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Haptoglobin genotypes and risk of vascular complications in a northern Chinese Han population with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13410-021-01002-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Dalan R, Liuh Ling G. The protean role of haptoglobin and haptoglobin genotypes on vascular complications in diabetes mellitus. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2018; 25:1502-1519. [PMID: 29799294 DOI: 10.1177/2047487318776829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Introduction and background Haptoglobin (Hp) is considered to be an antioxidant and protective against cardiovascular complications. Polymorphisms in the Hp gene interact with diabetes mellitus to affect the risk of vascular complications. Methods We review the updated literature about the protean role of Hp and Hp genotypes spanning genomics, molecular, translational and clinical studies. We searched Pubmed, SCOPUS and Google Scholar for all articles using the keywords: haptoglobin and/or haptoglobin polymorphism and diabetes. We review the diverse Hp genotypes, phenotypes and the impact on diabetes complications, including lessons from animal models and in vitro models. We describe the clinical studies on the associations of Hp genotypes with vascular complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes comprehensively. We review the studies looking at vitamin E supplementation in a personalized manner in Hp2-2 diabetes individuals. Results and conclusion Hp genotypes have evolved as a result of deletions in the traditional Hp genes. The Hp genotypes have been associated with microvascular and macrovascular complications in type 1 diabetes mellitus but the association in type 2 diabetes is more consistent with cardiovascular complications. A preferential benefit of vitamin E and other antioxidants in the Hp2-2 genotype for cardiovascular complications in type 2 diabetes has been seen presumably secondary to interaction with high-density lipoprotein function. Hence, the Hp genotype can be used to personalize antioxidant therapeutics in diabetes patients. These results need to be corroborated in large, global, pragmatic, prospective, cardiovascular outcome trials in type 2 diabetes patients.
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- Rinkoo Dalan
- 1 Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.,2 NTU-Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Singapore.,3 Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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Genetic markers for urine haptoglobin is associated with decline in renal function in type 2 diabetes in East Asians. Sci Rep 2018; 8:5109. [PMID: 29572449 PMCID: PMC5865208 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23407-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Urine haptoglobin (uHP) level prospectively predicts diabetic kidney disease (DKD) progression. Here, we aim to identify genetic determinants of uHP level and evaluate association with renal function in East Asians (EA) with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Genome-wide association study (GWAS) among 805 [236 Chinese (discovery) and 569 (57 Malay and 512 Chinese) (validation)] found that rs75444904/kgp16506790 variant was robustly associated with uHP level (MetaP = 1.21 × 10-60). rs75444904 correlates well with plasma HP protein levels and multimerization in EA but was not in perfect LD (r2 = 0.911 in Chinese, r2 = 0.536 in Malay) and is monomorphic in Europeans (1000 G data). Conditional probability analysis indicated weakening of effects but residual significant associations between rs75444904 and uHP when adjusted on HP structural variant (MetaP = 8.22 × 10-7). The rs75444904 variant was associated with DKD progression (OR = 1.77, P = 0.014) independent of traditional risk factors. In an additional validation-cohort of EA (410 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) cases and 1308 controls), rs75444904 was associated with ESRD (OR = 1.22, P = 0.036). Furthermore, increased risk of DKD progression (OR = 2.09, P = 0.007) with elevated uHP level through Mendelian randomisation analysis provide support for potential causal role of uHP in DKD progression in EA. However, further replication of our findings in larger study populations is warranted.
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Amiri AA, Hashemi-Soteh MB, Haghshenas MR, Daneshvar F, Rastegar A, Farazmand T. Haptoglobin polymorphism in individuals with type 2 diabetic microangiopathy. NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2013; 5:529-35. [PMID: 24251270 PMCID: PMC3818825 DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.118929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Haptoglobin is an acute phase protein with antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Gene polymorphism may be a risk factor for diabetic vascular disease in Iranian population. AIMS The study investigates the existence or not of an association between haptoglobin genotypes and prevalence of diabetic microangiopathy in individuals with type 2 diabetic microangiopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 206 type 2 diabetic patients (<5 years duration) categorized into two groups according to the presence or absence of diabetic microvascular complications. The cases of interest were diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy identified during clinical and or laboratory examination. In addition, 114 age- and sex-matched individuals were selected to serve as a control group. Haptoglobin genotyping was done using an amplification gel electrophoresis. RESULTS The frequency of haptoglobin phenotype 2-1 in diabetic patients was 70/206 (33.9%) as compared with 54/114 (47.3%) in nondiabetics (P = 0.01). However, the frequency of haptoglobin phenotype 2-2 was greater in diabetics (126/114, 61.1%) than in those without diabetes (56/114, 49.1%; P = 0.02). Patients with diabetic microangiopathy; however, did not differ significantly between haptoglobin phenotype groups. CONCLUSIONS Haptoglobin phenotype 2-2 is considered to be a major susceptibility gene for type 2 diabetic patients. Moreover, haptoglobin phenotype 2-1may be good prognostic factors for the development of diabetes mellitus.
