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Stavros S, Panagopoulos P, Machairiotis N, Potiris A, Mavrogianni D, Sfakianakis A, Drakaki E, Christodoulaki C, Panagiotopoulos D, Sioutis D, Karampitsakos T, Antonakopoulos N, Christopoulos P, Drakakis P. Association between cytokine polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss: A review of current evidence. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024. [PMID: 38706379 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15575] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Cytokines are a type of protein that play an important role in the immune response and can also affect many physiological processes in the body. Cytokine polymorphisms refer to genetic variations or mutations that occur within the genes that code for cytokines, which may affect the level of cytokine production and function. Some cytokine polymorphisms have been associated with an increased risk of developing certain diseases, while others may be protective or have no significant effect on health. In recent years, the role of cytokine polymorphisms in the development of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) has been studied. RPL or miscarriage is defined as the occurrence of two or more consecutive pregnancy losses before the 20th week of gestation. There are diverse causes leading to RPL, including genetic, anatomical, hormonal, and immunological factors. With regard to cytokine polymorphisms, a few of them have been found to be associated with an increased risk of RPL, for instance, variations in the genes that code for interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-10. The exact mechanisms by which cytokine polymorphisms affect the risk of recurrent miscarriage are still being studied, and further research is essential to fully understand this complex condition. This brief review aims to summarize the recent literature on the association between cytokine polymorphisms and RPL.
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- Sofoklis Stavros
- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chania General Hospital "St. George", Chania, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Aretaieion, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Schlote T, Chan E, Germann U. [Ophthalmic agents during pregnancy]. DIE OPHTHALMOLOGIE 2024; 121:333-348. [PMID: 38587538 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-024-02025-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The use of ophthalmic agents during pregnancy and breastfeeding always represents an off-label use. Therefore, the use of drugs must be particularly carefully assessed with respect to the risk-benefit assessment. In this overview the literature databank of the PubMed library, pharmaceutical lists (Red List, Swiss pharmaceutical compendium), guidelines of the specialist societies the German Society of Ophthalmology (DOG), the Swiss Society of Ophthalmology (SOG), the European Glaucoma Society (EGS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and internet portals (embryotox, reprotox) were inspected and recommendations for the use of ophthalmic agents during pregnancy and breastfeeding were derived. More attention should be dedicated to this topic in the specialist societies.
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- Torsten Schlote
- Tagesklinik Ambimed, Klingentalstr. 9, 40457, Basel, Schweiz.
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Demarinis G, Tatti F, Taloni A, Giugliano AV, Panthagani J, Myerscough J, Peiretti E, Giannaccare G. Treatments for Ocular Diseases in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1433. [PMID: 37895903 PMCID: PMC10610321 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101433] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Pregnancy is a medical condition in which the physiological changes in the maternal body and the potential impact on the developing fetus require a cautious approach in terms of drug administration. Individual treatment, a thorough assessment of the extent of the disease, and a broad knowledge of the therapeutic options and different routes of administration of ophthalmic drugs are essential to ensure the best possible results while minimizing risks. Although there are currently several routes of administration of drugs for the treatment of eye diseases, even with topical administration, there is a certain amount of systemic absorption that must be taken into account. Despite continuous developments and advances in ophthalmic drugs, no updated data are available on their safety profile in these contexts. The purpose of this review is both to summarize the current information on the safety of ophthalmic treatments during pregnancy and lactation and to provide a practical guide to the ophthalmologist for the treatment of eye diseases while minimizing harm to the developing fetus and addressing maternal health needs.
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- Giuseppe Demarinis
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 48, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.D.); (F.T.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 48, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.D.); (F.T.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY, UK; (J.P.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY, UK; (J.P.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 48, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.D.); (F.T.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 48, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.D.); (F.T.); (E.P.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, University ‘Magna Græcia’ of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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Kaur M, Kaur R, Chhabra K, Khetarpal P. Maternal candidate gene variants, epigenetic factors, and susceptibility to idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss: A systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 162:829-841. [PMID: 36710639 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as the loss of two or more pregnancies and is a distressing condition for couples. OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between variants in the candidate susceptibility genes and epigenetic factors to identify risk factors for idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss (iRPL). SEARCH STRATEGY A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases. Insilico analysis was carried out using ShinyGO and STRING software. SELECTION CRITERIA Research papers examining the association between variations in genetic and epigenetic factors and iRPL. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Data were independently extracted by two authors. MAIN RESULTS In total, 83 research papers were finally selected for the present study. Among all the genes involved in the pathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy loss, polymorphisms in IL superfamily genes, VEGF, ESR, and MTHFR were the most investigated. CONCLUSION Polymorphisms in angiogenesis, immune tolerance, and thrombophilia pathway genes, which occur independently or synergistically, may lead to various complications during fetal development. Identification of multi-allele risk variants and epigenetic factors in women will be helpful in the identification of high-risk pregnancies. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER Prospero CRD42021287315.
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- Mandeep Kaur
- Human Genetics Department, Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala, India
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- Human Genetics Department, Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala, India
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- Chhabra Hospital & Test Tube Baby Centre, Bathinda, India
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- Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine Department, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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Shi Y, Kim HJ, Kim SY, Kim GE, Jin HJ. Lack of association between the VEGFA gene polymorphisms and preterm birth in Korean women. Genomics Inform 2023; 21:e29. [PMID: 37813625 PMCID: PMC10584649 DOI: 10.5808/gi.22064] [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: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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Preterm birth (PTB), a pregnancy-related disease, is defined as a birth before 37 weeks of gestation. It is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, and its incidence rate is steadily increasing. Various genetic factors can contribute to the etiology of PTB. Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) gene is an important angiogenic gene and its polymorphisms have been reported to be associated with PTB development. Therefore, we conducted a case-control study to evaluate the association between VEGFA rs699947, rs2010963, and rs3025039 polymorphisms and PTB in Korean women. A total of 271 subjects (116 patients with PTB and 155 women at ≥38 weeks of gestation) were analyzed in this study. The genotyping of VEGFA gene polymorphisms was performed using polymerase chain reaction- restriction fragment length polymorphism. No significant association between the patients with PTB and the control groups was confirmed. In the combination analysis, we found a significant association between PTB and VEGFA rs699947 CC-rs2010963 GG-rs3025039 CC combination (odds ratio, 3.77; 95% confidence interval, 1.091 to 13.032; p = 0.031). The VEGFA rs699947, rs2010963, and rs3025039 polymorphisms might have no genetic association with the pathogenesis of PTB in Korean women. However, the combination analysis indicates the possibility that VEGFA acts in PTB pathophysiology. Therefore, larger sample sets and replication studies are required to further elucidate our findings.
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- Yue Shi
- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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Turesheva A, Aimagambetova G, Ukybassova T, Marat A, Kanabekova P, Kaldygulova L, Amanzholkyzy A, Ryzhkova S, Nogay A, Khamidullina Z, Ilmaliyeva A, Almawi WY, Atageldiyeva K. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. Fresh Look into a Full Box. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4074. [PMID: 37373766 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss is a complex health challenge with no universally accepted definition. Inconsistency in definitions involves not only the number of spontaneous abortions (two or three) that are accepted for recurrent pregnancy loss but the types of pregnancy and gestational age at miscarriage. Due to the heterogeneity of definitions and criteria applied by international guidelines for recurrent pregnancy loss, the true incidence of recurrent miscarriage, which is reported to range from 1% to 5%, is difficult to estimate. Moreover, the exact etiology of recurrent pregnancy loss remains questionable; thus, it is considered a polyetiological and multifactorial condition with many modifiable and non-modifiable factors involved. Even after thoroughly evaluating recurrent pregnancy loss etiology and risk factors, up to 75% of cases remain unexplained. This review aimed to summarize and critically analyze accumulated knowledge on the etiology, risk factors, relevant diagnostic options, and management approach to recurrent pregnancy loss. The relevance of various factors and their proposed roles in recurrent pregnancy loss pathogenesis remains a matter of discussion. The diagnostic approach and the management largely depend on the etiology and risk factors taken into consideration by a healthcare professional as a cause of recurrent miscarriage for a particular woman or couple. Underestimation of social and health consequences of recurrent pregnancy loss leads to compromised reproductive health and psychological well-being of women after miscarriage. Studies on etiology and risk factors for recurrent pregnancy loss, especially idiopathic, should be continued. The existing international guidelines require updates to assist clinical practice.
