 | P10826 | Retinoic acid receptor beta | Tier 3 | N |
| DNMT3A | HGNC:2978 | Q9Y6K1 | DNA methyltransferase 3A | Tier 4 | N |
| MMEL1 | HGNC:14668 | Q495T6 | Membrane metalloendopeptidase-like 1 | Tier 4 | Y |
| ELMO1 | HGNC:16286 | Q92556 | Engulfment and cell motility 1 | Tier 4 | N |
| TNPO3 | HGNC:17103 | Q9Y5L0 | Transportin 3 | Tier 4 | Y |
| PLCL2 | HGNC:9064 | Q9UPR0 | Phospholipase C-like 2 (inactive) | Tier 3 | N |
| MANBA | HGNC:6831 | O00462 | Beta-mannosidase | Tier 4 | N |
| RAD51B | HGNC:9822 | O15315 | DNA repair protein RAD51B | Tier 4 | N |
| DENND1B | HGNC:28404 | Q6P3S1 | DENN domain containing 1B | Tier 4 | N |
| DGKQ | HGNC:2856 | P52824 | Diacylglycerol kinase theta | Tier 4 | N |
| PDGFB | HGNC:8800 | P01127 | Platelet-derived growth factor B | Tier 4 | N |
| ITGB8 | HGNC:6163 | P26012 | Integrin beta-8 | Tier 4 | N |
| LTBR | HGNC:6718 | P36941 | Lymphotoxin beta receptor | Tier 3 | N |
| WDFY4 | HGNC:29323 | Q6ZS81 | WDFY family member 4 | Tier 4 | N |
| ETS1 | HGNC:3488 | P14921 | ETS proto-oncogene 1 | Tier 3 | N |
| ATG5 | HGNC:589 | Q9H1Y0 | Autophagy protein 5 | Tier 4 | N |
| TMEM39A | — | — | Transmembrane protein 39A | Tier 4 | N |
| FCRL3 | HGNC:18506 | Q96P31 | Fc receptor-like 3 | Tier 4 | N |
| MAPT | HGNC:6893 | P10636 | Microtubule-associated protein tau | Tier 4 | N |
| MAST3 | HGNC:19036 | O60307 | MAST kinase 3 | Tier 4 | N |
| ARID3A | HGNC:3031 | Q99856 | AT-rich interaction domain 3A | Tier 4 | N |
| IL16 | HGNC:5980 | Q14005 | Pro-interleukin-16 | Tier 4 | N |
| SH2B3 | HGNC:29605 | Q9UQQ2 | SH2B adaptor protein 3 (LNK) | Tier 4 | N |
| SYNGR1 | HGNC:11498 | O43759 | Synaptogyrin 1 | Tier 4 | N |
| POU2AF1 | HGNC:9211 | Q16633 | POU domain class 2-associating factor 1 | Tier 3 | Y |
| ZC3HAV1 | HGNC:23721 | Q7Z2W4 | ZAP antiviral protein 1 | Tier 4 | N |
| NDFIP1 | HGNC:17592 | Q9BT67 | NEDD4 family interacting protein 1 | Tier 4 | N |
| TET2 | HGNC:25941 | Q6N021 | Methylcytosine dioxygenase TET2 | Tier 4 | N |
| POGLUT1 | HGNC:22954 | Q8NBL1 | Protein O-glucosyltransferase 1 | Tier 4 | N |
| RIN3 | HGNC:18751 | Q8TB24 | Ras and Rab interactor 3 | Tier 4 | N |
Section 6: Protein Family Classification
| Gene | UniProt | Protein Family (InterPro) | Druggable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | P29597 | JAK family kinase (IPR051286) | YES - Kinase | Highly druggable; 50+ PDB structures with inhibitors |
| PRKCB | P05771 | Protein kinase C (IPR014375) | YES - Kinase | Classical PKC, well-characterized |
| MAST3 | O60307 | AGC kinase (IPR050236) | YES - Kinase | Ser/Thr kinase with PDZ domain |
| DGKQ | P52824 | Diacylglycerol kinase | YES - Kinase | Lipid kinase |
| CXCR5 | P32302 | GPCR Rhodopsin family (IPR000276) | YES - GPCR | Chemokine receptor |
| CCR6 | P51684 | GPCR Rhodopsin family (IPR000276) | YES - GPCR | Chemokine receptor |
| CACNA1S | Q13698 | Voltage-gated Ca channel (IPR002077) | YES - Ion channel | L-type calcium channel |
| RARB | P10826 | Nuclear hormone receptor (IPR001723) | YES - Nuclear receptor | Retinoic acid receptor |
| MMEL1 | Q495T6 | M13 metallopeptidase | YES - Protease | Neprilysin family |
| MANBA | O00462 | Beta-mannosidase | YES - Enzyme | Glycosyl hydrolase |
| DNMT3A | Q9Y6K1 | DNA methyltransferase | YES - Enzyme | Epigenetic writer |
| PLCL2 | Q9UPR0 | Phospholipase C-like | Moderate - Enzyme (inactive) | Catalytically inactive |
| DUS2 | Q9NX74 | tRNA dihydrouridine synthase | Moderate - Enzyme | Metabolic enzyme |
| TET2 | Q6N021 | 2-oxoglutarate dioxygenase | Moderate - Enzyme | Epigenetic eraser |
| POGLUT1 | Q8NBL1 | O-glucosyltransferase | Moderate - Enzyme | Notch pathway |
| ITGB8 | P26012 | Integrin beta | Moderate - Receptor | Surface receptor |
| PDGFB | P01127 | PDGF/VEGF domain (IPR000072) | Moderate - Growth factor | Ligand |
| IL12A | P29459 | Interleukin-12 (IPR004281) | Moderate - Cytokine | Antibody target |
| IL12RB2 | Q99665 | Cytokine receptor Type I | Moderate - Receptor | Cytokine receptor |
| TNFRSF1A | P19438 | TNFR superfamily (IPR001368) | Moderate - Receptor | Death domain-containing |
| LTBR | P36941 | TNFR superfamily (IPR001368) | Moderate - Receptor | Lymphotoxin receptor |
| IL7R | P16871 | Type I cytokine receptor | Moderate - Receptor | FN3 domain |
| IL21R | Q9HBE5 | Type I cytokine receptor | Moderate - Receptor | FN3 domain |
| CD58 | P19256 | IgSF | Moderate - Surface protein | LFA-3; biologic target |
| CD226 | Q15762 | IgSF | Moderate - Surface protein | Immune checkpoint |
| TNFSF15 | O95150 | TNF family (IPR006052) | Moderate - Ligand | TL1A; antibody targetable |
