Vitamin B-12 status is inversely associated with plasma homocysteine in young women with C677T and/or A1298C methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms may negatively influence one-carbon metabolism and increase health risks in women of reproductive age. The effect of MTHFR single nucleotide polymorphisms at bp 677 and/or 1298 and differences in folate and vitamin B-12 status on plasma homocysteine concentration in women of reproductive age (20-30 y; n = 186) were investigated. From the multivariate regression model, homozygotes (n = 23) for the C677T MTHFR variant had plasma homocysteine concentrations that were higher (P < 0.05) than those observed in the other 5 genotype groups, including those who were heterozygous for both variants (677CT/1298AC; n = 32). Plasma homocysteine was negatively associated with plasma vitamin B-12 concentration (P = 0.015) and serum folate (P = 0.049), with the degree of correlation between plasma vitamin B-12 and homocysteine concentrations dependent on MTHFR genotype. The C677T and A1298C MTHFR polymorphisms were significant predictors (P < 0.05) of plasma homocysteine when regression analysis was used to model plasma homocysteine concentration as a function of genotype, supplement use, serum folate and plasma vitamin B-12 concentration. Plasma homocysteine decreased as vitamin B-12 concentration increased (P = 0.0005) in individuals who were heterozygous for both the C677T and A1298C variants with nonsignificant trends (P = 0.114-0.128) in individuals homozygous for either the C677T or A1298C variants. In contrast, within the group of individuals with the wild-type genotype for both the C677T and A1298C MTHFR variants, homocysteine was not associated with changes in plasma vitamin B-12 concentrations. These data suggest that enhancing vitamin B-12 status may significantly decrease homocysteine in young women with C677T and/or A1298C MTHFR polymorphisms, even when vitamin B-12 concentrations are within the normal range.     

The effect of 677C-->T and 1298A-->C mutations on plasma homocysteine and 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase activity in healthy subjects

We have studied the effect of common mutations (677C-->T and 1298A-->C) of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene in sixty-six healthy French subjects, aged 27-47 years. Serum folate, vitamin B12, and plasma total homocysteine were measured as well as the specific activity of MTHFR in lymphocytes. The frequency of subjects homozygous for the 677TT genotype was 18%, and that of those homozygous for the 1298CC genotype was 12.5%. The frequency of individuals heterozygous for both mutations was 23.5%. The 1298A-->C mutation was associated with decreased MTHFR specific activity in subjects with both 677CC and 677CT genotypes. This activity was 60% for the 677CC/1298AC genotype and 52% for the 677CC/1298CC genotype when compared with the MTHFR specific activity of the 677CC/1298AA genotype. Heterozygotes for both mutations (677CT/1298AC genotype) had 36% of the reference specific activity. Although homocysteine levels in 677TT and 1298CC genotype subjects were higher than for other genotypes, no significant differences were observed among different genotypes. This may be due to high serum folate level in our samples, and suggests that folate therapy may be useful to prevent hyperhomocysteinaemia in homozygous mutant subjects.     