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- Akbayan Turesheva
- Department of Normal Physiology, West-Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, CF "University Medical Center", Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology #1, NJSC "Astana Medical University", Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology #2, West-Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Normal Physiology, West-Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology #2, West-Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe 030000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology #1, NJSC "Astana Medical University", Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine #3, NJSC "Astana Medical University", Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Faculte' des Sciences de Tunis, Universite' de Tunis El Manar, Tunis 5000, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Clinical Academic Department of Internal Medicine, CF "University Medical Center", Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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Abu-Ghazaleh N, Brennecke S, Murthi P, Karanam V. Association of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGFs) with Recurrent Miscarriage: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119449. [PMID: 37298399 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Recurrent miscarriage (RM) can be defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages before 20 weeks' gestation. Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) play an important role in endometrial angiogenesis and decidualization, prerequisites for successful pregnancy outcomes. We conducted a systematic review of the published literature investigating the role of VEGFs in RM. In particular, we explored the methodological inconsistencies between the published reports on this topic. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic literature review to examine the role of VEGFs in RM. Our systematic search followed PRISMA guidelines. Three databases, Medline (Ovid), PubMed, and Embase, were searched. Assessment-bias analyses were conducted using the Joanna Bigger Institute critical appraisal method for case-control studies. Thirteen papers were included in the final analyses. These studies included 677 cases with RM and 724 controls. Endometrial levels of VEGFs were consistently lower in RM cases compared to controls. There were no consistent significant findings with respect to VEGFs levels in decidua, fetoplacental tissues, and serum when RM cases were compared to controls. The interpretation of studies that explored the relationship between VEGFs and RM is hampered by inconsistencies in defining clinical, sampling, and analytical variables. To clarify the association between VEGF and RM in future studies, researchers ideally should use similarly defined clinical groups, similar samples collected in the same way, and laboratory analyses undertaken using the same methods.
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- Nadine Abu-Ghazaleh
- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Department of Pharmacology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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Sudhir N, Kaur M, Singh S, Beri A, Kaur T, Kaur A. Impact of Interleukin-10 Promoter Region Polymorphisms on Recurrent Miscarriage: A Case-Control Approach. J Hum Reprod Sci 2023; 16:156-165. [PMID: 37547086 PMCID: PMC10404016 DOI: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_43_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Recurrent miscarriage (RM), defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages prior to the 20th week of gestation is characterised by multifactorial aetiology. The prevalence of RM varies from 0.8% to 13.5% amongst women of reproductive age. The aetiological basis of RM has been traced to chromosomal, anatomic, hormonal and immunologic factors while half of the cases remain idiopathic. Aims This study aimed to investigate the association of interleukin-10 (IL-10) polymorphisms with RM amongst the Indian population. Settings and Design The present study included a total of 414 individuals including RM women (n = 199) with two or more pregnancy losses and healthy women (n = 215) without any previous history of pregnancy loss were taken as the control group. Materials and Methods Demographic features and reproductive history of women with RM and healthy women were taken. Genotype analysis of IL-10 polymorphisms rs1800872 and rs1800896 was performed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) restriction fragment length polymorphism and amplification mutation refractory system PCR, respectively. Statistical Analysis Used Student's t-test was used to compare the demographic features and reproductive history amongst both groups. Pearson's Chi-square was used to calculate the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, allelic and genotypic frequencies. All the statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS (version 21, IBM SPSS, NY, USA). Results Our results suggested that the genotypic and allelic frequency of rs1800872 polymorphism did not differ significantly between RM cases and control women (P = 0.07 and P = 0.23, respectively). The GG genotype (P = 0.007) and G allele (P = 0.003) of rs1800896 were significantly associated with an increased risk of RM. A statistically significant difference was also found for the distribution of genetic models (dominant and co-dominant model) between both groups for rs1800896. However, haplotype analysis revealed that none of the haplotypes provides a risk for the progression of RM. Conclusion The study is the first of its kind from our region and provides baseline data on the genetics of RM.
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- Neha Sudhir
- Department of Human Genetics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Beri Maternity Hospital, Southend Beri Fertility and IVF, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Are Altered Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Placental Growth Factor Associated with Placental Angiogenesis in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss? Indian J Clin Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12291-023-01117-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Sakai T, Mori C, Ohtsu F. Potential safety signal of pregnancy loss with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor intraocular injection: A disproportionality analysis using the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1063625. [PMID: 36438807 PMCID: PMC9684212 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1063625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Objectives: Intraocular administration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors may be associated with pregnancy loss. However, little is known about intraocular anti-VEGF therapy during pregnancy. Here, we conducted a pharmacovigilance study using a spontaneous reporting database to evaluate the relationship between intraocular VEGF inhibitors and pregnancy loss. Methods: We used the JAPIC AERS database which is composed of the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) dataset preprocessed by the Japan Pharmaceutical Information Center (JAPIC) to investigate the VEGF inhibitors ranibizumab, aflibercept, and bevacizumab. Disproportionality analyses were conducted for VEGF inhibitors and pregnancy loss. The lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) of the reporting odds ratio (ROR) > 1 and a minimum of three reported cases of pregnancy loss were the detection criteria used in the current study. Results: In the FAERS, 19 pregnancy loss cases were reported for ranibizumab with an ROR of 4.44 (95% CI: 2.42-8.16), 6 for intraocular bevacizumab with an ROR of 32.25 (95% CI: 3.88-267.9), and 4 for intraocular aflibercept with an ROR of 5.37 (95% CI: 1.34-21.49). All these drugs met the detection criteria. Conclusion: Potential safety signals of pregnancy loss were obtained from intraocular administration of VEGF inhibitors during pregnancy. These signals should be validated using a causal design study.
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- Takamasa Sakai
- Drug Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Drug Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
- Angelbells Hospital, Okazaki, Japan
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- Drug Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
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Zhang L, Sang X, Han Y, Abulitibu A, Elken M, Mao Z, Kang S, Yang W, Lu C. The expression of apoptosis related genes in HK-2 cells overexpressing PPM1K was determined by RNA-seq analysis. Front Genet 2022; 13:1004610. [PMID: 36386814 PMCID: PMC9663473 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1004610] [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: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious disease that endangers human health. It is reported that inhibiting renal cell apoptosis can delay the progress of CKD. Our previous study found that the mice with protein phosphatase Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent 1K (PPM1K) gene deletion had obvious symptoms of glomerular vascular and interstitial vascular dilatation, congestion and hemorrhage, glomerular hemorrhage and necrosis, interstitial fibrous tissue proliferation, decreased urinary creatinine clearance, and increased urinary protein level. In addition, studies have found that PPM1K is essential for cell survival, apoptosis and metabolism. However, no study has confirmed that PPM1K can inhibit renal cell apoptosis. In this study, PPM1K was overexpressed in human kidney-2 cells (HK-2), and the biological process of differentially expressed genes and its effect on apoptosis were comprehensively screened by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). Through sequencing analysis, we found that there were 796 differentially expressed genes in human renal tubular epithelial cells transfected with PPM1K gene, of which 553 were down-regulated and 243 were up-regulated. Enrichment analysis found that differentially expressed genes may play an important role in amino acid metabolism and biosynthesis. In the GO analysis functional pathway list, we also found that multiple genes can be enriched in apoptosis related pathways, such as G0S2, GADD45A, TRIB3, VEGFA, NUPR1 and other up-regulated genes, and IL-6, MAGED1, CCL2, TP53INP1 and other down-regulated genes. Then we verified these differentially expressed genes by RT-PCR, and found that only the RT-PCR results of G0S2, VEGFA and NUPR1 were consistent with the transcriptome sequencing results. We believe that G0S2, VEGFA, NUPR1 and other genes may participate in the apoptosis process of HK-2 cells induced by PPM1K.In conclusion, these findings provide some data support for the study of HK-2 cell apoptosis mechanism, and also provide a scientific theoretical basis for further study of the effect of PPM1K on kidney disease.
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- Li Zhang
- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China,*Correspondence: Wenjun Yang, ; Chen Lu,
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- Nephrology Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Clinical Research Center of Renal Replacement Therapy, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Urumqi, China,Xinjiang Blood Purification Medical Quality Control Center, Urumqi, China,Institute of Nephrology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China,*Correspondence: Wenjun Yang, ; Chen Lu,
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Zehden JA, Mortensen XM, Reddy A, Zhang AY. Systemic and Ocular Adverse Events with Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy Used in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy: a Review. Curr Diab Rep 2022; 22:525-536. [PMID: 36053385 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-022-01491-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents are used routinely in the management of neovascular conditions including proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. While the efficacy of anti-VEGF agents has been well-validated, their ocular and systemic adverse events should always be considered and discussed with patients. The aim of this review is to discuss the most recent literature reports regarding the various ocular and systemic adverse events associated with intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment in diabetic retinopathy. RECENT FINDINGS The most frequently reported adverse ocular events include subconjunctival hemorrhage, vitreous hemorrhage, increased intraocular pressure, uveitis, endophthalmitis, ocular surface disease, and traumatic cataract. Subconjunctival hemorrhage and vitreous hemorrhage are the most common ocular adverse events reported with intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment. The most serious (though rare) ocular adverse events include endophthalmitis and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. A consensus regarding the association of systemic adverse events (such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and death) with intravitreal anti-VEGF treatments has not been established. Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy is used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other diseases. These agents are associated with a variety of ocular and systemic adverse events that ophthalmologists should always consider.
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- Jason A Zehden
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2226 Nelson Hwy Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2226 Nelson Hwy Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA
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- Athena Eye Institute, San Antonio, TX, USA
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2226 Nelson Hwy Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA.
