c.822＋126T〉G/C：a novel triallelic polymorphism of the TSSK6 gene associated with spermatogenic impairment in a Chinese population

TSSK6 is a member of the testis-specific serine/threonine kinase family. Male Tssk6 knockout mice are infertile owing to sperrnatogenic impairment,including sperm count reduction,a decrease in motile sperm number and motility rates,and an increase in the number of sperms with abnormal morphology. We investigated the possible association between variations oftbe TSSK6 gene and spermatogenic impairment in humans. Mutation screening of TSSK6 was carried out in 519 patients with azoospermia （n = 273） or severe oligozoospermia （n = 246） and in 359 controls with normozoospermia by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography and DNA sequencing. The frequencies of alleles and genotypes of gene polymorphism were compared between patients and controls. A novel triallelic polymorphism in TSSK6,c.822＋126T〉G/C,was identified. The frequencies of genotype TT and allele T were increased dramatically in infertile patients compared with controls,whereas genotype TG,allele G and allele C frequencies were significantly higher in controls than in patients. Further study revealed that the allele C frequency of controls was remarkably higher than that of patients with oligospermia. Our findings,for the first time,suggested an association of c.822＋I26T〉G/C in TSSK6 with spermatogenic impairment in humans in which allele T may be a risk factor for male infertility,while alleles C and G may decrease susceptibility to male infertility.     

内皮细胞型一氧化氮合酶基因多态性与前列腺癌的相关性研究

目的 探讨内皮细胞型一氧化氮合酶(ecNOS)基因多态性与前列腺癌(PCa)是否存在相关性.方法 分别采用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性方法(PCR-RFLP)和序列特异性引物扩增方法(PCR-SSP),检测78例PCa患者和88例前列腺增生(BPH)患者的ecNOS基因G894T和ecNOS 4a/b VNTR多态性,分析两组ecNOS G894T和ecNOS 4a/b VNTR的基因型频率与等位基因频率的差异.结果 ecNOSG894T存在G、T 2种等位基因以及GG、GT、TT 3种基因型,ecNOS4a/b VNTR存在a、b 2种等位基因以及aa、ab及bb 3种基因型.PCa组与BPH组相比,ecNOS G894T和ecNOS4a/b VNTR的基因型频率及等位基因频率差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05).结论 ecNOS基因多态性不是前列腺癌发病的遗传危险因素.     

Association of XRCC1 gene polymorphisms with idiopathic azoospermia in a Chinese population

Aim： To assess the possible role of genetic polymorphisms in DNA repair gene XRCC 1 （X-ray repair cross-comple- menting group l） during spermatogenesis by investigating the associations of one promoter polymorphism （T-77C） and two exonic polymorphisms （Argl94Trp and Arg399Gln） in XRCC1 gene with risk of idiopathic azoospermia in a Chinese population. Methods： The genotype and allele frequencies of three observed polymorphisms were examined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism based on a Chinese population consisting of 171 idiopathic azoospermia subjects and 247 normal-spermatogenesis controls. Results： In our study, all the observed genotype frequencies were in agreement with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The 399A （GA＋AA） allele frequency for idiopathic azoospermia subjects and controls was 0.216 and 0.269, respectively. Compared with GG genotype, the AA genotype of Arg399Gln showed a significant association with a decreased risk of idiopathic azoospermia （odds ratio = 0.315; 95% confidence interval = 0.12-0.86）. However, no significant differences were found between the cases and controls for T-77C and Arg194Trp polymorphisms. The major haplotypes of XRCC1 gene were TCG, TrG and TCA, whereas no haplotypes appeared to be significantly associated with idiopathic azoospermia based on the cutoff of P 〈 0.05. Conclusion： In a selected Chinese population, AA genotype of Arg399Gln appears to contribute to a decreased risk of idiopathic azoospermia, while we have not any evidence of involvement of XRCC1 T-77C and Arg194Trp polymorphisms in idiopathic azoospermia. （Asian J Androl 2007 Nov; 9： 843-848）     