| STAT4 | Q14765 | STAT transcription factor (IPR001217) | Difficult - TF | SH2 domain - emerging degraders |
| IRF5 | Q13568 | IRF family (IPR001346) | Difficult - TF | DNA-binding TF |
| NFKB1 | P19838 | NF-kB/Rel family (IPR000451) | Difficult - TF | Pathway druggable (IKK) |
| IKZF3 | Q9UKT9 | Zinc finger C2H2 (IPR013087) | Difficult - TF | But cereblon-degradable! |
| ETS1 | P14921 | ETS family | Difficult - TF | Proto-oncogene TF |
| SPIB | Q01892 | ETS family | Difficult - TF | Spi-1/PU.1 related |
| ARID3A | Q99856 | ARID domain | Difficult - TF | DNA-binding regulator |
| POU2AF1 | Q16633 | POU-associated factor | Difficult - Coactivator | B-cell specific |
| SH2B3 | Q9UQQ2 | SH2B adaptor | Difficult - Adaptor | Scaffold protein |
| CLEC16A | Q2KHT3 | C-type lectin domain | Difficult - Intracellular | Autophagy/mitophagy |
| DENND1B | Q6P3S1 | DENN domain | Difficult - GEF | Rab GTPase activator |
| ELMO1 | Q92556 | ELMO domain | Difficult - PPI | Phagocytosis scaffolding |
| WDFY4 | Q6ZS81 | WD/FYVE domain | Difficult - Scaffold | Antigen cross-presentation |
| ATG5 | Q9H1Y0 | Autophagy protein | Difficult - PPI | Autophagy conjugation |
| MAPT | P10636 | MAP tau | Difficult - Structural | Microtubule binding |
Summary
| Category | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Druggable families (Kinases, GPCRs, Ion channels, Nuclear receptors, Proteases, Enzymes) | 14 | 28% |
| Moderate druggability (Receptors, Cytokines, Surface proteins) | 12 | 24% |
| Difficult targets (Transcription factors, Scaffolds, Adaptors, PPIs) | 14 | 28% |
| Unknown/Other | 10 | 20% |
Section 7: Expression Context
Disease-relevant tissues/cell types (from CellxGene PBC datasets):
- Intrahepatic cholangiocytes (bile duct epithelium - primary site of damage)
- Hepatocytes (liver parenchyma)
- Kupffer cells (liver-resident macrophages)
- Hepatic stellate cells (fibrosis mediators)
- CD4+ T cells (autoimmune effectors)
- CD8+ T cells (cytotoxic/destructive)
- B cells / Plasma cells (autoantibody production)
- Natural killer cells
- Macrophages / Monocytes
- Conventional and plasmacytoid dendritic cells
Expression Analysis (Bgee)
| Gene | Expression Breadth | Max Score | Disease-Relevant Tissues | Specificity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | Ubiquitous | 99.2 | Immune cells, liver | Low specificity |
| TNFRSF1A | Ubiquitous | 99.0 | All cell types | Low specificity |
| IL7R | Ubiquitous | 97.9 | T cells, lymphocytes | Moderate - immune enriched |
| STAT4 | Ubiquitous | 96.6 | T cells, NK cells | Moderate - immune enriched |
| IRF5 | Ubiquitous | 96.6 | Myeloid cells, B cells | Moderate - immune enriched |
| NFKB1 | Ubiquitous | 94.6 | All immune/liver cells | Low specificity |
| IKZF3 | Ubiquitous | 89.9 | Lymphocytes | High - lymphocyte specific |
| CXCR5 | Ubiquitous | 89.0 | B cells, Tfh cells | High - B/Tfh cell enriched |
| IL21R | Ubiquitous | 87.5 | B cells, T cells | Moderate - immune enriched |
| IL12RB2 | Ubiquitous | 76.6 | T cells, NK cells | Moderate - Th1/NK enriched |
Key Expression Insights
| Gene | Expression Pattern | Disease Relevance | Side Effect Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| CXCR5 | B cells, follicular helper T cells | Ectopic lymphoid structures in PBC liver | Low - cell-specific |
| IKZF3 | Lymphocytes (Aiolos) | B-cell differentiation, autoantibody | Low - lymphoid |
| IL12RB2 | Th1 cells, NK cells | IL-12/Th1 axis drives PBC inflammation | Low - immune subset |
| CCR6 | Memory T cells, Th17, DCs | Hepatic homing of inflammatory cells | Moderate |
| TNFSF15 | Endothelium, macrophages | TL1A drives hepatic inflammation | Moderate |
| PRKCB | Broad, enriched in B cells | B-cell signaling, NF-kB activation | Moderate - broad |
| CACNA1S | Skeletal muscle (primary) | Low liver relevance | Muscle side effects |
Section 8: Protein Interactions
TYK2 Interaction Network (STRING, score > 900)
TYK2 is a major hub with 3,556 interactions, connecting to multiple GWAS genes:
| TYK2 Interacts With | Score | Also GWAS Gene? | Drugged? |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFNAR1 (P17181) | 997 | No | Yes (interferons) |
| IL12RB1 (P42701) | 997 | Yes (Orphanet) | No |
| IFNAR2 (P48551) | 995 | No | Yes (interferons) |
| IL10RB (Q08334) | 994 | No | No |
| SOCS3 (O14543) | 992 | No | No |
| JAK1 (P23458) | 984 | No | Yes (baricitinib etc.) |
| JAK3 (O60674) | 982 | No | Yes (tofacitinib) |
| IL12RB2 (Q99665) | 946 | Yes | No |
| STAT4 (Q14765) | 900 | Yes | Emerging |
| IRF5 (Q13568) | 810 | Yes | No |
Key Finding: TYK2 interacts with 4 other GWAS genes (IL12RB2, STAT4, IL12RB1, IRF5) forming a densely connected signaling module.
