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Gedvilaite G, Duseikaitė M, Dubinskaite G, Kriauciuniene L, Zemaitiene R, Liutkevicienė R. Optic Neuritis: The Influence of Gene Polymorphisms and Serum Levels of STAT4 (rs10181656, rs7574865, rs7601754, rs10168266). J Clin Med 2023; 13:10. [PMID: 38202017 PMCID: PMC10779575 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010010] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the associations of STAT4 (rs10181656, rs7574865, rs7601754, rs10168266) gene polymorphisms and STAT4 serum level in patients with optic neuritis. Eighty-one subjects with optic neuritis (ON) and 158 healthy subjects participated in the study. Genotyping was performed using real-time polymerase chain reaction to obtain data. STAT4 serum level was determined using the ELISA method. Statistical analysis revealed that STAT4 rs7574865 allele G was statistically significantly more frequent in patients with ON and multiple sclerosis (MS) than in the control group (84.38% vs. 65.93%, p = 0.003). STAT4 rs10168266 allele C was statistically significantly more frequent in the ON group with MS than in the control group (89.06% vs. 71.75%, p = 0.003). The haplotypes G-G-A-C and C-T-A-T of STAT4 (rs10181656, rs7574865, rs7601754, rs10168266) were associated with an 11.5- and 19.5-fold increased odds of ON occurrence (p = 0.003; p = 0.008, respectively). In optic neuritis without MS occurrence, STAT4 (rs10181656, rs7574865, rs7601754, rs10168266) haplotypes G-G-A-C and C-T-A-T were found to be associated with 32.6- and 9-fold increased odds of ON without MS (p = 0.002, p = 0.016, respectively). The current findings may indicate a risk role of STAT4 (rs10181656, rs7574865, rs7601754, rs10168266) G-G-A-C and C-T-A-T haplotypes in the occurrence of optic neuritis.
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- Greta Gedvilaite
- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.D.); (L.K.); (R.L.)
- Medical Faculty, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.D.); (L.K.); (R.L.)
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- Medical Faculty, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.D.); (L.K.); (R.L.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.D.); (L.K.); (R.L.)
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Del Negro I, Pauletto G, Verriello L, Spadea L, Salati C, Ius T, Zeppieri M. Uncovering the Genetics and Physiology behind Optic Neuritis. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2192. [PMID: 38137014 PMCID: PMC10742654 DOI: 10.3390/genes14122192] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammatory condition affecting the optic nerve, leading to vision impairment and potential vision loss. This manuscript aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current understanding of ON, including its definition, epidemiology, physiology, genetics, molecular pathways, therapy, ongoing clinical studies, and future perspectives. ON is characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve, often resulting from an autoimmune response. Epidemiological studies have shown a higher incidence in females and an association with certain genetic factors. The physiology of ON involves an immune-mediated attack on the myelin sheath surrounding the optic nerve, leading to demyelination and subsequent impairment of nerve signal transmission. This inflammatory process involves various molecular pathways, including the activation of immune cells and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Genetic factors play a significant role in the susceptibility to ON. Several genes involved in immune regulation and myelin maintenance have been implicated in the disease pathogenesis. Understanding the genetic basis can provide insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. Therapy for ON focuses on reducing inflammation and promoting nerve regeneration. Future perspectives involve personalized medicine approaches based on genetic profiling, regenerative therapies to repair damaged myelin, and the development of neuroprotective strategies. Advancements in understanding molecular pathways, genetics, and diagnostic tools offer new opportunities for targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes in the future.
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- Ilaria Del Negro
- Clinical Neurology Unit, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Neurology Unit, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, 33100 Udine, Italy; (G.P.)
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- Neurology Unit, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, 33100 Udine, Italy; (G.P.)
