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Ruskovska T, Postolov F, Milenkovic D. Integrated Analysis of Genomic and Genome-Wide Association Studies Identified Candidate Genes for Nutrigenetic Studies in Flavonoids and Vascular Health: Path to Precision Nutrition for (Poly)phenols. Nutrients 2024; 16:1362. [PMID: 38732608 PMCID: PMC11085427 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091362] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Flavonoids exert vasculoprotective effects in humans, but interindividual variability in their action has also been reported. This study aims to identify genes that are associated with vascular health effects of flavonoids and whose polymorphisms could explain interindividual variability in response to their intake. Applying the predetermined literature search criteria, we identified five human intervention studies reporting positive effects of flavonoids on vascular function together with global genomic changes analyzed using microarray methods. Genes involved in vascular dysfunction were identified from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). By extracting data from the eligible human intervention studies, we obtained 5807 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The number of identified upstream regulators (URs) varied across the studies, from 227 to 1407. The search of the GWAS Catalog revealed 493 genes associated with vascular dysfunction. An integrative analysis of transcriptomic data with GWAS genes identified 106 candidate DEGs and 42 candidate URs, while subsequent functional analyses and a search of the literature identified 20 top priority candidate genes: ALDH2, APOE, CAPZA1, CYP11B2, GNA13, IL6, IRF5, LDLR, LPL, LSP1, MKNK1, MMP3, MTHFR, MYO6, NCR3, PPARG, SARM1, TCF20, TCF7L2, and TNF. In conclusion, this integrated analysis identifies important genes to design future nutrigenetic studies for development of precision nutrition for polyphenols.
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- Tatjana Ruskovska
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia; (T.R.); (F.P.)
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia; (T.R.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Angelidis G, Valotassiou V, Satra M, Psimadas D, Koutsikos J, Skoularigis J, Kollia P, Georgoulias P. Investigating the genetic characteristics of CAD: Is there a role for myocardial perfusion imaging techniques? J Nucl Cardiol 2022; 29:2909-2916. [PMID: 33141407 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02403-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Several environmental and genetic factors have been found to influence the development and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). Although the effects of the environmental hazards on CAD pathophysiology are well documented, the genetic architecture of the disease remains quite unclear. A number of single-nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified based on the results of the genome-wide association studies. However, there is a lack of strong evidence regarding molecular causality. The minority of the reported predisposing variants can be related to the conventional risk factors of CAD, while most of the polymorphisms occur in non-protein-coding regions of the DNA. However, independently of the specific underlying mechanisms, genetic information could lead to the identification of a population at higher genetic risk for the long-term development of CAD. Myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) are functional imaging techniques that can evaluate directly myocardial perfusion, and detect vascular and/or endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, these techniques could have a role in the investigation of the underlying mechanisms associated with the identified predisposing variants, advancing our understanding regarding molecular causality. In the population at higher genetic risk, myocardial SPECT or PET could provide important evidence through the early depiction of sub-clinical dysfunctions, well before any atherosclerosis marker could be identified. Notably, SPECT and PET techniques have been already used for the investigation of the functional consequences of several CAD-related polymorphisms, as well as the response to certain treatments (statins). Furthermore, therefore, in the clinical setting, the combination of genetic evidence with the findings of myocardial SPECT, or PET, functional imaging techniques could lead to more efficient screening methods and may improve decision making with regard to the diagnostic investigation and patients' management.
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- G Angelidis
- Nuclear Medicine Laboratory, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
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- Nuclear Medicine Laboratory, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Biology & Genetics Laboratory, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Nuclear Medicine Laboratory, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, 401 General Military Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Genetics & Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Nuclear Medicine Laboratory, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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Targeting the chemokine network in atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis 2021; 330:95-106. [PMID: 34247863 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Chemokines and their receptors represent a potential target for immunotherapy in chronic inflammation. They comprise a large family of cytokines with chemotactic activity, and their cognate receptors are expressed on all cells of the body. This network dictates leukocyte recruitment and activation, angiogenesis, cell proliferation and maturation. Dysregulation of chemokine and chemokine receptor expression as well as function participates in many pathologies including cancer, autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation. In atherosclerosis, a lipid-driven chronic inflammation of middle-sized and large arteries, chemokines and their receptors participates in almost all stages of the disease from initiation of fatty streaks to mature atherosclerotic plaque formation. Atherosclerosis and its complications are the main driver of mortality and morbidity in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Hence, exploring new fields of therapeutic targeting of atherosclerosis is of key importance. This review gives an overview of the recent advances on the role of key chemokines and chemokine receptors in atherosclerosis, addresses chemokine-based biomarkers at biochemical, imaging and genetic level in human studies, and highlights the clinial trials targeting atherosclerosis.
