Polymorphisms of the <Emphasis Type="Italic">IL23R</Emphasis> Gene Are Associated with Psoriasis but not with Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy in a Hungarian Population

Recently, associations were found between autoimmune diseases and variants of interleukin-23 receptor (IL23R) gene; here, we analyzed the association of nine IL23R polymorphisms with psoriasis and with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Groups of patients with psoriasis, IgAN, and controls were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) methods. We observed a significant increase in the carriage of the minor allele of rs11805303 in psoriasis patients compared to controls. Similarly, for rs2201841 prevalence of the CC genotype and for rs10889677, the AA genotype showed a more than two- and threefold increase, respectively in patients compared to controls. There was no difference in the distribution of IL23R variants between controls and IgAN patients. We confirmed the association of IL23R with psoriasis in a Hungarian population and demonstrated the effect of the rs11805303 SNP, which was tested so far only for other autoimmune diseases. We could not detect any association between the IL23R variants and IgAN.     

Sex-specific association of the SPTY2D1 rs7934205 polymorphism and serum lipid levels

The objective of the present study was to detect the association of the rs7934205 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) near the Suppressor of Ty, domain containing 1 gene (SPTY2D1) and serum lipid levels between males and females in the Mulao and Han populations. Genotyping of SPTY2D1 rs7934205 SNP was performed in 933 of Mulao and 865 of Han participants using polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism. The T allele frequency was different between Mulao males and females (23.2% vs. 27.9%, P = 0.018). The genotype and allele frequencies were also different between Han males and females (P = 0.020 and P = 0.004; respectively). Serum levels of apolipoprotein (Apo) A1 in Mulao males; and total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ApoA1 and ApoB in Mulao females were different between the CC and CT/TT genotypes (P < 0.05). Serum TC, ApoB levels in Han males, and ApoB levels in Han females were different between the CC and CT/TT genotypes (P < 0.05). The subjects with CT/TT genotype in both Mulao and Han males and females have more favorable lipid profiles than those with CC genotype. These findings suggest that the association between the SPTY2D1 rs7934205 SNP and serum lipid levels might have ethnic- and/or sex-specificity.     

The alpha-chain of high-affinity receptor for IgE (FcepsilonRIalpha) gene polymorphisms and serum IgE levels

BACKGROUND: The high-affinity receptor for immunoglobulin-E (IgE) (FcepsilonRI) plays a major role in the pathogenesis of allergy, but there are only two published studies on its alpha subunit (FcepsilonRIalpha) genetic variability in allergic diseases. AIMS OF THE STUDY: Mutational screening in the region of the FcepsilonRIalpha gene promoter and the first exon with subsequent genetic variability assessment in allergic patients and a random population sample. METHODS: Allergic subjects were individuals with asthma or urticaria. Age- and sex-matched controls were randomly selected from a large population sample. Mutational screening was performed using a single-stranded conformational polymorphism and subsequent sequencing. Detected polymorphisms were genotyped by restriction fragment length polymorphism. Total serum IgE was measured in allergic subjects and controls. Skin prick tests, blood eosinophil count and aspirin challenge test were performed only in the subjects. A subgroup of the subjects was further characterized by autologous serum skin test, histamine release test, Phadiatop and IgE antibodies against staphylococcal enterotoxins. RESULTS: Two linked polymorphisms -344 C>T and -95 T>C were found within the FcepsilonRIalpha gene. The allele -344 T frequency was 0.45 vs 0.37 (P = 0.33), and the allele -95 C frequency was 0.26 in subjects vs 0.30 in controls (P = 0.62). Serum IgE was significantly higher in subjects homozygous for the -344T allele (TT genotype) than in those carrying the -344 C allele (CT or CC genotype; P = 0.003), but this association was not detectable in controls. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings of genotype-related differences in IgE levels in allergic patients suggest an impact of -344 C>T but not -95 T>C gene polymorphism of FcepsilonRIalpha on total levels of IgE. The genetic variability in FcepsilonRIalpha at the -344 nucleotide of its regulatory sequence, though not related to atopy, predicts higher levels of the immunoglobulin.     

