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Żychowska J, Ćmil M, Skórka P, Olejnik-Wojciechowska J, Plewa P, Bakinowska E, Kiełbowski K, Pawlik A. The Role of Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Hepatitis C Infection. Biomolecules 2024; 14:986. [PMID: 39199374 PMCID: PMC11352264 DOI: 10.3390/biom14080986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a hepatotropic virus that can be transmitted through unsafe medical procedures, such as injections, transfusions, and dental treatment. The infection may be self-limiting or manifest as a chronic form that induces liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or progression into hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Epigenetic mechanisms are major regulators of gene expression. These mechanisms involve DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the activity of non-coding RNAs, which can enhance or suppress gene expression. Abnormal activity or the dysregulated expression of epigenetic molecules plays an important role in the pathogenesis of various pathological disorders, including inflammatory diseases and malignancies. In this review, we summarise the current evidence on epigenetic mechanisms involved in HCV infection and progression to HCC.
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- Justyna Żychowska
- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71-412 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.Ż.); (M.Ć.); (P.S.); (E.B.); (K.K.)
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Di Stasio D, Guida A, Romano A, Petruzzi M, Marrone A, Fiori F, Lucchese A. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection: Pathogenesis, Oral Manifestations, and the Role of Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4012. [PMID: 39064052 PMCID: PMC11278420 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a global health concern with significant systemic implications, including a range of oral manifestations. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the oral and dental pathologies related to HCV, the etiopathogenetic mechanisms linking such conditions to HCV and the impact of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy. Common oral manifestations of HCV include oral lichen planus (OLP), periodontal disease, and xerostomia. The pathogenesis of these conditions involves both direct viral effects on oral tissues and indirect effects related to the immune response to HCV. Our literature analysis, using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, suggests that both the HCV infection and the immune response to HCV contribute to the increased prevalence of these oral diseases. The introduction of DAA therapy represents a significant advancement in HCV treatment, but its effects on oral manifestations, particularly OLP, are still under evaluation. Although a possible mechanism linking HCV to OSCC is yet to be determined, existing evidence encourages further investigation in this sense. Our findings highlight the need for established protocols for managing the oral health of patients with HCV, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of life.
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- Dario Di Stasio
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy (A.M.); (A.L.)
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- U.O.C. Odontostomatologia, A.O.R.N. “A. Cardarelli”, 95123 Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy (A.M.); (A.L.)
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- Section of Dentistry, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Clinica Odontoiatrica del Policlinico di Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy (A.M.); (A.L.)
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy (A.M.); (A.L.)
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy (A.M.); (A.L.)
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Wang Y, Qi H, Wang T, Zhang W, Shi X, Zhan Q, Li Q, Zhong M. STAT3 and STAT6 polymorphisms predict the severity of adverse reactions in Chinese NSCLC patients receiving EGFR-TKIs therapy. J Chemother 2024; 36:61-71. [PMID: 37151185 DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2023.2203610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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A total of 162 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients were divided into discovery (N = 68) and validation (N = 94) groups. Nine Janus kinase/Signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathway-related single nucleotide polymorphisms were selected to explore the potential associations between genetic polymorphisms and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The TT genotype of STAT6 rs324011 was significantly associated with severe ADRs in the recessive genetic model (TT vs. CC + CT, OR = 13.5, 95% CI = 2.12-86.09, p = 0.006 in the discovery group; OR = 8.41, 95% CI = 1.95-36.19, p = 0.004 in the validation group). The T allele was associated with a higher incidence of severe ADRs than was the C allele of rs324011 (OR = 3.67, 95% CI = 1.46-9.19, p = 0.006 in the discovery group; OR = 3.17, 95% CI = 1.44-6.99, p = 0.004 in the validation group). Patients with the CC genotype in STAT3 rs1053023 (and rs1053005) or the TT genotype of STAT6 rs324011 were likely to experience severe epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) related ADRs.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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He M, Liu M, Geng J, Liu L, Huang P, Yue M, Xia X, Zhang AM. Polymorphisms of the MxA and MxB genes are associated with biochemical indices and viral subtypes in Yunnan HCV patients. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1119805. [PMID: 36743306 PMCID: PMC9892934 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1119805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection was the primary reason causing critical hepatic Q7 diseases. Although direct-acting antiviral agents (DAA) were widely used in clinics, anti-drug mutation, the outcome of patients with different viral subtypes, and recurrence suggested that HCV pathogenic mechanism should be studied further. HCV infection, replication, and outcome were influenced by the IFNL4 and itsdownstream genes (MxA and MxB). However, whether genetic polymorphisms of these genes played necessary roles required verification in the Yunnan population. Methods and Results After analyzing the genotypes and allele frequencies of seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), we found the association between the genotype and allele frequencies of rs11322783 in the IFNL4 gene and HCV infection in Yunnan population. Furthermore, the genetic polymorphisms of the MxA and MxB genescould influence liver function of HCV patients. The indirect bilirubin (IBIL) and albumin (ALB) levels showed significant differences among HCV patients, who carried various genotypes. The IBIL levels were associated with genotypes of rs17000900 (P= 0.025) and rs2071430 (P= 0.037) in the MxA gene, and ALB levels were associated with genotypes of rs2838029 (P= 0.010) in the MxB gene. Similarly, the genotypes of SNPs also showed significant difference in patients infected with subtype 3a (P=0.035) and 2a (P=0.034). However, no association was identified between expression level and SNPs of the MxA and MxB genes. Furthermore, HCV subtype 3b was found to be the predominantly epidemic strain in Yunnan Province. Conclusion In conclusion, the association between biochemical indices/HCV subtypes and SNPs in the MxA and MxB genes was identified in Yunnan HCV population.