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- Eye Clinic, Policlinico Umberto I, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00142 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, 33100 Udine, Italy
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Kubiliute A, Gedvilaite G, Vilkeviciute A, Kriauciuniene L, Bruzaite A, Zaliuniene D, Liutkeviciene R. The role of SIRT1 level and SIRT1 gene polymorphisms in optic neuritis patients with multiple sclerosis. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:64. [PMID: 36949521 PMCID: PMC10031967 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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THE AIM To investigate the role of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) level and SIRT1 (rs3818292, rs3758391, rs7895833) gene polymorphisms in patients with optic neuritis (ON) and multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS 79 patients with ON and 225 healthy subjects were included in the study. ON patients were divided into 2 subgroups: patients with MS (n = 30) and patients without MS (n = 43). 6 ON patients did not have sufficient data for MS diagnosis and were excluded from the subgroup analysis. DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes and genotyped by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results were analysed using the program "IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0". RESULTS We discovered that SIRT1 rs3758391 was associated with a twofold increased odds of developing ON under the codominant (p = 0.007), dominant (p = 0.011), and over-dominant (p = 0.008) models. Also, it was associated with a threefold increased odds ofON with MS development under the dominant (p = 0.010), twofold increased odds under the over-dominant (p = 0.032) models and a 1.2-fold increased odds of ON with MS development (p = 0.015) under the additive model. We also discovered that the SIRT1 rs7895833 was significantly associated with a 2.5-fold increased odds of ON development under the codominant (p = 0.001), dominant (p = 0.006), and over-dominant (p < 0.001) models, and a fourfold increased odds of ON with MS development under the codominant (p < 0.001), dominant (p = 0.001), over-dominant (p < 0.001) models and with a twofold increased odds of ON with MS development (p = 0.013) under the additive genetic model. There was no association between SIRT1 levels and ON with/without MS development. CONCLUSIONS SIRT1 rs3758391 and rs7895833 polymorphisms are associated with ON and ON with MS development.
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- Aleksandra Kubiliute
- Medical Faculty, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu 2 Str, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eiveniu 2 Str, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Bruno A, Dolcetti E, Azzolini F, Moscatelli A, Gambardella S, Ferese R, Rizzo FR, Gilio L, Iezzi E, Galifi G, Borrelli A, Buttari F, Furlan R, Finardi A, De Vito F, Musella A, Guadalupi L, Mandolesi G, Centonze D, Stampanoni Bassi M. Interleukin 6 SNP rs1818879 Regulates Radiological and Inflammatory Activity in Multiple Sclerosis. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13050897. [PMID: 35627281 PMCID: PMC9141517 DOI: 10.3390/genes13050897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The clinical course of multiple sclerosis (MS) is critically influenced by the expression of different pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) represents a major inflammatory molecule previously associated with exacerbated disease activity in relapsing remitting MS (RR-MS); however, the role of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL-6 gene has not been fully elucidated in MS. (2) Methods: We explored in a cohort of 171 RR-MS patients, at the time of diagnosis, the associations between four IL-6 SNPs (rs1818879, rs1554606, rs1800797, and rs1474347), CSF inflammation, and clinical presentation. (3) Results: Using principal component analysis and logistic regression analysis we identified an association between rs1818879, radiological activity, and a set of cytokines, including the IL-1β, IL-9, IL-10, and IL-13. No significant associations were found between other SNPs and clinical or inflammatory parameters. (4) Conclusions: The association between the rs1818879 polymorphism and subclinical neuroinflammatory activity suggests that interindividual differences in the IL-6 gene might influence the immune activation profile in MS.
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- Antonio Bruno
- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (L.G.)
- Laboratory of Neuromotor Physiology, IRCSS Fondazione Santa Lucia, 00179 Rome, Italy
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- Clinical Neuroimmunology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology (INSpe), Division of Neuroscience, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20121 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (A.F.)
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- Clinical Neuroimmunology Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology (INSpe), Division of Neuroscience, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20121 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (A.F.)
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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- Synaptic Immunopathology Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Rome, 00163 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.)
- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, University of Rome San Raffaele, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (L.G.)
- Synaptic Immunopathology Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Rome, 00163 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.)
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- Synaptic Immunopathology Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Rome, 00163 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.M.)
- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, University of Rome San Raffaele, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
- Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (L.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0865-929250; Fax: +39-0865-929259
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- IRCSS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy; (A.B.); (E.D.); (F.A.); (S.G.); (R.F.); (F.R.R.); (L.G.); (E.I.); (G.G.); (A.B.); (F.B.); (F.D.V.); (M.S.B.)