Association of Interleukin-10 gene promoter polymorphisms in Saudi patients with vitiligo

The promoter region of human Interleukin -10 gene is highly polymorphic and has been associated with numerous autoimmune diseases. Recent studies have linked vitiligo with defective autoimmune system. This study is aimed to explore a possible association between IL-10 gene polymorphism and vitiligo in Saudi population. This case control study consisted of 184 Saudi subjects including 83 vitiligo patients (40 males, 43 females mean age 27.85 +/- 12.43 years) and 101 matched controls. Genomic DNA was extracted from the blood samples of healthy controls and Vitiligo patients visiting out patient clinic of Department of Dermatology, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, using QIA ampR DNA mini kit (Qiagen CA, USA). Interleukin-10 gene was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using Arms primers to detect any polymorphism involved at positions -592, -819 and -1082. The frequencies of GG genotype at -1082, and CC genotype at positions -592 and 819 were significantly higher in vitiligo patients compared to healthy subjects suggesting that GG and CC genotypes might be susceptible to vitiligo in Saudis. On the other hand genotypes -1082 GA, -819 CT, and -592 CA of IL-10 were more prevalent in healthy controls suggesting protective effects of GA, CT and CA genotypes against vitiligo. This study indicates that the IL-10 gene may play a significant role in the etiology of vitiligo among Saudis.     

Variants of the IL23R Gene are Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis but not with Sjögren Syndrome in Hungarian Population Samples

Recently, associations were found between several autoimmune diseases and functional variants of interleukin-23 receptor (IL23R) gene; here, we studied the possible association of nine polymorphisms of IL23R with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and with Sjögren syndrome (SS). In our study, we genotyped groups of patients with AS ( n  = 206), SS ( n  = 156) and healthy controls ( n  = 235) for rs11805303, rs10889677, rs1004819, rs2201841, rs11209032, rs11209026, rs10489629, rs7517847 and rs7530511 variants using PCR-RFLP methods. We observed significant increase in the carriage of the T allele of rs11805303 and the A allele of rs1004189 in the AS group compared with the controls. For the rs10889677 variant, the prevalence of the AA genotype and for the rs2201841, the CC genotype showed a more than two-fold increase in the AS group compared with the controls. By contrast, the GA heterozygous genotype of rs11209026 variant showed a significant decrease in AS patients compared with controls. Haplotype analysis revealed association of four IL23R haplotypes with AS. There was no difference in the distribution of any of the examined IL23R variants between controls and SS patients. In conclusion, we confirmed the susceptibility or protective associations of IL23R polymorphisms with AS in a Hungarian population and first demonstrated the involvement of the rs11805303 intronic single nucleotide polymorphisms, which was tested so far only for other autoimmune diseases.     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性与青海汉族妊娠期高血压疾病的相关性

目的 探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（MTHFR）基因-677C/T（rs1801133）多态性与青海汉族妇女妊娠期高血压疾病（HDP）的相关性。 方法 选择青海省HDP患者 139 例（HDP组）,正常妊娠孕妇 145 例（对照组）,应用限制性内切酶片段长度多态性聚合酶链反应（PCR-RFLP）方法,检测HDP组和对照组MTHFR-677C/T多态性分型并测序验证。 结果 HDP组和对照组MTHFR基因CC、CT、TT基因型频率分别为54.68%、35.25%、10.07% 和69.66%、22.06%、8.28%,CC基因型频率HDP组54.68%低于对照组69.66%（P<0.05）,CT基因型频率HDP组35.25%高于对照组22.06%（P<0.05）,而TT基因型频率HDP组和对照组之间差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）;HDP组和对照组MTHFR-677C/T多态性C和T等位基因频率分布有差异（P<0.05）,HDP组T等位基因频率高于对照组（χ²=5.568,P<0.05）。 结论 MTHFR基因-677C/T多态性与青海汉族HDP相关,MTHFR基因-677C/T多态性中T等位基因可能是HDP的易感基因,CT基因型为HDP的易感基因型。     