MTHFR、MTRR基因多态性与多囊卵巢综合征的相关性研究

目的探讨亚甲四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)、甲硫氨酸合成酶还原酶(MTRR)基因多态性与多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)的相关性。方法应用病例对照研究,收集2018年4月-2018年8月在广东省妇幼保健院就诊的育龄期PCOS患者55例为PCOS组,选取46例月经规则、有排卵,并完成一次生育的非PCOS患者作为对照组。在PCOS组中,按HOMA稳态模型(HOMA-IR)分为两组,PCOS胰岛素抵抗(PCOS-IR)组和PCOS非胰岛素抵抗(PCOS-NIR)组,按多毛评分标准(m FG score)和血清游离雄激素指数(FAI)分为两组,高雄激素症组和非高雄激素症组,分别提取血浆,利用荧光定量PCR方法检测MTHFR基因C677T、A1298C及MTRR基因A66G的单核苷酸多态性(SNPs),同时采用化学发光法检测两组血浆维生素B12、叶酸及同型半胱氨酸(HCY)的含量。结果MTHFR基因C677T等位基因C在PCOS组分布频率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),等位基因C使PCOS的风险增加2.077倍(95%CI:1.132~3.812)。677CC基因型在PCOS组的分布频率明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),野生基因型(CC)与纯合突变基因型(TT)相比,患PCOS的风险提高了4.392倍(95%CI:1.005~19.196)。两组MTHFR基因A1298C、MTRR基因A66G各基因型和等位基因频率的分布差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在PCOS组中,PCOS-IR组和PCOS-NIR组以及高雄激素症组和非高雄激素症组在MTHFR基因C677T、A1298C及MTRR基因A66G各基因型分布差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),MTHFR C677T、A1298C及MTRR A66G位点分布之间不存在交互作用(P>0.05)。PCOS组中HCY水平较对照组明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组血清维生素B12、叶酸水平差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。结论MTHFR基因C677T多态性与PCOS的发病有一定的相关性,CC基因型可增加PCOS的发生风险,但与胰岛素抵抗(IR)和高雄激素症的发生风险无关。MTHFR基因A1298C、MTRRA66G各基因型与PCOS的发生、IR及高雄激素症的发生无关,PCOS组HCY偏高。     

A common mutation A1298C in human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene: association with plasma total homocysteine and folate concentrations.

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is one of the main regulatory enzymes of homocysteine metabolism. Previous studies revealed that a common mutation in MTHFR gene C677T is related to hyperhomocysteinemia and occlusive vascular pathology. In the current study, we determined the prevalence of a newly described mutation in the human MTHFR gene A1298C, and the already known C677T mutation, and related them to plasma total homocysteine and folate concentrations. We studied 377 Jewish subjects, including 190 men and 186 women aged 56.8 +/- 13 y (range 32-95 y). The frequency of the homozygotes for the A1298C and the C677T MTHFR mutations was common in the Jewish Israeli population (0.34 and 0.37, respectively). Subjects homozygous (TT) for the C677T mutation had significantly greater plasma total homocysteine concentrations (P < 0.01) than subjects without the mutation (CC). Homozygotes (CC) for the A1298C mutation did not have elevated plasma total homocysteine concentrations. Our study indicated that subjects with the 677CC/1298CC genotype had significantly lower concentrations (P < 0. 05) than those with a 677CC/1298AA genotype. Neither mutation (the A1298C and the C677T) was associated with established cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, elevated total cholesterol or body mass index.     

Interactions among polymorphisms in folate-metabolizing genes and serum total homocysteine concentrations in a healthy elderly population

BACKGROUND: Homocysteine concentrations are influenced by vitamin status and genetics, especially several polymorphisms in folate-metabolizing genes. OBJECTIVE: We examined the interactions and associations with serum total homocysteine (tHcy) and folate concentrations of polymorphisms in the following folate-metabolizing genes: methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), reduced folate carrier 1 (RFC1), and glutamate carboxypeptidase II (GCPII). DESIGN: Healthy volunteers (436 men and 606 women; mean age: 77.9 y) were randomly selected from among residents of Oxford, United Kingdom. We determined the individual effects and interactions of the MTHFR 677C-->T, MTHFR 1298A-->C, RFC1 80G-->A, and GCPII 1561C-->T polymorphisms on serum tHcy and folate concentrations. RESULTS: Subjects with the MTHFR 677TT genotype had higher serum tHcy concentrations than did those with the MTHFR 677CC genotype (P < 0.001), and this effect was greater in subjects with low serum folate status (P for interaction = 0.026). The MTHFR 1298A-->C, RFC1 80G-->A, and GCPII 1561C-->T polymorphisms had no individual effects on serum tHcy or folate concentrations. There was no interactive effect of the MTHFR 677C-->T and MTHFR 1298A-->C polymorphisms on tHcy concentrations. An interaction (P = 0.05) was observed between the MTHFR 677TT and RFC1 80GG genotypes, whereby persons with this genotype combination had a mean (+/-SEM) serum tHcy concentration (18.5 +/- 1.2 micromol/L) that was 5.1 micromol/L greater than the mean value of 13.4 +/- 0.2 micromol/L for the whole population. CONCLUSIONS: Folate and tHcy concentrations were not affected individually by the MTHFR 1298A-->C, RFC1 80G-->A, or GCPII 1561C-->T polymorphisms or by combinations of the MTHFR 677C-->T and MTHFR 1298A-->C genotypes. An interaction between the MTHFR 677TT and RFC1 80GG genotypes was observed whereby persons with this combination had higher serum tHcy.     