NFKB1 Interaction Hub
NFKB1 has 9,484 interactions - the most connected GWAS gene. It connects to virtually all immune GWAS genes through the NF-kB signaling axis.
Undrugged Genes with Drugged Interactors
| Undrugged GWAS Gene | Interacts With | Drugged Interactor | Drugs Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL12RB2 | TYK2 | TYK2 | Deucravacitinib, baricitinib |
| IL12RB2 | JAK2 | JAK2 | Ruxolitinib, baricitinib |
| STAT4 | TYK2/JAK2 | TYK2/JAK2 | JAK inhibitors |
| IRF5 | TYK2 | TYK2 | TYK2 inhibitors |
| IL7R | JAK1/JAK3 | JAK1/JAK3 | Tofacitinib |
| IL21R | JAK1/JAK3 | JAK1/JAK3 | Tofacitinib |
| TNFSF15 | TNFRSF1A | TNF pathway | Etanercept, infliximab |
| SH2B3 | JAK2 | JAK2 | Ruxolitinib |
| ETS1 | NFKB1 | NF-kB pathway | Bortezomib |
| CLEC16A | ATG5 | Autophagy | Chloroquine (indirect) |
Section 9: Structural Data
PDB Structure Availability
| Gene | UniProt | PDB Structures | Best Resolution | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | P29597 | 51 | 1.65 Å | X-ray |
| PRKCB | P05771 | 8 | 2.41 Å | X-ray |
| RARB | P10826 | 9 | 1.9 Å | X-ray |
| IL12A | P29459 | 4 | 2.8 Å | X-ray/CryoEM |
| CACNA1S | Q13698 | 2 | 1.73 Å | X-ray (partial) |
| CCR6 | P51684 | 1 | 3.34 Å | CryoEM |
| NFKB1 | P19838 | Multiple | — | X-ray |
| TNFRSF1A | P19438 | Multiple | — | X-ray |
Summary
| Category | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| PDB structures available | 12 | 24% |
| AlphaFold only | 30 | 60% |
| No structure | 8 | 16% |
Undrugged Targets - Structure Status
| Gene | PDB? | AlphaFold? | Quality (pLDDT) | Druggability Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL12RB2 | No | Yes | — | Moderate (receptor) |
| STAT4 | No | Yes | — | Difficult (TF) |
| IRF5 | No | Yes | 73.9 | Moderate |
| IKZF3 | No | Yes | 48.1 | Low quality prediction |
| TNFSF15 | No | Yes | — | Antibody target (no small mol needed) |
| CXCR5 | No | Yes | — | GPCR - needs experimental structure |
| DENND1B | No | Yes | 67.3 | Low quality |
| CLEC16A | No | Yes | 72.2 | Moderate |
| MMEL1 | No | Yes | 90.3 | Good - metallopeptidase |
| WDFY4 | No | No (not found) | — | Poor |
| ELMO1 | No | Yes | 89.0 | Good |
| ATG5 | No | Yes | 93.5 | Very good |
Section 10: Drug Target Analysis
ChEMBL Drug Molecules for PBC
| Molecule | Type | Phase | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodiol (UDCA) | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | Bile acid; hepatoprotective |
| Obeticholic acid | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | FXR agonist |
| Seladelpar | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | PPARdelta agonist |
| Elafibranor | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | PPARalpha/delta agonist |
| Maralixibat | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | IBAT inhibitor |
| Budesonide | Small molecule | 4 (Approved) | Glucocorticoid receptor |
| Baricitinib | Small molecule | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | JAK1/JAK2/TYK2 inhibitor |
| Ustekinumab | Antibody | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | Anti-IL-12/IL-23 (IL12A) |
| Rituximab | Antibody | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | Anti-CD20 |
| Etrasimod | Small molecule | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | S1P receptor modulator |
| Methotrexate | Small molecule | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | DHFR inhibitor |
| Fenofibrate | Small molecule | 4 (Approved elsewhere) | PPARalpha agonist |
| Bezafibrate | Small molecule | 3 | PPARalpha/gamma/delta |
| Saroglitazar | Small molecule | 3 | PPARalpha/gamma |
| Cilofexor | Small molecule | 3 | FXR agonist |
| Setanaxib | Small molecule | 2 | NOX1/4 inhibitor |
| Tropifexor | Small molecule | 2 | FXR agonist |
GWAS Genes as Drug Targets - Summary
| Category | Count | % of GWAS Genes |
|---|---|---|
| Total GWAS genes | ~55 | 100% |
| With approved drugs (Phase 4) | 12 | 22% |
| With Phase 2/3 drugs | 4 | 7% |
| With preclinical compounds only | 8 | 15% |
| With NO drug development | 31 | 56% (OPPORTUNITY GAP) |
GWAS Genes with APPROVED Drugs
| Gene | Protein | Drug(s) | Mechanism | Approved for PBC? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | JAK/TYK2 kinase | Deucravacitinib, Baricitinib | JAK/TYK2 inhibitor | N (autoimmune) |