The association between heat shock protein P2/P2 genotype with Egyptian hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Polymorphism of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) at position 1267 may influence its expression. Many studies showed the importance of this polymorphism in developing cancers and some autoimmune diseases. In this study, we investigated the association of this polymorphism with the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Egyptian patients. The study included 40 cases with HCC and 20 healthy age- and sex-matched subjects as control. The cases included 31 males (77.5 %) and 9 females (22.5 %). Their ages ranged from 42 to 70 years. HSPA1B 1267 was investigated using polymerase chain reaction with restriction fragment length polymorphism cutting with PstI enzyme. The two allelic forms were designated as the P1 allele and P2 allele. Among the HCC group, 14 patients (35 %) had P2/P2 genotype, 15 patients (37.5 %) had P1/P2 genotype, and 11 patients (27.5 %) had P1/P1 genotype. The frequencies of the HSPA1B P2/P2 genotype and the HSPA1B P2 allele in HCC patients were higher than in controls (each p?=?0.0001). The risk for developing HCC in the homozygous HSPA1B P2/P2 genotype was 2.8-fold higher than that in the heterozygous P1/P2 genotype. In conclusion, polymorphism of HSP70 at position 1267 may be a risk for HCC development in Egyptians.     

MMP-2和TIMP-2基因多态性与子宫内膜异位症和子宫腺肌病发病风险的关联研究

目的 探讨基质金属蛋白酶-2(matrix metalloproteinase-2,MMP-2)和金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-2(tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2,TIMP-2)基因启动子区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PCR-限制性片段长度多态方法检测298例子宫内膜异位症患者(内异症组)、180例子宫腺肌病患者(腺肌病组)和324名对照妇女(对照组)MMP-2和TIMP-2基因型频率的分布.结果 MMP-2-1306C/T多态的基因型和等位基因频率分布在子宫内膜异位症组与对照组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);但在腺肌病组和对照组间MMP-2-1306C/T多态的基因型和等位基因频率分布均有明显的差异(P＜0.05);与CT+TT基因型相比,CC基因型明显增加腺肌病的发病风险,OR值为1.83(95%CI:1.13～2.96).MMP-2-735C/T多态的基因型和等位基因频率分布在3组间均未发现明显差异(P＞0.05);统计学分析显示MMP-2基因的2个多态性位点间存在着连锁不平衡(D'=0.74),但4种单倍型频率在3组之间分布差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).TIMP-2-418G/C多态的等位基因频率分布在3组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),但CC基因型频率在子宫内膜异位症组患者中为0.7%,与对照组(3.7%)比较,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 MMP-2-1306C/T多态C等位基因的存在可明显增加腺肌病的发病风险,但与子宫内膜异位症的发病风险无关;MMP-2-735C/T和77MP-2-418G/C多态与子宫内膜异位症和腺肌病的发病风险无明显关联.     

Significant association of serum uric acid levels with SLC2A9 rs11722228 among a Japanese population

Genome-wide association studies identified that SLC2A9 (GLUT9) gene polymorphisms were associated with serum uric acid (SUA) levels. Among the Japanese, a C/T polymorphism in intron 8 (rs11722228) was reported to be highly significant, though the function and strength of association were unknown. This study aimed to confirm the association, estimating the means of SUA according to the genotype, as well as OR of the genotype. Subjects were 5024 health checkup examinees (3413 males and 1611 females) aged 35 to 69 years with creatinine <2.0 mg/dL. Since SLC22A12 258X allele and ABCG2 126X allele are known to influence SUA levels strongly, the subjects with SLC22A12 258WW and ABCG2 126QQ (3082 males and 1453 females, in total 4535 subjects) were selected. The genotype frequency of SLC2A9 rs11722228 was 2184 for CC, 1947 for CT, and 404 for TT, being in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p=0.312). Mean SUA was 6.10 mg/dL for CC, 6.25 mg/dL for CT, and 6.45 mg/dL for TT among males (p=1.5E-6), and 4.34 mg/dL, 4.59 mg/dL, and 4.87 mg/dL among females (p=4.6E-11), respectively. Males with SUA less than 5.0 mg/dL were 14.7% for CC, 10.6% for CT, and 7.8% for TT (p=2.3E-4), and females with SUA less than 4.0 mg/dL were 34.1%, 25.5%, and 15.4% (p=3.7E-6), respectively. This study was the first report to estimate the impact of SLC2A9 rs11722228 on SUA levels. Since the allele frequency of rs11722228 is similar among different ethnic groups, the impact remains to be examined in other ethnic groups.     

