中国人内源性高甘油三酯血症与载脂蛋白A5基因-1131T>C多态性、S19W多态性的相关性

目的探讨中国人内源性高甘油三酯血症患者载脂蛋白A5基因的-1131T〉C多态性及S19W多态性与血脂水平的关系。方法用聚合酶链反应-限制性片断长度多态性分析，对182名内源性高甘油三酯血症患者和200名血脂正常者的载脂蛋白A5基因启动子上游-1131T〉C单核苷酸多态性、编码区的S19W（c．56C〉G）多态性、空腹血脂及载脂蛋白水平进行分析。结果患者的体质指数、血清总甘油三酯和总胆固醇水平较对照组显著升高，高密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平则显著降低。-1131T／C单核苷酸多态性位点T和C等位基因频率在病例组和对照组分别为52．7％、47．3％和67.0％、33．0％。等位基因频率和基因型频率分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡定律。T/C基因多态性等位基因T和C频率在两组问的差异有显著性（P〈0．05）；S19W多态性与内源性高甘油三酯血症发病风险未见明显相关性。结论载脂蛋白A5基因-1131C等位基因与血清甘油三酯的升高相关。     

动脉硬化性脑梗死患者载脂蛋白A5基因多态性研究

目的研究载脂蛋白A5基因-1131T>C多态性位点各基因型及等位基因分布频率及其与动脉硬化性脑梗死(arteriosclerotic cerebral infarction,ACI)的关系。方法选择221例湖北地区汉族人群(对照组)及90例ACI患者(ACI组),应用聚合酶链反应限制性片段长度多态性对每个个体的基因型进行鉴定。同时,采用酶法和免疫比浊法对研究对象血脂进行检测。结果2组间除性别、年龄、体重指数无显著差异外,其他各项指标(吸烟、收缩压、舒张压、胆固醇、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇、载脂蛋白A1及载脂蛋白B)均有显著差异(P<0.05);ACI组稀有等位基因C携带者甘油三酯水平明显高于C非携带者,2组中TT、TC、CC 3种基因型甘油三酯水平差异有显著性意义(P<0.05);ACI组稀有等位基因C的频率明显高于对照组(χ2=5.568,P=0.018)。结论apoA5-1131C等位基因与ACI患者甘油三酯水平升高有关,其不同基因型及等位基因在湖北汉族人群及ACI患者中的分布不同,可能与该地区人群ACI危险性有关。     

A single nucleotide polymorphism of the apolipoprotein A-V gene -1131T>C modulates postprandial lipoprotein metabolism

The Apolipoprotein A-V (apoA-V) gene promoter polymorphism -1131T>C modulates triacylglycerol (TG) concentrations. We evaluate whether this polymorphism could be involved in the interindividual variability observed during postprandial lipemia. Fifty-one healthy apo E3E3 male volunteers [12 with -1131CC/CT genotype, and 39 with -1131TT genotype] underwent a Vitamin A fat-load test consisting of 1g of fat/kg body weight and 60,000IU of Vitamin A. Blood samples were taken at time 0 and every hour until the 6th and every 2h and 30 min until the 11th. Cholesterol (Chol) and TG were determined in plasma and Chol, TG, ApoB-100, ApoB-48, and retinyl palmitate (RP) were determined in lipoprotein fractions. Data of postprandial lipemia revealed that subjects with the -1131CT/CC genotype had a higher postprandial response of total plasma TG (p=0.043), large triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins-TG (TRL-TG) (p=0.002), large TRL-Chol (p=0.004), small TRL-Chol (p=0.004) and small TRL-RP (p=0.001) than subjects with the -1131TT genotype. The modifications observed in postprandial lipoprotein metabolism in subjects with the apoA-V -1131T>C polymorphism could be involved in the increased fasting plasma TG concentrations previously described in carriers of the C allele.     