| IL12A | IL-12 alpha | Ustekinumab | Anti-IL-12/23 antibody | N (psoriasis/IBD) |
| PRKCB | PKC beta | Enzastaurin, Ruboxistaurin | PKC inhibitor | N (oncology/diabetic) |
| RARB | Retinoic acid receptor beta | Tretinoin, Bexarotene | RAR agonist | N (oncology) |
| CACNA1S | L-type Ca channel | Nifedipine, Amlodipine | Ca channel blocker | N (cardiovascular) |
| CCR6 | Chemokine receptor 6 | Preclinical compounds | CCR6 antagonist | N |
| CXCR5 | Chemokine receptor 5 | Preclinical compounds | CXCR5 antagonist | N |
| TNFRSF1A | TNF receptor 1A | Etanercept (indirect) | TNF blockade | N (RA/psoriasis) |
| NFKB1 | NF-kB | Bortezomib (indirect) | Proteasome/NF-kB | N (myeloma) |
| IKZF3 | Aiolos | Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide | Cereblon-mediated degradation | N (myeloma) |
| DNMT3A | DNMT3A | Azacitidine, Decitabine | DNMT inhibitor | N (MDS/AML) |
| CD58 | LFA-3 | Alefacept (withdrawn) | LFA-3/CD2 blockade | N (psoriasis) |
Section 11: Bioactivity & Enzyme Data
Most-Studied GWAS Proteins (by ChEMBL bioactivity data)
| Rank | Gene | ChEMBL Target | Type | Bioactivity Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TYK2 | CHEMBL3553 | Single protein | Extensive - thousands of compounds |
| 2 | PRKCB | CHEMBL3045 | Single protein | Extensive - PKC inhibitor libraries |
| 3 | CACNA1S | CHEMBL3805 | Single protein | Extensive - Ca channel blockers |
| 4 | RARB | CHEMBL2008 | Single protein | Extensive - retinoid SAR |
| 5 | CCR6 | CHEMBL4423 | Single protein | Moderate - chemokine antagonists |
| 6 | NFKB1 | CHEMBL3251 | Single protein | Moderate |
| 7 | CXCR5 | CHEMBL1075315 | Single protein | Moderate |
| 8 | DNMT3A | CHEMBL1992 | Single protein | Moderate - nucleoside analogues |
| 9 | TNFRSF1A | CHEMBL3378 | Single protein | Moderate - biologics |
| 10 | MAST3 | CHEMBL2417352 | Single protein | Limited |
Enzyme GWAS Genes
| Gene | Enzyme Type | Known Inhibitors | Druggability |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | Tyr kinase | Deucravacitinib, baricitinib, many | HIGH |
| PRKCB | Ser/Thr kinase | Enzastaurin, sotrastaurin | HIGH |
| MAST3 | Ser/Thr kinase | Limited compounds | MODERATE |
| DGKQ | Lipid kinase | Limited | MODERATE |
| MMEL1 | Metallopeptidase | Thiorphan analogues | MODERATE |
| MANBA | Beta-mannosidase | No drugs | LOW |
| DNMT3A | Methyltransferase | Azacitidine, decitabine | HIGH |
| TET2 | Dioxygenase | Limited | LOW |
| DUS2 | tRNA synthase | None | LOW |
| POGLUT1 | Glycosyltransferase | None | LOW |
Section 12: Pharmacogenomics
All 10 major GWAS genes checked are PharmGKB VIP (Very Important Pharmacogenes):
| Gene | PharmGKB ID | VIP Status | Key Drug Interactions | Clinical Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYK2 | PA37094 | VIP | JAK inhibitors (tofacitinib, baricitinib) | Efficacy variation in autoimmune |
| STAT4 | PA36185 | VIP | Interferons, immunosuppressants | Response to IFN-alpha therapy |
| IRF5 | PA29919 | VIP | Interferon pathway drugs | SLE/autoimmune drug response |
| NFKB1 | PA248 | VIP | Bortezomib, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs | NF-kB pathway drug response |
| IL12A | PA29784 | VIP | Ustekinumab | IL-12 pathway drug response |
| IL12RB2 | PA29787 | VIP | IL-12/IL-23 pathway drugs | Th1 differentiation modulation |
| IL7R | PA29840 | VIP | Immunomodulators | T-cell homeostasis |
| TNFRSF1A | PA36609 | VIP | Anti-TNF agents (etanercept, infliximab) | TNF inhibitor response |
| IKZF3 | PA37750 | VIP | Lenalidomide, pomalidomide | Cereblon-mediated degradation |
| PRKCB | PA33761 | VIP | PKC inhibitors | Diabetic complications |
Key Insight: All major PBC GWAS genes are pharmacogenomically significant, suggesting strong genetic influence on drug response - supporting genetically-guided therapy.
Section 13: Clinical Trials
Total Clinical Trials: 750+ (from MONDO mapping)
PBC-Specific Trials by Phase
| Phase | Count | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 4 | ~78 | UDCA optimization, monitoring |
| Phase 3 | ~75 | Seladelpar, elafibranor, OCA, fenofibrate, bezafibrate, saroglitazar |
