The Role of the IL-12 polymorphism rs3212227 in preeclampsia in Chinese Han Women

Objective: To investigate whether IL-12B rs3212227 was associated with susceptibility to PE (preeclampsia) in Chinese Han women. Methods: We enrolled 1000 PE patients and 1287 controls and performed rs3212227 genotyping by PCR–restriction fragment length polymorphism. Results: No significant differences in genetic distributions of IL-12B rs3212227 were observed between cases and controls (χ² = 4.62, p = 0.10 by genotype; χ² = 0.03, p = 0.87 by allele). There were also no significant differences in genotypic and allelic frequencies between mild/severe or early/late-onset PE and control subgroups. Conclusion: Our data suggested that IL-12B rs3212227 might not be a critical risk factor for PE in Chinese Han women.     

Estrogen receptor alpha XbaI GG genotype was associated with severe preeclampsia

Purpose: Estrogen receptor-α (ERα) plays an essential role in the adaptation of increased uterine blood flow during gestation. Therefore, ERα gene could be a possible candidate for preeclampsia (PE) susceptibility. In current study we aimed to investigate the association of the ERα gene polymorphisms and PE in an Iranian population. Methods: A total of 192 pregnant women with PE and 186 normotensive women were genotyped for ERα gene (PvuII and XbaI) polymorphisms by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Results: The frequencies of alleles and genotypes of ERα PvuII and XbaI polymorphisms were not different between PE and normotensive control women. However, higher frequency of GG genotype was observed in women with severe PE compared to mild PE (OR, 1.8 [95% CI, 1.1 to 3]; p = 0.02) and in severe PE compared to normotensive women [OR = 1.8 (1.1–3), p = 0.02] after adjusting for age, ethnicity, and primiparity. Conclusions: The GG genotype of ERα XbaI polymorphism could be a genetic risk factor for PE predisposition.     

The placental vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms and preeclampsia/preeclampsia severity

Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy-specific condition, which originates from placenta and finishes after delivery. The present study has investigated the association between placental VEGF I/D (rs35569394), ?1154G/A (rs1570360), and ?634G/C(rs2010963) polymorphisms and maternal VEGF ?2549 I/D (rs35569394) polymorphism with PE and PE severity.

In this case-control study, the maternal blood of 217 women with PE and 210 normotensive pregnant women and the placenta of 84 PE women and 103 normotensive women were collected after delivery. Genotyping was done by PCR or PCR-RFLP methods.

The maternal VEGF-2549I/D genotypes were not associated with PE or PE severity. The placental VEGF ?2549 I/D genotypes were not associated with PE too; however; the placental VEGF-2549 DD genotype was statistically different between women with severe PE and mild PE or the controls. The placental VEGF ?634GC and CC genotypes were significantly higher in PE women and associated with 2.6 and 2-fold higher risk of PE, respectively. The VEGF ?634GC and CC genotypes were associated with PE severity. No association was found between placental VEGF ?1154G/A polymorphism and PE or PE severity. The placental DGC haplotype of VEGF ?2549 I/D, ?1154G/A, and ?634G/C polymorphisms was associated with 2.9-fold higher risk of PE. However, the placental IAG haplotype was associated with 0.3-fold lower risk of PE. In conclusion, the placental VEGF ?2549 DD genotype was associated with severe PE and the placental ?634GC and CC genotypes were associated with PE and severe PE. No association was found between VEGF ?1154G/A polymorphism and PE or PE severity.     

C1GALT1基因rs1047763单核苷酸多态性与维吾尔族人群IgA肾病易感性的关系

目的 探讨β1,3-半乳糖基转移酶(C1GALT1)基因rs1047763单核苷酸多态性与维吾尔族人群IgA肾病(IgAN)易感性的关系.方法 选择IgAN患者90例(IgAN组),体检健康者90例(对照组),均为维吾尔族人.采用直接测序法检测两组C1GALT1基因rs1047763位点的多态性及分布,直接计数法计算其基因型、基因频率及等位基因型、等位基因型频率,并对基因型进行Hardy-Weinberg平衡检验.结果 IgAN组C1GALT1基因rs1047763位点的AA、AG、GG基因型频率分别为21.10％、47.80％、31.10％,对照组分别为17.80％、40.00％、42.20％;组间两两比较差异均无统计学意义(P均＞0.05).分层分析显示,IgAN组中的A等位基因频率、AG基因型频率明显高于对照组,未发现其与维吾尔族人群的IgAN易感性相关.结论 C1GALT1基因rs1047763位点的SNP可能与维吾尔族人群的IgAN易感性无相关性.     