脓毒症易感性与IRAK-M基因多态性的相关性

目的 探讨脓毒症易感性与IRAK-M基因多态性的关系.方法 选择脓毒症患者82例为实验组,118例健康人群为对照组.应用聚合酶链反应(PCR)-限制性片段长度多态性分析法(RFLP)分析IRAK-M+22148G＞A基因多态性.结果 脓毒症组IRAK-M+22148G＞A位点G/G基因型频率高于对照组(81.7%比28.8%),差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01),G等位基因频率高于对照组(84.1%比33.9%,P＜0.01),差异有统计学意义,脓毒症组肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)-α、白细胞介素(IL)-6水平高于对照组[(843.00±97.34)ng/L比(287.00±79.12)ng/L;(741.00±65.61)ng/L比(194.00±58.47)ng/L],差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);G/G基因型与脓毒症之间有明显相关(OR=11.03,95%CI:5.55～21.94).结论 IRAK-M+22148G/A基因多态性与脓毒症的易感性相关,G/G基因型者易患脓毒症.

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Objective To determine the association between the genetic polymorphisms of IRAK-M and the susceptivity of sepsis. Methods Two candidate gene loci in + 22148G ＞ A patients with 82 sepsis infection and 118 heahhy controls were investigated. The polymorphisms were assessed by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the restrict fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP). Results In sepsis group and control group, the frequency of G/G gene was 81.7% and 8. 8% ( P ＜0. 01 ) and that of G allele was 84.1% and 33.9% ( P ＜0. 01 ), respectively. The levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -α and interleukin (IL) -6 in sepsis group were higher than in control group [ ( 843.00±97.34) vs (287.00±79.12) ng/L;(741.00±65.61) vs (194.00±58.47)ng/L,P＜0.05].The G/G genotype was associated with sepsis (OR=11.03,95% CI=5.55-21.94).Conclusion The genetic polymorphism of +22148 site of IRAK-M gene is associated with the susceptivity of sepsis.The G/G genotype is susceptive to sepsis.     

Polymorphism of insulin gene variable number tandem repeats correlated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Objective: To investigate the correlation between the insulin gene variable number tandem repeats (INS-VN-TR) with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) and metabolic features related to insulin resistance (IR).Methods: One hundred and thirty patients with PCOS (PCOS group) and 130 normal women (control group) were included. Genotyping of INS-VNTR was performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP).Results: The distribution of genotype of INS-VNTR was similar in PCOS group, but the Ⅲ allele frequency of INS-VNTR was higher in PCOS patients than that in controls, and Logistic regression analysis revealed that the Ⅲ allele was associated with increased risk of PCOS[adjusted odd ratio(OR) = 2.31;95% confidence interval(CD =1.07-4.98), compared with the Ⅰ allele. The distribution of genotype and the Ⅲ allele frequency of INS-VNTR in PCOS insulin resistance (PCOS-IR) group were significantly higher than that in PCOS non-insulin resistance group (PCOS-NIR). Moreover, PCOS women with Ⅲ allele had statistically significantly higher fasting insulin level and HOMA-IR than those of PCOS women with Ⅰ allele.Conclusion: INS-VNTR may not be a susceptibility gene, but INS-VNTR polymorphism may play an important role in the occurrence of insulin resistance in patients with PCOS.     

内皮型一氧化氮合酶基因G894T突变与肝硬化门脉高压的相关性研究

目的探讨内皮型一氧化氮合酶(endothelial nitric oxide synthase, eNOS)基因第7外显子G894T点突变与肝硬化门脉高压症之间的关系.方法采用病例对照和聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)方法,检测106例乙型肝炎后肝硬化患者和108名健康对照者eNOS基因第7外显子G894T点突变频率和外周血NO-2/NO-3含量,比较各组间基因型频率与等位基因频率.结果①中国汉族正常人eNOS基因G894T突变GG、GT和TT基因型频率分别为86.1%、11.1%和2.8%;G、T等位基因频率分别为91.7%和8.3%.②乙型肝炎后肝硬化组GT+TT基因型频率高于对照组(24.5%比3.9%),差异有显著性.③门脉高压症组T等位基因频率明显高于对照组,差异有显著性(17.7%比8.3,P<0.05),相关分析呈正相关(r=0.2).携带T等位基因者发生门脉高压症的危险性高于非T等位基因携带者1.76倍(OR=2.76).结论 eNOS基因第7外显子G894T突变与肝硬化门脉高压症形成相关,T等位基因可能是中国人群门脉高压症的遗传易感基因型.     