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- Ahmad Ahmadzadeh Amiri
- Department of Ophthalmology, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran ; Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center and Medical Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran
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Mogarekar MR, Hampe MH. Haptoglobin2-2 phenotype is an additional risk factor of retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus. INDIAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS 2013; 19:154-8. [PMID: 24019615 PMCID: PMC3758720 DOI: 10.4103/0971-6866.116111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the association between haptoglobin (Hp) phenotypes and risk of the development of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study included 45 normotensive type 2 diabetic patients (duration more than 5 years) admitted in the hospital divided into two groups (with and without DR) on the basis of fundus examination by direct ophthalmoscopy. Serum samples of all patients were subjected for Hp phenotyping by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. RESULTS DR was associated significantly in diabetic patients with Hp2-2 phenotype (79.31%) than diabetic patients with Hp2-1 phenotype (43.75%) and Hp2-2 had higher odds ratio (OR) for DR in univariate analysis (OR 4.929, [95% confidence interval [CI] (1.297-18.733)], P = 0.016) and multivariate analysis (OR 7.704 [95% CI (0.887-66.945)], P = 0.064). Furthermore, Hp2-2 was associated significantly with severe forms of DR. CONCLUSION Hp2-2 phenotype is associated with susceptibility to DR showing a graded risk relationship to the number of Hp2 alleles. Determination of Hp phenotype may be useful in the risk assessment and management of DR.
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- Mukund R Mogarekar
- Department of Biochemistry, S. R. T. R. Medical College, Ambajogai, Maharashtra, India
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Mohieldein A, Alzohairy M, Hasan M, Khan AA. Inflammatory markers and haptoglobin polymorphism in Saudi with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Glob J Health Sci 2012; 5:135-42. [PMID: 23283045 PMCID: PMC4776982 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v5n1p135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Revised: 10/19/2012] [Accepted: 11/11/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objectives: Haptoglobin (Hp) polymorphism associated with clinical evolution of several inflammatory diseases and considered as a predictive factor for development of diabetes complications. We designed the present study to investigate the frequency distribution of Hp phenotypes among Saudi with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus compared to healthy nondiabetic subjects. Moreover, we explored the possibility of relationship between serum levels of inflammatory markers (namely, high-sensitive C-reactive proteins “hs-CRP”, interleukin (IL)-6, and Hp) and Hp phenotypes. Methods: In the present case-control study, we enrolled 60 type 2 diabetic patients as the study group and 60 healthy subjects as the control group. We assayed serum levels of Hp and hs-CRP by immunoturbidimetric method; while IL-6 was measured by ELISA. Native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was used for determination of Hp phenotypes. Results: In type 2 diabetics, serum concentrations of IL-6, hs-CRP, and Hp were significantly elevated and correlated to body mass index. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between plasma glucose level and Hp (r = 0.577, p = 0.000), IL-6 (r = 0.448, p = 0.000), and hs-CRP (r = 0.380, p = 0.001). In addition, data demonstrated a positive correlation between HbA1c and Hp (r = 0.521, p = 0.000), IL-6 (r = 0.420, p = 0.001), and hs-CRP (r = 0.353, p = 0.008). Hp 2-1 phenotype predominated among subjects in both study and control groups. No significant association between Hp phenotypes with any of the investigated inflammatory markers was documented. Conclusion: Inflammation may represent the link between type 2 diabetes and obesity. Hp 2-1 was the predominant phenotype among Saudi type 2 diabetics as well as healthy subjects. In addition to Hp; other possible genetic polymorphisms like CRP may have its effect on diabetes through different mechanisms.