APOA5-1131T>C polymorphism is associated with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction in Han Chinese

Background Apolipoprotein(apo) A-V is a novel member of the apolipoprotein cluster involved in triacylglycerol(TG) homeostasis. It has reported that APOA5 gene polymorphisms is correlated with arteriosclerotic diseases. However, This association is unknown on Chinese patients with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction. The present study aimed to elucidate the relationship of APOA5-1131 T C and arteriosclerotic cerebral infarction(ACI) as well as the levels of serum lipids. Methods Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragments length polymorphisms(PCR-RFLP) analysis, enzymatic and immunoturbidimetry methods were used to measure-1131 T C genotype, allele frequency as well as plasma lipid level of 90 ACI patients and 221 healthy subjects of Han Chinese. Results In ACI group, the level of TG in allele C carriers was higher than that of non-C carriers(P 0.05). The frequency of allele C in ACI group was higher than in healthy group(χ~2= 5.568, P = 0.018).Except sex, age and BMI, the levels of total cholesterol(TC), triglycerides(TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C), APOA1 and APOB in ACI group distinctively were higher than those in healthy group. Conclusion The APOA5-1131 allele C is associated with the high level of TG in ACI patients, which is probably linked with ACI danger of Chinese Han.     

Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 microsatellite polymorphism is associated with multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a B-lineage malignancy with unknown aetiology. It has been considered that predisposing genetic factors might be implicated in the disease. In this study, the microsatellite polymorphism in the exon 3 of the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) gene was analysed in patients with MM and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), together with ethnically matched healthy controls. The results showed that frequencies of the genotype 86/86 and of the allele 86 were significantly decreased in MM and MGUS compared with matched healthy controls, indicating that the CTLA-4 microsatellite polymorphism might represent a susceptibility locus for MM and MGUS.     

Antithrombin plasma levels decrease is associated with preeclampsia worsening

Antithrombin plasma levels (AT) have been found decreased in women with preeclampsia (PE), but little is known about the trend of AT during the course of this disease. We prospectively investigated AT in consecutive women admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of PE, to assess if AT fluctuations could be associated with the evolution of the disease. AT, platelet count and D-dimer levels were determined every other day. In the 73 patients studied, AT, platelet count and fibrinogen progressively reduced during the observational period, reaching a nadir on the day of delivery, whereas D-dimer progressively increased over time. Statistical analysis was restricted to the 39 women that had an AT measurement performed on each of days -1, 0 and +1, with respect to the day of delivery. These subjects showed a significant decrease in AT on the day of delivery compared to the day just before (77.8 +/- 15.1%vs. 85.4 +/- 14.2%, P = 0.027), followed by a recovery on the first day after delivery (87.6 +/- 21.3% from 77.8 +/- 15.1%, P = 0.005). Our study demonstrates that a significant drop in AT levels is associated with the clinical worsening of PE, regardless of its severity.     

中国藏族PSCA基因rs2294008多态性与胃癌遗传易感性的关系

目的:研究前列腺干细胞抗原基因(prostatestem cell antigen gene,PSCA)rs2294008位点多态性与中国藏族胃癌患者遗传易感性的关系.方法:收集185例藏族胃癌患者与200例健康人群的外周血样本,提取基因组DNA,采用dHPLC方法进行PSCA基因rs2294008位点分型.结果:PSCA基因rs2294008位点3种基因型C C、C T、T T在胃癌病例组中频率分别为:40.00%、48.65%和11.35%,而在对照组中分别为54.00%、39.50%和6.50%.与CC型比较,携带CT,TT型基因型者胃癌发生的危险性增加,OR值分别为1.66(95%CI 1.09-2.54)和2.36(95%CI 1.11-5.00).结论:PSCA基因rs2294008位点CT,TT基因型增加中国藏族人群的胃癌易感性.     