贵阳市育龄女性MTHFR和MTRR基因多态性与自然流产的相关性分析

目的分析贵阳市育龄女性亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)、甲硫氨酸合成酶还原酶(MTRR)基因多态性与自然流产的相关性,降低贵阳市育龄女性自然流产发生率。方法选取2016—2019年在贵阳市妇幼保健院进行孕前优生咨询的525例育龄女性为研究对象,按照有无自然流产史分为两组,病例组175例女性,对照组350例女性。比较两组育龄女性MTHFR C677T、A1298C及MTRR A66G基因型和等位基因分布。结果病例组MTHFR C677T野生基因型CC型69例(39.4%),杂合突变CT型76例(43.4%),纯合突变TT型30例(17.1%),对照组MTHFR C677T野生基因型CC型154例(44.0%),杂合突变CT型164例(46.9%),纯合突变TT型32例(9.1%),两组比较差异具有统计学意义(χ²=7.20,P<0.05);病例组的T等位基因频率为38.9%,较对照组T等位基因频率(32.6%)明显升高,差异有统计学意义(χ²=4.07,P<0.05)。两组MTHFR A1298C基因型分布比较差异无统计学意义(P...     

Prevalence of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 677T and 1298C alleles and folate status: a comparative study in Mexican, West African, and European populations

BACKGROUND: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C-->T polymorphism is heterogeneously distributed worldwide, with the highest and lowest frequencies of the T allele in Mexico and Africa, respectively, and a south-to-north gradient in Europe. Distribution of MTHFR 1298A-->C is less well known. It has been hypothesized that 677T frequency could result in part from gene-nutrient interactions. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to compare the association of 677T and 1298C alleles with plasma concentrations of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B-12 in geographical areas with contrasting 677T allele frequencies. DESIGN: Healthy young adults (n = 1277) were recruited in Mexico City, the West African countries of Bénin and Togo, France, and Sicily (Italy). Homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B-12 were measured in plasma, and MTHFR polymorphisms were measured in genomic DNA. RESULTS: Mexico City and Sicily reported the highest and Bénin and Togo reported the lowest plasma concentrations of folate. Mexico City had the highest 677T allele prevalence and the lowest influence of 677TT genotype on homocysteine, whereas the opposite was observed in Africa. The prevalence of the 1298C allele was lowest in the Mexicans and Africans and highest in the French. The percentage of the 677T genotype was significantly associated with the folate concentrations in 677CC carriers in a univariate analysis (R = 0.976; 95% CI: 0.797, 0.996; P < 0.0002) and in a multiple regression model that included homocysteine, vitamin B-12, and age (P = 0.0002). CONCLUSION: Our data agree with the hypothesis of a gene-nutrient interaction between MTHFR 677C-->T polymorphism and folate status that may confer a selective advantage of TT-homozygous genotype when dietary intake of folate is adequate, at least in the areas studied.     

Association between decreased vitamin levels and MTHFR, MTR and MTRR gene polymorphisms as determinants for elevated total homocysteine concentrations in pregnant women

OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) (C677T and A1298C), methionine synthase (MTR) A2756G and methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) A66G gene polymorphisms and total homocysteine (tHcy), methylmalonic acid (MMA) and S-adenosylmethionine/S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAM/SAH) levels; and to evaluate the potential interactions with folate or cobalamin (Cbl) status. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Two hundred seventy-five healthy women at labor who delivered full-term normal babies. Cbl, folate, tHcy, MMA, SAM and SAH were measured in serum specimens. The genotypes for polymorphisms were determined by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). RESULTS: Serum folate, MTHFR 677T allele and MTR 2756AA genotypes were the predictors of tHcy levels in pregnant women. Serum Cbl and creatinine were the predictors of SAM/SAH ratio and MMA levels, respectively. The gene polymorphisms were not determinants for MMA levels and SAM/SAH ratios. Low levels of serum folate were associated with elevated tHcy in pregnant women, independently of the gene polymorphisms. In pregnant women carrying MTHFR 677T allele, or MTHFR 1298AA or MTRR 66AA genotypes, lower Cbl levels were associated with higher levels of tHcy. Lower SAM/SAH ratio was found in MTHFR 677CC or MTRR A2756AA genotypes carriers when Cbl levels were lower than 142 pmol/l. CONCLUSIONS: Serum folate and MTHFR C677T and MTR A2576G gene polymorphisms were the determinants for tHcy levels. The interaction between low levels of serum Cbl and MTHFR (C677T or A1298C) or MTRR A66G gene polymorphisms was associated with increased tHcy.     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性与甘肃汉族2型糖尿病肾病的关系

目的 研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因多态性与汉族2型糖尿病肾病的关系。方法 应用聚合酶链反应—限制性片段长度多态性的方法，检测甘肃汉族人2型糖尿病患者91例，其中单纯糖尿病组50例，糖尿病肾病组41例，正常对照组35例，比较各组间MTHFR等位基因和基因型频率。结果 纯合基因型TT和杂合基因型CT在糖尿病肾病组的频率为34．1％和51．2％，高于糖尿病组(16％和48％)和正常对照组(14.3％和25．7％)，糖尿病肾病组的等位基因T频率(59．8％)也高于糖尿病组(40％)和正常对照组(27．1％)，差异均有统计学意义，糖尿病组和正常对照组之间的分布无统计学差异。结论 MTHFR基因C677T变异与甘肃汉族2型糖尿病患者糖尿病肾病的发病有关，等位基因T可能是糖尿病肾病的易感基因。     

Dietary and genetic determinants of homocysteine levels among Mexican women of reproductive age

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the independent and joint effects of dietary folate, vitamin B(12) consumption and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms (677C>T and 1298A>C) on the circulating folate and homocysteine (Hcy) levels among Mexican women of reproductive age. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, population-based study. SUBJECTS: The first 130 healthy non-pregnant women (aged 16-34 years) who agreed to participate in a reproductive cohort in Morelos, Mexico. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Dietary intakes of vitamin B(12) and folate were estimated using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire. MTHFR 677C>T and 1298A>C polymorphisms were ascertained using the PCR-based method. Serum levels of Hcy and folate were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography and radioimmunoassay, respectively. RESULTS: Genotype frequencies for the MTHFR 677C>T polymorphism were 21.5% (CC), 52.3% (CT) and 26.2% (TT) among Mexican women. Of the population, 22% had the MTHFR 1298AC genotype, while no individual carried the 1298CC genotype. We observed an increased level of Hcy among carriers of the 677TT genotype, compared to carriers of the 677CC genotype. The highest level of Hcy was observed among MTHFR 677TT carriers with low B(12) intake (<2.0 microg/day), which resulted with a significant interaction (P=0.01). CONCLUSION: Vitamin B(12) is an important determinant of Hcy levels in Mexico. Supplementation of folic acid with vitamin B(12) may be preferable when the MTHFR 677T variant allele is prevalent.     

5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase common mutations, folate status and plasma homocysteine in healthy French adults of the Supplementation en Vitamines et Mineraux Antioxydants (SU.VI.MAX) cohort