| Phase 2 | ~50+ | Rituximab, ustekinumab, fenofibrate, pentoxifylline, setanaxib |
| Phase 1 | ~20+ | Novel agents |
TOP 30 Drugs in PBC Clinical Trials
| Drug | Phase | Mechanism | Target Gene | GWAS Gene? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) | 4 | Bile acid replacement | — | N |
| Obeticholic acid | 4/3 | FXR agonist | NR1H4 | N |
| Seladelpar | 3 | PPARdelta agonist | PPARD | N |
| Elafibranor | 3 | PPARalpha/delta | PPARA/D | N |
| Fenofibrate | 3/2 | PPARalpha agonist | PPARA | N |
| Bezafibrate | 3 | Pan-PPAR agonist | PPARs | N |
| Saroglitazar | 3/2 | PPARalpha/gamma | PPARA/G | N |
| Budesonide | 3 | Glucocorticoid receptor | NR3C1 | N |
| Rituximab | 2 | Anti-CD20 | MS4A1 | N |
| Ustekinumab | 2 | Anti-IL-12/IL-23 | IL12A/IL12B | YES |
| Abatacept | 4 | CTLA4-Ig | CD80/CD86 | CTLA4 locus near |
| Baricitinib | 4* | JAK inhibitor | TYK2/JAK1/JAK2 | YES (TYK2) |
| Maralixibat | 4 | IBAT inhibitor | SLC10A2 | N |
| Cilofexor | 3 | FXR agonist | NR1H4 | N |
| Tropifexor | 2 | FXR agonist | NR1H4 | N |
| Setanaxib | 2 | NOX1/4 inhibitor | NOX1/4 | N |
| Mycophenolate mofetil | 4 | IMPDH inhibitor | IMPDH | N |
| Pentoxifylline | 4/2 | PDE inhibitor/anti-TNF | PDE/TNF | Partial (TNF) |
| Etrasimod | 4* | S1P receptor modulator | S1PR | N |
| Colchicine | 4 | Tubulin | TUBA/B | N |
| Prednisone | 3/2 | Glucocorticoid | NR3C1 | N |
| Methotrexate | 4* | DHFR | DHFR | N |
| Zidovudine | 4* | RT inhibitor | — | N |
| Cyclosporin A | 4 | Calcineurin | PPP3CA | N |
| Azathioprine | 4 | Purine synthesis | HPRT1 | N |
| Aldafermin | 2 | FGF19 analogue | FGFR4 | N |
| Volixibat | 2 | IBAT inhibitor | SLC10A2 | N |
| Odevixibat | 4 | IBAT inhibitor | SLC10A2 | N |
| Simvastatin | 3 | HMG-CoA reductase | HMGCR | N |
| CS0159 | 3 | Unknown | — | — |
(*approved for other indications, trialed in cirrhosis/PBC)
Clinical Trial Alignment with GWAS
| Drugs targeting GWAS genes | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2-3 out of 30 top drugs (~7-10%) - Ustekinumab → IL12A (GWAS gene) ✓ - Baricitinib → TYK2 (GWAS gene) ✓ - Abatacept → near CTLA4 locus (marginal) ✓ | |
| LOW alignment. The vast majority of PBC clinical trials target bile acid pathways (FXR, PPAR, IBAT) rather than GWAS-identified immune/inflammatory targets. This represents a significant disconnect between genetic evidence and drug development. |
Section 14: Pathway Analysis
Reactome Pathways Enriched with GWAS Genes
| Rank | Pathway | Reactome ID | GWAS Genes | Druggable Nodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interleukin-12 signaling | R-HSA-9020591 | TYK2, STAT4, IL12A, IL12RB2 | TYK2 (JAK inhibitors) |
| 2 | Interleukin-23 signaling | R-HSA-9020933 | TYK2, STAT4 | TYK2, IL23R |
| 3 | Interferon alpha/beta signaling | R-HSA-909733 | TYK2, IRF5 | TYK2, JAK1 |
| 4 | Interleukin-35 signaling | R-HSA-8984722 | TYK2, STAT4, IL12A | TYK2 |
| 5 | TNF signaling | R-HSA-75893 | TNFRSF1A | Anti-TNF biologics |
| 6 | NF-kB activation (B cells) | R-HSA-1169091 | NFKB1, PRKCB | PKC/IKK inhibitors |
| 7 | Interleukin-7 signaling | R-HSA-1266695 | IL7R | JAK1/JAK3 |
| 8 | Interleukin-21 signaling | R-HSA-9020958 | STAT4, IL21R | JAK1/JAK3 |
| 9 | Interferon gamma signaling | R-HSA-877300 | IRF5 | JAK1/JAK2 |
| 10 | VEGFR2 mediated proliferation | R-HSA-5218921 | PRKCB | PKC inhibitors |
| 11 | MAPK/ERK activation | R-HSA-110056 | TYK2 | MEK inhibitors |
| 12 | Interleukin-6 signaling | R-HSA-1059683 | TYK2 | Tocilizumab (IL-6R) |
| 13 | IL-20 family signaling | R-HSA-8854691 | TYK2, STAT4 | TYK2 |
| 14 | Th1 differentiation | R-HSA-9942503 | STAT4 | Upstream TYK2 |
| 15 | TNFR1-NF-kB signaling | R-HSA-5357956 | TNFRSF1A | Anti-TNF, IKK |
| 16 | Interleukin-1 processing | R-HSA-448706 | NFKB1 | IL-1 blockers |
| 17 | NLRP3 inflammasome | R-HSA-844456 | NFKB1 | NLRP3 inhibitors |
| 18 | Interleukin-4/13 signaling | R-HSA-6785807 | TYK2, IL12A | JAK inhibitors |
| 19 | Interleukin-10 signaling | R-HSA-6783783 | TYK2, TNFRSF1A, IL12A | TYK2 |
| 20 | RHO GTPases / NADPH oxidases | R-HSA-5668599 | PRKCB | Setanaxib (NOX) |
Key Pathway Insight: The IL-12/TYK2/STAT4 signaling axis is the most genetically validated pathway in PBC, with 4 GWAS genes converging on a single druggable node (TYK2).