CXCL12 rs1801157基因多态性与乳腺癌易感性关联的Meta分析

目的探讨CXCL12 rs1801157基因多态性与乳腺癌易感性的关系。方法通过计算机检索和手工检索,收集有关CXCL12 rs1801157基因多态性与乳腺癌易感性关系的文献,筛选出符合条件的文献,应用M eta分析软件对各项研究进行异质性检验,计算合并OR值及其95%可信区间,并行敏感性分析和发表偏倚的评估。结果共5篇符合条件文献纳入本研究,病例组1 058例,对照组1023例。Meta分析合并结果显示CXCL12 rs1801157基因A等位基因携带者乳腺癌发生率明显高于G等位基因携带者（OR=1.32,95%CI=1.15~1.51,P〈0.01）;AA∶GG,GA∶GG和AA＋GA∶GG合并OR值及其95%可信区间分别是1.64（95%CI=1.16~2.33）、1.42（95%CI=1.18~1.70）和1.44（95%CI=1.21~1.72）。敏感性分析表明合并结果不受单个研究的影响,未发现发表偏倚,结论可靠。结论 CXCL12 rs1801157基因多态性可能与乳腺癌易感性有关,A等位基因可能增加乳腺癌的发病。     

The 262T>C promoter polymorphism of the catalase gene is associated with diabetic neuropathy in type 1 diabetic Russian patients

OBJECTIVE: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the development of diabetic neuropathy (DN). Antioxidant enzymes reduce enhanced oxidative stress in the peripheral nerve. Genetic variations within the antioxidant genes therefore could be implicated in the pathogenesis of DN. METHODS: Using a PCR-RFLP assay, a total of 216 Russian type 1 diabetic (T1D) patients with DN and 250 T1D individuals without DN have been tested to verify whether the -262T > C and 1167C > T polymorphisms of the catalase (CAT), 197Pro > Leu amino acid substitution of the glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) and +/null polymorphism of the glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) and T1 (GSTT1) genes contribute to susceptibility to DN. RESULTS: Association between the -262T > C polymorphism of the CAT gene and DN was shown. The -262TT genotype of the CAT gene was significantly associated with higher erythrocyte catalase activity in blood of DN patients compared to the -262CC genotype (17.8 +/- 2.7 x 104 IU/g Hb vs. 13.5 +/- 3.2 x 104 IU/g Hb, P = 0.0022). CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest a protective role of the -262T allele of the CAT gene against the rapid development of DN in T1D (Odds Ratio = 0.7 [95% confidence interval 0.54-0.9], P = 0.002).     

MMP-8 C-799T and MMP-8 C+17G polymorphisms in mild and severe preeclampsia: Association between MMP-8 C-799T with susceptibility to severe preeclampsia

Objective: The aim of present study was to determine the role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) C-799T (rs11225395) and C+17 (rs2155052) polymorphisms in susceptibility to preeclampsia. Study design: In a case–control study, 256 pregnant women including 152 women with preeclampsia (86 women with mild preeclampsia and 66 women with severe preeclampsia) and 104 women with normal pregnancy from Western Iran with Kurdish ethnic background were investigated for MMP-8 C-799T and C + 17G polymorphisms using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Results: Comparing the MMP-8 TT genotype with the combined genotype of CC+CT (recessive model) indicated a significantly higher frequency of the MMP-8 TT genotype (47%) in severe preeclamptic patients than that in healthy pregnant women (30.8%) that was associated with 1.99-fold increased risk of severe preeclampsia (95% CI = 1.05–3.77, p = 0.034). The frequency of MMP-8 G allele was 27.3% in all preeclamptic patients compared to 30.2% in controls (p = 0.56). Also, no significant difference was detected comparing the frequency of G allele in mild (26.6%, p = 0.46) and severe preeclamptic patients (28.4%, p = 0.75) with controls (30.2%). Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that the MMP-8 C-799T is associated with the risk of developing severe preeclampsia during pregnancy. However, the MMP-8 C + 17G polymorphism might not be a risk factor for susceptibility to preeclampsia.     

Correlation between CYP11B2 polymorphism and the risk of preeclampsia

Background:Many studies have evaluated the association between aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) C-344T polymorphism and preeclampsia (PE) susceptibility, however, the results from different studies are inconsistent.Objective:The study aimed to derive a more precise estimation of this association.Methods:We searched PubMed, Embase, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biological Medicine, and Wanfang Database. The association was evaluated by calculating the odds ratios (ORs) with the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).Results:Seven case-control studies with a total of 720 cases and 766 controls were eligible to be included in this meta-analysis. Overall, there was no significant association between CYP11B2 C-344T polymorphism and PE (for the allele model T vs.C: OR=0.78, 95%CI 0.60-1.01, p=0.06; for the codominant model CT vs. CC: OR=1.08, 95%CI 0.80-1.46, p=0.63; for the dominant model TT + CT vs. CC: OR=0.91, 95%CI 0.68-1.20, p=0.49). Similar results were obtained in sensitivity analysis.Conclusion:In summary, the present meta-analysis suggests that CYP11B2 C-344T polymorphism may not be associated with genetic susceptibility of PE, but the association remains indeterminate due to the insufficient evidence.     