载脂蛋白E基因多态性与胆石病关系的Meta分析

目的 探讨载脂蛋白E(apoE)基因多态性与胆石病的关系.方法 全面检索和筛选相关文献,通过Meta分析的方法对各研究结果进行数据合并,并评价其发表偏倚,运用敏感性分析评价结果的可靠性.结果 检索到相关文献11篇,包括1248例胆石病患者,1660例对照组.Meta分析研究发现,apoE等位基因ε4 以及基因型E3/E4在胆石病患者中的分布频率明显高于对照组.其合并0R值及95%的CJ(可信区间)分别是1.32(1.01～1.71)、1.60(1.04～2.46),P<0.05.发表性偏倚和敏感性分析显示部分存在发表偏倚,但稳定性较好.结论 胆石病与apoE基因的多态性密切相关,等位基因ε4以及基因型E3/E4是胆石病的危险因子.

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Objective To evaluate the relationship between apoE gene polymorphisms and gallstone. Methods We included all the published studies on the association between apoE gene polymorphisms and gall-stone. A meta-analysis was employed to summarize all these studies, calculate the pooled OR and its 95% confidence interval (95% CI) , and test the overall effects. The Egger's publication bias analysis and sensitivity analysis were carried out to evaluate the reliability and stability of the meta-analysis. Results Eleven association studies between the apoE gene polymorphisms and gallstone fulfilled our inclusion criteria. There were 1248 patients with gallstones and 1660 controls. Remarkable heterogeneities were discovered in the allele ε4 and genotype E3/E4 of apoE between gallstone and control subjects in these studies (P<0. 05). Their ORs and 95%CIs were 1.32 (1.01, 1. 71), 1. 60 (1. 04, 2. 46), respectively (P<0. 05). The results of sensitivity analysis and publication bias analysis showed the reliability and stability of this meta-analysis. Conclusion apoE gene polymorphisms are associated with gallstone. Those with the alleleε4 or genotype E3 /E4 had a higher risk of suffering from gallstone.     

整合素α6、β-微精浆蛋白基因和染色体8q24区与前列腺癌的关联研究

目的 探讨整合素α6(ITGA6)基因(rs12621278,G)、染色体8q24区(rs10086908,T)和β-微精浆蛋白(MSMB)基因(rs10993994,T)与北京市居民中前列腺癌(PCa)的关联,了解PCa患者基因型和表型的关系.方法 收集112例PCa患者临床、遗传、膳食习惯、嗜好等表型,对PCa患者和91名正常对照者的ITGA6基因(rs12621278,G)、染色体8q24区(rs10086908,T)和MSMB基因(rs10993994,T)进行比较,并进行病例组的基因型-表型分析.结果 2组间相比,MSMB基因rs10993994,T风险等位基因频率差异有统计学意义(病例组56.4%,对照组46.2%;P=0.001,OR=1.97,95%CI为1.28～3.04).8q24区的rs10086908,T(病例组83.5%,对照组79.2%)和ITGA6基因的rs12621278,G(病例组27.2%,对照组27.0%)组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).数量性状分析发现ITGA6风险基因型(G/G)的患者病程为(1.40±0.55)年,显著短于A/G型的(4.38±3.10)年和A/A型的(2.37±1.84)年(P=0.003).结论 MSMB基因变异和PCa易感性之间存在相关性,提示MSMB基因可能与PCa有关联.