Association between DNA variant sites in the apolipoprotein A5 gene and coronary heart disease in Chinese

The recently discovered apolipoprotein A5 ( APOA5 ) gene has been shown to be important in determining plasma triglyceride levels, a major cardiovascular disease risk factor. We searched for possible associations of the APOA5 gene polymorphisms S19W and -1131T>C with coronary heart disease (CHD) in a Chinese population. A total of 483 Chinese CHD patients and 502 control non-CHD subjects were genotyped by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism for these 2 single nucleotide polymorphisms. We found that the minor allele 19W was observed only in CHD patients and not in controls, with allelic frequencies of 0.047 and 0.000, respectively ( P < .000001), and the minor allele -1131C was significantly higher in CHD patients than in controls (0.391 vs 0.299, P < .0001). These results suggest that both the S19W and -1131T>C variations in the APOA5 gene are associated with the CHD and appear to be 2 genetic risk factors for CHD susceptibility in Chinese. Moreover, we found that triglyceride levels were significantly higher in -1131C carriers than in -1131T subjects of the control group and that high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol was decreased in -1131C carriers among CHD patients.     

Plasma apoAV levels are markedly elevated in severe hypertriglyceridemia and positively correlated with the APOA5 S19W polymorphism

OBJECTIVE: The recently discovered apoAV is hypothesized to affect triglyceride metabolism by stimulating the lipolysis of triglycerides in VLDL and chylomicrons. We set out to determine the association between increased serum TG levels, plasma apoAV levels, and polymorphism of the APOA5 gene, with specific emphasis on the APOA5 S19W variation. This mutation alters the endoplasmic reticulum signal peptide and is hypothesized to impair apoAV secretion into the circulation. METHODS AND RESULTS: Two haplotype-tagging APOA5 polymorphisms, APOA5 S19W and APOA5 -1131T>C and plasma apoAV levels were determined in a population of patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). As compared to a random control population, the allele frequencies of the APOA5 S19W and -1131T>C rare variants were significantly increased in HTG patients. Furthermore, the HTG population exhibited markedly elevated plasma apoAV levels that were positively correlated with serum TG levels. Plasma apoAV levels were positively correlated with occurrence of the APOA5 S19W rare variant. CONCLUSIONS: The increased allele frequencies of the APOA5 S19W and -1131T>C rare variants in the HTG population are in agreement with previous reports. Our data show a positive correlation between apoAV and TG levels. Moreover the finding of a positive association between apoAV levels and the APOA5 S19W rare variant is in disagreement with the hypothesis that this variant is poorly secreted.     

汉族人载脂蛋白A5基因-1131T＞C多态性与2型糖尿病合并冠心病的相关性研究

目的 探讨我国北方地区汉族人载脂蛋白A5基因（APOA5）-1131T＞C多态性对血脂的影响及其与2型糖尿病合并冠心病的关系.方法 应用聚合酶链反应限制性片段长度多态性（PCR-RFLP）技术检测了136例健康对照者、163例2型糖尿病患者（DM组）和114例经冠状动脉造影确诊的2型糖尿病合并冠心病患者（DM＋CHD组）APOA5-1131T＞C多态性基因型和等位基因频率分布,同时检测了研究对象的血脂、脂蛋白和载脂蛋白水平.结果 健康对照组APOA5-1131T＞C多态性与血清甘油三酯（TG）水平密切相关,C等位基因携带者TG水平明显高于TT基因型（1.38比0.91 mmol/L,P＜0.001）.2型糖尿病合并冠心病组APOA5-1131C等位基因频率明显高于对照组（38.4%比28.3%,P=0.023）,TT、TC、CC基因型频率在DM＋CHD组和对照组分别为33.9%、55.4%、10.7%和50.4%、42.5%、7.1%,两组间差异具有统计学意义（P＜0.05）.而2型糖尿病组和对照组相比,APOA5-1131T＞C多态性基因型频率和等位基因频率分布均无差异.结论 APOA5-1131T＞C多态性对人群TG水平有极显著影响,C等位基因与2型糖尿病合并冠心病的患病风险有一定关系.     