KCNE5 polymorphism rs697829 is associated with QT interval and survival in acute coronary syndromes patients

KCNE5 Gene Variant, QTc and Survival in ACS. Introduction: The KCNE family is a group of small transmembrane channel proteins involved in potassium ion (K⁺) conductance. The X‐linked KCNE5 gene encodes a regulator of the K⁺ current mediated by the potassium channel KCNQ1. Polymorphisms in KCNE5 have been associated with altered cardiac electrophysiological properties in human studies. We investigated associations of the common rs697829 polymorphism from KCNE5 with baseline characteristics, baseline electrocardiographic (ECG) measurements, and patient survival in a cohort of post‐acute coronary syndromes (ACS) patients (the Coronary Disease Cohort Study cohort). Methods and Results: DNA samples (n = 1,740) were genotyped for rs697829 using a TaqMan assay. Baseline ECG data revealed corrected QT (QTc) interval was associated with rs697829 in male, but not female, patients, being extended in the G genotype group (A 416 ± 1.71; G 431 ± 4.25 ms, P = 0.002). Covariate‐adjusted survival was poorest in G genotype patients in Cox proportional hazard modeling of mortality data of males (P_overall= 0.020). Male patients with G genotype had a hazard ratio of 1.44 (1.11–2.33) for death when compared to the A genotype male patients (P = 0.048) after adjustment for age, baseline log‐transformed N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP), β‐blocker and insulin treatment, QTc interval, history of myocardial infarction, and physical activity score. Conclusion: This study suggests an association between rs697829, a common single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) from KCNE5, and ECG measurements and survival in postacute ACS patients. Prolonged subclinical QT interval may be a marker of adverse outcome in this group of patients. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 23 p. 319‐324, March 2012.)     

HHIP基因rs13118928单核苷酸多态性与慢性阻塞性肺疾病易感性的荟萃分析

目的探讨Hedgehog相互作用蛋白(HHIP)基因rs13118928位点单核苷酸多态性与慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)易感性的关联。 方法系统检索PubMed、EMBASE、Web of Science、中国知网和万方五个电子数据库。检索时间为建库到2018年1月5日,根据制定的纳入标准筛选出相关研究文章,提取数据后利用RevMan5.3软件进行统计分析,计算出各种遗传模型下的比值比(OR)和95%的可信区间(95%CI)。 结果本项研究共纳入7篇文献,包括5 157个COPD患者和9 768个健康对照者。荟萃分析结果显示HHIP基因rs13118928多态性在五种遗传模型下均与COPD有显著相关性：A vs. G,OR＝1.14,95%CI,1.08～1.20,P<0.001;AA vs. GG,OR＝1.36,95%CI,1.20～1.55,P<0.001;AG vs. GG,OR＝1.27,95%CI,1.03～1.58,P＝0.030;AA+AG vs. GG,OR＝1.31,95%CI,1.10～1.57,P＝0.003;AA vs. AG+GG,OR＝1.12,95%CI,1.04～1.21,P＝0.002。亚组分析结果显示在亚洲人种和高加索人种中,rs13118928多态性在A vs. G和AA vs. GG遗传模型下与COPD的发生有显著相关性。 结论HHIP基因rs13118928单核苷酸多态性与COPD的发生有显著相关性。A等位基因和AA基因型携带者对COPD有较高的易感性。     