Polymorphism of the immune-braking gene CTLA-4 (+49) involved in gender discrepancy of serum total IgE levels and allergic diseases

BACKGROUND : A variety of genes are related to allergic disorders in different ethnic populations. The genetic basis for the gender discrepancy of allergic diseases remains to be determined. OBJECTIVE : This study was conducted to investigate whether IL-4 promoter (-590 C/T) and cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) (+49 A/G) polymorphisms were correlated with a gender discrepancy of total IgE levels and allergic diseases in a Chinese population. METHODS : A total of 1333 participants aged 19-49 years were enrolled in this study. Allergic diseases were recognized by the presence of asthma, rhinitis or atopic dermatitis in conjunction with detectable specific IgE in the blood. Polymorphisms of IL-4 promoter (-590) and CTLA-4 (+49) were determined by restriction fragment length polymorphism. RESULTS : Males or females with allergic diseases had higher total IgE levels than those without (P=0.000). Females with the A/A genotype in the CTLA-4 (+49) position had significantly higher total IgE levels than those with A/G, and those with the G/G genotype had the lowest IgE levels (154.9 vs. 107.1 vs. 79.8 KU/L; mean log values: 1.79 vs. 1.65 vs. 1.54, P< 0.001). However, males with different genotypes in the CTLA-4 (+49) position exhibited no difference in the total IgE levels. Females with allergic rhinitis had a significantly higher frequency of the A/A genotype in the CTLA-4 (+49) polymorphism than those without atopic diseases (P=0.016). In contrast, males with and without allergic disorders exhibited no significant difference in the CTLA-4 (+49) polymorphisms (P>0.05). The IL-4 promoter (-590) polymorphisms, however, had no correlation with the total IgE levels or allergic diseases in either females or males. CONCLUSION : In females only, the CTLA-4 (+49), but not the IL-4 promoter (-590), polymorphism was significantly associated with elevation of total IgE levels and allergic rhinitis. Here, we have, for the first time, demonstrated a gender-linked genetic relationship with allergic disease.     

MTHFR基因C677T多态性与Down综合征发生的相关研究

目的研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因C677T多态性与Down综合征关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应—限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)法对32例DS患儿母亲,70例未生育DS患儿女性MTHFR的C677T进行基因分析。比较上述各组基因型和等位基因频率分布有无差异。结果MTHFR基因C677T突变型等位基因(T)频率在实验组和对照组中有显著性差异,CC、TT基因型频率分布差异有显著性(P<0.05)。CT基因型比CC基因型生育DS患儿风险高2.84倍,TT基因型比CC基因型生育DS患儿风险高9.26倍。结论MTHFRC677T基因多态性与Down综合征发生相关,TT基因型增加了Down综合征的发生风险,CC基因型是降低Down综合征发生的保护性因素。     

The SCARB1 rs5888 SNP and Serum Lipid Levels in the Guangxi Mulao and Han Populations