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Sharma NK, Sharma K, Singh R, Sharma SK, Anand A. CCL2 single nucleotide polymorphism of rs1024611 implicates prominence of inflammatory cascade by univariate modeling in Indian AMD. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0193423. [PMID: 29664944 PMCID: PMC5903598 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The role of chemotactic protein CCL2/MCP-1 has been widely explored in age related macular degeneration (AMD) patients as well as animal models through our previous studies. Aim Aim of the study was to examine the association of another variance of CCL2, rs1024611 in pathophysiology of AMD. Methods This particular SNP has been found to be involved in inflammatory processes in various diseases. Total 171 subjects were recruited in the study with all demographic details by administering a standard questionnaire. SNP analysis was performed with TaqMan assay. Linear univariate and ANCOVA modeling was performed to show the interaction of rs1024611 with another SNP variant of CCL-2/CCR-2 (rs4586 and rs1799865) and impact of individual genotypes on CCL-2 expression in the context of AMD pathology. Results Results showed that both heterozygous (AG, p = 0.01) and homozygous (GG, p = 0.0001) genotypes are associated with AMD pathology. Allele frequency analysis showed that ‘G’ allele is frequent in AMD patients as compared to controls (p = 0.0001). Moreover, AMD patients who smoke were found to be associated with ‘AG’ genotype (p = 0.0145). Although, we did not find any significant interaction between the SNP variants by linear univariate analysis but results show the effect of ‘CT’ genotype on ‘TT’ genotype in rs4586 by considering rs1024611 as covariate. Conclusion Based on these results it is imperative that CCL2 mediated pathology may be associated with AMD.
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- Neel Kamal Sharma
- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
- Neurobiology Neurodegeneration & Repair Laboratory, National Eye Institute, NIH, Bethesda, United States of America
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
- Centre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Centre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Department of Statistics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- * E-mail: (AA); (SKS)
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
- * E-mail: (AA); (SKS)
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Fiatal S, Ádány R. Application of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism-Related Risk Estimates in Identification of Increased Genetic Susceptibility to Cardiovascular Diseases: A Literature Review. Front Public Health 2018; 5:358. [PMID: 29445720 PMCID: PMC5797796 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Although largely preventable, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the biggest cause of death worldwide. Common complex cardiovascular disorders (e.g., coronary heart disease, hypertonia, or thrombophilia) result from a combination of genetic alterations and environmental factors. Recent advances in the genomics of CVDs have fostered huge expectations about future use of susceptibility variants for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Our aim was to summarize the latest developments in the field from a public health perspective focusing on the applicability of data on single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), through a systematic review of studies from the last decade on genetic risk estimating for common CVDs. Methods Several keywords were used for searching the PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases. Recent advances were summarized and structured according to the main public health domains (prevention, early detection, and treatment) using a framework suggested recently for translational research. This framework includes four recommended phases: “T1. From gene discovery to candidate health applications; T2. From health application to evidence-based practice guidelines; T3. From evidence-based practice guidelines to health practice; and T4. From practice to population health impacts.” Results The majority of translation research belongs to the T1 phase “translation of basic genetic/genomic research into health application”; there are only a few population-based impacts estimated. The studies suggest that an SNP is a poor estimator of individual risk, whereas an individual’s genetic profile combined with non-genetic risk factors may better predict CVD risk among certain patient subgroups. Further research is needed to validate whether these genomic profiles can prospectively identify individuals at risk to develop CVDs. Several research gaps were identified: little information is available on studies suggesting “Health application to evidence-based practice guidelines”; no study is available on “Guidelines to health practice.” It was not possible to identify studies that incorporate environmental or lifestyle factors in the risk estimation. Conclusion Currently, identifying populations having a larger risk of developing common CVDs may result in personalized prevention programs by reducing people’s risk of onset or disease progression. However, limited evidence is available on the application of genomic results in health and public health practice.