Genetic variations of apolipoprotein A5 gene is associated with the risk of coronary artery disease among Chinese in Taiwan

Recently, a T/C polymorphism of the promoter region of the APOA5 gene at position -1131 and a G/T polymorphism at position 553 were found to be associated with increased levels of plasma triglyceride. Triglyceride plays a role in coronary artery disease (CAD), so this case-control study tested for a possible link between these two APOA5 polymorphisms, their common haplotypes and the risk of CAD. The subjects included 211 CAD patients and 677 unrelated controls. A significantly higher level of triglycerides and a lower level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were noted for carriers with -1131C than for non-carriers (P<0.001 and 0.013, respectively) among controls. Plasma triglyceride levels were significantly higher (P=0.014) in controls with genotypes that contained the c.553T allele than in homozygotes for the G allele. Subjects homozygous for the wild-type haplotype had significantly lower triglyceride levels and higher HDL-C levels than subjects with all other haplotype pairs. The -1131C homozygous carriers and c.553T heterozygous carriers were found more frequently in 211 patients with CAD than in the 317 age/sex-matched controls (P=0.008 and 0.023, respectively) in univariate analysis. The significant association between c.553T allele carriers with CAD remained in multivariate regression analysis (OR, 1.79; CI, 1.07-3.00; P=0.028), after adjustments were made for other risk factors. Notably, haplotype analysis further verified that the APOA5 -1131C and c.553T bi-loci haplotype was significantly overpresented in CAD, as compared to the controls. These results indicate that the variants of APOA5 gene modulate plasma triglyceride and may use them to predict CAD susceptibility in Taiwanese Chinese.     

Variants of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene are associated with components of metabolic syndrome in an Arab population

Genetics plays a crucial role in the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Here we examined the association between endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms and MetS in a Saudi Arabian cohort to extend the understanding of the genetic basis of MetS in diverse ethnic populations. Anthropometric, clinical and biochemical parameters as well as genotyping for 894G>T, -786T>C variants of eNOS gene by PCR-RFLP and 4a/b by direct PCR were performed in 886 Saudi Arabians (477 MetS and 409 Non-MetS). The genotype distribution (TT, p=0.001; TC, p=0.001; TC+CC, p=0.001) and allele (T, p=0.007; C, p=0.007) frequency of the -786T>C SNP were significantly different between Non-MetS and MetS subjects which remained significant after Bonferroni correction. Moreover: 1) the GT and GT+TT genotypes of the 894G>T SNP were associated with elevated blood pressure (p=0.017, and p=0.022, respectively); 2) the ab variant of 4a/b polymorphism was associated with decreased HDL levels (p= 0.044); and 3) the TC+CC genotype and C allele of the -786T>C SNP were associated with increased fasting glucose levels (p=0.039, and p=0.028, respectively). Also, G-a-C was identified as the risk haplotype for MetS susceptibility (p=0.034). The results suggest a significant association of 894G>T, 4a/b and -786T>C polymorphisms with MetS and its components is present in an Arab population. A genetic predisposition to develop abnormal metabolic phenotypes, consistent with an increased prevalence of metabolic phenotypes can be detected in this ethnic group.     

冠心病患者载脂蛋白A5和载脂蛋白C3基因多态性的研究

目的研究中国北方汉族人群中载脂蛋白A5基因(APOA5)-1131F／C、56C／G多态性和载脂蛋白C3基因(APOC3)-482C／T多态性与冠心病的关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应．限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)结合聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳(PAGE)技术检测了312例经冠状动脉造影确诊的冠心病患和317例健康对照APOA5-1131T／C、56C／G和APOC3-482C／T多态性基因型和等位基因的分布,同时采用生化方法检测了研究对象的血脂水平。结果冠心病组APOA5-1131C等位基因频率明显高于对照组(39．9％比33．3％,P=0．02)。CC纯合子患冠心病的风险是TT纯合子的1.93倍(95％CI：1．12～3．32),且通过Logistie回归分析发现该相关性独立于性别、年龄、体重指数、吸烟史、高血压糖尿病患病史及血清TC、HDK-C、IDL-C水平;冠心病组CC纯合子的TG水平明显高于TC杂合子,而TT纯合子TG水平最低。虽然APOA5-1131T／C和APOC3—482C／T多态性存在连锁不平衡,但前的作用与后无关。结论APOA5-1131T／C基因多态性对人群血清TG水平有影响,APOA5-1131C等位基因可能与我国北方汉族人冠心病的发生相关联。     