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- Mengzhu He
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, China
- *Correspondence: A-Mei Zhang, ; Xueshan Xia,
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- *Correspondence: A-Mei Zhang, ; Xueshan Xia,
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Yu L, Dong J, Liu Y, Zhang L, Liang P, Wang L, Huang L, Xu Z, Song C. Genome-wide analysis of long noncoding RNA profiles in Vero cells infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. Arch Virol 2020; 165:1969-1977. [PMID: 32529459 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-020-04694-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is an acute enteric disease caused by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). In China, variant PEDV causes severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration in piglets, leading to very high morbidity and mortality. However, the pathogenesis of PEDV is still not fully understood. In our study, we analyzed the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) and mRNA expression profiles of PEDV GDgh16 in infected Vero cells at 60 h postinfection. A total of 61,790 annotated mRNAs, 14,247 annotated lncRNAs and 1290 novel lncRNAs were identified. A total of 227 annotated lncRNAs and 13 novel lncRNAs were significantly and differentially expressed after viral infection. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) databases were used to identify genes adjacent to the lncRNAs, and it was found that these lncRNAs were enriched in pathways related to immune and antiviral responses. Next, we selected candidate lncRNAs and their predicted target genes for study. RT-qPCR demonstrated that these lncRNAs and genes were differentially expressed after PEDV infection. Our study investigated the function of lncRNAs involved in PEDV infection, providing new insight into the pathogenic mechanisms of PEDV.
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- Linyang Yu
- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- School of Animal Husbandry and Medical Engineering, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- School of Animal Husbandry and Medical Engineering, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- College of Animal Science and National Engineering Center for Swine Breeding Industry, South China Agriculture University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Adnan F, Khan NU, Iqbal A, Ali I, Petruzziello A, Sabatino R, Guzzo A, Loquercio G, Botti G, Khan S, Naeem M, Khan MI. Interleukin-6 polymorphisms in HCC patients chronically infected with HCV. Infect Agent Cancer 2020; 15:21. [PMID: 32266003 PMCID: PMC7114800 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-020-00285-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary liver malignancy in which the risk of development is always multifunctional. Interleukin-6 is a proinflammatory and multifunctional cytokine, which plays an important role in the immune response, haematopoiesis and defence against viral infection. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of Interleukin-6 mutations (rs2069837 and rs17147230) associated with genetic risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in Khyber Pakthunkhwa population. A total of 72 hepatocellular carcinoma cases and 38 controls were included in this study. The genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood cells and Interleukin-6 genotyping was performed using T-ARMS-PCR technique. Our results show a significant increase risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma with the mutation within Interleukin-6 gene with heterozygous G allele (rs2069837) (OR = 10.667, 95%CI = 3.923–29.001, p = < 0.0001) and heterozygous T allele (rs17147230) (OR = 75.385, 95%CI = 9.797–580.065, p = < 0.0001). However, under recessive gene model the results were insignificant in case of Interleukin-6 rs2069837 (OR = 0.605, 95%CI = 0.217–1.689, p = 0.337), while significant in case of Interleukin-6 rs17147230 (OR = 0.298, 95%CI = 0.121–0.734, p = 0.0085). In conclusion, Interleukin-6 mutation is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma susceptibility. More related studies with other associated interleukins and their whole gene sequencing will be required.
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- Faisal Adnan
- 1Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- 1Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- 1Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Health Division), The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- 2Department of Biosciences, COMSATs University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- 4Unit of Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- SSD Transfusion medicine, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Hematology-Oncology and stem cell transplantation Unit, IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- 7Scientific Directorate, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione "G. Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- 8Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP Pakistan
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- Department of community medicine, Khyber Medical Collage, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Song Y, Yang X, Shen Y, Wang Y, Xia X, Zhang AM. STAT3 signaling pathway plays importantly genetic and functional roles in HCV infection. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2019; 7:e821. [PMID: 31219249 PMCID: PMC6687657 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an extensive health problem, which leads to serious liver diseases. Host genetic polymorphisms were associated with HCV infection, progression, and treatment effect of patients. Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway was important to HCV infection, but no genetic association was studied between STAT3 signaling pathway and HCV infection. Methods To investigate the genetic and functional roles of the STAT3 signaling pathway, we collected 394 HCV patients and 395 normal controls to genotype 25 signal nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of six genes (Interleukin 6 [IL6, OMIM 147620], Interleukin 6 receptor [IL6R, OMIM 147880], Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 alpha [HNF1A, OMIM 142410], Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha [HNF4A, OMIM 600281], STAT3 [OMIM 102582], and ATP binding cassette subfamily C member 2 [ABCC2, OMIM 601107]). Then expression level of these genes were analyzed in HCV infected cells with or without IL6 transfection. Results Our results identified that the SNPs in STAT3 signaling pathway were associated with HCV infection or biochemical features of Yunnan HCV patients. Genotype AA of rs4075015 (IL6R) and GG of rs3212172 (HNF4A) increased the risk of HCV infection (p = 0.024 and 0.029), but the genotype AA of rs7553796 (IL6R) played a protective role in HCV infection (p = 0.0008). High‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL‐C) and Glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) level were associated with genotypes of rs4845617 (IL6R, p = 0.045) and rs1053023 (STAT3, p = 0.034), respectively. Cell assays suggested that IL6 transfection could suppress HCV proliferation. RNA and protein levels of the IL6R, HNF1A, STAT3, and ABCC2 genes significantly increased after HCV infection. Conclusion We identified STAT3 signaling pathway influenced HCV infection and biochemical characteristics of HCV patients through genetic and functional aspects.
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- Yuzhu Song
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.,Molecular Medicine Center of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Molecular Medicine Center of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.,Molecular Medicine Center of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.,Molecular Medicine Center of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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