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- Szilvia Fiatal
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,WHO Collaborating Centre on Vulnerability and Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,WHO Collaborating Centre on Vulnerability and Health, Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,MTA-DE Public Health Research Group of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Bai XY, Li S, Wang M, Qu X, Hu G, Xu Z, Chen M, He GW, Wu H. Association of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1)-2518A>G polymorphism with susceptibility to coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis. Ann Hum Genet 2015; 79:173-87. [PMID: 25875728 DOI: 10.1111/ahg.12105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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We attempted to systematically elucidate the association between monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) -2518A>G polymorphism and risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Eligible studies were identified through PubMed, EBSCO, and Web of Science Databases. The magnitude of MCP-1 polymorphism effect and its possible mode of action on CAD were estimated. The odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled in a specific genetic model to assess the association. A total of 21 studies were involved. There was significant gene effect on CAD risk in the overall population (likelihood ratio test: p < 0.0001). Patients with GG and AG genotypes had 1.435 (95% CI: 1.183-1.740) and 1.087 (95% CI: 1.008-1.172) times higher risk of CAD than those with AA genotype. These gene effects suggested a recessive model to be appropriate. The pooled OR was 1.362 (95% CI: 1.137-1.631; puncorrected = 0.001, pFDR = 0.005) in the recessive model. In the ethnicity-stratified analysis, significant association was observed in the Caucasian population (OR = 1.492; 95% CI: 1.106-2.014; puncorrected = 0.009, pFDR = 0.015), whereas no statistical significant association was detected in the Asian population (adjusted p = 0.124). The results suggested that MCP-1 -2518A>G polymorphism may be associated with susceptibility to CAD, especially in Caucasians.
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- Xiao-Yan Bai
- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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Cai G, Zhang B, Weng W, Shi G, Huang Z. The associations between the MCP-1 -2518 A/G polymorphism and ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis of 28 research studies involving 21,524 individuals. Mol Biol Rep 2014; 42:997-1012. [PMID: 25413568 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-014-3836-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Epidemiologic studies have been performed to explore the relationship between MCP-1 polymorphism and ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ischemic stroke (IS). But, the results are not consistent. Because of the poor effect of each individual study, we've performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis. A comprehensive search was carried out from PubMed, Embase, Foreign Medical Journal Service (FMJS), China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang Data. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to evaluate the strength of associations between the MCP-1 A-2518G polymorphism (rs1024611) and IHD and IS susceptibilities. The pooled OR was calculated by the allelic model (G vs A), the additive model (GG vs AA), the dominant model (GG+GA vs AA) and the recessive model (GG vs AA+GA), respectively. The homogeneity among studies was checked using Cochrane Q statistic. The stability of results was checked by one-way sensitivity analysis. The publication bias between studies was examined by Begg's funnel plots and Egger's test. 28 eligible case-control studies met all the criteria and were involved in the present meta-analysis, including a total of 8,901 cases and 12,623 controls. Overall, the MCP-1 A-2518G polymorphism was significantly associated with the IHD susceptibility. The pooled OR was 1.27 (95% CI 1.09-1.48, P = 0.002) in the dominant model, 1.20 (95% CI 1.07-1.35, P = 0.001) in the allelic model, 1.25 (95% CI 1.05-1.50, P = 0.015) in the recessive model and 1.39 (95% CI 1.10-1.75, P = 0.005) in the additive model. At the same time, the MCP-1 A-2518G polymorphism was significantly associated with the IS susceptibility. The pooled OR was 1.72 (95% CI 1.12-2.65, P = 0.013) in the dominant model, 1.39 (95% CI 1.12-1.74, P = 0.003) in the allelic model, 1.59 (95% CI 1.30-1.93, P = 0.000) in the recessive model, and 2.33 (95% CI 1.76-3.08, P = 0.000) in the additive model, respectively. No significant publication bias was found in the present meta-analysis. The results of the present meta-analysis suggest that MCP-1 gene A-2518G polymorphism may be associated with the IHD and IS susceptibilities. But the positive result exists in relatively small sample size subgroup.