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Maternal and Perinatal Risk Factors for Infantile Hemangioma: A Matched Case-Control Study with a Large Sample Size. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2022; 12:1659-1670. [PMID: 35751738 PMCID: PMC9276869 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-022-00756-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Introduction Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign tumor in infancy, but information about its pathogenesis is limited. The aim of this study was to determine maternal and perinatal risk factors for IH. Methods A total of 1033 IH patients were enrolled in the study between 2017 and 2020. IH patients were matched with controls by sex. Trained investigators collected detailed information from the participants. Logistic regression models were used for multivariate analysis. Results The statistical analysis demonstrated that miscarriage history (odds ratio [OR] = 4.275; 95% confidence interval [CI] [3.195, 5.720]), anemia in pregnancy (OR = 4.228; 95% CI [3.083, 5.799]), preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) (OR = 3.182; 95% CI [1.359, 7.454]), placenta previa (OR = 2.440; 95% CI [1.787, 3.333]), threatened miscarriage (OR = 2.290; 95% CI [1.726, 3.039]), premature rupture of membranes (PROM) (OR = 1.785; P < 0.05), progesterone use (OR = 1.614; P < 0.001) and abnormal amniotic fluid volume (OR = 1.499; P < 0.05) were independent risk factors for IH. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) (OR = 0.607; 95% CI [0.464, 0.794]), multiple gestations (OR = 0.407; 95% CI [0.232, 0.713]), hypothyroidism (OR = 0.407; 95% CI [0.227, 0.730]) and uterine fibroids (OR = 0.393; 95% CI [0.250, 0.618]) may reduce the risk of IH. Conclusions Maternal and perinatal factors are closely associated with IH occurrence. Our study provides reliable clues to guide further exploration of the pathogenesis of IH. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03331744. Plain Language Summary Infantile hemangioma is the most common benign tumor in children, which seriously affects appearance and function and even threatens life. The pathogenesis is not clear, a detailed case-control study of the maternal and perinatal periods with a large sample size will facilitate the development of individualized and precise treatment, early and timely interventions for high-risk children and improvement of prognosis. Our study found that miscarriage history, anemia in pregnancy, preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), placenta previa, threatened miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), progesterone use and abnormal amniotic fluid volume were independent risk factors for IH. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13555-022-00756-4.
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Omar TA, El-Saeed GK, Khodeer SA, Dawood AA, El-Deeb SM, ELShemy AM, Montaser BA. Vascular endothelial growth factor A with two genetic variants for prediction of mixed microvascular diabetic complications. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43042-022-00303-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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Background
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a signal protein, induces cell proliferation, and enhances the permeability of the endothelial cells. VEGF-A gene is highly polymorphic, with different near-gene variants at varied frequencies linked with altered VEGF protein expression, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) susceptibility, and associated microvascular complications. The present study aimed to investigate the role of two genetic variants of VEGF-A, − 583C > T (rs3025020) and + 936 C/T (rs3025039), for predicting mixed microvascular complications in T2DM. This case–control study was performed on 26 T2DM patients with mixed microvascular complications and 26 apparently healthy individuals, as a control group. Clinical, neurological, funds examinations, and biochemical laboratory investigations were conducted on all groups. The serum level of VEGF-A was measured using ELISA. Genotyping of VEGF-A was performed by real-time PCR allelic discrimination system.
Results
Serum level of VEGF-A was significantly increased in T2DM with mixed complications. T allele of VEGF-A rs3025020 showed higher frequency among T2DM patients with mixed complications than in control group [OR 2.67; 95% CI 1.03–6.91; p = 0.04], while CT genotype and T allele of VEGF-A rs3025039 had a high frequency in mixed complication group [OR 4.08; 95% CI 1.32–17.44; p = 0.01 and OR 4.02; 95% CI 1.52–10.63; p = 0.004, respectively].
Conclusion
VEGF-A increased the level contributed in the pathogenesis of mixed diabetic microvascular complications. T allele of VEGF-A rs3025020, CT genotype, and T allele of VEGF-A rs3025039 had the highest frequency in mixed diabetic microvascular complications, so they were considered risk genes for mixed diabetic microvascular complications.
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Choo PP, Md Din N, Azmi N, Bastion MLC. Review of the management of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy. World J Diabetes 2021; 12:1386-1400. [PMID: 34630896 PMCID: PMC8472492 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i9.1386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a noncommunicable disease reaching epidemic proportions around the world. It affects younger individuals, including women of childbearing age. Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy (DR), which is potentially sight threatening when severe nonproliferative DR (NPDR), proliferative DR (PDR), or sight-threatening diabetic macular oedema (STDME) develops. Pregnancy is an independent risk factor for the progression of DR. Baseline DR at the onset of pregnancy is an important indicator of progression, with up to 10% of women with baseline NPDR progressing to PDR. Progression to sight-threatening DR (STDR) during pregnancy causes distress to the patient and often necessitates ocular treatment, which may have a systemic effect. Management includes prepregnancy counselling and, when possible, conventional treatment prior to pregnancy. During pregnancy, closer follow-up is required for those with a long duration of DM, poor baseline control of blood sugar and blood pressure, and worse DR, as these are risk factors for progression to STDR. Conventional treatment with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents for STDME can potentially lead to foetal loss. Treatment with laser photocoagulation may be preferred, and surgery under general anaesthesia should be avoided. This review provides a management plan for STDR from the perspective of practising ophthalmologists. A review of strategies for maintaining the eyesight of diabetic women with STDR with emphasis on prepregnancy counselling and planning, monitoring and safe treatment during pregnancy, and management of complications is presented.
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- Priscilla Peixi Choo
- Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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Amin I, Pandith AA, Manzoor U, Mir SH, Afroze D, Koul AM, Wani S, Ahmad A, Qasim I, Rashid M, Wani UM, Anwar I, Aein QU, Mansoor S. Implications of VEGF gene sequence variations and its expression in recurrent pregnancy loss. Reprod Biomed Online 2021; 43:1035-1044. [PMID: 34716101 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.08.009] [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: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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RESEARCH QUESTION What is the association between VEGF gene sequence variants and its mRNA expression in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has a prominent role in pregnancy and affects pregnancy outcome. The association of VEGF gene 1154G>A, 634G>C and 583C>T polymorphic variations with cases of RPL and full-term fertile women as controls was investigated. DESIGN Two hundred women with RPL and 240 women healthy controls were included. The restriction fragment length polymorphism method was used for genotyping and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used for analysis of mRNA expression. RESULTS In VEGF 1154G>A, significant differences were found in homozygous AA genotype between case and control participants. The variant allele A frequency was significantly more abundant in RPL cases (0.41) than controls (0.19) (P < 0.0001). Only RPL cases with the multi-generation family history of miscarriages and those without any history showed significant differences of combined genotype GA+AA (P < 0.0001). In VEGF 634 G>C, CC genotype and allele C showed significantly increased frequency in RPL cases compared with healthy controls (P < 0.0001). The association between VEGF-1154 G>A SNP and VEGF-A mRNA expression levels was significant in RPL cases (P = 0.004). The heterozygous genotype GA was significantly (P = 0.03) associated with upregulation and downregulation of VEGF mRNA, whereas the homozygous variant genotype AA only leads to low expression levels of VEGF mRNA in patients with RPL. CONCLUSIONS All the variants of VEGF play a vital role in an increased susceptibility to RPL. Also, VEGF-1154, AA genotypes are associated with its altered low mRNA expression in women with RPL and seem to affect pregnancy outcome.
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- Ina Amin
- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India.
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India.
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology SKIMS, Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology SKIMS, Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology SKIMS, Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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- Advanced Centre for Human Genetics, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K-India
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Foyle KL, Sharkey DJ, Moldenhauer LM, Green ES, Wilson JJ, Roccisano CJ, Hull ML, Tremellen KP, Robertson SA. Effect of Intralipid infusion on peripheral blood T cells and plasma cytokines in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatment. Clin Transl Immunology 2021; 10:e1328. [PMID: 34408876 PMCID: PMC8358997 DOI: 10.1002/cti2.1328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objectives Intravenous infusion of Intralipid is an adjunct therapy in assisted reproduction treatment (ART) when immune‐associated infertility is suspected. Here, we evaluated the effect of Intralipid infusion on regulatory T cells (Treg cells), effector T cells and plasma cytokines in peripheral blood of women undertaking IVF. Methods This prospective, observational pilot study assessed Intralipid infusion in 14 women exhibiting recurrent implantation failure, a clinical sign of immune‐associated infertility. Peripheral blood was collected immediately prior to and 7 days after intravenous administration of Intralipid. Plasma cytokines were measured by Luminex, and T‐cell subsets were analysed by flow cytometry. Results A small increase in conventional CD8+ T cells occurred after Intralipid infusion, but no change was seen in CD4+ Treg cells, or naïve, memory or effector memory T cells. Proliferation marker Ki67, transcription factors Tbet and RORγt, and markers of suppressive capacity CTLA4 and HLA‐DR were unchanged. Dimensionality‐reduction analysis using the tSNE algorithm confirmed no phenotype shift within Treg cells or other T cells. Intralipid infusion increased plasma CCL2, CCL3, CXCL8, GM‐CSF, G‐CSF, IL‐6, IL‐21, TNF and VEGF. Conclusion Intralipid infusion elicited elevated pro‐inflammatory cytokines, and a minor increase in CD8+ T cells, but no change in pro‐tolerogenic Treg cells. Notwithstanding the limitation of no placebo control, the results do not support Intralipid as a candidate intervention to attenuate the Treg cell response in women undergoing ART. Future placebo‐controlled studies are needed to confirm the potential efficacy and clinical significance of Intralipid in attenuating cytokine induction and circulating CD8+ T cells.