Backgroud: The associations of scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SCARB1) rs5888 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and serum lipid levels are inconsistant among diverse ethnic populations. The present study was undertaken to detect the association of rs5888 SNP and serum lipid levels in the Guangxi Mulao and Han populations.Methods: Genotypes of the SCARB1 rs5888 SNP in 801 subjects of Mulao and 807 subjects of Han Chinese were determined by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism combined with gel electrophoresis, and then confirmed by direct sequencing.Results: Serum apolipoprotein (Apo) B levels and the T allelic frequency were higher in Mulao than in Han. Serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in Mulao were different among the genotypes, the subjects with TT genotype had lower HDL-C levels than the subjects with CC or CT genotype in female (P < 0.05). For the Han population, serum triglyceride (TG), HDL-C, ApoAI, ApoB levels and the ratio of ApoAI to ApoB in males were different among the genotypes, the T allele carriers had lower serum HDL-C, ApoAI levels and ApoAI/ApoB ratio and higher serum ApoB levels than the T allele noncarriers (P < 0.05 for all), the subjects with TT genotype had higher serum TG levels than the subjects with CC or CT genotype. Serum HDL-C levels in Mulao females and serum HDL-C, ApoAI, ApoB levels and the ApoAI/ApoB ratio in Han males were correlated with genotypes by the multiple linear regression analysis. Serum lipid parameters were also influenced by genotype-environmental interactions in Han but not in Mulao populations.Conclusions: These results suggest that the rs5888 SNP is associated with serum HDL-C levels in Mulao females, and TG, HDL-C, ApoAI, ApoB levels and the ApoAI/ApoB ratio in Han males. The differences in serum ApoB levels between the two ethnic groups might partially attribute to different SCARB1 genotype-environmental interactions.     

Impact of IL12B Gene rs 3212227 Polymorphism on Fibrosis,Liver Inflammation,and Response to Treatment in Genotype 4 Egyptian Hepatitis C Patients

Introduction. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects almost 3% of the world''s population with the highest prevalence in Egypt (15%). The standard therapy; pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin, is effective in only 60% of Egyptian patients; moreover it is costly, prolonged, and has severe side effects, so prediction of response is essential to reduce burden of unfavorable treatment. Several viral and host factors have been proved to affect response to the treatment PEG-IFN and ribavirin; the strongest of them is polymorphisms near IL28B; nonetheless, nonresponse in patients with favorable IL28B is still unexplained, which implies the importance of studying other immunological factors that may correlate with response. Interleukin 12 (IL-12) is one of the most important proinflammatory cytokine presented with the initiation of immune response, determining Th1 and Th2 differentiation. A functional single nucleotide polymorphism (A/C) at the 3′ untranslated region (3′UTR) at position 1188 (NCBI SNP database no 3212227) was reported to be associated with responding more efficiently to antiviral combination therapy in HCV genotype 1 infected patients. The present study aims to evaluate association between this polymorphism with fibrosis stages, necroinflammation activity, response to the combined therapy, and gender in Egyptian HCV genotype 4. Material and Methods. A total of 133 Egyptian chronic HCV (CHCV) patients were treated with IFN/RBV and were followed up. IL12B 1188 A/C genotyping was performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PRC-RFLP) analysis. Results. A nonsignificant trend for higher sustained virological response (SVR) was observed in patients homozygote for IL12B 1188 A/C SNP CC genotype (69% SVR versus 30.8% NR) only but not in AC and AA genotypes. No association was detected between IL12B 1188 A/C polymorphism and less severe fibrosis or less liver activity. By stratification of response according to gender genotype, a significant difference in response between males and females was seen among AA genotype carriers only due to high number of non responder females. Conclusion. IL12B CC genotype appears to have some influence on SVR achievement but not on severe fibrosis and severe necroinflamation activity. Females carrying A/A genotype of IL12B 1188 A/C SNP achieve less SVR than those carrying AC and CC genotypes.     