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- Gaojun Cai
- Department of Cardiology, Wujin Hospital, Affiliated to Jiangsu University, 2 North Yongning Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China,
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Carmona FD, Gonzalez-Gay MA, Martin J. Genetic component of giant cell arteritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 53:6-18. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ket231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Anand A, Sharma NK, Gupta A, Prabhakar S, Sharma SK, Singh R, Gupta PK. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in MCP-1 and its receptor are associated with the risk of age related macular degeneration. PLoS One 2012. [PMID: 23185481 PMCID: PMC3503775 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly population. We have shown previously that mice deficient in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1/CCL2) or its receptor (CCR2) develop the features of AMD in senescent mice, however, the human genetic evidence so far is contradictory. We hypothesized that any dysfunction in the CCL2 and its receptor result could be the contributing factor in pathogenesis of AMD. Methods and Findings 133 AMD patients and 80 healthy controls were enrolled for this study. Single neucleotid Polymorphism for CCL2 and CCR2 was analyzed by real time PCR. CCL2 levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) after normalization to total serum protein and percentage (%) of CCR2 expressing peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was evaluated using Flow Cytometry. The genotype and allele frequency for both CCL2 and CCR2 was found to be significantly different between AMD and normal controls. The CCL2 ELISA levels were significantly higher in AMD patients and flow Cytometry analysis revealed significantly reduced CCR2 expressing PBMCs in AMD patients as compared to normal controls. Conclusions We analyzed the association between single neucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of CCL2 (rs4586) and CCR2 (rs1799865) with their respective protein levels. Our results revealed that individuals possessing both SNPs are at a higher risk of development of AMD.
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- Akshay Anand
- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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The rs1024611 regulatory region polymorphism is associated with CCL2 allelic expression imbalance. PLoS One 2012; 7:e49498. [PMID: 23166687 PMCID: PMC3500309 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/09/2012] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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CC chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) is the most potent monocyte chemoattractant and inter-individual differences in its expression level have been associated with genetic variants mapping to the cis-regulatory regions of the gene. An A to G polymorphism in the CCL2 enhancer region at position -2578 (rs1024611; A>G), was found in most studies to be associated with higher serum CCL2 levels and increased susceptibility to a variety of diseases such as HIV-1 associated neurological disorders, tuberculosis, and atherosclerosis. However, the precise mechanism by which rs1024611influences CCL2 expression is not known. To address this knowledge gap, we tested the hypothesis that rs1024611G polymorphism is associated with allelic expression imbalance (AEI) of CCL2. We used haplotype analysis and identified a transcribed SNP in the 3'UTR (rs13900; C>T) can serve as a proxy for the rs1024611 and demonstrated that the rs1024611G allele displayed a perfect linkage disequilibrium with rs13900T allele. Allele-specific transcript quantification in lipopolysaccharide treated PBMCs obtained from heterozygous donors showed that rs13900T allele were expressed at higher levels when compared to rs13900C allele in all the donors examined suggesting that CCL2 is subjected to AEI and that that the allele containing rs1024611G is preferentially transcribed. We also found that AEI of CCL2 is a stable trait and could be detected in newly synthesized RNA. In contrast to these in vivo findings, in vitro assays with haplotype-specific reporter constructs indicated that the haplotype bearing rs1024611G had a lower or similar transcriptional activity when compared to the haplotype containing rs1024611A. This discordance between the in vivo and in vitro expression studies suggests that the CCL2 regulatory region polymorphisms may be functioning in a complex and context-dependent manner. In summary, our studies provide strong functional evidence and a rational explanation for the phenotypic effects of the CCL2 rs1024611G allele.
