Association of ABCB1 and VEGFA gene polymorphisms with breast cancer susceptibility and prognosis

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. Several ABCB1 and VEGFA gene polymorphisms, such as ABCB1-G1199 T/A (rs2229109), VEGFA -634 G > C (rs2010963), VEGFA 2578 C > A (rs699947) and VEGFA 7 C > T (rs25648) have been associated with risk of BC and clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between these gene polymorphisms and BC risk and prognosis.A retrospective case-control study was conducted, including 84 BC cases and 119 controls of Spanish (European, Caucasian) origin. ABCB1-G1199 T/A (rs2229109), VEGFA -634 G > C (rs2010963), VEGFA 2578 C > A (rs699947) and VEGFA 7 C > T (rs25648) gene polymorphisms were analysed by TaqMan®.The genotypic logistic regression model adjusted by aged revealed no association with any of the polymorphisms and BC risk, although the C-allele of VEGFA 2578 C > A showed a trend to higher BC risk in the allelic and recessive models (p = 0.055 and 0.054, respectively). There was no influence of these gene polymorphisms on overall survival (OS). The univariate Cox model showed that carriers of the A-allele for VEGFA 2578 C > A tended to have longer OS compared to CC patients (CC vs A-allele Hazard ratio (HR): 2.08; CI95 % = 0.96–4.49; p = 0.0587). There was no association between the gene polymorphisms analysed and disease-free survival (DFS). The univariate Cox model showed a trend toward a longer DFS in patients carrying ABCB1-G1199 T/A GG genotype compared to those with A-allele (GG vs A-allele HR: 0.43; CI95 % = 0.18–1.03; p = 0.0612).No influence of ABCB1-G1199 T/A (rs2229109), VEGFA -634 G > C (rs2010963), VEGFA 2578 C > A (rs699947) and VEGFA 7 C > T (rs25648) gene polymorphisms on risk of developing BC was found in our study. There was no association between the polymorphisms studied and DFS and OS.     

Association of ERCC gene polymorphism with osteosarcoma risk

BackgroundThe relationship between ERCC gene polymorphism and osteosarcoma risk / overall survival of osteosarcoma is still conflicting, and this meta-analysis was performed to assess these associations.Material and methodsThe association studies were identified from PubMed, and eligible reports were included and calculated using meta-analysis method.ResultsFour studies were included for the association of ERCC gene polymorphism with osteosarcoma risk, and nine studies were recruited into this meta-analysis for the relationship between ERCC gene polymorphism and overall survival of osteosarcoma. The meta-analysis indicated that ERCC1 rs3212986 (8092 C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs11615 (19007 T>C) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs1799793 (A>G) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs13181 (Lys751Gln) gene polymorphism were not associated with osteosarcoma risk. ERCC1 rs2298881 (C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs3212986 (8092 C>A) gene polymorphism, ERCC1 rs11615 (19007 T>C) gene polymorphism, ERCC2 rs1799793 (Asp312Asn) gene polymorphism were not associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma. Interestingly, ERCC2 rs13181 A allele and GG genotype were associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma, but AA genotype not (A allele: OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.65–0.93, P = 0.007; GG genotype: OR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.05–1.65, P = 0.02; AA genotype: OR = 0.69, 95% CI: 0.45–1.04, P = 0.08).ConclusionERCC2 rs13181 A allele and GG genotype were associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma.     

CYP2C19、CYP3A5基因多态性与心肌梗死的相关性研究

目的探讨CYP2C19、CYP3A5基因的多态性与心肌梗死发病风险的相关性。方法随机选取心肌梗死患者及健康对照各500例,采用荧光PCR法和Sanger测序分别检测其CYP2C19、CYP3A5基因的多态性,用Logistic回归分析其与心肌梗死的相关性,用Quanto软件评估统计学效能。结果CYP2C19基因rs4986893位点的AG、GG基因型和A等位基因的频率以及CYP3A5基因rs776746位点的AA、AG、GG基因型和G等位基因频率在两组之间的差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),CYP2C19基因rs4244285、rs12248560位点的基因型和等位基因以及rs4986893位点的AA基因型的频率在两组之间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在校正年龄、性别、体质指数后,Logistic回归分析显示CYP2C19基因rs4986893的AG基因型和A等位基因以及CYP3A5基因rs776746的GG基因型和G等位基因可能是心肌梗死发病的风险因素,而rs4986893的GG基因型以及rs776746的AA、AG基因型可能是心肌梗死的保护因素。依据样本量、样本结构和等位基因频率以及Quanto分析,本研究的结果具有理想的统计学效能(99%)。结论CYP2C19、CYP3A5基因的多态性可能增加心肌梗死的发病风险。     