载脂蛋白C3基因多态性与男性超重及肥胖的关系

目的分析探讨载脂蛋白C3基因C3175G多态性与男性超重及肥胖的关系,以及超重和肥胖的危险因素。方法采用病例对照研究方法,调查了重庆市某医院338名男性门诊病人和健康体检者,以体质指数作为肥胖的评价指标,获得超重及肥胖患者184人,体质指数正常者(对照组)154人,选择健康人和肥胖患者载脂蛋白C3(ApoC3),检测3175位核苷酸C→G多态性,并对其血脂水平进行比较。结果该人群CC、CG、GG的基因型频率分布分别为51.78%、39.94%和8.28%,C和G等位基因频率分布分别为71.75%和28.25%。超重及肥胖组CC、CG、GG基因型频率分别为47.28%、44.57%和8.15%,对照组分别为为57.14%、34.42%和8.44%;超重及肥胖组C等位基因和G等位基因频率分别为69.57%和30.43%,对照组分别为74.35%和25.65%,其差异经检验均无统计学意义。除腰臀比及甘油三酯在对照组内C3175G不同基因型间差异有统计学意义外,体重、身高、总胆固醇、高密度脂蛋白、低密度脂蛋白在超重及肥胖组和对照组的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);非条件Logistic回归分析提示,甘油三酯偏高是肥胖的危险因素。结论载脂蛋白C3基因C3175G可能与男性超重及肥胖的发生无关。     

Thr54 allele carriers of the Ala54Thr variant of FABP2 gene have associations with metabolic syndrome and hypertriglyceridemia in urban South Indians

The intestinal fatty acid-binding protein gene is proposed as a candidate gene for diabetes because the protein it codes is involved in fatty acid absorption and metabolism. This study investigates the association of the Ala54Thr variant of the intestinal fatty acid-binding protein gene on type 2 diabetes mellitus and other related metabolic traits in Asian Indians. Ala54Thr polymorphism was genotyped by using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism in unrelated 773 type 2 diabetic and 899 normal glucose-tolerant (NGT) subjects, randomly chosen from the Chennai Urban Rural Epidemiology Study, an ongoing population-based study in South India. The Ala54Thr polymorphism was not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus or obesity. However, genotype-phenotype study revealed that the NGT subjects carrying the Thr54 allele had significantly higher 2-hour plasma glucose (P = .007), glycated hemoglobin (P = .004), 2-hour insulin (P = .027), and fasting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P = .032) levels compared with those with the Ala54 allele. Normal glucose-tolerant subjects with Ala54Thr and Thr54Thr genotypes had significantly higher fasting serum triglyceride levels (P = .003) compared with those with Ala54Ala. The subjects were stratified into those with hypertriglyceridemia (serum triglyceride levels >or=150 mg/dL) and those without. The odds ratio for hypertriglyceridemia for the individuals carrying the Ala54Thr genotype was 1.491 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.22-1.83, P < .0001), and for those carrying the Thr54Thr genotype, it was 1.888 (95% CI, 1.34-2.67; P < .0001). Subjects were also stratified into those with metabolic syndrome (MS) and those without, according to modified Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines. The odds ratio (adjusted for age and sex) for MS for the individuals carrying the Ala54Thr genotype was 1.240 (95% CI, 1.02-1.51; P = .03), whereas for those carrying the Thr54Thr genotype, it was 1.812 (95% CI, 1.28-2.57; P = .001). Carriers of the Thr54 allele have associations with MS and hypertriglyceridemia in this urban South Indian population.     

载脂蛋白H基因多态性与冠心病及血脂代谢关系的研究

目的探讨载脂蛋白H(ApoH)外显子3、8基因多态性与冠心病(CHD)、血脂代谢的关系。方法采用聚合酶链式反应-单链构象多态技术(PCR-SSCP)分析方法,分析了100例健康人及110例CHD患者的ApoH外显子3,8基因型及血脂测定。结果(1)CHD组外显3 GG基因型的频率为81.8%,GA+AA基因型频率为18.2%,G等位基因频率为88%,A等位基因频率是12%,与对照组比较无差异。(2)CHD组外显子8 GG基因型频率为74.5%,GC基因型频率为25.5%,G等位基因频率为87%,C等位基因频率为13%,与对照组比较CHD组的GC基因型频率及C等位基因频率显著增高。(3)外显子3 CHD组低密度胆固醇(LDL-C)高于对照组(P<0.05),CHD组及对照组各基因型间的血脂水平无差异;(4)外显子8 CHD组LDL-C也显著高于对照组(P<0.05),CHD组GC基因型的甘油三酯(TG)显著高于GG型和及对照组的各基因型。结论(1)ApoH外显子3基因多态性与CHD及血脂代谢无相关性;(2)ApoH外显子8 GC基因型及C等位基因与CHD有关,ApoH外显子8基因多态性与TG有关。     