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Goldenberg-Cohen N, Gabbay M, Dratviman-Storobinsky O, Reich E, Axer-Siegel R, Weinberger D, Gabbay U. Does haptoglobin genotype affect early onset of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes? Retina 2012; 31:1574-80. [PMID: 21555971 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e31820a68f8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE There are 2 common alleles for Hp (Hp-1 and Hp-2) and 3 common Hp genotypes: Hp1-1, Hp2-1, and Hp2-2. The haptoglobin genotype may play a dual role in morbidities of diabetes: Hp1-1, protective and Hp2-2, provocative. This study investigated the possible association of haptoglobin genotypes with onset of retinopathy in Type 2 diabetes (DM2). METHODS The sample included 98 consecutive adults with DM2 under routine outpatient follow-up from 2007 to 2009 who met the criteria for either no retinopathy at ≥10 years after diagnosis (Group 1) or proliferative retinopathy at ≤10 years after diagnosis (Group 2). Blood samples were collected for haptoglobin genotyping by polymerase chain reaction. Findings were compared between and within groups. RESULTS Eighty-four patients had no retinopathy and 14 had early proliferative retinopathy. The distributions of the Hp genotypes were as follows: no-retinopathy group: 28.6% Hp1-1, 35.7% Hp2-1, and 35.7% Hp2-2 and proliferative retinopathy group: 22.6% Hp1-1, 27.4% Hp2-1, and 50% Hp2-2 (NS). On statistical analysis (limited to the larger no-retinopathy group), a predominance of Hp1-1 was noted in older patients; Hp2-2 was associated with an increased rate of stroke. CONCLUSION The Hp genotype apparently plays no role in the development or worsening of proliferative retinopathy in DM2. Hp1-1 may be involved in delaying the onset of diabetes. Hp2-2 may pose a microvascular risk.
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- Nitza Goldenberg-Cohen
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.
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Chen YC, Lee CC, Huang CY, Huang HB, Yu CC, Ho YC, Su YC. Haptoglobin polymorphism as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease: a case-control study. Am J Nephrol 2011; 33:510-4. [PMID: 21546768 DOI: 10.1159/000327822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 03/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS Taiwan has the highest incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease worldwide. Haptoglobin (Hp) has a role in renal protection, and there are known differences in the function of different Hp alleles. We aim to study the association between Hp genotype and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Taiwan. METHODS We performed one hospital-based, age-matched case-control study of 213 patients with CKD and 213 controls to evaluate the association between Hp polymorphism and CKD. Three major Hp genotypes were determined using polymerase chain reaction and electrophoresis. An unconditional logistic regression model was used to identify the associated risk factors for the development of CKD. RESULTS The frequency of Hp2-2 genotype and Hp(2) allele was significantly higher in the CKD group than in controls (p = 0.032 and 0.024, respectively). After adjustment for covariates, the Hp2-2 genotype (vs. Hp1-1; OR 3.841) remained significantly associated with the development of CKD, together with diabetes (OR 3.131), hypertension (OR 1.748) and dyslipidemia (OR 1.646). CONCLUSION This present study shows that Hp2-2 genotype is an independent risk factor for CKD. Determination of the Hp genotype may be of potential value to the prediction of genetic risk for CKD.
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- Yi-Chun Chen
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Buddhist Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, ROC
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OBJECTIVE Haptoglobin (Hp) binds free Hb, inhibiting Hb-induced oxidative damage. As oxidative stress has been associated with microvascular complications, we evaluated the relationship between Hp genotype and microalbuminuria, macroalbuminuria, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and early renal function decline in type 1 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Participants from the Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications Study with DNA available were studied for the incidence of microalbuminuria (albumin excretion rate [AER] 20-200 microg/min), macroalbuminuria (AER >200 microg/min), ESRD (renal dialysis or transplantation), and renal function decline (a decline > or =30 ml/min per 1.73 m(2) from baseline estimated [by the Cockcroft-Gault equation] glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] in those with baseline eGFR >60 ml/min per 1.73 m(2)). RESULTS The proportions with the Hp 2/2, 2/1, and 1/1 genotype were 43.4, 44.4, and 12.1%, respectively. During 18 years of follow-up, the incidence of eGFR decline, microalbuminuria, macroalbuminuria, and ESRD was 42.0, 40.5, 16.7, and 12.2%, respectively. No significant univariate differences were observed by Hp genotype. However, in multivariable Cox models, an approximately twofold increased risk was observed for the Hp 2/2 compared with the Hp 1/1 genotype for eGFR decline (hazard ratio 1.79 [95% CI 1.06-3.00]) and ESRD (2.74 [1.17-6.45]); no significant associations were observed for microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that although Hp genotype is not associated with albuminuria per se, it may be an independent determinant of early renal function decline and progression to ESRD. Understanding these apparent contradictory findings may provide further insight into the pathogenesis of renal disease in type 1 diabetes.