ATP2B1 gene polymorphisms rs2681472 and rs17249754 are associated with susceptibility to hypertension and blood pressure levels: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective:The present study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the relationships between ATP2B1 gene polymorphisms with blood pressure (BP) level and susceptibility to hypertension.Methods:PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) Databases were systematically searched by 2 independent researchers to screen studies on ATP2B1 gene polymorphisms and BP related phenotypes. The records retrieval period was limited from the formation of the database to March 4, 2021. Pooled odds rations (ORs) or β and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated to assess the association between ATP2B1 gene polymorphisms and the risk of hypertension or BP levels. Publication bias and sensitivity analysis were conducted to find potential bias. All the statistical analysis were conducted with Stata version 11.0 software.Results:A total of 15 articles were ultimately included in the present study, including 15 polymorphisms of ATP2B1 gene. Nine articles (N = 65,362) reported the polymorphism rs17249754, and 7 articles(N = 91,997) reported rs2681472 (both loci were reported in 1 article). Meta-analysis showed that rs17249754 (G/A) and rs2681472 (A/G) were associated with the susceptibility to hypertension (rs17249754: OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.10–1.28; rs2681472: OR = 1.15, 95%CI: 1.12–1.17), and were positively associated with systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (rs17249754: SBP, β=1.01, 95%CI: 0.86–1.16, DBP, β=0.48, 95%CI: 0.30–0.66; rs2681472: SBP, β=0.92, 95%CI: 0.77–1.07, DBP, β=0.50, 95%CI: 0.42–0.58) in the additive genetic model. Subgroup analysis stratified by race, population, sample size, and BP measurement method revealed that the association between A allele in rs2681472 polymorphism and risk of hypertension was slightly stronger in European (EUR) populations (OR = 1.16, 95%CI: 1.13–1.20) than in East Asians (OR = 1.14, 95%CI: 1.10–1.17). While in East Asians, relation between rs17249754 with risk of hypertension (OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.10–1.28) is stronger than rs2681472 (OR = 1.14, 95%CI: 1.10–1.17).Conclusions:Our study demonstrated that ATP2B1 gene polymorphism rs2681472 and rs17249754 were associated with BP levels and the susceptibility to hypertension.     

Interleukin-4 receptor -3223T→C polymorphism is associated with increased gastric adenocarcinoma risk

BACKGROUND:

Gastric cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with a large geographical variation in incidence and mortality rates. Cytokine polymorphisms are the most studied host polymorphisms and are associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer in many regions, but have not been studied extensively in Eastern European populations.

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the potential association between five cytokine promoter polymorphisms (interleukin [IL] 1β −511C→T [rs16944], IL-4 receptor [IL-4R] −3223C→T [rs2057768], IL-8 −251T→A [rs4073], IL-10 −1082A→G [rs1800896] and tumour necrosis factor-alpha −308G→A [rs1800629]) and susceptibility to gastric adenocarcinoma in a Romanian population.

METHODS:

A total of 347 subjects, consisting of 105 patients with gastric adenocarcinoma and 242 controls, were included. All cytokine polymorphisms were genotyped using allele-specific, commercially available probes. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in both groups was analyzed using the χ² test, and the relationship between targeted polymorphisms and the risk of gastric cancer was estimated using OR and 95% CI.

RESULTS:

A significant association between the IL-4R −3223C→T polymorphism and risk of gastric cancer was found. Carriers of the IL-4R −3223TT genotype were at a 2.5-fold increased risk for gastric cancer (OR 2.51 [95% CI 1.08 to 5.84]; P=0.041). Moreover, the presence of the IL-4R −3223TT genotype was associated with an increased risk of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma (OR 3.08 [95% CI 1.25 to 7.58]; P=0.023). No associations were found among the other polymorphisms.

CONCLUSION:

The results suggest that the IL-4R −3223C→T polymorphism may increase the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma, mainly for the noncardia type, in the Romanian population.     

白细胞介素-18基因编码区105位点A/C多态性与冠心病易感性的关系

目的:研究IL-18基因编码区105位点多态性与冠心病遗传易感性的关系。方法:采用多聚酶链反应限制性片段长度多态性分析法检测162例冠心病患者和134例对照者IL-18基因编码区105位点基因型,分析其与冠心病易感性的关系。结果:IL-18基因编码区105位点多态性中AA、AC、CC3种基因型在冠心病组和对照组中的频率分别为70.4%、29.0%、0.6%和88.1%、11.9%、0%。AC基因型患者患冠心病风险为AA基因型者的3.041倍(95%CI1.631～5.669),C等位基因携带者发生冠心病的风险是A等位基因携带者的2.806倍(95%CI1.556～5.061)(均P0.01)。结论:IL-18基因编码区105位点多态性与福建地区部分汉族人群冠心病的发生存在相关性,携带AC、CC基因型人群发生冠心病风险较高。