The 677cytosine mutation identified in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene has been frequently associated with an elevated plasma homocysteine concentration. The aim of the present study was to determine the impact of this MTHFR common mutation on plasma and erythrocyte folate (RCF) and plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations in healthy French adults. A cohort of 291 subjects living in the Paris area and participating in the Supplementation en Vitamines et Mineraux Antioxydants (SU.VI.MAX) study were analysed to assess the impact of MTHFR polymorphism 677C-->T on folate status and plasma tHcy concentration. The frequency of the mutant homozygote for 677C-->T polymorphism (677TT genotype) in the present cohort was 16.8%. There were significant differences in plasma tHcy between 677CC, 677CT and 677TT genotype groups. The RCF concentrations were significantly different between each genotype, the lowest levels being associated with the 677TT genotype. When segregated by gender, no differences in tHcy between homozygous 677TT, heterozygous 677CT and wild-type 677CC genotype groups in women were observed. The fasting tHcy in women was unrelated to the 677C-->T mutation. However, tHcy was significantly increased in men with the homozygous 677TT genotype. We also analysed the possible implication of a second new MTHFR polymorphism (1298A-->C) in subjects with mild hyperhomocysteinaemia (4th quartile of homocysteinaemia; tHcy >11.1 micromol/l). The polymorphism 1298A-->C did not have a notable effect on tHcy or on the RCF levels. Our observations confirm a relatively high frequency of the 677TT genotype in the French population. Women with this genotype did not show the same increase in tHcy observed in men. In the present study dietary folate intake was not measured. Thus, the interaction of dietary folate with the MTHFR genotype in the French population needs further study.     

MTHFR基因C677T位点多态性与胎儿生长受限的相关性

目的:探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR)基因C677T位点多态性与胎儿生长受限(FGR)的关系。方法:FGR患者62例,正常妊娠妇女65例。聚合酶链反应—限制性内切酶片段长度多肽性(PCR-RFLP)法检测MTHFR C677T基因多态性;荧光偏振免疫法测定血浆总同型半胱氨酸水平;微粒子酶免分析法测定血浆叶酸、VitB12浓度。结果:①FGR组MTHFR C677TC/T基因型频率显著高于正常对照组,C/C基因型频率显著低于对照组,总的突变T等位基因频率显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。②FGR组MTHFRT/T基因型Hcy水平较C/C、C/T基因型患者显著增高,而血清叶酸水平则明显降低(P<0.05)。血清VitB12水平在FGR3种基因型之间差异无显著性(P>0.05)。对照组MTHFR C677T3种基因型之间血清Hcy、叶酸、VitB12,水平差异无显著性(P>0.05)。结论:MTHFR基因C677T位点多态性与FGR有关,高同型半胱氨酸血症是FGR发病的危险因素。     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性与2型糖尿病肾病的关系

目的探讨亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（methylenete—trahydrofolate reductase,MTHFR）基因多态性与2型糖尿病肾病（diabetic nephropathy,DN）的关系,为筛选DN高危人群及DN的早期干预治疗提供理论依据。方法采用以医院为基础的成组病例对照研究方法,于2009年6月至2010年1月对72例并发DN的2型糖尿病患者（病例组）和127例未并发DN的2型糖尿病患者（对照组）进行间卷调查、体格检查和实验室检查。应用聚合酶链反应-限制性片断长度多态性（PCR—RFLP）技术进行MTHFR基因C677T多态性分析。结果病例组MTHFR基因TT基因型和T等位基因频率分别为30．6％和54．9％,均高于对照组（17．3％和42．1％）,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05o单因素logistic回归分析结果显示,MTHFR基因C677T多态性与DN之间存在统计学关联,其OR（95％CI）为1．673（1．100～2．545）;携带MTHFRT等位基因的2型糖尿病患者发生DN的危险性是C等位基因携带者的1．670倍（95％CI：1．106～2．521）,经过高血压、糖尿病病程和糖尿病家族史调整后,二者间的统计学关联仍然存在。结论MTHFR基因C677T多态性与DN相关,T等位基因可增加2型糖尿病患者合并肾病的危险。     

MTHFR的基因多态性与原因不明复发性流产的相关性分析

目的：探讨原因不明复发性流产（URSA）与5,10-亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（MTHFR）基因多态性的关系。方法：采用荧光定量聚合酶链反应（PCR）技术,对83例URSA患者（URSA组）和90例健康育龄期妇女（对照组）行MTHFR基因C667T、A1298C位点单核苷酸多态性分析,比较2组患者基因型、等位基因频率分布情况,并评估不同基因型致URSA发生的风险。结果：2组患者MTHFR基因型分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡。2组患者MTHFR C677T基因型、等位基因频率分布比较差异有统计学意义（均P＜0.05）;MTHFR A1298C基因型、等位基因频率分布比较差异无统计学意义（均P＞0.05）。URSA组TT纯合子出现频率高于对照组（30.1% vs. 13.3%, χ2=7.237,P=0.007）。TT纯合子基因型发生URSA的风险是CC纯合子基因型的3.289倍（OR=3.289,95%CI：1.342～8.063）。结论：MTHFR C677T位点基因多态性与URSA的发生有关,TT纯合子基因型可增加患病风险。     