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Objective To explore the correlation between ITGA6 gene (rs12621278, G), MSMB gene (rs10993994, T), chromosome 8q24 (rs10086908, T) and prostate cancer (PCa) in Beijing residents, and to explore the correlation between genotype and phenotype in PCa patients. Methods PCa patient phenotypes were collected including clinical, genetic, dietary habits, hobbies and blood samples. ITGA6 gene (rs12621278, G), chromosome 8q24 (rs10086908, T) and MSMB gene (rs10993994, T) compared the allele distribution between 112 PCa and 91 healthy control age matched patients. The genotype and phenotype analysis was conducted in the 2 groups. Results Between the case and control groups, only rs10993994, T of MSMB gene (case 56.4%,control 46.2%) was significantly different (P=0.001; OR=1.97, 95%CI:1.28-3.04). The rs10086908, T of 8q24 (case 83.5%, control 79.2%) and rs12621278, G of ITGA6 gene (case 27.2%, control 27.0%) were not significantly associated with PCa in the study sample (P>0.05). Quantitative trait analysis showed that the disease duration of ITGA6 risk genotypes (G/G,1.40±0.55 years) in PCa patients was significantly shorter (P=0.003) than the other genotype carriers (A/G, 4.38±3.10 years; A/A, 2.37±1.84 years). Conclusion The genetic variation in MSMB is possibly associated with PCa susceptibility, suggesting that MSMB genes might be associated with PCa in a Chinese population.     

Single nucleotide polymorphism C677T in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene might be a genetic risk factor for infertility for Chinese men with azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia

Aim： To analyze the distribution of the single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） C677T in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase （MTHFR） gene in 355 infertile Chinese patients with idiopathic azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia and 252 fertile Chinese men as controls to explore the possible association of the SNP and male infertility. Methods： Using the polymerase chain reaction （PCR）-restriction fragment length polymorphism technique, the allele and genotype distribution of SNP C677T in the MTHFR gene were investigated in both patients and controls. Results： The frequencies of allele T （40.9% vs 30.4%, P = 0.002, odds ration [OR] = 1.58, 95% confidence interval [CI]： 1.24-2.02） and mutant homozygote （TT） （18.3% vs. 11.5%, P = 0.023, OR = 1.72, 95% CI： 1.07-2.76） as well as carrier with allele （TT ＋ CT） （63.4% vs. 49.2%, P = 0.0005, OR = 1.79, 95% CI： 1.29-2.48） in infertile patients were significantly higher than those in controls. After patient stratification, the significant differences in distribution of the SNP between each patient subgroup and control group still remained. Conclusion： Our findings indicate that there is an association of SNP C677T in the MTHFR gene with male infertility, suggesting that this polymorphism might be a genetic risk factor for male infertility in Chinese men.     

腰椎间盘退变性疾病与COL9A2基因多态性的关系

目的 探讨COL9A2基因多态性与腰椎间盘退变性疾病(DDD)的关系.方法 采用"病例-对照"研究方法:125例中国汉族DDD患者(DDD+)与126例中国汉族非DDD受访者(DDD-),用SNP分型系统-SNPstream UIT(Cenotyping System)对所有样本的所选SNP位点行基因型鉴定.对检测数据分别行拟和优度x2检验、基于等位基因频率/基因型的关联分析.结果 共筛查SNPl(rs12722877)、SNP2(rs3737820)、SNP3(rs209914)和SNP4(rs6676013)4个位点.病例组中和对照组中,两个位点的基因型分布均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡;病例/对照组中等位基因频率分别为:SNP1C=228(91%)/22(9%)、SNP1G=235(93%)/17(7%),SNP2A=214(86%)/36(14%)、SNP2T=223(89%)/27(11%),SNP3A=237(95%)/13(5%)、SNP3C=238(94%)/14(6%),SNP4C=30(12%)/220(88%)、SNP4T=26(10%)/226(90%),差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).病例/对照组中基因型频率差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 COL9A2基因可能不是决定中国汉族人群腰椎DDD的主要危险因素.