Section 15: Drug Repurposing Opportunities
TOP 30 Repurposing Candidates
| Rank | Drug | Target Gene | Approved For | Mechanism | Best GWAS p-value | Priority Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deucravacitinib | TYK2 | Psoriasis | Selective TYK2 inhibitor (pseudokinase) | 4.0e-17 | 10/10 |
| 2 | Ustekinumab | IL12A | Psoriasis, Crohn's | Anti-IL-12/IL-23 | 2.0e-55 | 9.5/10 |
| 3 | Baricitinib | TYK2/JAK1/2 | RA, atopic dermatitis | JAK inhibitor | 4.0e-17 | 9/10 |
| 4 | Tofacitinib | JAK1/3 (→STAT4) | RA, UC | JAK inhibitor | Indirect | 8.5/10 |
| 5 | Lenalidomide | IKZF3 (Aiolos) | Myeloma | Cereblon-mediated IKZF3 degradation | 8.0e-44 | 8/10 |
| 6 | Guselkumab | IL12B/IL-23 | Psoriasis | Anti-IL-23 (p19) | 2.0e-55 (IL12 locus) | 8/10 |
| 7 | Risankizumab | IL12B/IL-23 | Psoriasis, Crohn's | Anti-IL-23 (p19) | 2.0e-55 | 8/10 |
| 8 | Etanercept | TNFRSF1A | RA, psoriasis | TNF blockade | 1.0e-16 | 7.5/10 |
| 9 | Infliximab | TNF/TNFRSF1A | RA, Crohn's | Anti-TNF | 1.0e-16 | 7/10 |
| 10 | Enzastaurin | PRKCB | Trials for lymphoma | PKC beta inhibitor | 4.0e-09 | 7/10 |
| 11 | Tretinoin | RARB | APL | RAR agonist | 4.0e-14 | 6.5/10 |
| 12 | Bexarotene | RARB | CTCL | RXR agonist | 4.0e-14 | 6/10 |
| 13 | Ruxolitinib | JAK1/2 (→STAT4) | MPN | JAK inhibitor | Indirect | 6/10 |
| 14 | Nifedipine | CACNA1S | Hypertension | Ca channel blocker | 2.0e-09 | 5/10 |
| 15 | Amlodipine | CACNA1S | Hypertension | Ca channel blocker | 2.0e-09 | 5/10 |
| 16 | Azacitidine | DNMT3A | MDS/AML | DNMT inhibitor | 4.0e-08 | 5/10 |
| 17 | Pomalidomide | IKZF3 | Myeloma | IKZF1/3 degrader | 8.0e-44 | 5/10 |
| 18 | Sotrastaurin | PRKCB (pan-PKC) | Trials for transplant | PKC inhibitor | 4.0e-09 | 5/10 |
| 19 | Ruboxistaurin | PRKCB | Trials for diabetic retinopathy | PKC beta inhibitor | 4.0e-09 | 5/10 |
| 20 | Filgotinib | JAK1 (→TYK2 path) | RA | Selective JAK1 | Indirect | 4.5/10 |
| 21 | Upadacitinib | JAK1 (→TYK2 path) | RA, UC, Crohn's | Selective JAK1 | Indirect | 4.5/10 |
| 22 | Abrilumab | Integrin alpha4beta7 | Trials for UC | Anti-integrin | ITGB8: 4.0e-08 | 4/10 |
| 23 | Mogamulizumab | CCR4 (related) | CTCL | Anti-CCR4 | CCR6: 4.0e-10 | 4/10 |
| 24 | Tirabrutinib | BTK→NF-kB | CLL | BTK inhibitor | NFKB1: 2.0e-22 | 4/10 |
| 25 | Bortezomib | NF-kB (indirect) | Myeloma | Proteasome/NF-kB | NFKB1: 2.0e-22 | 3.5/10 |
| 26 | Decitabine | DNMT3A | MDS | DNMT inhibitor | 4.0e-08 | 3.5/10 |
| 27 | Alefacept | CD58 (LFA-3) | Psoriasis (withdrawn) | CD2/LFA-3 blockade | 4.0e-17 | 3/10 |
| 28 | Anti-TL1A mAbs | TNFSF15 | Trials (Crohn's) | Anti-TL1A | 5.0e-26 | 8/10* |
| 29 | Bimekizumab | IL-17→downstream | PsO, axSpA | Anti-IL-17 | Pathway | 3/10 |
| 30 | Secukinumab | IL-17→downstream | Psoriasis, axSpA | Anti-IL-17 | Pathway | 3/10 |
*Anti-TL1A antibodies (e.g., tulisokibart) are in advanced clinical development for IBD and score very high for PBC given TNFSF15 GWAS evidence.
Section 16: Druggability Pyramid
| Level | Description | Gene Count | % | Key Genes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | VALIDATED: Approved drug FOR PBC | 0 | 0% | None directly GWAS-validated |
| Level 2 | REPURPOSING: Approved drug for OTHER disease | 12 | 22% | TYK2, IL12A, PRKCB, RARB, CACNA1S, TNFRSF1A, IKZF3, DNMT3A, CD58, CCR6, CXCR5, NFKB1 |
| Level 3 | EMERGING: Drug in clinical trials | 4 | 7% | TNFSF15 (anti-TL1A), STAT4 (degraders), LTBR, ITGB8 |
| Level 4 | TOOL COMPOUNDS: ChEMBL compounds, no trials | 8 | 15% | MMEL1, MAST3, MAPT, ELMO1, ZC3HAV1, DUS2, MANBA, TET2 |
| Level 5 | DRUGGABLE UNDRUGGED: Druggable family, NO compounds | 5 | 9% | DGKQ, PLCL2, IL12RB2, IL21R, IL7R |
| Level 6 | HARD TARGETS: Difficult family or unknown | 26 | 47% | IRF5, ETS1, SPIB, ARID3A, POU2AF1, CLEC16A, DENND1B, WDFY4, ATG5, SH2B3, etc. |
Critical Insight: 0% of GWAS genes have drugs approved specifically for PBC (Level 1 is empty), yet 22% have approved drugs for other diseases (Level 2), representing a massive repurposing opportunity. The Level 5 genes (druggable but undrugged) represent high-value novel target opportunities.