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Daniute G, Vilkeviciute A, Gedvilaite G, Kriauciuniene L, Liutkeviciene R. RP1L1 rs3924612 gene polymorphism and RP1L1 protein associations among patients with early age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmic Genet 2021; 43:164-171. [PMID: 34865606 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2021.2010770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of blindness in developed world countries. It mainly affects the elderly. The incidence of the disease is only slightly below that of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine the association of RP1L1 single nucleotide polymorphism and serum RP1L1 levels with the onset of the early AMD. AIM The aim of this study was to determine the association of RP1L1 single nucleotide polymorphism with the onset of the early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS The study examined 615 subjects: 309 with a diagnosis of the early AMD and 306 healthy controls. Samples of DNA from peripheral blood leukocytes were extracted by the DNA salting-out method. Genotyping was carried out by the real-time polymerase chain reaction. Serum levels of RP1L1 protein were evaluated using an ELISA kit. The results were assessed using the statistical analysis method of "IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0". RESULTS We have found that the RP1L1 rs3924612 C/G genotype increases the odds of the early AMD development in females (p <.05/2). Also, we found that RP1L1 rs3924612 C/G and G/G genotypes increase the odds of the early AMD in the age group of 56-68 years (p < .05/2). Serum RP1L1 levels were evaluated in study groups but no statistically significant associations were found. CONCLUSION Based on these results we concluded that RP1L1 rs3924612 polymorphism was associated with the early AMD development, but not with the RP1L1 level changes.
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- Ginte Daniute
- Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Gao X, Wang X, Jiao N, Chen J, Sun D. Association of VEGFA polymorphisms with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Chinese Han and Mongolian populations. Exp Physiol 2021; 106:1839-1848. [PMID: 34081380 DOI: 10.1113/ep089523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) is an important growth factor involved in changes in the bronchial microvascular and airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression. What is the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in VEGFA with the risk of COPD in the Chinese Han and Mongolian populations? What is the main finding and its importance? The effect of five SNPs in the VEGFA gene was analysed and compared between the Chinese Han and Mongolian populations. A contribution of risk alleles rs833068, rs833070 and rs3024997 to COPD was detected in the Chinese Mongolian population only. The study provided data from different populations to validate the role of VEGFA polymorphisms in COPD and provided reliable SNPs to predict the risk of COPD. ABSTRACT We attempted to define the associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) gene and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Chinese Han and Mongolian cohorts. Five SNPs were genotyped in cohorts of 684 COPD patients (350 Mongolian and 334 Han) and 784 healthy controls (350 Mongolian and 434 Han) using SNPscan multiplex PCR. SNP frequencies, genetic models and haplotypes were analysed using the chi-square test. The associations of SNPs with COPD and linkage disequilibrium were analysed using logistic regression and HaploView, respectively. We found that only rs833068G>A, rs833070T>C and rs3024997G>A were significantly associated with the risk of COPD in the Mongolian population (rs833068: P < 0.001, rs833070: P < 0.001, rs3024997: P = 0.002). In the analysis of genotype distributions, the A/A and G/A genotypes in rs833068 (A/A: odds ratio (OR) = 0.313, P < 0.001; G/A: OR = 0.724, P < 0.001) and rs3024997 (A/A: OR = 0.513, P = 0.008; G/A: OR = 0.671, P = 0.008) and the C/C and T/C genotypes in rs833070 (C/C: OR = 0.435, P = 0.007; T/C: OR = 0.593, P = 0.007) were associated with protection against COPD in the Mongolian population. The haplotype frequencies of GCCAT and GTCGC were significantly different between the patients and controls (GCCAT: P = 0.001; GTCGC: P < 0.001) in the Mongolian population. Our findings indicate that five SNPs in the VEGFA gene play divergent roles in the Han and Mongolian populations. rs833068A, rs833070C and rs3024997A were observed to be associated with the risk of COPD in the Mongolian population.