PCSK9基因rs2479409位点多态性与认知障碍相关

目的探讨前蛋白转化酶枯草溶菌素9(PCSK9)基因rs2479409位点多态性与认知功能障碍的相关性。方法在中国江苏省如皋县开展的以人群为基础的病例对照研究中,共纳入了1 707例年龄70~84岁的研究对象,使用改良长谷川痴呆量表(HDS-R)评价该人群认知功能,并检测了该人群中PCSK9基因rs2479409位点单核苷酸多态性情况。结果该人群PCSK9基因rs2479409多态性主要以GG和AG基因型存在。认知障碍组和对照组在rs2479409位点的等位基因频率、基因型频率分布有差异(P0.05)。A等位基因为认知障碍保护性因素,GG基因型相对于AA基因型1.66倍增加认知障碍发生风险(OR=1.66,95%CI 1.16~2.36,P0.01),调整相关混杂因素后仍有统计学差异(P0.05)。结论 PCSK9基因rs2479409位点多态性与认知障碍相关。     

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene polymorphisms (rs699947, rs833061, and rs2010963) and psoriatic risk in South Indian Tamils

Background

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a pro-angiogenic factor, is involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Being highly polymorphic, several SNPs of VEGF have been reported to be associated with increased risk of psoriasis.

Mental health and resiliency following 44 months of terrorism: a survey of an Israeli national representative sample

Background

Genetic variation in the innate immune system of the host may play a role in determining the risk of developing infection, as well as outcome from infection.

Methods

Infectious complications were retrospectively determined in 293 (233 African-American (AA), 57 Caucasian and 3 Hispanic) mechanically ventilated very low birth weight (VLBW) infants (<1500 grams at birth) who were genotyped for the IL-6 -174 G/C, IL-10 -1082 G/A and CD14 -260 C/T single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).

Results

The IL-6 -174C allele was associated with an increased incidence of late blood stream infection (BSI) in AA but not Caucasian infants. In AA infants with the C allele the incidence of late BSI was 20/29 (69%) compared to 94/204 (46%) in homozygous GG infants (RR 2.6, 95% CI: 1.1–6.0, p = 0.021). The IL-10 -1082A allele was associated with an increased incidence of late BSI. One or more episodes of late BSI developed in 14 (35%) of 40 infants with the GG genotype, 71 (49%) of 145 infants with the GA genotype and 63 (58%) of 108 infants with the AA genotype (p = 0.036). Infants with the A allele (AA or GA genotypes) had an incidence of late BSI that was 134/253 (53%) compared to 14/40 (35%) in homozygous GG infants (RR 2.1, 95% CI: 1.04–4.19, p = 0.035). The CD14 -260 C/T SNP did not alter the overall risk for BSI in ventilated VLBW infants. Multiple BSI episodes were more common in the TT genotype group (CC: 17%, CT: 11%, TT: 30%, p = 0.022). This effect was due to the strong effect of the TT genotype on the incidence of multiple BSI in AA infants (CC: 15%, CT: 11%, TT: 39%, p = 0.003).

Conclusion

The IL-6 -174 G/C, IL-10 -1082 G/A and CD14 -260 C/T SNPs may alter risk for BSI in ventilated VLBW infants.     