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- Kerrie L Foyle
- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences University of South Australia Adelaide SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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- School of Medicine Flinders University Adelaide SA Australia.,Repromed Pty Ltd Dulwich SA Australia
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- Robinson Research Institute Adelaide Medical School University of Adelaide Adelaide SA Australia
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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: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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Subi TM, Krishnakumar V, Kataru CR, Panigrahi I, Kannan M. Association of VEGF and p53 Polymorphisms and Spiral Artery Remodeling in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Thromb Haemost 2021; 122:363-376. [PMID: 34041737 DOI: 10.1055/a-1518-1756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Many studies have reported the association of VEGF-1154G/A, VEGF 936C/T, and p53 Arg72Pro polymorphisms with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), but the outcomes are inconsistent. We have used a meta-analysis to associate these polymorphisms with RPL, having the spiral artery remodeling as a major risk factor. The studies were identified from three different reputed databases, namely ScienceDirect, PubMed/Medline, and Scopus. The eligible studies of VEGF-1154G/A, VEGF 936C/T, and p53Arg72Pro polymorphisms associated with the RPL were selected for the analysis. They were segregated into three different ethnic groups as Asians, Caucasians, and mixed population. For the analysis, the overall prevalence, odds ratio, risk ratio, relative risk ratio, and p-values were calculated. A total of 3,241 RPL cases and 3,205 healthy controls from 21 different case-control studies were analyzed. RPL was highly prevalent in the mixed population with VEGF-1154G/A and p53 Arg72Pro polymorphisms (70.04 and 66.46%, respectively) and in the Asian population with VEGF 936C/T polymorphism (53.58%). The homozygous recessive genotypes of VEGF and p53 exhibited significant association between the respective polymorphisms and RPL along with the increased risk of outcome. The current analysis conclusively reports the geographic distribution of the different genetic polymorphisms which shows high association with the progression of RPL. Understanding the spectrum of polymorphisms on different populations with the spiral artery remodeling as a risk factor encloses the importance of the vasculature during the pregnancy.
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- Tamil Mani Subi
- Division of Blood and Vascular Biology, Department of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, India
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- Division of Blood and Vascular Biology, Department of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, India
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- Division of Blood and Vascular Biology, Department of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Division of Blood and Vascular Biology, Department of Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, India
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Morya AK, Gogia S, Gupta A, Prakash S, Solanki K, Naidu AD. Motherhood: What every ophthalmologist needs to know. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 68:1526-1532. [PMID: 32709768 PMCID: PMC7640830 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2033_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this review article is to summarize the available literature on physiologic and pathologic ocular changes during pregnancy and the effect of diseases in pregnancy. A literature search was conducted using PUBMED, MEDLINE, and Cochrane library in English. In addition, the cited references in the published articles were manually reviewed for the relevant results. Pregnancy encompasses a multitude of changes in all body systems, including the visual system of the female. The changes can be physiological, i.e., changes occurring in the lids and adnexa, cornea, conjunctiva, changes in tear film composition and intraocular pressure, retina, choroid, and visual field. Pathological changes in a pregnant woman's eye include changes related to preeclampsia and eclampsia, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal artery or vein occlusions, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Preexisting diseases like diabetic retinopathy, Graves' disease, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, various inflammatory conditions can undergo changes in their course during pregnancy. Ophthalmic medications can have an effect on both mother and the baby and hence should be used cautiously. In addition, intrauterine infections play a major role in causing inflammation in the eye of the baby. Hence, vaccination of the mother prior to pregnancy plays an important role in preventing intrauterine infections in the neonate. A regular eye examination in the perinatal period plays a vital role in recognizing ophthalmic pathologies which might require a prompt medical intervention. Pathological ocular diseases should be discriminated from physiologic changes to establish an individualized treatment or preventive plan. This approach to ocular benefits of treatment to the mother should always weigh against the potential harm to the fetus.
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- Arvind K Morya
- Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Zeng H, Hu L, Xie H, Ma W, Quan S. Polymorphisms of vascular endothelial growth factor and recurrent implantation failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 304:297-307. [PMID: 33891207 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06072-0] [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: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the associations between polymorphisms of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). METHODS We performed the systematic review and meta-analysis by searching databases of PubMed, EMBASE, OVID, and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) for studies that evaluated the associations between VEGF polymorphisms with RIF. Meta-analysis was performed if the polymorphism was studied by more than two case-control studies. Data were analyzed using R software. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were reported to assess the associations. RESULTS Nine VEGF polymorphisms (-1154G > A, -460T > C, +405G > C, -7C > T, -634C > G, -2578C > A, +936C > T, 5C > T, -583C > T) were systematically reviewed. Meta-analysis was performed on VEGF -1154 G > A polymorphism. Three case-control studies consisted of 683 women were included in the quantitative meta-analysis (305 RIF patients and 378 controls). Results showed that VEGF -1154A allele was significantly associated with RIF (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.08-1.78, P-value = 0.01). The dominant genetic model showed that VEGF 1154AA plus VEGF 1154AG genotypes were more frequent in RIF patients than VEGF 1154GG genotype (OR 1.56, 95% CI 1.10-2.20, P-value = 0.01). However, the result under the recessive genetic model showed no significant difference (OR 1.67, 95% CI 0.92-3.03, P-value = 0.09). CONCLUSION VEGF -1154A allele may serve as one of the predisposing factors of RIF. Women with VEGF 1154 AA/GA genotypes were at higher risk of RIF. However, we should consider the haplotype effect of VEGF polymorphisms in future studies.
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- Hong Zeng
- Foshan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Southern Medical University, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong, China.,Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, NanFang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Changsha Fourth Hospital, Changsha, 410006, China
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- Changsha Central Hospital of Nanhua University, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- Foshan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Southern Medical University, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, NanFang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China.
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Role of VEGF Polymorphisms in the Susceptibility and Severity of Interstitial Lung Disease. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9050458. [PMID: 33922301 PMCID: PMC8145193 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9050458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The search for biomarkers that can help to establish an early diagnosis and prognosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) is of potential interest. VEGF polymorphisms have been implicated in the development of several lung disorders. Consequently, we assessed, for the first time, the role of VEGF polymorphisms in the susceptibility and severity of ILD. A total of 436 Caucasian ILD patients (244 with idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) and 192 with non-IIP) and 536 ethnically-matched healthy controls were genotyped for VEGF rs833061, rs1570360, rs2010963, rs3025020, and rs3025039 polymorphisms by TaqMan assays. Pulmonary function tests were collected from all the patients. VEGF serum levels were determined by ELISA in a subgroup of patients. No VEGF genotype, allele, carrier, or haplotype differences were found between ILD patients and controls as well as between IIP and non-IIP patients. However, an association of rs1570360 with IIP in women and also with lung function in IIP patients was found. None of the VEGF polymorphisms were associated with VEGF levels. In conclusion, our results suggest that VEGF does not seem to play a relevant role in ILD, although rs1570360 may influence the severity of ILD in women and a worse outcome in IIP patients.
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Galaziou A, Filidou E, Spathakis M, Arvanitidis K, Arzou BC, Galazios G, Koutlaki N, Nikolettos N, Kolios G. Imbalance of growth factors mRNA expression associated with oxidative stress in the early pregnancy loss. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:6150-6156. [PMID: 33820497 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1907337] [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: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the role of growth factors associated with angiogenesis and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of spontaneous miscarriage. METHODS We performed a comparative mRNA expression analysis of VEGF, PlGF, Flt-1, Angiogenin and Endoglin using Real-Time PCR, in the placenta and decidua collected from 12 patients presenting with spontaneous abortion and from 14 women undergoing induced abortion, during the first and second trimester of pregnancy. RESULTS The mRNA expression of Flt-1 was significantly upregulated in the placenta of spontaneous abortions (5.17-fold, IQR: 2.72-9.11, p < 0.01). The placental expression of the soluble isoforms of Flt-1, sFlt-1 e15a and sFlt-1 i13, was also significantly upregulated in spontaneous abortions (sFlt-1 e15a: 2.35-fold, IQR: 0.98-2.83, p < 0.01; sFlt-1 i13: 3.47-fold, IQR: 2.37-5.08, p < 0,05). Placental tmFlt-1, PlGF and Endoglin showed a tendency of higher expression levels in spontaneous abortions, although they did not reach statistical significance (tmFlt-1: 7.42-fold, IQR: 3.58-14.32; PlGF: 2.36-fold, IQR: 0.90-4.12; Endoglin: 1.97-fold, IQR: 1.18-2.43). VEGF and Angiogenin mRNA expression in induced, as well as in spontaneous abortions, did not convey any statistically significant difference. In the decidua, the expression levels of Flt-1 and its splice variants sFlt-1 e15a, sFlt-1 i13 and tmFlt-1 did not show any statistically significant differences, as was the case for the rest of the herein examined growth factors. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we observed higher levels of sFlt-1 mRNA expression in the placenta of spontaneous abortions, while expression of other growth factors in placenta and decidua remained constant. This suggests that an imbalance of sFlt-1 expression in the placenta might contribute to the pathogenesis of spontaneous abortion, probably via oxidative stress, providing a possible biomarker for prompt identification of this condition.