Genetic determinants of the response to bezafibrate treatment in the lower extremity arterial disease event reduction (LEADER) trial

Genetic determinants of baseline levels and the fall in plasma triglyceride and fibrinogen levels in response to bezafibrate treatment were examined in 853 men taking part in the lower extremity arterial disease event reduction (LEADER) trial. Three polymorphisms in the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha) gene were investigated (L162V, G>A in intron 2 and G>C in intron 7), two in the apolipoprotein CIII (APOC3) gene (-482C>T and -455T>C) and one in the beta-fibrinogen (FIBB) gene (-455G>A). The presence of diabetes (n=158) was associated with 15% higher triglyceride levels at baseline compared to non-diabetics (n=654) (P<0.05). Among the diabetic group, carriers of the PPARalpha intron 7 C allele had 20% lower triglyceride levels compared to homozygotes for the common G allele (P<0.05), with a similar (non-significant) trend for the L162V polymorphism, which is in linkage disequilibrium with the intron 7 polymorphism. For the APOC3 gene, carriers of the -482T allele had 13% lower baseline triglyceride levels compared to -482C homozygotes (P<0.02), but no effect was observed with the -455T>C substitution. In the non-diabetic patients, the PPARalpha V162 allele was significantly associated with 9% higher baseline triglyceride levels (P<0.03) and a similar, but non-significant trend was seen for the intron 7 polymorphism. Overall, triglyceride levels fell by 26% with 3 months of bezafibrate treatment, and current smokers showed a poorer response compared to ex/non-smokers (23% fall compared to 28% P=0.03), but none of the genotypes examined had a significant influence on the magnitude of response. Carriers of the -455A polymorphism of the FIBB gene had, as expected, marginally higher baseline fibrinogen levels, 3.43 versus 3.36 g/l (P=0.055), but this polymorphism did not affect response to treatment. Overall, fibrinogen levels fell by 12%, with patients with the highest baseline fibrinogen levels showing the greatest decrease in response to bezafibrate. For both the intron 2 and the L162V polymorphisms of the PPARalpha gene there was a significant interaction (both P<0.01) between genotype and baseline levels of fibrinogen on the response of fibrinogen levels to bezafibrate, such that individuals carrying the rare alleles in the lowest tertile showed essentially no overall decrease compared to a 0.18 g/l fall in homozygotes for the common allele. Thus while these genotypes are a minor determinant of baseline triglyceride and fibrinogen levels, there is little evidence from this study that the magnitude of response to bezafibrate treatment in men with peripheral vascular disease is determined by variation at these loci.     

Effect of SstI polymorphism of the apolipoprotein CIII gene and environmental factors on risks of hypertriglyceridemia in Taiwan aborigines.

BACKGROUND: Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder. The aim of this study was to examine associations among genetic polymorphisms, SstI polymorphism of apolipoprotein CIII (ApoCIII) and Hind III polymorphism of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), environmental factors and risks of HTG. METHODS AND RESULTS: Two hundred and forty-nine southern Taiwanese aborigines were recruited for a cross-sectional study, which included 90 subjects with triglyceride (TG)>150 mg/dl (HTG) and 159 with TGor=25 (OR=2.22, 95% CI: 1.18-4.16), starchy food consumption>or=3 times/week (OR=1.89, 95% CI: 1.00-3.59) and ApoCIII S2S2 genotype (OR=3.35, 95% CI: 1.10-10.19) were independently (p<0.05) associated with HTG risks. Among ApoCIII S1S1, S1S2 and S2S2 genotypes, ApoCIII and TG concentrations increased (p<0.01) in a dose-responsive manner. CONCLUSIONS: The ApoCIII S2 variant and environmental factors, including education, tribal background, BMI and starchy food intake, modulate the risks of HTG in aboriginal Taiwanese. Interaction between genetic and environmental factors warrants further investigation.     

