
Key Takeaways
- Sjögren’s disease (Sjögren’s syndrome) is an autoimmune disorder affecting 1% of the population, which attacks specific proteins produced in the body.
- The first symptoms are usually dry eyes and dry mouth.[ref]
- Genetic variants can increase susceptibility to Sjogren’s — and can point towards natural solutions that may help.
Your Genes
| Gene | RS ID | Your Genotype | Notes for Your Genotype | Effect allele | Effect allele frequency |
| HLA-DRB1 | rs2187668 | CC | typical | T | 0.11 |
| HLA-DRA | rs3135394 | AA | typical | G | 0.10 |
| HLA-DQB1 | rs3129716 | TT | typical | C | 0.11 |
| HLA-DQA1 | rs9271588 | CT | half the normal risk of Sjögren’s (protective) | T | 0.46 |
| IRF5 | rs4728142 | GG | typical | A | 0.42 |
| IRF5 | rs10954213 | GG | slightly decreased risk of Sjögren’s | A | 0.59 |
| IL12A | rs485497 | AA | slightly increased risk of Sjögren’s | A | 0.49 |
| TNIP1 | rs6579837 | GG | typical | T | 0.09 |
| STAT4 | rs10168266 | CC | typical | T | 0.19 |
| STAT4 | rs11889341 | CC | typical | T | 0.22 |
| OAS1 | rs10774671 | AA | typical | G | 0.36 |
| OAS1 | rs117026326 | CC | typical | T | 0.01 |
| TNFAIP3 | rs2230926 | TT | typical | G | 0.05 |
| TNF | rs1800629 | GG | typical | A | 0.15 |