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- Aspasia Galaziou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Human Embryo Implantation: Clinical Implications. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11020253. [PMID: 33578823 PMCID: PMC7916576 DOI: 10.3390/biom11020253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known angiogenic factor that plays a critical role in various physiological and pathological processes. VEGF also contributes to the process of embryo implantation by enhancing embryo development, improving endometrial receptivity, and facilitating the interactions between the developing embryo and the endometrium. There is a correlation between the alteration of VEGF expression and reproductive failure, including recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent miscarriage (RM). In order to clarify the role of VEGF in embryo implantation, we reviewed recent literature concerning the expression and function of VEGF in the reproductive system around the time of embryo implantation and we provide a summary of the findings reported so far. We also explored the effects and the possible underlying mechanisms of action of VEGF in embryo implantation.
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Williams PT. Quantile-specific heritability of serum growth factor concentrations. Growth Factors 2021; 39:45-58. [PMID: 35312415 PMCID: PMC10101221 DOI: 10.1080/08977194.2022.2049261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND "Quantile-dependent expressivity" occurs when the effect size of a genetic variant depends upon whether the phenotype (e.g. growth factor concentration) is high or low relative to its distribution. METHODS Quantile-regression analysis was applied to family sets from the Framingham Heart Study to determine whether the heritability (h2) of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), angiopoietin-2, and angiopoietin-2 (sTie-2) and VEGFR1 (sFlt-1) receptor concentrations were quantile-specific. RESULTS Quantile-specific h2 (±SE) increased with increasing percentiles of the age- and sex-adjusted VEGF (Ptrend<10-16), HGF (Ptrend=0.0004), angiopoietin-2 (Ptrend=0.0002), sTie-2 (Ptrend=1.2 × 10-5), and sFlt-1 distributions (Ptrend=0.04). CONCLUSION Heritabilities of VEGF, HGF, angiopoitein-2, sTie-2 and sFlt-1 concentrations are quantile dependent. This may explain reported interactions of genetic loci (rs10738760, rs9472159, rs833061, rs3025039, rs2280789, rs1570360, rs2010963) with metabolic syndrome, diet, recurrent miscarriage, hepatocellular carcinoma, erysipelas, diabetic retinopathy, and bevacizumab treatment in their effect on VEGF concentrations.
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- Paul T Williams
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging Division, Berkeley, CA, USA
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Che D, Fang Z, Pi L, Xu Y, Fu L, Zhou H, Gu X. The SERPINA4 rs2070777 AA Genotype is Associated with an Increased Risk of Recurrent Miscarriage in a Southern Chinese Population. Int J Womens Health 2021; 13:111-117. [PMID: 33500667 PMCID: PMC7822073 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s290009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Many inflammation-related gene polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to recurrent miscarriage. SERPINA4 is involved in inflammation and is associated with susceptibility to a variety of diseases, but its relevance in recurrent miscarriage is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between SERPINA4 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to recurrent spontaneous abortion. Methods Two SERPINA4 polymorphisms were genotyped in 631 patients with recurrent miscarriage and 771 controls by TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction, and the strength of each association was evaluated through 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and odds ratios (ORs). Results The results showed that SERPINA4 rs2070777 AA genotypes were associated with an increased risk of recurrent miscarriage (AA vs AT/TT adjusted OR=1.409, 95% CI=1.032–1.924, P=0.0309), and we also found a significant association between the rs910352 T allele in the SERPINA4 gene and susceptibility to recurrent miscarriage (CT vs CC adjusted OR=1.579, 95% CI=1.252–1.992, P=0.0001; TT vs CC adjusted OR=1.524, 95% CI=1.134–2.049, P=0.0052). The combined analysis of two SNPs of the SERPINA4 gene revealed that carriers with one to two unfavorable genotypes were associated with a higher risk for recurrent miscarriage compared with individuals with no unfavorable genotypes (adjusted OR=1.257, 95% CI=1.019-1.550). Moreover, our study indicates that having one to two unfavorable genotypes is associated with an increased risk of recurrent miscarriage in women 35–40 years of age. Conclusion Our study suggests that SERPINA4 rs2070777AA genotypes might contribute to an increased risk of recurrent miscarriage in a southern Chinese population.
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- Di Che
- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Program of Molecular Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Clinical Lab, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Blood Transfusion, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Naderan M, Sabzevary M, Rezaii K, Banafshehafshan A, Hantoushzadeh S. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medications during pregnancy: current perspective. Int Ophthalmol 2020; 41:743-751. [PMID: 33044671 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01610-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) medications are widely used for treatment of a number of vitreoretinal disorders. However, the evidence for their effect on fetal and maternal health during pregnancy is very limited. The goal of this article is to accumulate evidence for the indications of anti-VEGF medications during pregnancy and their effects on maternal and fetal health. METHODS Review of literature regarding anti-VEGF administration during pregnancy and using PubMed database without language or date limit. RESULTS The main indications for treatment with intravitreal anti-VEGF medications include choroidal neovascularization (CNV) followed by retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) and complications of diabetes such as neovascular glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME). Among anti-VEGF medications, only ranibizumab and bevacizumab have been used during pregnancy with latter by far more than the former. CONCLUSION Women of childbearing age should be consulted regarding the potential adverse effects of anti-VEGF medications on fetal health and the risk of early pregnancy loss. They should be strongly encouraged to use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. A timely obstetrics consultation may help in this situation. Attempt for pregnancy should be withheld for at least 3 months following last injection of ranibizumab and aflibercept, and for at least 6 months following last injection of bevacizumab.
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- Morteza Naderan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Eye Hospital Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin square, South Karegar street, Tehran, Iran.
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- Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Research Center, Yas Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Eye Hospital Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin square, South Karegar street, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Eye Hospital Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin square, South Karegar street, Tehran, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Research Center, Valiasr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complexs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Huang L, Wang L. Association between VEGF gene polymorphisms (11 sites) and polycystic ovary syndrome risk. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:BSR20191691. [PMID: 32003435 PMCID: PMC7070149 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20191691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a critical role in ovarian folliculogenesis and normal reproductive function. So far, several studies focusing on association between VEGF gene polymorphisms and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, above association between the VEGF gene polymorphisms and PCOS susceptibility is uncertain. Hence, we performed a timely meta-analysis containing all current publications to make clear this relationship. We searched articles from the PubMed, Embase and Chinese language (WanFang and CNKI) databases that were published up until May 10, 2019. Finally, we obtained 9 studies, containing 29 case-control studies and 11 different polymorphisms. The odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were revealed association strengths. There were significantly decreased associations between rs2010963 (-634), +9812, +405 polymorphisms and PCOS risk. Nevertheless, there existed increased associations between rs699947 (-2578), rs833061, rs1570360 (-1154), rs3025020, rs3025039 polymorphisms and PCOS susceptibility. Our current analysis suggested VEGF gene polymorphisms may be associated with PCOS risk, which is possible to be expected to become biomarkers of early detection for women.
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- Li Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xishui Hospital, Affiliated to Hubei Institute of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xishui Hospital, Affiliated to Hubei Institute of Science and Technology, China
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H19 regulates angiogenic capacity of extravillous trophoblasts by H19/miR-106a-5p/VEGFA axis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 301:671-679. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05469-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sajjadi MS, Ghandil P, Shahbazian N, Saberi A. Association of vascular endothelial growth factor A polymorphisms and aberrant expression of connexin 43 and VEGFA with idiopathic recurrent spontaneous miscarriage. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020; 46:369-375. [PMID: 32003128 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Idiopathic recurrent spontaneous miscarriage (IRSM) is one of the pregnancy outcomes that affects 1-2% of women trying to conceive. Specific genotype or aberrant expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and connexin 43 (Cx43) as two important genes for embryonic development are deemed to increase the risk of IRSM. METHODS To investigate any possible association of VEGFA polymorphisms and aberrant expression of Cx43 and VEGFA with IRSM, we carried out a case-control study including embryo chorionic villus tissues of 100 pregnant women with IRSM and 100 embryo chorionic villus tissues of healthy pregnant women without history of miscarriage. Restriction fragment length polymorphism was used for genotyping of rs699947 (-2578C/A) and rs2010963 (-634G/C) polymorphisms in VEGFA. Besides, quantitative real-time PCR was performed for VEGFA and Cx43 expression analysis. RESULTS The results showed that the frequency of -634G/C and C/C genotypes was significantly higher in aborted fetuses (P = 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively) compared to the control group's. However, the frequency of -2578C/A genotypes was not significantly different between the cases and controls. Moreover, a significant higher expression of VEGF (P = 0.0005) and Cx43 (P = 0.0011) was observed in chorionic villus tissues of women with IRSM. CONCLUSION The finding demonstrated that IRSM frequency may depend on GC and CC genotypes of rs2010963 VEGF polymorphism and expression level of VEGF and Cx43 in IRSM patients was increased.