冠心病患者载脂蛋白A5基因多态性与冠状动脉病变程度的相关性

目的分析冠心病患者载脂蛋白A5基因多态性与冠状动脉病变程度的关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应—限制片长多态性技术分别对260例经冠状动脉造影确诊为冠心病的研究对象载脂蛋白A5基因-1131T>C和c.553G>T多态性位点基因型进行检测;其冠状动脉病变程度由病变支数及Gensini积分表示。结果冠心病患者载脂蛋白A5-1131CC基因型人群和c.553T等位基因携带者血清甘油三酯水平明显高于-1131T等位基因携带者和c.553GG基因型人群(P=0.016和0.008);不同冠状动脉病变支数组间载脂蛋白A5基因型分布和不同基因型间Gensini积分的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);冠状动脉病变支数和Gensini积分与糖尿病发病率呈显著正相关(r=0.141和0.143,P均<0.05),而与血清高密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平则呈显著负相关(r=-0.129和-0.164,P均<0.05)。结论冠心病患者载脂蛋白A5基因-1131T>C和c.553G>T多态性与其血清甘油三酯水平存在一定的相关性,但与冠状动脉病变程度无关。     

The genetic effect of the apoprotein AV gene on the serum triglyceride level in Japanese

The newly identified apoprotein AV (apoAV) gene was suggested to have a significant effect on triglyceride (TG) metabolism in Caucasians. We studied the genetic effect of this gene on serum TG in a Japanese population. Participants (481 male and 412 female) were recruited at a health examination. A T/C single nucleotide polymorphism called SNP3 in the 5'-region of the apoAV gene was genotyped as described previously. The frequency of the C allele was much greater in Japanese than in Caucasians (0.34 vs. 0.08). The serum TG level in subjects with the TT genotype was significantly lower than the level in those with TC/CC (1.10, 1.25 and 1.21 mmol/l for TT, TC and CC, respectively, P=0.0003 by ANOVA), while there were no significant differences either in the serum total cholesterol or the low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels among the three genotypes. Multiple regression analysis indicated that SNP3 had a significant independent effect on the serum TG level in Japanese (P<0.0001). This result indicates that polymorphism in the apoAV gene influence serum TG in populations of different ethnicities.     

绝经后女性PAI-1 4G/5G基因多态性与代谢综合征的相关性研究

目的 探讨绝经后女性纤溶酶原激活物抑制因子-1（PAI-1）4G/5G基因多态性与代谢综合征（MS）及其主要组分的关系.方法 728例绝经后女性均来自医院健康查体中心,依据改良的2005年国际糖尿病联盟MS诊断标准,分为无任何MS组分的健康对照组（92例）、伴有1～2个MS组分的非MS组（364例）和MS组（272例）.全自动生化分析仪测定血空腹血糖、总胆固醇、甘油三酯、高密度脂蛋白-胆固醇（HDL-C）、低密度脂蛋白-胆固醇（LDL-C）水平,散射比浊法测定纤维蛋白原,等位基因特异性PCR扩增技术检测PAI-1基因型.结果 3组人群中,4G/4G基因型者血清HDL-C水平均显著低于5G/5G基因型者（P＜ 0.05或0.01）;健康对照组4G/4G基因型者收缩压及血清总胆固醇水平显著高于5G/5G基因型者（P＜0.05）;非MS组4G/4G基因型者纤维蛋白原显著高于其他基因型者（P＜0.05）;而MS组4G/4G基因型者空腹血糖、甘油三酯、纤维蛋白原水平显著高于5G/5G基因型者（P＜0.05或0.01）;3组人群间PAI-1基因型的分布频率无显著差异（x2=5.316,P=0.256）;但3组人群间等位基因的分布频率存在显著差异（x2=6.147,P＜ 0.05）,与健康对照组相比,MS组和非MS组4G等位基因分布频率显著升高,而5G等位基因分布频率显著降低（x2=5.690和4.173;P均＜0.05）; MS患者PAI-1不同基因型间肥胖、高血压和低HDL-C血症检出率无显著差异（x2=0.575,4.230,5.202;P均＞0.05）;但高血糖和高甘油三酯血症的检出率存在显著差异（x2=7.078,8.969;P均＜0.05）,其中,4G/4G基因型患者高血糖和高甘油三酯血症检出率显著增高.结论 PAI-1 4G/5G基因多态性与MS及其组分,尤其是高血糖和高甘油三酯血症密切相关,4G等位基因可能为其易感等位基因.     