血管内皮生长因子基因多态性与克罗恩病的相关性CSCD

目的探讨血管内皮生长因子（vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF）基因多态性与克罗恩病（Crohn’S disease,CD）易感性的关系。方法收集275例CD患者和495名性别、年龄相匹配的健康对照者,采用SNaPshot技术检测VEGF基因rs699947和rs3025039位点的等位基因和基因型频率。结果CD组与对照组之间整体比较,VEGF基因rs699947和rs3025039位点的变异等位基因和基因型频率差异无统计学意义（P均〉o．05）。分层分析发现,结肠型CD患者中rs699947的变异等位基因（A）和基因型（CA＋AA）频率显著高于对照组（P=0．006,95％CI：1．143～2．234;P=0．005,95％CI：1．203～2．900）。与对照组相比,回肠受累（回肠末段型＋回结肠型）的CD患者中,rs699947的变异等位基因（A）和基因型（CA4-AA）频率偏低（P=0．033,95％CI：0．524～0．974;P=0．043,95％CI：0．481～0．989）。此外,非狭窄非穿透型CD患者中rs3025039纯合子变异基因型（TT）频率低于对照组（0．62％vs．4．85％,P=0．036,95％CI：0．016～O．870）。结论VEGF基因rs699947位点基因变异可能增加结肠型CD的发病风险,但在回肠受累的CD患者中可能发挥保护作用。VEGF基因rs3025039位点的纯合子变异基因型（TT）携带者中非狭窄非穿透型CD的发病风险可能降低。     

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in interleukin 12 (IL-12A and -B) with asthma in a Chinese population

Increasing evidence has indicated that genetic variants may contribute to immune dysregulation and susceptibility to noninfectious inflammatory diseases. Cytokines, including interleukin 12 (IL-12), play a key role in the regulation of the immune system. The aim of this study was to investigate whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in IL-12A and IL-12B were associated with asthma in a Chinese population. Genotype characteristics were determined in 197 asthma patients and 369 controls by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method and DNA sequencing assay. The genotype and allele frequencies of IL-12A rs568408 demonstrated significant differences between cases and controls (p < 0.001). The AC genotype of rs3212227 was associated with a significantly decreased risk of asthma compared with the AA genotype (p = 0.036). The subjects carrying combined genotypes (rs568408 AG and rs3212227 AC/CC) at both loci had a 2.05-fold increased asthma risk compared with those carrying all other genotypes (p = 0.001). In contrast, individuals carrying combined genotypes of rs568408 GG and rs3212227 AC/CC were associated with a significantly decreased risk of asthma compared with those carrying the combined genotypes of rs568408GG and rs3212227AA (p = 0.009). No significant difference was reported for rs2243115 between cases and controls. These results suggest that the SNPs in IL-12A rs568404 and IL-12B rs3212227 may individually and jointly contribute to the risk of asthma in a Chinese population.     

广西人群IL-22基因多态性分布特征及其与血脂的关系

目的:研究广西正常人群中白细胞介素22(IL-22)基因rs2227485C/T和rs2227491A/G位点的多态性分布特点和在不同人群间的分布差异,探讨不同基因型间常见血脂指标水平的差异。方法:采取多重单碱基延伸法(SNa Pshot)和DNA测序相结合的方法对280例广西人群IL-22基因的rs2227485C/T和rs2227491A/G位点进行基因分型检测,并用统计学方法比较各组间多态性分布的差异及不同基因型间血脂指标水平的差异。结果:rs2227485C/T存在CC、CT和TT 3种基因型,分布频率分别为17.1%、49.3%和33.6%,此位点基因型及等位基因频率在广西人群不同性别间的差异无统计学显著性(P0.05),其基因型及等位基因与国际人类基因组单体型图计划公布的意大利、北京、日本和墨西哥人群相比,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);rs2227491A/G存在AA、AG和GG 3种基因型,分布频率分别为16.1%、52.8%和31.1%,此位点基因型及等位基因频率在广西人群不同性别间的差异无统计学显著性(P0.05),基因型频率与意大利、日本和墨西哥人群之间的差异有统计学意义(P0.05),等位基因分布频率与其他4个人群相比差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。rs2227491A/G位点3种基因型间的HDL-C和LDL-C差异有统计学意义(P0.05),其中HDL-C在AG/AA与GG组比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05),LDL-C在AG/GG和AA组比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:IL-22基因rs2227485C/T和rs2227491A/G位点多态性在不同人群间存在着差异。rs2227491A/G多态性与血脂水平相关。     

Association of RIP2 gene polymorphisms and systemic lupus erythematosus in a Chinese population