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- Maryam S Sajjadi
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Li Y, Fang L, Yu Y, Shi H, Wang S, Li Y, Ma Y, Yan Y, Sun YP. Association between vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphisms and PCOS risk: a meta-analysis. Reprod Biomed Online 2019; 40:287-295. [PMID: 31956063 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays important roles in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of the VEGF gene have been identified and are associated with the aberrant secretion of VEGF protein. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of the VEGF +405G>C (rs2010963), -460C>T (rs833061) and -2578A>C (rs699947) polymorphisms on PCOS susceptibility. A systematic search of the Embase, PubMed, Web of Science and Wanfang databases was carried out to identify relevant studies published before 19 July 2019. Seven eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis involving 1100 patients with PCOS and 1141 control individuals. The pooled analysis revealed no significant association between PCOS risk and the +405G>C (rs2010963), -460C>T (rs833061) or -2578A>C (rs699947) polymorphisms in women. Subgroup analysis by ethnicity indicated that Asian women carrying the VEGF +405C allele had a lower risk of PCOS (C versus G: odds ratio [OR] 0.731, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.544-0.982, P < 0.05, I2 = 46.4%; CG versus GG: OR 0.667, 95% CI 0.469-0.948, P < 0.05, I2 = 18.4%; CC versus GG: OR 0.611, 95% CI 0.390-0.958, P < 0.05, I2 = 24.3%). The study demonstrates that for all women regardless of ethnicity, no significant associations between VEGF SNP and PCOS were observed; however, +405G>C (rs2010963) may protect Asian women from PCOS.
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- Yuxi Li
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Henan 450052, China.
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Bao L, Syed R, Aloahd MS. Analysis of VEGF gene polymorphisms and serum VEGF protein levels contribution in polycystic ovary syndrome of patients. Mol Biol Rep 2019; 46:5821-5829. [PMID: 31385237 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-019-05015-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known factor in reproductive function and contributes to the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Genetic variations in VEGFA gene were suggested to contribute alterations in VEGF secretion and PCOS. This study evaluated the association of VEGFA SNPs with altered VEGF secretion level and PCOS among ethnically-matched control women. This prospective case-control study was conducted from 2016 to 2018 and comprised of 55 women with PCOS and 52 control subjects. ELISA was used to measure VEGF levels; and various other related bio chemicals whereas the genotyping of VEGFA variants was performed through the analysis of nine SNPs of VEGF. PRL, E2, PRGE testosterone and glucose level were found to be insignificantly different. The levels of FSH, LH, LH/FSH, TT, insulin, SHBG and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in the study group. Among the nine tested variants of VEGF SNPs, two SNPs rs3025020 and rs833061, consisted of TT (Recessive and Dominant homozygous, respectively) which were marginally higher in test. The SNP rs1570360 had significantly higher GG allele (32.73%) which was recessive homozygous. There was no significant difference observed in genotype frequencies related to higher value of VEGF. The genotype frequencies for the studied SNPs were in alignment with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). The mean serum VEGF levels got significantly increased in PCOS group. No significant association was found between VEGF genotypes and its serum levels. VEGF levels in rs699947 (AA-major homozygous), rs3025039 (CC-major homozygous) and rs833061 (TT & CC-major & minor homozygous) genotypes were significantly higher in PCOS. The study results evidently proved that the allelic variants in genes may be a factor for PCOS and VEGF serum levels with respect to few SNP variants only. These findings indicated that VEGF may be involved in PCOS status and confirmed the previous association between genetic variants in VEGF, serum level of VEGF protein and PCOS.
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- Lei Bao
- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, PO Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Life Science, Maulana Azad College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad, India.
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Babadjanov OA, Karimov HY, Arifov SS, Boboev KT. Evaluation into the Role of the VEGF Gene Polymorphism rs2010963 in the Development of Rosacea and its Relationship with Clinical Subtypes of the Disease. CYTOL GENET+ 2019. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452719030083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fortis MF, Fraga LR, Boquett JA, Kowalski TW, Dutra CG, Gonçalves RO, Vianna FSL, Schüler-Faccini L, Sanseverino MTV. Angiogenesis and oxidative stress-related gene variants in recurrent pregnancy loss. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 30:498-506. [PMID: 28825972 DOI: 10.1071/rd17117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects ~3-5% of couples attempting to conceive and in around 50% of cases the aetiology remains unknown. Adequate vascularisation and placental circulation are indispensable for the development of a normal pregnancy. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the nitric oxide (NO) systems play important roles in reproductive physiology, participating in several steps including implantation and apoptosis of trophoblast cells. In this study we evaluated genetic polymorphisms in the inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2), PTGS2 and VEGFA genes as susceptibility factors for RPL. A case-control study was conducted in 149 women having two or more miscarriages and 208 controls. Allele and genotype distributions of the polymorphisms studied in the two groups were not statistically different. However, the dominant model showed that the presence of variant T (TT/GT) of rs2779249 (-1290G>T) of NOS2 was significantly associated with RPL (OR=1.58, CI 95%=1.03-2.44; P=0.037). The increased risk remained significant when adjusted for number of pregnancies, alcohol consumption and ethnicity (OR=1.92, CI95%=1.18-3.11; P=0.008). These results suggest that the variant genotypes of the functional polymorphism rs2779249 in the NOS2 promoter are a potential risk for RPL, possibly due to oxidative stress mechanisms.
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- Marcela Felix Fortis
- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Department, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, 40110-100, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, 91501-970, Brazil
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Jung YW, Ahn EH, Kim JO, An HJ, Cho SH, Kim YR, Lee WS, Kim NK. Association of genetic polymorphisms in VEGF -460, -7 and -583 and hematocrit level with the development of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss and a meta-analysis. J Gene Med 2018; 20:e3048. [PMID: 30088835 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 05/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The present study was performed to investigate whether genetic variants of VEGF are associated with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in Korean women and to provide insight into the role of VEGF in the pathogenesis of RPL development. METHODS A cohort of 384 women with idiopathic RPL with a history of two or more uxexplained consecutive early pregnancy losses and 236 control women were recruited from an infertility center of university-teaching hospital in Korea between March 1999 and February 2010. We examined three VEGF polymorphisms (rs833061, rs3025020 and rs25648). Genotyping was assessed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-restriction fragment length polymorphism analyses (rs3025020) or real-time PCR (rs833061, rs25648). RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference in frequency of each three VEGF polymorphic loci between the control and RPL groups. Allele combinations of VEGF rs3025020/rs833061 TT/TC and TT/TC + CC genotypes were associated with an increased frequency of RPL development [odds ratio (OR) = 3.525, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.154-10.767, p = 0.027 and OR = 3.815, 95% CI = 1.256-11.588, p = 0.018, respectively]. Haplotype analysis revealed that two allele combinations (rs833061/rs3025020 C-T and rs25648/rs3025020 T-T) were associated with an increased prevalence of RPL (OR = 2.548, 95% CI = 1.502-4.320, p = 0.0004 and OR = 16.50, 95% CI = 0.976-278.8, p = 0.003, respectively). Allele combinations and haplotypes of rs3025020/rs833061 were associated with maternal blood hematocrit (HCT) levels in the RPL group (p = 0.048 and 0.006, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The VEGF rs833061/rs3025020 genotype allele was related to the development of RPL and was also associated with maternal blood HCT levels in RPL patients. However, further studies are needed to clarify the exact mechanism of how VEGF and HCT are involved in RPL development.
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- Yong Wook Jung
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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Al Balawi IA, Mir R, Abu-Duhier FM. Potential Impact of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Variation (-2578C>A) on Breast Cancer Susceptibility in Saudi Arabia: a Case-Control Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1135-1143. [PMID: 29699375 PMCID: PMC6031782 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.4.1135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aim: VEGF gene polymorphisms can induce either increase or inhibition of VEGF secretion, with altered promoter activity. The VEGF rs699947 SNP is located in the promoter region and is associated with susceptibility to breast carcinoma development. Here, we investigated the association of the -2578C>A polymorphism in the VEGF gene with breast cancer risk in Saudi women. Methodology: Genotyping of the VEGF-gene variation (-2578A>C) was performed using the amplification refractory mutation system PCR. We investigated the association of VEGF gene variants with different clinicopathological features of breast cancer patients. Results: A significant difference was observed in genotype distribution among the breast cancer cases and sex matched healthy controls (p=0.03). The frequencies of the three genotypes CC, CA, AA found in the patient samples were 37%, 45% and 18% and in the healthy controls were 54%,37%, and 09% respectively. An increased risk of developing breast cancer in Saudi women was associated with the VEGF −2578 AA genotype (OR = 2.91, 95 % CI, 1.18-7.20; p = 0.01; RR 1.78 (1.01-3.11 p=0.01), the VEGF −2578 A allele (OR = 1.79, 95 % CI, 1.17-2.73; p = 0.004: RR 1.35 1.07-1.71) and the VEGFR-(CA+ AA) (OR 1.99 1.13-3.51; RR 1.401.0-1.85). Thus the A allele increased the risk of BC when compared with C allele. When we stratified groups of patients according to the status of tumor markers, stage, age and metastasis, statistically significant associations with −2578 C/A SNP were revealed. Conclusion: Our data showed a significant association of the VEGF -2578C>A polymorphism with BC susceptibility in Saudi women. The VEGF -2578AA homozygote significantly increases the risk and can be useful as a predisposing genetic marker. Further studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm our findings.