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- Xiaoyu Gao
- Key Laboratory of National Health Commission for the Diagnosis & Treatment of COPD, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Health Commission for the Diagnosis & Treatment of COPD, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.,Health care institution, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Health Commission for the Diagnosis & Treatment of COPD, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Health Commission for the Diagnosis & Treatment of COPD, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Health Commission for the Diagnosis & Treatment of COPD, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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Mickevicius T, Vilkeviciute A, Glebauskiene B, Kriauciuniene L, Liutkeviciene R. Do TRIB1 and IL-9 Gene Polymorphisms Impact the Development and Manifestation of Pituitary Adenoma? In Vivo 2021; 34:2499-2505. [PMID: 32871778 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM To evaluate the association between TRIB1(rs6987702) and IL-9(rs1859430, rs2069870) genotypes with the development and manifestation of pituitary adenoma (PA). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group included 141 patients with PA and the control group consisted of 287 healthy people. The genotyping of rs6987702, rs1859430 and rs2069870 was carried out using a real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Statistically significant results were obtained regarding the rs1859430, but there were no significant results regarding rs6987702. We found that the rs1859430 A/A genotype increased the odds of having recurrent PA six times (p=0.006) under the co-dominant model and four times (p=0.021) under the recessive model. Furthermore, the analysis showed that the G/A genotype increased the odds of having recurrent PA 2.3 times (p=0.003) under the co-dominant model, while G/A and A/A genotypes increased the odds 2.7 times (p=0.011) under the over-dominant model. CONCLUSION Certain genotypes of rs1859430 can be associated with PA recurrence.
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- Tomas Mickevicius
- Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Punyte V, Vilkeviciute A, Gedvilaite G, Kriauciuniene L, Liutkeviciene R. Association of VEGFA, TIMP-3, and IL-6 gene polymorphisms with predisposition to optic neuritis and optic neuritis with multiple sclerosis. Ophthalmic Genet 2020; 42:35-44. [PMID: 33121296 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2020.1839916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The etiology of the inflammatory ON is multifactorial. Much attention is paid to the inflammatory and immune processes that are likely to contribute to the demyelination and MS development. IL-6, VEGFA, and TIMP-3 genes are thought to be involved in the inflammatory processes and manifestation of CNS demyelination, so we aimed to determine the relationship between VEGFA rs1413711, TIMP-3 rs9621532, IL-6 rs1800796 gene polymorphisms and ON, and ON with MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with ON, ON with MS, and a random sample of healthy population were enrolled. The genotyping of VEGFA rs1413711, TIMP-3 rs9621532, and IL-6 rs1800796 polymorphisms was carried out using the real-time polymerase chain reaction method. RESULTS T/C and C/C genotypes of VEGFA rs1413711 were associated with about threefold increased odds of developing ON in the dominant and codominant models. Each allele C at VEGFA rs1413711 was associated with 1.7-fold increased odds of ON development. IL-6 rs1800796 allele C was more frequent in the ON with MS group compared to the control: 17.6% vs. 7.5%, respectively (p = .040). No statistically significant associations were found between TIMP-3 rs9621532 and the ON development. CONCLUSION: VEGFA rs1413711 is associated with the ON development.
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- Vaida Punyte
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania.,Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania.,Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania.,Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania.,Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy , Kaunas, Lithuania
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Ulhaq ZS, Soraya GV, Budu, Wulandari LR. The role of IL-6-174 G/C polymorphism and intraocular IL-6 levels in the pathogenesis of ocular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17453. [PMID: 33060644 PMCID: PMC7566646 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74203-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is one of the key regulators behind the inflammatory and pathological process associated with ophthalmic diseases. The role of IL-6-174 G/C polymorphism as well as intraocular IL-6 levels among various eye disease patients differ across studies and has not been systematically reviewed. Thus, this study aims to provide a summary to understand the relationship between IL-6 and ophthalmic disease. In total, 8,252 and 11,014 subjects for IL-6-174 G/C and intraocular levels of IL-6, respectively, were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. No association was found between IL-6-174 G/C polymorphisms with ocular diseases. Subgroup analyses revealed a suggestive association between the GC genotype of IL-6-174 G/C with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Further, the level of intraocular IL-6 among ocular disease patients in general was found to be higher than the control group [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 1.41, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.24-1.58, P < 0.00001]. Closer examination through subgroup analyses yielded similar results in several ocular diseases. This study thus indicates that the IL-6-174 G/C polymorphism does not predispose patients to ocular disease, although the GC genotype is likely to be a genetic biomarker for PDR. Moreover, intraocular IL-6 concentrations are related to the specific manifestations of the ophthalmic diseases. Further studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to confirm this conclusion.