微小RNA-181基因家族单核苷酸多态性和基因表达水平与缺血性脑卒中遗传易感性的关系

目的 探讨微小RNA（miR）-181基因家族rs16927589、rs77418916和rs8108402位点单核苷酸多态性（SNP）与缺血性脑卒中(IS)遗传易感性之间的关系;比较对照组与IS组中miR-181基因家族表达水平的差异,进一步探讨与基因表达水平之间的关系,为IS的防治工作提供帮助。 方法 使用SNaPshot技术对349例IS患者和372例对照组进行SNP基因分型检测,并用DNA测序法加以验证;使用日立7600生化仪检测对照组和IS组血脂水平;用ABI7500 Real-time PCR仪检测对照组和IS组外周血单核细胞miR-181基因家族的表达水平。 结果 关于rs8108402位点有CC、CT、TT 3种基因型,对照组和IS组基因型及等位基因频率对比发现,与CC基因型比较,CT基因型的携带人群患IS的风险性明显增高,TT基因型携带者患IS风险降低［CC vs CT:优势比（OR）=1.56,95%置信区间（CI）,1.11~2.18, P<0.05; CC vs TT: OR=0.25,95%CI, 0.10~0.62, P<0.01］,等位基因分析未发现相关性;rs16927589位点检测出TT、CT、CC 3种基因型,rs77418916位点有AA、AT、TT 3种基因型,对照组与IS组对比,未发现相关性。对rs8108402位点分层分析表明,携带CC基因型的IS患者其低密度脂蛋白（LDL-C）比携带CT基因型的IS患者高（P<0.05）,rs8108402位点多态性可能与IS的临床表现有相关性。IS组中,外周血单核细胞中miR-181a、miR-181b和miR-181c的表达明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）,而miR-181d的表达低于对照组,差异无计学意义（P>0.05）;对阳性位点rs8108402位点多态性与基因表达水平进一步分析发现,rs8108402位点多态性与基因表达水平无相关性。 结论 MiR-181c基因rs8108402位点CT和TT基因型可增加IS患病风险,CTC单倍型可增加IS患病风险。MiR-181c基因rs8108402位点多态性与LDL-C的高低有相关性,携带CC基因型的IS患者,其LDL-C水平较携带CT基因型患者高。MiR-181基因家族在正常对照组和IS组中的表达有明显差异,miR-181基因家族可能是IS的潜在的预测靶标和治疗靶基因。     

Polymorphisms of heat shock protein 70 gene (HSPA1A, HSPA1B and HSPA1L) and schizophrenia

The heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia with regards to neurodevelopment. An aberration in the HSP70 has been proposed in schizophrenia patients, suggesting that it is a candidate gene for schizophrenia. This study aimed to investigate the association between the three polymorphisms of HSP70-1 (HSPA1A), HSP70-hom (HSPA1L) and HSP70-2 (HSPA1B) and schizophrenia. One hundred and sixty-one patients with schizophrenia and 165 controls were enrolled in the study. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with a restriction fragment length enzyme (RFLP) was used to genotype the HSPA1A, HSPA1L and HSPA1B polymorphisms. There were no significant differences in the allelic or genotype frequencies of the HSPA1A and HSPA1L polymorphisms between the schizophrenia patients and the controls, while there was a marginal difference in the genotype frequency of the HSPA1B polymorphisms, and a significant difference in the allelic frequency of the HSPA1B polymorphisms between the schizophrenia patients and the controls. There was no evidence of an association between the clinical variables and schizophrenia across the genotypes among the three HSP70 gene polymorphisms. These results suggest that a HSPA1B polymorphism might be related to the pathogenesis of schizophrenia at least in the Korean population. Therefore, larger studies from different ethnic groups should be performed to confirm these results.     

GDF5基因rs224331多态性与汉族青少年体格发育指标关联分析

目的探讨中国汉族青少年GDF5基因rs224331位点多态性与身高、体重和BMI的相关性。方法采集江苏省某技校1790名17～22岁青少年的身高、体重指标并计算BMI。采用Taqman探针real-timePCR方法检测GDF5基因rs224331位点的单核苷酸多态性,并分析该基因位点与男女生身高、体重和BMI的相关性。结果 97.9%（1754/1790名）基因分型成功,男生859名,女生895名。rs224331位点频率最高的基因型为AA（51.7%）,其次为AC（39.6%）,CC最少（8.7%）。rs224331的基因型分布与男生、女生的身高无显著关联（P分别为0.728和0.723）;rs224331不同基因型间的男生体重和BMI差异均有统计学意义（P均〈0.01）,男生AC基因型体重和BMI均显著高于AA基因型（P=0.002）,女生中未发现类似的相关性（P分别为0.713和0.921）。结论 GDF5基因rs224331位点多态性在本研究的汉族人群中与身高无明显关联,提示该多态性位点可能存在种族特异性。rs224331位点多态性与男生体重和BMI存在相关性。     