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Association between the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 -2518G/A gene polymorphism and acute myocardial infarction patients among Egyptian population. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2011; 22:7-13. [PMID: 20962626 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0b013e328340126c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible association between the -2518G/A polymorphism of the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) gene and acute myocardial infarction (MI) in a sample of the Egyptian population. A total of 30 Egyptian patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) manifested as acute myocardial infarction (MI) for the first time and 25 unrelated healthy control individuals were genotyped by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The proportion of G/A and G/G genotypes were significantly higher in the acute MI group than the control group (P < 0.05). The acute MI patients group showed a significant higher frequency of the G allele compared to the controls (P < 0.05). Analysis of the relationship between the G/A, G/G genotypes and A/A genotype acute MI group regarding the conventional risk factors showed statistical significant difference regarding age, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein (P < 0.05), but there was no significant relationship regarding sex, smoking, history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, body mass index (BMI) and triglyceride, but we observed that the percentage of men was higher than the percentage of women in both G/A, G/G genotypes and A/A genotype acute MI patients. Also, among our patients, the percentage of smokers, diabetics, hypertensive, and obesity and the mean of BMI and triglyceride were higher in the G/A, G/G genotypes acute MI patients than that in A/A genotype acute MI patients. In conclusion, our study indicated that there was a significant association between the MCP-1 -2518G/A polymorphism and acute MI in the Egyptian population, but this significant association is dependent on the presence of MI risk factors.
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Effect of CC chemokine receptor 2 CCR2 blockade on serum C-reactive protein in individuals at atherosclerotic risk and with a single nucleotide polymorphism of the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 promoter region. Am J Cardiol 2011; 107:906-11. [PMID: 21247529 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2010] [Revised: 11/03/2010] [Accepted: 11/03/2010] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CC chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2), expressed on the surface of circulating monocytes, and its ligand monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1; also known as CC-chemokine ligand 2) are present in atherosclerotic plaques and may have important roles in endothelial monocyte recruitment and activation. MLN1202 is a highly specific humanized monoclonal antibody that interacts with CCR2 and inhibits MCP-1 binding. The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to measure reductions in circulating levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, an established biomarker of inflammation associated with coronary artery disease, on MLN1202 treatment in patients at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (≥2 risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and circulating high-sensitivity C-reactive protein >3 mg/L). Additionally, patients were genotyped for the 2518 A→G polymorphism in the promoter of the MCP-1 gene to investigate the correlation between this polymorphism and reduced C-reactive protein levels with MLN1202 treatment. Patients who received MLN1202 exhibited significant decreases in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels, beginning at 4 weeks and continuing through 12 weeks after dosing. Patients with A/G or G/G genotypes in the MCP-1 promoter had significantly greater reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels than patients with the wild-type A/A genotype. In conclusion, MLN1202 treatment was well tolerated in this patient population and resulted in significant reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.
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Hassan AM, Nagy H, Mohamed WS. Circulating MCP-1 level and ∼2518 gene polymorphism as a marker of nephropathy development in Egyptian patients. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmhg.2010.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Palmieri O, Latiano A, Salvatori E, Valvano MR, Bossa F, Latiano T, Corritore G, di Mauro L, Andriulli A, Annesec V. The -A2518G polymorphism of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 is associated with Crohn's disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2010; 105:1586-94. [PMID: 20125127 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2010.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The -A2518G variation in monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 gene promoter has been associated with autoimmune diseases. Our aim was to investigate the gene polymorphism and MCP-1 plasma levels in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS Family-based and case-control association analyses of the -A2518G polymorphism (rs1024611) were performed in 1,936 subjects (770 patients with Crohn's disease (CD), 316 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), 302 healthy relatives (151 CD trios), and 548 healthy controls (HCs)). Extensive gene sequencing was also undertaken, and a further six single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were genotyped in 435 CD patients and 189 HCs. MCP-1 protein plasma levels in 234 CD patients, 117 UC patients, and 108 HCs were assessed by an immunosorbent assay. RESULTS Five SNPs in strong linkage disequilibrium (D'>0.85) were associated with CD, with the strongest signal found at the -A2518G SNP. The frequency of the G allele was significantly lower in CD patients (22.1%), compared with HCs (29.8%), both at case-control (P=6 x 10(-6)) and at transmission disequilibrium test analyses (T/U 41/88; P=4 x 10(-4)). No difference in alleles (26.1%) and genotype frequencies were found in UC patients. MCP-1 plasma levels in CD and UC patients were similar to those in HCs (P=0.38), irrespective of disease activity, or MCP-1 genotypes. However, 30 CD (13%) and 20 UC patients (17%) with extensive colonic involvement had plasma levels significantly higher than HCs (P=0.02). CONCLUSIONS The -A2518G polymorphism seems to be associated with CD but does not influence MCP-1 plasma levels, which in contrast are increased in UC and CD with extensive colonic involvement.