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- Zulvikar Syambani Ulhaq
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang, Batu, East Java, 65151, Indonesia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
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Stonys V, Lindžiūtė M, Vilkevičiūtė A, Gedvilaitė G, Kriaučiūnienė L, Banevičius M, Žemaitienė R, Liutkevičienė R. Associations between IL1RAP rs4624606, IL1RL1 rs1041973, IL-6 rs1800795, and HTRA1 rs11200638 gene polymorphisms and development of optic neuritis with or without multiple sclerosis. Ophthalmic Genet 2020; 41:325-330. [PMID: 32449403 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2020.1768555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optic neuritis (ON) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are complex diseases with multifactorial pathogenesis. The role of genetic factors in the development of these diseases is hypothesized, and specific biochemical components involved in the pathogenesis of ON and MS are yet to be determined. The aim of our study was to determine the associations between IL1RAP rs4624606, IL1RL1 rs1041973, IL-6 rs1800795, and HTRA1 rs11200638 gene polymorphisms and development of ON with or without MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study subjects included 80 ON patients and 146 healthy controls (HCs). Genotyping of IL1RAP rs4624606, IL1RL1 rs1041973, IL-6 rs1800795, and HTRA1 rs11200638 was performed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS A/C genotype of IL1RL1 rs1041973 was more frequent in ON patients than in HC subjects (p = 0.026). The IL1RL1 rs1041973 A/C genotype was associated with increased odds of ON development under the overdominant (p = 0.041) model. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that IL1RAP rs4624606, IL-6 rs1800795, and HTRA1 rs11200638 are not associated with an increased risk of developing ON. However, the IL1RL1 rs1041973 A/C genotype might be associated with an increased risk of developing ON.
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- Valdas Stonys
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences , Kaunas, Lithuania
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Liutkeviciene R, Vilkeviciute A, Morkunaite G, Glebauskiene B, Kriauciuniene L. SIRT1 (rs3740051) role in pituitary adenoma development. BMC MEDICAL GENETICS 2019; 20:185. [PMID: 31747893 PMCID: PMC6868839 DOI: 10.1186/s12881-019-0892-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Our purpose was to determine if SIRT1 (rs4746720, rs3740051) genotypes have an influence on the development of pituitary adenoma (PA). Methods The study group included 142 patients with pituitary adenoma (PA) and the control group consisted of 826 healthy people. The genotyping of SIRT1 (rs4746720, rs3740051) was carried out using the real-time polymerase chain reaction method. Results Statistically significant results were obtained in the analysis of SIRT1 rs3740051. Significant differences in genotype (G/G, G/A, A/A) distribution were obtained comparing patients with PA without recurrence and PA with recurrence (0, 17.9, 82.1% vs. 6.7, 6.7, 86.7%, respectively, p = 0.022). Also, statistically significant differences were observed when comparing the genotype (G/G, G/A, A/A) distribution in the non-invasive PA group and the invasive PA group (3.4, 25.9, 70.7% vs. 0, 8.3, 91.7%, respectively, p = 0.003), and allele G was less frequently observed in invasive PA, than in non-invasive PA (4.2% vs. 16.4%, p < 0,001). Further analysis revealed that G/A (OR = 0.261; 95% CI:0.099–0.689; p = 0.007) and each allele A (OR = 0.229; 95% CI:0.091–0.575; p = 0.002) were associated with lower odds of occurring an invasive PA. Conclusions Our study revealed that SIRT1 rs3740051 is associated with PA recurrence and invasiveness. The haplotype containing alleles C-A in rs12778366-rs3740051 was found to be associated with increased odds of PA development as well.
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- Rasa Liutkeviciene
- Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eivenių 2, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eivenių 2, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Eivenių 2, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Department of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, LT-50161, Kaunas, Lithuania
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