Interleukin-7 Receptor Single Nucleotide Polymorphism rs6897932 (C/T) and the Susceptibility to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Emerging evidences were accumulated to support the view that aberrant interleukin-7 (IL-7) signaling might be associated with autoimmunity. Former studies demonstrated the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs6897932 C/T in the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R) gene was associated with susceptibility to autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and type I diabetes. Given these, this study was conducted to investigate whether an association existed between SNP rs6897932 and the susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a severe systemic autoimmune disease. In this context, 816 SLE patients and 816 controls from a Chinese population were recruited for this study, and the results showed that the major allele C of rs6897932 showed a higher frequency in SLE patients compared with controls (P?=?0.039, C versus T); significant difference was also detected under a recessive model with regard to the distribution of genotype frequencies between SLE patients and controls (P?=?0.041, CC versus CT + TT), which was not consistent with the results under a dominant model (P?=?0.349, CC + CT versus TT). Moreover, association studies were also performed contraposing the relationship between the SNP rs6897932 C/T and lupus nephritis as well as 10 clinical features of SLE; however, no significant association signal was found regarding the distribution of allele and genotype frequencies between SLE patients positive and negative for the presence of 11 sub-phenotypes. In conclusion, the major allele C of SNP rs6897932 may be associated with increased SLE risk in Chinese populations, and further studies are still encouraged to shed light on the true associations between SLE and its susceptibility genes with respect to IL-7R gene.     

ATM基因rs227060位点单核苷酸多态性与肺癌易感性的相关性

目的:探讨共济失调毛细血管扩张症突变基因(ataxia telangiectasia mutated,ATM)rs227060位点单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphisms,SNPs)与肺癌易感性之间的相关性.方法:采用聚合酶链反应-SNP敏感性分子开关方法,检测225例肺癌患者和128例健康体检者ATM基因rs227060多态位点等位基因以及基因型频率分布特点;并应用非条件Logistic回归法统计分析rs227060单核苷酸多态性与肺癌的相关性.结果:rs227060多态位点共检测出CC,CT,TT三种基因型和C,T两种等位基因,其在肺癌组与对照组的基因型分布频率为:CC基因型17.3％与29.7％、CT基因型61,4％与59.3％、TT基因型21.3％与11％,两组间基因型频率和等位基因频率分布差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05).在对ATM rs227060基因型的多态性分析过程中发现:吸烟史在肺癌组与对照组相比差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),而年龄、性别、肿瘤家族史在肺癌组与对照组相比差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05);且以CC基因型作为对照,携带TT基因型的个体患肺癌的风险是携带CT基因型个体的3.49倍(OR=1.829;95％CI:1.045～3.199).结论:ATM基因rs227060位点单核苷酸多态性与肺癌易感性存在相关性,且携带TT基因型可增加肺癌的发病风险.     

Association of three single nucleotide polymorphisms of ESR1 with breast cancer susceptibility: a meta-analysis

Expression of estrogen receptors is correlated with breast cancer risk, but inconsistent results have been reported. To clarify potential estrogen receptor (ESR)-related breast cancer risk, we analyzed genetic variants of ESR1 in association with breast cancer susceptibility. We performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association between rs2234693, rs1801132, and rs2046210 (single nucleotide polymorphisms of ESR1), and breast cancer risk. Our analysis included 44 case-control studies. For rs2234693, the CC genotype had a higher risk of breast cancer compared to the TT or CT genotype. For rs2046210, the AA, GA, or GA + GG genotype had a much higher risk compared to the GG genotype. No significant association was found for the rs1801132 polymorphism with breast cancer risk. This meta-analysis demonstrates association between the rs2234693 and rs2046210 polymorphisms of ESR1 and breast cancer risk. The correlation strength between rs2234693 and breast cancer susceptibility differs in subgroup assessment by ethnicity.