The aim of this study was to investigate the association of receptor interacting protein 2 (RIP2) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a Chinese population. A case-control study was performed on the SNPs rs16900617 and rs16900627 in 590 Chinese SLE patients and 660 healthy controls. These SNPs were typed by TaqMan allele discrimination assays. We found a significant association of rs16900617 G allele [odds ratio (OR) = 0.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.41-0.72] and rs16900627 G allele (OR = 1.28, 95% CI 1.04-1.58) with SLE. Significant differences in genotype frequency distribution were also found in SLE and control individuals (rs16900617: AG versus AA, OR = 0.59, 95% CI 0.44-0.81; GG versus AA, OR = 0.08, 95% CI 0.01-0.65; AG + GG versus AA, OR = 0.55, 95% CI 0.41-0.75; rs16900627: AG versus AA, OR = 1.51, 95% CI 1.17-1.93; AG + GG versus AA, OR = 1.43, 95% CI 1.13-1.82). Analysis of the haplotypes revealed that two haplotypes of AG and GA were also significantly associated with SLE (OR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.11-1.70; OR = 0.60, 95% CI 0.45-0.79). Our findings suggest that the RIP2 gene polymorphisms may be associated with susceptibility to SLE in the Chinese population.     

AXIN2基因三个位点与先天性巨结肠的关联研究

目的 探讨AXIN2基因单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphisms,SNPs)rs2240308、rs8081536和rs9913621 3个位点与先天性巨结肠(Hirschspnmg disease,HSCR)的关联性.方法 对120例HSCR患者和120名正常人群外周血进行基因组DNA抽提,用PCR技术对AXe2基因3个位点(rs2240308、rs8081536和rs9913621)进行PCR扩增,PCR产物用内切酶CviJ I、Dde I和BaN I消化,将SNPs位点进行分型与分析,应用X2检验统计分析病例组和对照组等位基因频率、等位基因型频率及其患病风险;同时将PCR产物进行测序,以进一步确定基因突变位点.结果 HSCR组与对照组AXIN2 rs8081536 CC和CT基因型频率差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);而HSCR组与对照组AXIN2 rs2240308 GG、AG和从基因型频率及A和G等位基因频率差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),GC和从基因型及G等位基因的患病风险分别为2.091、0.846和1.703;HSCR组与对照组AXIN2 rs9913621 CC、CT和TT基因型频率及C和T等位基因频率差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),CC和TT基因型及T等位基因的患病风险分别为0.535、1.113和1.569.测序rs2240308第301位密码子核苷酸GCA→CCA杂合突变;rs913621第199位密码子核苷酸CAC→CAG杂合突变.结论 AXIN2 rs8081536等位基因变异与HSCR的易感性无关;AXIN2 rs2240308和rs9913621与HSCR的发生可能有关联,具有GG基因型与CC基因型患HSCR的危险性相对较高.     

Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 6 (LRP6) rs10845498 Polymorphism Is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Objectives: Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 (LRP6) modulates Wnt signaling transduction. Altered LRP6 expression leads to abnormal Wnt protein activation, cell proliferation and tumorigenesis. This study investigated the association between LRP6 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a Chinese population. Methods: A total of 500 NSCLC patients and 500 healthy controls were recruited for assessment of four LRP6 SNPs using the SEQUENOM MassARRAY matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. The association between genotype and NSCLC risk was evaluated by computing the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) with multivariate unconditional logistic regression analyses. Results: The frequency of the LRP6 rs10845498 genotype was 60.9% (A/A), 35.5% (AG) and 3.6% (GG) in patients with lung squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and 69.2% (A/A), 27.2% (A/G) and 3.6% (GG) in controls. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the LRP6 rs10845498 A/A major allele was associated with a reduced risk in developing lung SCC (OR = 0.69; 95% CI, 0.48-1.00; P=0.04), and tobacco smokers had a 2.21 fold greater risk in developing SCC than nonsmokers (p<0.01, 95% CI, 1.72-2.85), and tobacco smokers who carried an “A” allele (AA+AG) in rs6488507 had a 2.34-fold greater risk in developing NSCLC than other patients (p< 0.01, 95%CI, 1.74-3.13). Conclusions: The LRP6 rs10845498 SNP is associated with a reduced risk of lung SCC, while tobacco smoke increases the risk. LRP6 rs6488507 polymorphism synergistically increased the risk of NSCLC in tobacco smokers. Further studies are needed to elucidate the functional impact of LRP6 expression and activity in NSCLC.     