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- Unità di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Ospedale IRCCS "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza," San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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Wozniak SE, Gee LL, Wachtel MS, Frezza EE. Adipose tissue: the new endocrine organ? A review article. Dig Dis Sci 2009; 54:1847-56. [PMID: 19052866 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-008-0585-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 342] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2008] [Accepted: 10/13/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Fat is either white or brown, the latter being found principally in neonates. White fat, which comprises adipocytes, pre-adipocytes, macrophages, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and leukocytes, actively participates in hormonal and inflammatory systems. Adipokines include hormones such as leptin, adiponectin, visfatin, apelin, vaspin, hepcidine, chemerin, omentin, and inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and plasminogen activator protein (PAI). Multiple roles in metabolic and inflammatory responses have been assigned to adipokines; this review describes the molecular actions and clinical significance of the more important adipokines. The array of adipokines evidences diverse roles for adipose tissue, which looms large in the mediators of inflammation and metabolism. For this reason, treating obesity is more than a reduction of excess fat; it is also the treatment of obesity's comorbidities, many of which will some day be treated by drugs that counteract derangements induced by adipokine excesses.
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- Susan E Wozniak
- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Kaur S, Panicker SR, James T, Sarma PS, Thankappan KR, Kartha CC. Association of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 -2518 polymorphism with metabolic syndrome in a South Indian cohort. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2009; 7:193-8. [PMID: 19450143 DOI: 10.1089/met.2008.0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous reports have indicated an association of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) with risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Because some of these risk factors form components of metabolic syndrome, in the present study, we investigated the association of an important promoter region polymorphism of MCP-1, A-2518G, and its serum levels with metabolic syndrome in a South Indian cohort. METHODS The study comprised of 126 healthy subjects aged 30-59 years from South India. Subjects were classified on the basis of presence or absence of metabolic syndrome and metabolic syndrome components as per the International Diabetes Federation definition. MCP-1 genotyping was done by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment-length polymorphism, and serum levels were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS The MCP-1 -2518G allele frequency in the study population was 32.9% and the mean MCP-1 serum levels were 523 +/- 272.3 pg/mL. Subjects with metabolic syndrome showed an increased presence of the MCP-1 -2518G allele in comparison to those without metabolic syndrome (odds ratio [OR] = 5.03, P = 0.02). The association was related to a higher proportion of this allele in subjects with increased waist circumference (OR = 3.78, P = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The MCP-1 -2518G allele may be contributing to atherosclerosis and CAD by conferring an increased risk to metabolic syndrome and/or obesity.