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Objective To investigate the association between COL9A2 gene polymorphism with lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) in Chinese Han population. Methods A total of 125 DDD patients (58 males and 67 femals, aged 51.8 + 10. 6), and 126 controls matched in sex and age (64 males,62 femals, aged 45.7 + 8. 2) were recruited in the case-control study. Peripheral blood was collected for DNA isolation. Results Based on NCBI Genebank, corresponding single nucleotide polymorphisms-SNP1 ( rs12722877), SNP2 ( rs3737820), SNP3 (rs209914) and SNP4 (rs6676013) were identified. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was analyzed in both case and control groups. Genotying of all selected SNPs was done by SNPstream technology. The association analysis between phenotyepes and SNPs was conducted.Reslults NPI (rs12722877), SNP2 (rs3737820), SNP3 (rs209914) and SNP4 (rs6676013) were genttyped, and the polymorphisms distributed in line with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in case and contral groups. There was no significant difference in allele frequency of SNP1C, SNPIG, SNP2A, SNP2T,SNP3A, SNP3C, SNP4C and SNP4T between case group (91%, 93%, 86%, 89%, 95%, 94%, 12%,and 10%, respectively) and control group (9%, 7%, 14%, 11%, 5%, 6%, 88%, and 90% respectively). No significant difference in genotype frequencies of SNP was found between case group and control group, too (all P＞0.05). Conclusion COL9A2 gene may not be associated with lumbar DDD in ChineseHan population.     

Influence of eNOS gene polymorphisms on carotid atherosclerosis.

INTRODUCTION: Nitric oxide (NO) is an endothelium-derived relaxing factor which plays a role in atherogenetic events. Polymorphisms in the endothelial NO synthase gene (eNOS) influences the functional activity of the enzyme and affect the susceptibility to atherogenesis. In this study we determined whether T-786C, G894T and 4a/4b eNOS genetic variants may increase the susceptibility to carotid atherosclerosis. METHODS: The study groups included 304 consecutive patients with severe carotid stenosis (>/=70%) and 544 control subjects. The eNOS polymorphisms were analysed by molecular biology techniques. RESULTS: The genotype distribution and allele frequency of eNOS 4a/4b, but not T-786C and G894T, polymorphism was significantly different between patients and controls. Using logistic regression with adjustment for other risk factors, the 4a allele and the combined genotype 4a4a+4a4b/894TT+GT and -786CC+TC/894TT+GT were associated with carotid stenosis (OR=1.5, p=0.02; OR=1.8, p=0.01; OR=1.5, p=0.04, respectively). In a subset of patients (30 of 304) with no traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis, a relatively high incidence of the 4a allele and 4a4a+4a4b/-786CC+TC combined genotype was noted. DISCUSSION: Our findings suggest that the 4a allele and the eNOS combined genotypes are independent predisposing factors to carotid atherosclerosis.     

Effects of the T-786C,G894T,and Intron 4 VNTR (4a/b) polymorphisms of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene on the risk of prostate cancer

Several studies have shown that nitric oxide (NO) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) system plays an important role in carcinogenesis. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms significantly affects serum NO concentrations. Studies addressing the relationship between eNOS gene polymorphisms and prostate cancer (CaP) are very scarce. We examined the association between the 3 eNOS gene polymorphisms (T-786C, G894T, and 4a/b) with risk and clinical features of CaP. One hundred seventy patients with CaP (mean age 63.6 ± 12.4 years) and 340 age-matched healthy controls (mean age 64.9 ± 12.9 years) were recruited in this case-control study. Genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RLFP) technique. For T-786C polymorphism, we found that CC genotype was associated to CaP risk [odds ratio (OR) = 3.62, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.89–7.74, P = 0.002), high grade tumor (OR = 2.46, 95% CI:1.78–4.72; P = 0.006), and advanced disease (OR = 4.67, 95% CI: 2.64?8.61; P = 0.002). Neither the CaP risk nor clinical features of CaP were associated with the G894T polymorphism. It was found that, compared with 4a/b bb genotype, the 4a/b “a” variant genotypes were associated with an increased risk of CaP in an allele dose dependent manner (OR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.68–3.44; P = 0.031 for 4a/b ab genotype, and OR = 4.32, 95% CI: 2.21–6.08; P = 0.001 for 4a/b aa genotype). In addition, genotypes with the “a” allele of the eNOS 4a/b polymorphism predispose the patients to high grade (OR = 4.76, 95% CI: 2.74–8.62; P = 0.001) and advanced CaP (OR = 5.28, 95% CI: 3.64–8.72; P = 0.001). Furthermore, the T-Asp-b and C-Asp-b haplotypes were associated with a significantly decreased risk of CaP (OR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.33–0.77; P = 0.004, and OR = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.26–0.61; P = 0.001, respectively). We found significant differences in genotype distribution and allelic frequencies between CaP patients and controls for the T-786C, and 4a/b eNOS polymorphisms.     