VEGF C-634G polymorphism is associated with protection from isolated ventricular septal defect: case-control and TDT studies

The ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart defect and no candidate susceptibility gene has been identified. Endocardial cushion and outflow septal morphogenesis, malalignment of which induces VSD, have been suggested to be mediated by the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Three single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) variants in promoter and 5'-UTR region of the VEGF gene, C-2578A (rs699947), G-1154A (rs1570360) and G-634C (rs2010963), were reported to alter its expression. We assessed the association in a Chinese population between these SNPs and VSD using a double approach: case-control and TDT designs. Among the three SNPs, only -634C allele was less frequently present in 222 patients compared to 352 controls (odds ratio: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.59-0.97, X(2)=5.06, P=0.024, not significant after a Bonferroni correction). This was significantly less transmitted to VSD patients (trios: 142) (odds ratio: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.25-0.62, X(2)=8.11, df=1, P=0.004, corrected P=0.024). A similar result was observed for haplotype -2578C/-1154G/-634C allele in both studies (in TDT: X(2)=7.51, df=1, P=0.006, corrected P=0.048). All these associations for the first time demonstrated that -634C allele was in a significant protective association against VSD, suggesting that VEGF dysregulation was involved in the pathological processes of VSD.     

汉族人群一氧化氮合酶基因三个位点单核苷酸多态性与静息心率相关性研究

目的研究汉族人群的一氧化氮合酶（nitric oxide synthase，NOS）基因NOS3-922A／G和NOS3 894G／T以及NOS2-1173C／T3个位点的单核苷酸多态性（single nucleotide polymorphisms，SNP）与静息心率的相关性。方法随机选择自然人群个体211名为研究对象，获取其静脉血白细胞基因组DNA。用等位基因特异性引物PCR技术检测NOS3-922A／G、NOS3 894G／T、NOS2-1173C／T的SNP。结果NOS3-922A／G的AA、AG、GG，NOS3 894G／T的GG、GT和TT与NOS2-1173C／T的CC、CT和TT各基因型频率分布，均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡（P〉0．05）。NOS3-922A／G各等位基因AA、AG、GG静息心率比较，发现携带从等位基因者静息心率较GG者高，差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。NOS3 894G／T各等位基因静息心率比较，发现携带GG等位基因者静息心率较TT者高，差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。NOS2-1173C／T各等位基因的静息心率比较，差异均无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论NOS3-922A／G与NOS3 894G／TSNP突变型其静息心率较野生型降低，提示上述位点SNP可能与其静息心率有相关性。     

VEGF基因多态性与子宫内膜异位症和子宫腺肌病遗传易感性研究

目的 探讨血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF)基因启动子区-460C/T和-1154G/A单核苷酸多态性与子宫内膜异位症和子宫腺肌病发病风险的关系.方法 采用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态方法检测344例子宫内膜异位症患者(内异症组)和360名对照妇女(对照组)、174例子宫腺肌病患者(腺肌病组)和199名对照妇女(对照组)的VEGF基因2个多态性位点的基因型频率分布情况.结果 VEGF-460C/T多态的基因型和等位基因频率分布在两病例组与其对照组间差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05).在内异症组和对照组中,VEGF-1154G/A多态的AA、GA、GG 3种基因型频率分别是1.7%、28.8%、69.5%和5.8%、32.8%、61.4%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P=0.006);G、A等位基因频率分别是83.9%、16.1%和77.8%、22.2%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P=0.004);与GA+AA基因型相比,携带GG基因型明显增加内异症的发病风险(OR=1.43,95%CI:1.05～1.96).在腺肌病组和对照组中,VEGF-1154G/A多态的AA、GA、GG 3种基因型频率分别是2.9%、23.6%、73.6%和7.0%、34.2%、58.8%.两组比较差异有统计学意义(P=0.007);G、A等位基因频率分别是85.3%、14.7%和75.9%、24.1%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P=0.001);与GA+AA基因型相比,携带GG基因型明显增加腺肌病的发病风险(OR=1.95,95%CI:1.26～3.03).结论 VEGF基因启动子区-1154G/A多态与子宫内膜异位症和子宫腺肌病的发病风险明显相关,携带GG基因型显著增加子宫内膜异位症和子宫腺肌病的发病风险.     