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- Savneet Kaur
- Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Nyquist PA, Winkler CA, McKenzie LM, Yanek LR, Becker LC, Becker DM. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and its receptor act synergistically to increase the risk of carotid atherosclerosis. Cerebrovasc Dis 2009; 28:124-30. [PMID: 19506371 DOI: 10.1159/000223437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2008] [Accepted: 03/30/2009] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1), acting in concert with its receptor chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2), promotes recruitment of macrophages into atherosclerotic plaque. We examined whether single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) variants in the MCP-1 or CCR2 genes independently or in combination are associated with carotid artery atherosclerosis in an African American population at increased risk of vascular disease. METHODS Four SNPs in MCP-1 and 1 in CCR2 were genotyped. Carotid artery duplex ultrasonography was used to identify the presence or absence of carotid plaque >1 mm. The study population included 325 apparently healthy 30- to 59-year-old black siblings of 185 probands with premature coronary artery disease (<60 years old). Associations between each independent SNP and the presence of carotid plaque were examined using multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for age, sex, educational level, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, obesity, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and non-independence within families. Interactions between SNPs in the MCP-1 gene and the SNP in the CCR2 gene were examined by multivariate analysis. RESULTS Siblings were 32% males, with a mean age of 46 +/- 7 years, and 77 (24%) demonstrated carotid plaque. In multivariate analyses, the CC genotype of MCP-1 SNP rs2857656 was independently associated with plaque (p = 0.05). Subjects who had both the MCP-1 CC genotype and were heterozygotic or homozygotic for the CCR2 V64I genotype (rs1799864; n = 12) had an even higher risk of carotid atherosclerosis (odds ratio 6.14, 95% confidence interval 1.82-20.73; p = 0.0037). CONCLUSION The MCP-1 rs2857656 CC genotype is independently associated with carotid artery plaque in African American from families with premature coronary artery disease. The combination of the MCP-1 CC homozygous genotype and the homozygotic or heterozygote CCR2 V64I genotype is associated with a particularly high prevalence of carotid artery plaque.
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- Paul A Nyquist
- Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Zhang X, Han Y, Kang J, Yan C. A monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 gene polymorphism is not associated with coronary artery disease in a Han Chinese population. Clin Chim Acta 2009; 403:241-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2009.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2009] [Revised: 03/23/2009] [Accepted: 03/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Magnone M, Bruzzone S, Guida L, Damonte G, Millo E, Scarfì S, Usai C, Sturla L, Palombo D, De Flora A, Zocchi E. Abscisic acid released by human monocytes activates monocytes and vascular smooth muscle cell responses involved in atherogenesis. J Biol Chem 2009; 284:17808-18. [PMID: 19332545 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m809546200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Abscisic acid (ABA) is a phytohormone recently identified as a new endogenous pro-inflammatory hormone in human granulocytes. Here we report the functional activation of human monocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells by ABA. Incubation of monocytes with ABA evokes an intracellular Ca2+ rise through the second messenger cyclic ADP-ribose, leading to NF-kappaB activation and consequent increase of cyclooxygenase-2 expression and prostaglandin E2 production and enhanced release of MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1) and of metalloprotease-9, all events reportedly involved in atherogenesis. Moreover, monocytes release ABA when exposed to thrombin-activated platelets, a condition occurring at the injured vascular endothelium; monocyte-derived ABA behaves as an autocrine and paracrine pro-inflammatory hormone-stimulating monocyte migration and MCP-1 release, as well as vascular smooth muscle cells migration and proliferation. These results, and the presence of ABA in human arterial plaques at a 10-fold higher concentration compared with normal arterial tissue, identify ABA as a new signal molecule involved in the development of atherosclerosis and suggest a possible new target for anti-atherosclerotic therapy.
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- Mirko Magnone
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biochemistry and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genova, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, San Martino Hospital, Viale Benedetto XV 1, 16132 Genova, Italy
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Choe JY, Lee MY, Rheem I, Rhee MY, Park SH, Kim SK. No differences of carotid intima–media thickness between young patients with ankylosing spondylitis and healthy controls. Joint Bone Spine 2008; 75:548-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2007.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2007] [Accepted: 11/21/2007] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bibliography. Current world literature. Atherosclerosis: cell biology and lipoproteins. Curr Opin Lipidol 2008; 19:525-35. [PMID: 18769235 DOI: 10.1097/mol.0b013e328312bffc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Association of chronic stable angina pectoris with MCP-1-2518 A/G single nucleotide polymorphism in the Slovak population. Clin Chim Acta 2008; 392:71-2. [PMID: 18371304 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2008.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2008] [Revised: 03/02/2008] [Accepted: 03/02/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gualillo O, González-Juanatey JR, Lago F. The emerging role of adipokines as mediators of cardiovascular function: physiologic and clinical perspectives. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2008; 17:275-83. [PMID: 18021938 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2007.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2007] [Revised: 09/14/2007] [Accepted: 09/17/2007] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Interest in the biology of white adipose tissue has increased dramatically since the discovery of leptin in 1994. The identification of the product of the gene obese (ob) threw light on the role of adipose tissue in the physiopathology of obesity-related diseases and spurred the identification of numerous other adipokines, many of a proinflammatory nature. It has become increasingly evident that white adipose tissue-derived cytokines mediate between obesity-related exogenous factors (nutrition and lifestyle) and the molecular events that lead to metabolic syndrome, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. Here we review recent adipokine research, with particular attention to the roles of adiponectin, leptin, resistin, visfatin, apelin, omentin, and chemerin in such conditions.