载脂蛋白H基因多态性与冠心病关系的研究

目的探讨载脂蛋白H(ApoH)外显子3、8基因多态性与冠心病(CHD)的关系。方法采用聚合酶链式反应结合限制性片段长度多态分析方法,分析了100例健康人及110例冠心病患者的ApoH外显子3、8基因型。结果CHD组外显3GG基因型的频率为81.8%,GA+AA基因型频率为11.8%,G等位基因频率为88%,A等位基因频率是12%,与对照组比较无差异,CHD组外显子8GG基因型频率为74.5%、GC基因型频率为25.5%,G等位基因频率为87%,C等位基因频率为13%,与对照组比较CHD组的GC基因型频率及C等位基因频率显著增高。结论ApoH外显子3基因多态性与CHD无相关性;8GC基因型及C等位基因与CHD有关。     

Association of a DNA polymorphism of the apolipoprotein A-I/C-III/A-IV gene cluster with hypertriglyceridemia in obese people.

Hypertriglyceridemia is frequently associated with obesity. In the general Caucasian population, an association of the uncommon S2 allele of a DNA polymorphism of the apolipoprotein (apo) A-I/C-III/A-IV gene cluster with hypertriglyceridemia has been reported. To assess the risk of hypertriglyceridemia associated with the S2 allele in obesity, lipid status and apo A-I/C-III/A-IV genotypes were studied in 90 unrelated Caucasian obese subjects. Age, body mass index, percentage body fat and waist-hip ratio were comparable between genotypes. The frequency of S1/S2 genotype was 35% in the hypertriglyceridemic group versus 11.4% in the normotriglyceridemic group (P < 0.05). The odds ratio of hypertriglyceridemia was 3.7 for obese subjects with the S2 allele and 26.7% of hypertriglyceridemias could be attributed to the S2 allele. Women with the S1/S2 genotype had also significantly higher VLDL- and LDL-cholesterol concentrations. These results suggest that the S2 allele modulates the effects of obesity on lipoproteins and increases the risk of hypertriglyceridemia when obese.     

Efficacy of splenectomy in preventing anemia in patients with recurrent hepatitis C following liver transplantation is not dependent on inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase genotype

Aim: A genetic polymorphism of inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase (ITPA) has been associated with pegylated‐interferon/ribavirin (PEG‐IFN/RBV)‐induced anemia in chronic hepatitis C patients. However, correlation of the genetic variant with anemia following liver transplantation has not been determined. Methods: Sixty‐three hepatitis C virus (HCV)‐positive patients who underwent liver transplantation and PEG‐IFN/RBV therapy were enrolled. The rs1127354 was determined for each individual. Results: There was no relationship with anemia or RBV dosage in patients carrying the CC allele (CC group, n = 43) and those carrying the CA allele (CA group, n = 20). The incidence of hemoglobin (Hb) decline >3 g/dL (CC: 4.7%, CA: 0%) was relatively low, whereas the incidence of Hb levels <10 g/dL (CC: 18.6%, CA: 30.0%) was high. Univariate analysis revealed that splenectomy inversely correlated with Hb levels <10 g/dL at 4 weeks (P = 0.04). Among the 22 patients who did not undergo splenectomy, the incidence of Hb levels <10 g/dL tended to be lower in the seven patients carrying the CA allele (28.6%) than in the 15 patients with the CC allele (60.0%). Conclusion: The ITPA genetic polymorphism does not correlate with post‐transplant PEG‐IFN/RBV‐induced anemia. Splenectomy is useful in preventing anemia regardless of the ITPA genotype.