Estrogen receptor alpha gene (ESR1) polymorphism and its interaction with smoking and drinking contribute to susceptibility of systemic lupus erythematosus

The aim of this study is to investigate the association of estrogen receptor alpha gene (ESR1) polymorphisms, additional gene–gene, and gene–environment interaction with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) risk. SNPStats (available online at http://bioinfo.iconcologia.net/SNPstats) was used to investigate the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) in controls and association between SNP and SLE risk. Generalized multifactor dimensionality reduction (GMDR) was used to screen the interactions among SNPs and environmental risk factors; SLE risk was significantly higher in carriers of rs2234693 C allele than those with TT (TC + CC versus TT), adjusted OR (95%CI) = 1.57 (1.21–2.06), and was also higher in carriers of rs9340799 G allele than those with AA (AG + GG versus AA), adjusted OR (95%CI) = 1.68 (1.24–2.13). However, we also find no association between rs2228480 and SLE risk after covariates adjustment. We found a significant two-locus model (p = 0.0010) involving rs2234693 and smoking; the cross-validation consistency of this model was 10/10, and the testing accuracy was 62.70%. Smokers with TC or CC of rs2234693 genotype have the highest SLE risk, compared to never-smokers with TT of rs2234693 genotype, OR (95%CI) was 2.50 (1.65–3.42), after covariates adjustment for gender, age, alcohol drinking, and BMI. We found that C allele of rs2234693 and G allele of rs9340799 within ESR1 gene, their interaction between rs2234693 and current smoking were all associated with increased SLE risk.     

Polymorphisms of the TNFAIP3 region and Graves' disease

Abstract

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is a multifactorial organ-specific autoimmune disorder, and both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors are involved in its etiology. TNFAIP3 encodes the ubiquitin-modifying enzyme (A20), a key regulator of inflammatory signaling pathways. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between TNFAIP3 gene polymorphisms and AITD in Chinese Han population. Three single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TNFAIP3 gene locus (rs598493, rs610604 and rs661561) were detected in a set of 667 patients with AITD and 301 controls in Han Chinese population using the Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (MALDI-TOF-MS) Platform. Compared with those of the controls, the frequencies of GG genotype of rs598493, the AA genotype of rs610604, the allele G and GG genotype of rs661561 were significantly increased in Graves' disease (GD) patients. However, the frequencies of AG genotype of rs598493 and AC genotype of rs610604 were significantly decreased in GD patients. The ATC haplotype (rs598493, rs661561 and rs610604) was associated with a decreased risk of GD. No significant differences in the three SNPs were observed between HT patients and controls. Our study shows a clear association between the polymorphisms of TNFAIP3 gene and GD, not HT, suggesting that TNFAIP3 gene is likely to be a genetic susceptibility factor to GD.     

ADAM33 genetic polymorphisms, smoking, and rhinoconjunctivitis in Japanese women: the Kyushu Okinawa Maternal and Child Health Study

Two previous studies have demonstrated a significant relationship between ADAM33 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and allergic rhinitis. Here, we investigated this issue in young adult Japanese women. The study included 393 women who met the criteria of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) for rhinoconjunctivitis. Controls included 767 women without rhinoconjunctivitis according to the ISAAC criteria who had not been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis by a doctor. The GC genotype of rs2787094, the CT genotype of rs628977, and the haplotype containing the rs2787094 C allele, the rs628977 T allele, the rs2853209 T allele, and the rs612709 G allele were significantly inversely associated with rhinoconjunctivitis. The AA genotype of rs2853209, the GA genotype of rs612709, and the haplotype carrying the rs2787094 G allele, the rs628977 C allele, the rs2853209 A allele, and the rs612709 G allele were significantly positively associated with rhinoconjunctivitis. A significant inverse relationship between rs628977 and rhinoconjunctivitis was demonstrated only in women who had never smoked, indicating a significant interaction between rs628977 and smoking. Our results suggest that SNPs and haplotypes in the ADAM33 gene are associated with rhinoconjunctivitis. This study is the first to demonstrate an interaction between rs628977 and smoking that affects rhinoconjunctivitis.