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- Oreste Gualillo
- Research Laboratory 4 (Laboratory of Neuro Endocrine Interactions in Rheumatology and Inflammatory Diseases), Santiago University Clinical Hospital, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Association between the -2518G/A polymorphism in the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) gene and myocardial infarction in Tunisian patients. Clin Chim Acta 2008; 390:122-5. [PMID: 18230355 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2008.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2007] [Revised: 01/08/2008] [Accepted: 01/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1; gene name CCL2) has been suggested to play an important role in the initiation of atherosclerosis by recruiting monocytes to sites of injured endothelium. Recently, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the MCP-1 regulatory region have been identified. Controversial results regarding the association of the -2518G/A polymorphism of the MCP-1 gene with coronary artery disease (CAD) have been reported. In the present study, we examined a possible association between the -2518G/A polymorphism of the MCP-1 gene and myocardial infarction (MI) in a sample of the Tunisian population. METHODS A total of 319 Tunisian patients with MI and 467 healthy controls were included in the study. The SNP of the MCP-1 gene was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analysis. RESULTS Patients with MI had significantly higher frequency of the AG+GG genotypes compared to controls [42.9% vs. 35.8%; OR (95%CI), 1.34 (1.00-1.79); p=0.04]. The MI patient group showed a significant higher frequency of the G allele compared to the controls [0.242 vs. 0.195; OR (95%CI), 1.31(1.02-1.68), p=0.03]. The association between the -2518G/A polymorphism of the MCP-1 gene and MI was no longer significant after adjustment for other well-established risk factors. CONCLUSION The present study showed a significant but not independent association between the -2518G/A polymorphism of the MCP-1 gene (presence of G allele) and MI in the Tunisian population.
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Colobran R, Pujol-Borrell R, Armengol MP, Juan M. The chemokine network. II. On how polymorphisms and alternative splicing increase the number of molecular species and configure intricate patterns of disease susceptibility. Clin Exp Immunol 2007; 150:1-12. [PMID: 17848170 PMCID: PMC2219280 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2007.03489.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this second review on chemokines, we focus on the polymorphisms and alternative splicings and on their consequences in disease. Because chemokines are key mediators in the pathogenesis of inflammatory, autoimmune, vascular and neoplastic disorders, a large number of studies attempting to relate particular polymorphisms of chemokines to given diseases have already been conducted, sometimes with contradictory results. Reviewing the published data, it becomes evident that some chemokine genes that are polymorphic have alleles that are found repeatedly, associated with disease of different aetiologies but sharing some aspects of pathogenesis. Among CXC chemokines, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the CXCL8 and CXCL12 genes stand out, as they have alleles associated with many diseases such as asthma and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respectively. Of CC chemokines, the stronger associations occur among alleles from SNPs in CCL2 and CCL5 genes and a number of inflammatory conditions. To understand how chemokines contribute to disease it is also necessary to take into account all the isoforms resulting from differential splicing. The first part of this review deals with polymorphisms and the second with the diversity of molecular species derived from each chemokine gene due to alternative splicing phenomena. The number of molecular species and the level of expression of each of them for every chemokine and for each functionally related group of chemokines reaches a complexity that requires new modelling algorithms akin to those proposed in systems biology approaches.
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- R Colobran
- Laboratory of Immunobiology for Research and Application to Diagnosis, Tissue and Blood Bank (BST), Institut d'Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans, Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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Genesis of plaque lesion as atherosclerosis is based on the involvement of endothelium and smooth muscle cells
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- Lawrence M Agius
- Department of Pathology, St Luke's Hospital, Tal-Virtu, Rabat RBT09, Malta.
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