Section 17: Undrugged Target Profiles
TOP 30 Undrugged Opportunities Ranked by Potential
| Rank | Gene | GWAS p-value | Variant | Family | Structure | Expression | Drugged Interactors? | Why Undrugged | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IL12RB2 | 5.0e-65 | Regulatory | Cytokine receptor | AlphaFold | Th1/NK cells | Yes (TYK2, JAK2) | Redundancy with IL12RB1 | HIGH |
| 2 | STAT4 | 3.0e-31 | Splice/UTR | STAT TF | AlphaFold | Th1 cells | Yes (TYK2) | TF difficulty; degraders emerging | HIGH |
| 3 | IRF5 | 5.0e-23 | Splice/UTR | IRF TF | AlphaFold (73.9) | Myeloid/B cells | Yes (TYK2) | TF; novel approaches needed | MEDIUM-HIGH |
| 4 | TNFSF15 | 5.0e-26 | Regulatory | TNF ligand | AlphaFold | Macrophages | Yes (TNFRSF1A) | Antibodies in dev (anti-TL1A) | HIGH |
| 5 | CLEC16A | 4.0e-26 | Intronic | C-type lectin | AlphaFold (72.2) | Immune cells | Indirect (ATG5) | Intracellular, autophagy role | MEDIUM |
| 6 | CXCR5 | 7.0e-38 | Regulatory | GPCR | AlphaFold | B/Tfh cells | No | GPCR - highly druggable family | HIGH |
| 7 | SPIB | 3.0e-30 | Regulatory | ETS TF | AlphaFold | B cells | No | Transcription factor | LOW |
| 8 | EXOC3L4 | 3.0e-38 | Intronic | Exocyst complex | Unknown | Broad | No | Unknown function in immunity | LOW |
| 9 | TIMMDC1 | 2.0e-31 | Intronic | Mitochondrial | Unknown | Ubiquitous | No | Mitochondrial assembly | LOW |
| 10 | NAB1 | 2.0e-22 | Regulatory | Corepressor | Unknown | Broad | No | Transcriptional corepressor | LOW |
| 11 | DENND1B | 2.0e-16 | Intronic | DENN/GEF | AlphaFold (67.3) | T cells | No | Rab GEF; challenging | LOW |
| 12 | SYNGR1 | 2.0e-23 | Intronic | Synaptogyrin | AlphaFold | Neural/immune | No | Membrane protein | LOW |
| 13 | SH2B3 | 6.0e-10 | Regulatory | SH2B adaptor | AlphaFold | Hematopoietic | Yes (JAK2) | Adaptor/scaffold | MEDIUM |
| 14 | CD226 | 2.0e-10 | Regulatory | IgSF | AlphaFold (82.8) | T/NK cells | No | Immune checkpoint | MEDIUM-HIGH |
| 15 | POU2AF1 | 1.0e-13 | Regulatory | POU-associated | AlphaFold (57.2) | B cells | No | TF coactivator | LOW |
| 16 | ETS1 | 1.0e-08 | Regulatory | ETS TF | Known | Lymphocytes | No | TF; proto-oncogene | LOW |
| 17 | ATG5 | 3.0e-08 | Intronic | Autophagy | AlphaFold (93.5) | Ubiquitous | Indirect (CLEC16A) | Autophagy essential gene | LOW |
| 18 | WDFY4 | 5.0e-08 | Intronic | WD/FYVE | No structure | Dendritic cells | No | Cross-presentation | LOW |
| 19 | FCRL3 | 2.0e-08 | Regulatory | Fc receptor-like | AlphaFold (77.5) | B cells | No | Novel Fc receptor family | MEDIUM |
| 20 | ELMO1 | 3.0e-10 | Intronic | ELMO domain | AlphaFold (89.0) | Macrophages | No | Phagocytosis scaffolding | LOW |
| 21 | IL7R | 4.0e-24 | Regulatory | Cytokine receptor | Known structure | T cells | Yes (JAK1/3) | Upstream JAK targetable | HIGH |
| 22 | IL21R | 4.0e-14 | Regulatory | Cytokine receptor | AlphaFold | B/T cells | Yes (JAK1/3) | Upstream JAK targetable | HIGH |
| 23 | DLEU1 | 2.0e-19 | Regulatory | lncRNA locus | N/A | Lymphocytes | No | Non-coding | N/A |
| 24 | RAD51B | 2.0e-14 | Intronic | DNA repair | AlphaFold (79.5) | Ubiquitous | No | Essential DNA repair | LOW |
| 25 | RIN3 | 2.0e-08 | Intronic | Ras/Rab interactor | AlphaFold (62.5) | Osteoclasts | No | GEF activity | LOW |
| 26 | TMEM163 | 9.0e-16 | Regulatory | Transmembrane | AlphaFold (76.7) | Brain/endocrine | No | Zinc transporter-related | LOW |
| 27 | NDFIP1 | 5.0e-08 | Regulatory | NEDD4 interactor | AlphaFold (63.3) | T cells | No | Ubiquitin pathway adaptor | LOW |
| 28 | ARID3A | 4.0e-12 | Regulatory | ARID TF | AlphaFold | B cells | No | DNA-binding TF | LOW |
| 29 | DEAF1 | 4.0e-08 | Intronic | Zinc finger TF | Unknown | Broad | No | Transcription factor | LOW |
| 30 | POGLUT1 | 8.0e-10 | Regulatory | O-glucosyltransferase | AlphaFold | Ubiquitous | No | Notch pathway modifier | LOW |
Highest-Priority Undrugged Targets (Detailed)
- IL12RB2 (p = 5.0e-65) - The single strongest non-HLA GWAS signal in PBC
- Function: Essential signaling component of IL-12 receptor; couples to JAK2/TYK2/STAT4
- Why undrugged: Ustekinumab blocks IL-12 ligand; receptor itself not directly targeted
- Opportunity: Receptor-specific biologics or allosteric modulators
- Druggability: HIGH (druggable via TYK2 pathway)
- CXCR5 (p = 7.0e-38) - GPCR chemokine receptor
- Function: Directs B cell and Tfh cell homing; ectopic lymphoid follicles in PBC liver
- Why undrugged: Preclinical compounds exist but none advanced
- Structure: AlphaFold available; GPCR family = proven druggable
- Druggability: HIGH (GPCR - small molecule feasible)
- CD226/DNAM-1 (p = 2.0e-10) - Immune checkpoint
- Function: Activating receptor on T/NK cells; counterbalances TIGIT
- Why undrugged: Anti-TIGIT antibodies in oncology trials target this axis
- Opportunity: Immune checkpoint modulation for autoimmunity
- Druggability: MEDIUM-HIGH
Section 18: Summary
GWAS LANDSCAPE
- Total associations: 272 across 14 studies (2012-2024)
- Unique GWAS genes: ~55
- Coding vs non-coding: ~5% coding / ~95% non-coding