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Feig DS, Berger H, Donovan L, Godbout A, Kader T, Keely E, Sanghera R. Diabetes and Pregnancy. Can J Diabetes 2018; 42 Suppl 1:S255-S282. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hashemi M, Danesh H, Bizhani F, Mokhtari M, Bahari G, Tabasi F, Taheri M. The -2549 insertion/deletion polymorphism in the promoter region of VEGF is associated with the risk of recurrent spontaneous abortion. Biomed Rep 2018; 8:297-300. [PMID: 29564127 DOI: 10.3892/br.2018.1050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is a common health problem affecting women of reproductive age. Altered expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been associated with spontaneous abortion. The present case-control study aimed to evaluate the impact of the 18-bp insertion/deletion (ins/del) polymorphism (rs35569394) in the promoter region of the VEGF gene on idiopathic RSA. Genomic DNA from 93 patients with RSA and 93 healthy fertile women of southeastern Iran was isolated using the salting-out method. Genotyping of the rs35569394 variant was performed by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. The findings indicated that the VEGF 18-bp ins/del variant significantly increased the risk of RSA under codominant (ins/ins vs. del/del; OR=2.85, 95% CI=1.31-6.22, P=0.019), dominant (del/ins+ins/ins vs. del/del; OR=2.19, 95% CI=1.20-4.01, P=0.015) and allelic (ins vs. del; OR=1.90, 95% CI=1.25-2.88, P=0.003) inheritance models. In summary, the findings propose a significant association between the VEGF 18-bp ins/del polymorphism and risk of RSA in a sample of the southeast Iranian population. Further studies on larger sample sizes and different ethnicities are required to validate the present findings.
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- Mohammad Hashemi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43181, Iran
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Sellami N, Lamine LB, Turki A, Sarray S, Jailani M, Al-Ansari AK, Ghorbel M, Mahjoub T, Almawi WY. Association of VEGFA variants with altered VEGF secretion and type 2 diabetes: A case-control study. Cytokine 2018. [PMID: 29533820 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) contributes to type 2 diabetes (T2DM) pathogenesis, and genetic variations in VEGFA gene were suggested to influence VEGF secretion and T2DM pathogenesis. AIM To evaluate the association of specific VEGFA variants with altered VEGF levels, and with T2DM among Tunisians. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A retrospective case-control study, performed on 815 T2DM patients, and 805 healthy controls. VEGF levels were measured by ELISA, genotyping of VEGFA variants was done by allelic exclusion method (real-time PCR). RESULTS MAF of rs1570360, rs2010963, rs25648, rs833068, rs3025036, and rs3025039 were significantly different between T2DM cases and controls. Increased T2DM risk was associated with rs699947, rs1570360, and rs3025020, while reduced T2DM risk was seen with rs1547651, rs2010963, rs25648, rs3025036, and rs3025039 genotypes, thus assigning T2DM susceptibility and protection, respectively. Reduced VEGF levels were associated with rs833061, rs2010963, and rs3025039 heterozygosity and rs3025036 major allele homozygosity in T2DM cases, while increased VEGF levels were seen in rs833070 homozygous major allele genotype. Both rs699947 and rs1570360 positively, while rs2010963 and rs3025036 negatively correlated with fasting glucose. In addition, rs699947 positively correlated with LDL-cholesterol, and rs3025039 positively correlated with diabetes duration, but negatively with HbA1c and serum triglycerides. Haploview analysis identified Block 1 containing 8 loci, and Block 2 with the remaining 3 loci. Haplotypes ACTGCCGG and AACGGCGA (Block 1) were negatively associated with T2DM, while haplotype CCC was positively and haplotype CGC (Block 2) were negatively associated with T2DM. CONCLUSION This study confirms the contribution of altered VEGF secretion, resulting from genetic variation in VEGFA gene into T2DM pathogenesis, hence supporting role for VEGFA as T2DM candidate locus.
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- Nejla Sellami
- Laboratory of Human Genome and Multifactorial Diseases (LR12ES07), Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia; Faculty of Science of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Human Genome and Multifactorial Diseases (LR12ES07), Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Human Genome and Multifactorial Diseases (LR12ES07), Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Northern Border University, Ara'ar, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Sciences, El-Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia; College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Laboratory of Human Genome and Multifactorial Diseases (LR12ES07), Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Human Genome and Multifactorial Diseases (LR12ES07), Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Sciences, El-Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia; School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
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Rizov M, Andreeva P, Dimova I. Molecular regulation and role of angiogenesis in reproduction. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 56:127-132. [PMID: 28420494 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2016.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis is an essential process for proper functioning of the female reproductive system and for successful pregnancy realization. The multitude of factors required for physiological angiogenesis and the complexity of regulation of their temporal-spatial activities contribute to aberrations in human fertilization and pregnancy outcomes. In this study, we reviewed the current knowledge of the temporal expression patterns, functions, and regulatory mechanisms of angiogenic factors during foliculogenesis, early implantation/placentation and embryo development, as well as recurrent spontaneous abortions. Angiogenic factors including vascular endothelial growth factors and angiopoietins have documented roles in the development of primordial follicles into mature antral follicles. They also participate in decidualization, which is accompanied by the creation of an extensive network of vessels in the stromal bed that support the growth of the embryo and the placenta, and maintain early pregnancy. During placentation angiogenic and angiomodulatory cytokines, T and B lymphocytes and macrophages affect angiogenesis in a context-dependent manner. Defects in angiogenesis at the maternal-fetal interface contribute to miscarriage in humans. The establishment of more polymorphisms in the genes involved in angiogenesis/vasculogenesis, and their pathological phenotype and expression could give opportunities for prediction, creating a therapeutic strategy, and treatment of diseases related to female reproductive health and problematic conception.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical University Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Guo W, Fang L, Li B, Xiao X, Chen S, Wang J, Yang F, Chen L, Wang X. Decreased Human Leukocyte Antigen-G Expression by miR-133a Contributes to Impairment of Proinvasion and Proangiogenesis Functions of Decidual NK Cells. Front Immunol 2017; 8:741. [PMID: 28702027 PMCID: PMC5487407 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G plays a crucial role in conferring fetal–maternal tolerance and ensuring a successful pregnancy. CD56bright natural killer (NK) cells accumulate at the maternal decidua in large numbers during pregnancy and are found in direct contact with fetal trophoblasts. There are increasing evidences that decidual NK (dNK) cells are crucial for pregnancy. However, the regulation of dNK cells is mostly unknown. Here, we provide evidences that the secretion function of dNK cells in recurrent spontaneous abortion was impaired, which led to the impairment of the proinvasion and proangiogenesis functions of dNK cells. Decreased HLA-G expression induced by the transfection of miR-133a mimics in HTR-8/SVneo affected the secretory functions of dNK cells. Thus, our data revealed that the functions of dNK cells could be suppressed by the decreased expression of HLA-G and suggest a possible mechanism of recurrent miscarriage.
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- Wenwei Guo
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Vascular endothelial growth factor single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes in pre-eclampsia: A case-control study. Cytokine 2017. [PMID: 28651127 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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An association between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFA) gene variants and altered VEGF secretion and preeclampsia (PE) were described, often with inconclusive findings. An ethnic contribution to the association of VEGFA polymorphisms with PE and its associated features was also suggested. To investigate whether common VEGFA single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) are linked with PE and associated features in Tunisian women. A case-control study involving 300 women with PE, and 300 age-matched control women. Genotyping of VEGFA rs833052, rs699947, rs833061, rs1570360, rs2010963, rs25648, rs833068, rs833070, rs3025020, and rs3025039SNPs was done by real-time PCR. Minor allele frequency (MAF) of rs833052, rs699947, rs833061, rs1570360, rs2010963, rs25648, rs833068, rs833070, rs3025020, and rs3025039 VEGFA SNP, were not significantly different between PE cases and control women. In addition, there was lack of association of the genotypes of VEGFA SNPs with PE, irrespective of the genetic model used. Seven-locus (rs699947, rs833061, rs1570360, rs2010963, rs25648, rs833068 and rs833070) haplotype analysis demonstrated positive association of ATGCCAA, ACAGCAG and CCAGCGG, and negative association of CCAGCAA and ATGCCGG haplotypes with PE, all of which except for ACAGCAG remained associated with PE after correcting for multiple comparisons. Increased and reduced PE severity was associated with ATGCCAA, and with ATGCCGG and CCAGCAA haplotypes, respectively. Furthermore, carriage of CCGGTAG haplotype was associated with reduced risk of PE. Our study suggests that VEGFA haplotypes, more so than individual SNPs, play a role in PE pathogenesis in Tunisian women. These findings need confirmation in other ethnic populations.