Association of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms with end-stage renal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and objective: Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is one of the potent regulators of intra renal hemodynamics. Polymorphisms of eNOS gene may be involved in the progression of renal disease, and may be the causative factors that contribute to the deterioration of renal functions. During the past decades, several studies investigated the association of eNOS polymorphisms with the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but the results remain unclear and the mechanisms are not defined. Our study was designed to examine the role of different eNOS genetic polymorphisms in the progression of ESRD. Materials and methods: Relevant studies were identified through PubMed, Embase, Medline and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) database published between January 2000 and November 2013. The association between eNOS polymorphisms and ESRD susceptibility was assessed by pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) in fixed or random effects models. Results: Sixteen articles were identified for the analysis of association between eNOS gene polymorphisms and ESRD risk. A total of 2729 patients and 2190 controls for 4b/a, 851 patients and 1171 controls for G894T, and 513 patients and 487 controls for T786C were included in our analysis. Overall, 4a allele of 4b/a polymorphism produced a significant association in the global population (OR?=?1.47, 95% CI?=?1.05–2.06, p?=?0.03) in a random-effect model; T allele of G894T was also significantly associated with ESRD susceptibility in overall populations (OR?=?2.12, 95% CI?=?1.44–3.12, p?=?0.0001). Furthermore, 4a and T carriers were significantly associated with ESRD risk as well. No association was found between T786C polymorphism and ESRD. Conclusion: The evidence accumulated suggested that 4b/a and G894T polymorphisms in the eNOS gene were associated with ESRD susceptibility, indicating that 4a and T allele carriers might become significant genetic molecular markers for the onset of ESRD in overall populations. However, more studies should be performed in the further studies.     

eNOS G894T polymorphism as a mild predisposing factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm

OBJECTIVE: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) represents a chronic degenerative condition associated with atherosclerosis. Actually, data from experimental and clinical studies suggest that nitric oxide (NO) is a modulator in maintaining endothelial function and antithrombotic intravascular environment. Reduced vascular NO generation in subjects carrying the rare variants of the eNOS gene might predispose to AAA. No information is available about the influence of the eNOS gene T-786C, G894T, and 4a/4b polymorphisms in the susceptibility to the disease. METHODS: In this study, we evaluated the role of these polymorphisms in the predisposition to AAA and their influence in hypertensive and normotensive patients. We studied 250 consecutive patients with AAA referred to the Unit of Vascular Surgery of the University of Florence compared with 250 truly healthy subjects with a negative history of vascular diseases. All subjects, patients, and controls, underwent duplex scanning examination, and to assess the presence of other atherosclerotic localizations, all patients underwent clinical and instrumental examinations. RESULTS: A significant difference in genotype distribution and allele frequency was observed for eNOS G894T but not for T-786C and 4a/4b polymorphisms. At the multivariate analysis after adjustment for traditional vascular risk factors and other atherosclerotic localizations, the eNOS 894T variant was significantly associated with AAA, according to dominant and recessive models (dominant model odds ratio [OR]: 2.2, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.21-3.93, P = .007; recessive model OR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.42-5.20, P = .002). When patients with other atherosclerotic localizations were excluded from the analysis, the 894T variant still remained associated with the predisposition to AAA, according to the models considered (dominant model OR: 2.1, 95%CI: 1.23-3.92, P = .007; recessive model OR: 2.8, 95%CI: 1.45-5.24, P = .002). CONCLUSIONS: The present study showed that the eNOS G894T polymorphism is a mild modulator of the predisposition to AAA apart from traditional risk factors, suggesting a genetic influence on the molecular mechanisms responsible for this complex disease.     

