The N125S polymorphism in the cathepsin G gene (rs45567233) is associated with susceptibility to osteomyelitis in a Spanish population.
Laura Pérez-IsMarcos G OcañaA Hugo MontesJosé A CartonVictoria ÁlvarezÁlvaro MeanaJoshua FiererEulalia Valle-GarayVíctor AsensiPublished in: PloS one (2019)
Differences in the CTSG gene might enhance osteomyelitis susceptibility by increasing CTSG activity and LF levels.