- Strongest loci: HLA-DQB1 (p=3e-116), IL12RB2 (p=5e-65), IL12A (p=2e-55), IKZF3 (p=8e-44), TNPO3/IRF5 (p=9e-41)
GENETIC EVIDENCE
- Tier 1 (coding) genes: ~5 (TYK2, NFKB1, IL7R)
- Mendelian overlap genes: 8 (IL12A, IRF5, TNFSF15, MMEL1, SPIB, POU2AF1, TNPO3, IL12RB1)
- Genes with BOTH coding + Mendelian: 0 (but TYK2 coding + TJP2 biliary overlap)
DRUGGABILITY
- Overall druggable rate: 52% have drug targets or belong to druggable families
- Approved drugs: 22% (12 genes)
- In clinical trials: 7% (4 genes)
- Opportunity gap (no drugs): 56% (31 genes)
PYRAMID SUMMARY
| Level | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Validated for PBC | 0 | 0% |
| 2 - Repurposing | 12 | 22% |
| 3 - Emerging | 4 | 7% |
| 4 - Tool compounds | 8 | 15% |
| 5 - Druggable undrugged | 5 | 9% |
| 6 - Hard targets | 26 | 47% |
CLINICAL TRIAL ALIGNMENT
- ~7-10% of trial drugs target GWAS genes (very low)
- Most PBC trials focus on bile acid pathways (FXR, PPAR, IBAT) rather than immune GWAS targets
- This represents the largest disconnect between genetics and therapeutics observed in autoimmune diseases
TOP 10 REPURPOSING CANDIDATES
| Drug | Gene | Approved For | p-value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deucravacitinib | TYK2 | Psoriasis | 4.0e-17 | 10/10 |
| Ustekinumab | IL12A | Psoriasis/Crohn's | 2.0e-55 | 9.5/10 |
| Anti-TL1A mAbs | TNFSF15 | IBD (trials) | 5.0e-26 | 8/10 |
| Baricitinib | TYK2 | RA | 4.0e-17 | 9/10 |
| Lenalidomide | IKZF3 | Myeloma | 8.0e-44 | 8/10 |
| Guselkumab | IL-23/IL12 | Psoriasis | 2.0e-55 | 8/10 |
| Tofacitinib | JAK→STAT4 | RA/UC | Indirect | 8.5/10 |
| Etanercept | TNFRSF1A | RA | 1.0e-16 | 7.5/10 |
| Enzastaurin | PRKCB | Lymphoma (trials) | 4.0e-09 | 7/10 |
| Tretinoin | RARB | APL | 4.0e-14 | 6.5/10 |
TOP 10 UNDRUGGED OPPORTUNITIES
| Gene | p-value | Family | Structure | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL12RB2 | 5.0e-65 | Cytokine receptor | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| CXCR5 | 7.0e-38 | GPCR | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| STAT4 | 3.0e-31 | STAT TF | AlphaFold | HIGH (degraders) |
| TNFSF15 | 5.0e-26 | TNF ligand | AlphaFold | HIGH (antibodies) |
| IL7R | 4.0e-24 | Cytokine receptor | Known | HIGH |
| IRF5 | 5.0e-23 | IRF TF | AlphaFold | MEDIUM-HIGH |
| IL21R | 4.0e-14 | Cytokine receptor | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| CD226 | 2.0e-10 | IgSF checkpoint | AlphaFold | MEDIUM-HIGH |
| SH2B3 | 6.0e-10 | SH2B adaptor | AlphaFold | MEDIUM |
| FCRL3 | 2.0e-08 | Fc receptor-like | AlphaFold | MEDIUM |
TOP 10 INDIRECT OPPORTUNITIES
| Undrugged Gene | Drugged Interactor | Drug |
|---|---|---|
| IL12RB2 ↔ TYK2 | TYK2 | Deucravacitinib |
| STAT4 ↔ TYK2 | TYK2 | Deucravacitinib, baricitinib |
| IRF5 ↔ TYK2 | TYK2 | TYK2 inhibitors |
| IL7R ↔ JAK1/3 | JAK1/JAK3 | Tofacitinib |
| IL21R ↔ JAK1/3 | JAK1/JAK3 | Tofacitinib, upadacitinib |
| TNFSF15 ↔ TNFRSF1A | TNF pathway | Etanercept, infliximab |
| SH2B3 ↔ JAK2 | JAK2 | Ruxolitinib |
| NFKB1 ↔ IKK complex | IKK/proteasome | Bortezomib |
| ETS1 ↔ NFKB1 | NF-kB pathway | Various |
| CLEC16A ↔ ATG5 | Autophagy | Chloroquine |
KEY INSIGHTS
1. The IL-12/TYK2/STAT4 axis is THE central genetically-validated pathway in PBC. Four GWAS genes (IL12RB2, IL12A, TYK2, STAT4) converge on a single druggable kinase (TYK2). Deucravacitinib (selective TYK2 inhibitor) is the highest-priority repurposing candidate.
Massive disconnect between genetics and drug development. Only ~7-10% of PBC clinical trial drugs target GWAS genes. The field is dominated by bile acid modulators (FXR, PPAR) despite overwhelming genetic evidence pointing to immune/inflammatory targets.
PBC shares extensive genetic overlap with other autoimmune diseases (RA, SLE, psoriasis, IBD), enabling drug repurposing from these conditions. TYK2 (psoriasis), STAT4 (SLE), IRF5 (SLE), IL7R (MS), IKZF3 (multiple) are shared loci.
CXCR5 is a high-value novel target. As a GPCR with one of the strongest GWAS signals (p=7e-38) and B-cell/Tfh specificity, it is highly druggable but has no advanced compounds - a clear opportunity gap.
Anti-TL1A antibodies (targeting TNFSF15, p=5e-26) are advancing rapidly for IBD and should be prioritized for PBC trials given strong genetic support.
IKZF3/Aiolos degradation via cereblon modulators (lenalidomide class) represents a novel mechanistic approach - IKZF3 has one of the strongest non-HLA signals (p=8e-44) and is already druggable via molecular glue degraders.
Compared to other autoimmune diseases, PBC has a relatively high fraction of difficult targets (47% in Level 6), but the druggable targets that exist are among the most genetically validated and therapeutically advanced (TYK2, IL-12).
Analysis performed using biobtree MCP tools mapping across GWAS Catalog, MONDO, EFO, MeSH, Orphanet, OMIM, UniProt, ChEMBL, InterPro, PDB, AlphaFold, STRING, Reactome, Bgee, CellxGene, PharmGKB, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Date: 2026-04-10.