Association of the T-786C, G894T and 4a/4b polymorphisms of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction in Iranian subjects

What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? We know that nitric oxide (NO) plays a significant role in penile tumescence. NO is produced during enzymatic conversion of L‐arginine to L‐citrulline by three distinct isoforms of NO synthase (NOS), namely, inducible (iNOS), endothelial (eNOS) and neural (nNOS). The endothelial isoform of NOS (eNOS), encoded by the NOS3 gene, is the main source of NO. We determined all three eNOS gene polymorphisms in men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction. There was a significant difference between the group of men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction and normal healthy men when compared by genotype distribution.

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? To investigate the association of the T‐786C, G894T and variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs) in intron 4 (a/b) polymorphisms of the eNOS gene in Iranian subjects with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED).

PATIENTS AND METHODS

? A total of 322 consecutive patients with vasculogenic ED were recruited. Patients with concomitant risk factors for ED were excluded. ? Patients with ED were identified based on history‐taking, detailed physical examination, serum biochemistry, sex hormone measurements, application of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, and penile duplex Doppler ultrasonography after intracavernosal injection of 20 µg prostaglandin E₁. The control group comprised 318 age‐matched healthy male volunteers. ? Genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism and the T‐786C, G894T and VNTR intron 4 polymorphisms of the eNOS gene were determined.

RESULTS

? After multivariate regression analysis, significant differences were seen in the frequencies of genotypes and alleles of the two T‐786C and G894T polymorphisms when patients with ED and normal controls were compared. ? In a multiple logistic regression analysis, the odds ratio (OR) of increased ED was strongly associated with the ‐786C allele [adjusted OR = 3.12, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.28–4.25; P= 0.001] and the 894T allele (adjusted OR = 3.87, 95% CI = 2.53–4.87; P= 0.001). ? The data showed a higher prevalence of the T‐786C CC genotype (adjusted OR = 2.72, 95% CI = 1.88–3.65; P= 0.006), and the G894T GT (adjusted OR = 1.72, 95% CI 1.24–2.83; P= 0.037) and G894T TT genotypes (adjusted OR = 3.42, 95% CI 2.42–4.26; P= 0.001) in patients with ED than in the controls.

CONCLUSIONS

? The findings of the present study suggest that the eNOS T‐786C and G894T polymorphisms are strong predictors of the predisposition to ED in addition to traditional risk factors, signifying a genetic influence for this multifactorial disease. ? Further studies in different ethnic populations are needed to better elucidate the role of eNOS gene polymorphism in the pathogenesis of ED.     

Associations between endothelial nitric oxide synthase polymorphisms and risk of diabetic nephropathy: an updated meta-analysis

Abstract

Background: Genetic polymorphism of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) has been implicated in the risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN), but the published findings were inconsistent. We performed a comprehensive meta-analysis to derive a more precise estimation of the association between genetic polymorphisms of eNOS and the risk of DN. Methods: Six online database were researched on the associations between polymorphisms of eNOS (T786C, G894T, 4b/4a) and DN risk. PRISMA statement and Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium assessment were used in this report. Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were estimated based on the following genetic contrast/models: allelic model, dominant model, recessive model and co-dominant model. The publication bias and sensitivity analysis were also performed to guarantee the statistical power. Results: A total of 49 case–control studies with 11,990/9754/5131 participants for DN/DM/HC group were eligible for meta-analysis (7/25/31 studies for T786C/G984T/4b/a). For the eNOS-T786C, C allele showed a weak association between C allele and DN risk in DN/T2DM group. For eNOS-G894T, there was an association between T allele and DN risk in the global, Asian and African population in DN/T2DM group. For the eNOS-4b/4a, 4a allele was found contributing significantly to increased DN risk in the global population. Conclusion: Our comprehensive meta-analysis suggests that three polymorphisms of eNOS may be the increased risk factors of DN development, especially in Asian population and T2DM group.     