四川南充市健康体检者同型半胱氨酸代谢酶基因多态性分布及其水平关联

目的 研究南充市汉族人群同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)代谢关键酶基因多态性的分布及与Hcy水平的关联.方法以在南充市中心医院的汉族人群470人为研究对象,抽取受检者血样,收集研究对象一般临床资料,采用循环酶法测定血浆Hcy水平,提取基因组DNA后进行SNP基因多态性检测,分析Hcy代谢关键酶MTHFR C677T、MTHFR ...     

Polymorphisms in genes involved in folate metabolism and colorectal neoplasia: a HuGE review

Epidemiologic and mechanistic evidence suggests that folate is involved in colorectal neoplasia. Some polymorphic genes involved in folate metabolism--methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR C677T and A1298C), methionine synthase (MTR A2756G), methionine synthase reductase (MTRR A66G), cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS exon 8, 68-base-pair insertion), and thymidylate synthase (TS enhancer region and 3' untranslated region)--have been investigated in colorectal neoplasia. For MTHFR C677T and A1298C, the variant allele is associated with reduced enzyme activity in vitro. For the other polymorphisms, functional data are limited and/or inconsistent. Genotype frequencies for all of the polymorphisms show marked ethnic and geographic variation. In most studies, MTHFR 677TT (10 studies, >4,000 cases) and 1298CC (four studies, >1,500 cases) are associated with moderately reduced colorectal cancer risk. In four of five genotype-diet interaction studies, 677TT subjects who had higher folate levels (or a "high-methyl diet") had the lowest cancer risk. In two studies, 677TT homozygote subjects with the highest alcohol intake had the highest cancer risk. Findings from six studies of MTHFR C677T and adenomatous polyps are inconsistent. There have been only one or two studies of the other polymorphisms; replication is needed. Overall, the roles of folate-pathway genes, folate, and related dietary factors in colorectal neoplasia are complex. Research priorities are suggested.     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶基因多态性与胃癌化疗的敏感性关系的研究

目的 研究亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶(MTHFR) 因C677T、A1298C多态与胃癌患者对5-FU为基础的化疗敏感性和毒性的关系。方法 收集经病理学确诊的晚期胃癌患者75例,病例化疗前均抽静脉血,提取白细胞DNA,用聚合酶链反应-限定性片段长度多态性技术检测MTHFR基因型。所有患者经5-FU为基础的化疗方案治疗。结果 (1)在75例晚期胃癌患者中,MTHFR C677TC／C、C／T、T／T基因型者分别为24例(32.0％)、33例(44.0％)和18例(24.0％);MTHFR A1298CA／A、A／C、C／C基因型者分别为52例(69.3％)、22例(29.3％)和1例(1.3％);经化疗后22例患者有效,总有效率29.3％。(2)MTHFR C677T T／T基因型者化疗的有效率为83.3％,显著高于T／C基因型者(15.2％,x2=22.27,P=0.000)和C／C基因型者(8 3％,x2=23.44,P=0.000)。C677T T／T基因型患者化疗敏感性是携带C677T C等位基因者的7.64倍(调整了性别、年龄、以往辅助化疗史及化疗方案,95％CI:3.14-18.62)。MTHFR A1298C A／A基因型者的有效率(36.5％),显著高于携带A1298C C(13.0％)等位基因者(x2=4 19,P=0.041;调整OR=3 75,95％CI:0.94-14.87)。同时携带MTHFR C677T T／T基因型和A1298C A／A基因型者化疗的有效率(86.7％)显著高于其他基因型者(15.0％,Fisher's exact:P=0.000,调整OR=6.57.95     