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- Tina Costacou
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Haptoglobin polymorphism in Mongolian population: Comparison of the two genotyping methods. Clin Chim Acta 2009; 408:110-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2009.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2009] [Revised: 08/04/2009] [Accepted: 08/04/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wobeto VP, Garcia PM, Zaccariotto TR, Sonati MDF. Haptoglobin polymorphism and diabetic nephropathy in Brazilian diabetic patients. Ann Hum Biol 2009; 36:437-41. [DOI: 10.1080/03014460902960263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Vânia P.A. Wobeto
- Clinical Pathology Department, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Clinical Pathology Department, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Clinical Pathology Department, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Clinical Pathology Department, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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Wobeto VPDA, Zaccariotto TR, Sonati MDF. Polymorphism of human haptoglobin and its clinical importance. Genet Mol Biol 2008. [DOI: 10.1590/s1415-47572008000400002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Wobeto VPA, Rosim ET, Melo MB, Calliari LEP, Sonati MDF. Haptoglobin polymorphism and diabetic retinopathy in Brazilian patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2007; 77:385-8. [PMID: 17275123 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2006.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2006] [Accepted: 12/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Haptoglobin (Hp) is an acute phase protein with antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Three main genotypes/phenotypes (Hp1-1, Hp2-1 and Hp2-2) show distinct efficiencies in these activities and have been associated with susceptibility and outcome in several diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM). It has been suggested that Hp polymorphism may influence the development of retinopathy, an important microvascular complication in DM. In order to investigate this association in a Brazilian population, we determined the Hp genotypes of 317 diabetic patients with at least 10 years of disease. The patients were classified as DM-type 1 and 2, with and without diabetic retinopathy (DR). The Hp genotype frequencies of the different patient groups and of a control group consisting of 142 healthy individuals who had previously been studied were compared. No significant differences were observed for the three Hp genotypes. Hemoglobin A1c levels, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and duration of diabetes, which are potential risk factors for DR, were also compared. Again no significant differences were observed for the three Hp genotypes. Thus, we conclude that this polymorphism is not associated with the presence of DR in the Brazilian population studied here.
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- Vânia P A Wobeto
- Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Nakhoul FM, Miller-Lotan R, Awaad H, Asleh R, Levy AP. Hypothesis--haptoglobin genotype and diabetic nephropathy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 3:339-44. [PMID: 17525716 DOI: 10.1038/ncpneph0467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2006] [Accepted: 02/09/2007] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Vascular complications cause serious morbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus. Three such complications are nephropathy, retinopathy and accelerated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. There is currently scant evidence of a genetic marker that predicts which patients will have vascular complications. Oxidative stress has an important role in the development of diabetic vascular complications. Haptoglobin (Hp) is a hemoglobin-binding protein that has a major role in protecting against heme-driven oxidative stress. There are two common alleles for Hp (1 and 2) and, therefore, three common Hp genotypes: Hp 1-1, Hp 2-1, and Hp 2-2. The antioxidant protection provided by Hp is genotype-dependent; the protein encoded by Hp 1-1 provides superior antioxidant protection compared with that encoded by Hp 2-2. We have shown that diabetic individuals with Hp 2-2 are more likely to develop nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease than those with the Hp 2-1 or Hp 1-1 genotypes.
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- Farid M Nakhoul
- Department of Nephrology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
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Conway BR, Savage DA, Brady HR, Maxwell AP. Association between haptoglobin gene variants and diabetic nephropathy: haptoglobin polymorphism in nephropathy susceptibility. Nephron Clin Pract 2007; 105:e75-9. [PMID: 17220636 DOI: 10.1159/000098563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2006] [Accepted: 03/21/2006] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The Hp(1)/Hp(2) DNA polymorphism has previously been implicated in susceptibility to diabetic nephropathy in some but not all studies. In an attempt to clarify these conflicting findings, we conducted a case-control association study in a Caucasian population. METHODS We recruited 224 and 285 type 1 diabetic patients with (cases) and without (controls) nephropathy, respectively, from 2 centres based in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Hp(1)/Hp(2) genotyping was performed using a combination of long-range and multiplex PCR. Allele and genotype frequencies in cases and controls were compared using the chi(2) test. RESULTS There was a statistically significant increase in the frequency of the Hp(2) allele in cases compared to controls (65.6 vs. 58.6%, OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.04-1.76, p = 0.03). The distributions of genotypes were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for both cases and controls, and the overall frequency of the Hp(1) allele was 38.3%, which is similar to that found in other Western European populations. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the Hp(2) allele may confer susceptibility to nephropathy in patients with type 1 diabetes.
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- Bryan R Conway
- Nephrology Research Group, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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