Endothelial nitric oxide synthase polymorphisms are associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease in renal transplantation

Aim: Nitric oxide (NO), produced by the polymorphic endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3), plays an important role in endothelial function. The aim was to determine the effect of NOS3 polymorphisms on hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in renal allograft recipients. Methods: Three polymorphisms of NOS3 were examined in 168 renal allograft recipients. A 27 base pair repeat sequence in intron 4 (NOS3 a/b), a single G→T substitution in exon 7 at nucleotide 894 and a T‐786C substitution in the promoter region were studied. Results: Significant differences in the frequencies of the 894T and ?786C alleles between allograft recipients and controls (n = 141) were demonstrated (894T: 40.5% vs 30.1%, P < 0.01; ?786C: 45.2% vs 34.4%, P < 0.01). There was a significant excess of both the 894T and ?786C alleles in hypertensive allograft recipients compared with normotensive allograft recipients and controls (894T: 41.7%, 35.7% and 30.1%, respectively, P < 0.025; ?786C: 47.4%, 37.1% and 34.4%, respectively, P < 0.01), and in allograft recipients with CVD compared with those without CVD and controls (894T: 47.2%, 38.6% and 30.1%, respectively, P < 0.025; ?786C: 54.2%, 42.8% and 34.4%, respectively, P < 0.01). Conclusion: The 894T and ?786C alleles of the NOS3 gene were significantly associated with both hypertension and CVD in renal allograft recipients.     

The correlation between gene polymorphisms of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Neurosurgical Review - To discuss the association of the T786C and G894T polymorphisms of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) with the occurrence and prognosis of aneurismal subarachnoid...     

Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms in Children with Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Preliminary Study

Aims. Recent studies demonstrated some differences in urinary electrolytes of enuretic children. Intrarenal nitric oxide (NO) serves as a major regulator of renal sodium and water excretion like an endogenous diuretic. This study aimed to investigate endothelial (eNOS), and neuronal (nNOS) NO synthase gene polymorphisms in children with primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE). Materials and Methods. The eNOS gene polymorphism was investigated in 171 Turkish children (57 PNE cases and 114 healthy, non-enuretic controls), and nNOS gene polymorphism was determined in 158 Turkish children (83 PNE cases and 75 healthy, non-enuretic controls). The glu298asp (G/T) polymorphism of the eNOS and C276T (C/T) polymorphism of nNOS genes were genotyped using PCR. Results. The distribution of GG, TG, and TT genotypes for eNOS gene was 48%, 33%, and 19% in PNE, compared with 61%, 26%, and 13% in the controls (p > 0.05). The distribution of CC, TC, TT and genotypes for nNOS gene was 31%, 29%, and 40% in PNE compared with 10%, 43%, and 47% in the controls. CC genotype was found higher in enuretic children (p?=?0.002). The eNOS and nNOS gene polymorphisms were not associated with positive family history, frequency of enuresis, and clinical response to desmopressin. Conclusions. This study is the first to search the NOS gene polymorphisms in children with PNE. It was determined that eNOS gene polymorphism may not be associated with PNE, while nNOS gene polymorphism, a predominantly CC genotype, may be associated with PNE in Turkish children. Further studies with larger samples together with the detection of enuresis gene may help determine the exact role of nNOS gene polymorphism in enuresis.     

Using endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms to identify intracranial aneurysms more prone to rupture in Japanese patients

OBJECT: Recent investigators found that the presence of three tandem polymorphisms of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene-promoter single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) T-786C, intron-4 27-bp variable number of tandem repeats, and the G894T SNP in exon 7-was indicative of intracranial aneurysms more prone to rupture in a Caucasian patient sample. In the present study, the authors sought to determine whether the presence of these eNOS polymorphisms could indicate which Japanese patients with aneurysms were more endangered by a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). METHODS: The three eNOS polymorphisms were genotyped in 297 patients with ruptured aneurysms (RAs), 108 patients with unruptured aneurysms (UAs), and 176 healthy volunteers by using polymerase chain reaction. The distribution of the variant alleles did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) between the RA group and the UA group. The frequency of the corresponding genotypes between the two groups and a haplotype analysis did not show any significant differences. Further comparisons of the RA and UA groups with the control group did not yield any significant allele or genotype frequency differences. Conclusions. These data show that the examined set of eNOS polymorphisms were not indicative of which Japanese patients with intracranial aneurysms would suffer an SAH. The presence of eNOS polymorphisms is not useful in identifying intracranial aneurysms that are more prone to rupture in a Japanese patient sample.