河北省9地区汉族育龄期女性MTHFR C677T、A1298C和MTRR A66G基因多态性分布研究

目的　分析河北省9个地区汉族育龄期女性亚甲基四氢还原酶（MTHFR）C677T、A1298C和甲硫氨酸合成酶还原酶（MTRR）A66G基因多态性的分布特征,以指导河北省地区汉族育龄女性叶酸的增补以及出生缺陷的预防。方法　共计1267位汉族育龄期女性位研究对象,采集静脉血,提取基因组DNA,采用KASP基因分型技术进行MTHFR和MTRR基因多态性检测,统计分析9个地区的基因多态性频率分布特征。结果　9地区MTHFR A1298C 位点基因型频率和等位基因频率比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）,9地区MTHFR C677T 位点等位基因频率比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）,9地区MTHFR C677T 位点基因型频率、MTRR A66G位点基因型频率和等位基因频率比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论　河北地区汉族女性MTHFR和MTRR基因多态性存在差异,具有一定的地域特异性。     

Heterogeneity in the prevalence of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphisms in women of different ethnic groups

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphisms in women of different ethnic groups and to relate these common mutations to plasma homocysteine, red cell folate, and serum folate. DESIGN: A one-time fasting blood sample was obtained for MTHFR genotype (C677T and A1298C) determinations (n=433). Serum folate, red cell folate, and homocysteine analyses were performed in nonfolic acid supplement users (n=215). SUBJECTS/SETTING: This study involved 433 women from four ethnic groups, including 193 Hispanic women of Mexican descent, 139 white women, 53 Asian women of mixed descent, and 48 African American women. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS PREFORMED: Chi;(2), t Test, and analysis of variance were used. RESULTS: Mexican women (18.1%) had a higher frequency of the 677 TT genotype compared with white (7.2%), Asian (3.8%), and African American (0%) women. White women (7.9%) had a higher frequency of the 1298 CC genotype than the other ethnic groups (range=1.9% to 2.6%). The frequency of compound heterozygosity (677 CT + 1298 AC) was higher in Mexican (17.6%) and white (15.1%) women than Asian and African American ( approximately 4% to 6%) women. In the era of folic acid fortification, neither genotype, independently or together, was associated with homocysteine or blood folate concentrations when ethnic groups were combined. In Mexican women, however, a linear trend (P相似文献   

Prevalence and effects of gene-gene and gene-nutrient interactions on serum folate and serum total homocysteine concentrations in the United States: findings from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey DNA Bank

BACKGROUND: Abnormalities of folate and homocysteine metabolism are associated with a number of pediatric and adult disorders. Folate intake and genetic polymorphisms encoding folate-metabolizing enzymes influence blood folate and homocysteine concentrations, but the effects and interactions of these factors have not been studied on a population-wide basis. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to assess the prevalence of these genetic polymorphisms and their relation to serum folate and homocysteine concentrations. DESIGN: DNA samples from 6793 participants in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) during 1991-1994 were genotyped for polymorphisms of genes coding for folate pathway enzymes 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C-->T and 1298A-->C, methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) 66A-->G, and cystathionine-beta-synthase 844ins68. The influence of these genetic variants on serum folate and homocysteine concentrations was analyzed by age, sex, and folate intake in 3 race-ethnicity groups. RESULTS: For all race-ethnicity groups, serum folate and homocysteine concentrations were significantly related to the MTHFR 677C-->T genotype but not to the other polymorphisms. Persons with the MTHFR 677 TT genotype had a 22.1% (95% CI: 14.6%, 28.9%) lower serum folate and a 25.7% (95% CI: 18.6%, 33.2%) higher homocysteine concentration than did persons with the CC genotype. Moderate daily folic acid intake (mean: 150 microg/d; 95% CI: 138, 162) significantly reduced the difference in mean homocysteine concentrations between those with the MTHFR 677 CC and TT genotypes. We found a significant interaction between MTHFR 677C-->T and MTRR 66A-->G on serum homocysteine concentrations among non-Hispanic whites. CONCLUSIONS: The MTHFR 677C-->T polymorphism was associated with significant differences in serum folate and homocysteine concentrations in the US population before folic acid fortification. The effect of MTHFR 677C-->T on homocysteine concentrations was reduced by moderate daily folic acid intake.