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Sun Y, Chen M, Mao B, Cheng X, Zhang X, Xu C. Association between vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphism and recurrent pregnancy loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2017; 211:169-176. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Liu F, Luo L, Wei Y, Wang W, Wen T, Yang J, Xu M, Li B. Association of VEGFA polymorphisms with susceptibility and clinical outcome of hepatocellular carcinoma in a Chinese Han population. Oncotarget 2017; 8:16488-16497. [PMID: 28147320 PMCID: PMC5369979 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.14870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) is an important angiogenesis regulator, which plays an important role in angiogenesis and progression of tumor, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed at determining whether single nucleotide polymorphisms of VEGFA gene influence the development and clinical outcomes of HCC. We analyzed four potential functional polymorphisms (936C/T, 634G/C, 1612G/A, 2578C/A) of VEGFA gene in 476 HCC patients and 526 controls using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry method. Serum VEGF levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The Kaplan-Meier methods with log-rank test and Cox regression models were used to compare survival of resected HCC patients according to the genotype. We found that only the VEGFA 2578C/A polymorphism was significantly associated with decreased risk of HCC (AA/AC vs. CC; adjusted OR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.51-0.93). Furthermore, the 2578C/A polymorphism was associated with significantly decreased postoperative recurrence (AA/AC vs. CC, adjusted OR = 0.51; 95% CI, 0.29-0.88) and improved overall survival (AA/AC vs. CC, adjusted HR = 0.27, 95% CI = 0.13-0.52) of resected HCC patients. In addition, the VEGF serum levels in HCC patients were significantly higher than those in healthy controls, although no significant association between VEGFA genotype and serum levels of VEGF was observed. These results suggest that the VEGFA 2578 C/A polymorphism may play a potential role in the development and clinical outcome of HCC among Chinese Han population.
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- Fei Liu
- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunological Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 610041, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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Shi X, Xie X, Jia Y, Li S. Maternal genetic polymorphisms and unexplained recurrent miscarriage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Genet 2016; 91:265-284. [PMID: 27792840 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- X. Shi
- Division of Reproductive Medical Center; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
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- Department of Cardiology; West China Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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- Division of Reproductive Medical Center; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
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- Division of Reproductive Medical Center; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children; West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University; Chengdu, Sichuan China
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Almawi WY, Gammoh E, Malalla ZH, Al-Madhi SA. Analysis of VEGFA Variants and Changes in VEGF Levels Underscores the Contribution of VEGF to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0165636. [PMID: 27846231 PMCID: PMC5112863 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) contributes to the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and genetic variations in VEGFA gene were suggested to contribute to VEGF secretion and PCOS. Aim To evaluate the association of altered VEGF levels, stemming from the presence of specific VEGFA variants, with altered risk of PCOS. Subjects and Methods Retrospective case-control study, performed between 2012–2015. Study subjects comprised 382 women with PCOS, and 393 control subjects. ELISA measured VEGF levels; genotyping of VEGFA variants was done by allelic exclusion. Results Among the 12 tested VEGFA SNPs, minor allele frequency of only rs3025020 was significantly higher in PCOS cases than control women. Increased and reduced PCOS risk was seen with rs3025020 and rs2010963 genotypes, respectively. Increases and reduction in VEGF levels were associated with rs3025020 and rs2010963, respectively. Increased fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, and bioactive testosterone were linked with rs3025020, while carriage of rs2010963 was linked with reduction in fasting insulin, and free and bioactive testosterone. Of the 12 VEGFA variants, 9 were in LD, thus allowing construction of 9-locus haplotypes. Increased frequency of CAACAGCGA haplotype was seen in PCOS cases, after controlling for BMI, free and bioactive testosterone, SHBG, free insulin and HOMA-IR. Conclusion This study confirms the contribution of altered VEGF secretion, resulting from genetic variation in VEGFA gene into the pathogenesis of PCOS. This supports a role for VEGF as PCOS candidate locus.
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- Wassim Y Almawi
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
- * E-mail:
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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Jiao Y, Zhao J, Hu B, La X, Gong X, Huang Y, Cai X, Zhang Y. Toll-like receptor 4 gene is associated with recurrent spontaneous miscarriage in Uygur and Han women in Xinjiang. Exp Ther Med 2016; 12:3268-3274. [PMID: 27882148 PMCID: PMC5103775 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a recently identified vertebrate receptor, serves a pivotal role in immune responses. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between the human TLR4 gene and recurrent spontaneous miscarriage (RSM). A total of 306 RSM patents and 306 age-matched controls were genotyped for four single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the human TLR4 gene (rs1927914, rs1927911, rs4986790 and rs4986791). Data were analyzed for Uygur and Han women separately using a haplotype-based case-control study. There were significant differences between the distributions of rs1927914, rs1927911 and rs4986790 SNPs between RSM patients and the controls (P=0.001, P<0.001 and P=0.015, respectively) were identified in Uygur women, and significant differences between the distributions of the rs1927914 and rs1927911 SNPs between RSM patients and the controls (P<0.001 and P<0.001, respectively) were identified in Han women. Results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that rs1927914, rs1927911 and rs4986790 SNPs were significantly higher in the RSM patients compared with the control individuals (P=0.012, P=0.024 and P=0.035, respectively) in Uygur women. Furthermore, significantly higher frequency was noted for the A-G-G haplotype (SNP1-SNP2-SNP3) (P=0.016) in RSM patients compared with the controls in Uygur women. The results indicate that rs1927914, rs1927911, rs4986790 and the A-G-G haplotype (SNP1-SNP2-SNP3) of the human TLR4 gene may be genetic markers for RSM in Uygur women, while rs1927914 and rs1927911 SNPs of the human TLR4 gene are most likely associated with RSM in Han women in Xinjiang.
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- Yonghui Jiao
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xiang Ya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, P.R. China; Department of Obstetrics, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830001, P.R. China; Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830001, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xiang Ya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, P.R. China
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Wallenstein MB, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL, Yang W, Carmichael SL, Stevenson DK, Ryckman KK, Shaw GM. Inflammatory biomarkers and spontaneous preterm birth among obese women. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2016; 29:3317-22. [PMID: 26700828 PMCID: PMC5108178 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1124083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify associations between second-trimester serum inflammatory biomarkers and preterm birth among obese women. METHODS In this nested case-control study, we compared 65 serum inflammatory biomarkers in obese women whose pregnancies resulted in early spontaneous preterm birth (<32 weeks gestation, n = 34) to obese women whose pregnancies resulted in term birth (n = 34). These women were selected from a larger population-based California cohort. Random forest and classification and regression tree techniques were employed to identify biomarkers of importance, and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using logistic regression. RESULTS Random forest and classification and regression tree techniques found that soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (sVEGFR3), soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha-chain (sIL-2RA) and soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 (sTNFR1) were related to preterm birth. Using multivariable logistic regression to compare preterm cases and term controls, decreased serum levels of sVEGFR3 and increased serum levels of sIL-2RA and sTNFR1 were associated with increased risk of preterm birth among obese women, aOR = 3.2 (95% CI: 1.0-9.9), aOR = 2.8 (95% CI: 0.9-9.0), and aOR = 4.1 (95% CI: 1.2-14.1), respectively. CONCLUSIONS In this pilot study, we identified three serum biomarkers indicative of inflammation to be associated with spontaneous preterm birth among obese women: sVEGFR3, sIL-2RA and sTNFR1.
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- Matthew B. Wallenstein
- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Genetic Disease Screening Program, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, CA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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Baz-Dávila R, Espinoza-Jiménez A, Rodríguez-Pérez MDC, Zulueta J, Varo N, Montejo Á, Almeida-González D, Aguirre-Jaime A, Córdoba-Lanús E, Casanova C. Role of HIF1A, VEGFA and VEGFR2 SNPs in the Susceptibility and Progression of COPD in a Spanish Population. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0154998. [PMID: 27163696 PMCID: PMC4862690 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0154998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hypoxia is involved in the development of chronic inflammatory processes. Under hypoxic conditions HIF1A, VEGF and VEGFR2 are expressed and mediate the course of the resultant disease. The aim of the present study was to define the associations between tSNPs in these genes and COPD susceptibility and progression in a Spanish cohort. The T alleles in rs3025020 and rs833070 SNPs (VEGFA gene) were less frequent in the group of COPD cases and were associated with a lower risk of developing the disease (OR = 0.60; 95% CI = 0. 39–0.93; p = 0.023 and OR = 0.60; 95% CI = 0.38–0.96; p = 0.034, respectively) under a dominant model of inheritance. The haplotype in which both SNPs presented the T allele confirmed the association found (OR = 0.02; 95% CI = 0.00 to 0.66; p = 0.03). Moreover, patients with COPD carrying the T allele in homozygosis in rs3025020 SNP showed higher lung function values and this association remained constant during 3 years of follow-up. In conclusion, T allele in rs833070 and rs3025020 may confer a protective effect to COPD susceptibility in a Spanish population and the association of the SNP rs3025020 with lung function may be suggesting a role for VEGF in the progression of the disease.
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- Rebeca Baz-Dávila
- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- * E-mail: (RBD); (ECL)
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- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Pulmonary Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Biochemical Analysis Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Pulmonary Department, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Immunology Department, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- * E-mail: (RBD); (ECL)
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- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Pulmonary Department, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Zeng FC, Zeng MQ, Huang L, Li YL, Gao BM, Chen JJ, Xue RZ, Tang ZY. Downregulation of VEGFA inhibits proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and suppresses migration and invasion of renal clear cell carcinoma. Onco Targets Ther 2016; 9:2131-41. [PMID: 27110129 PMCID: PMC4835130 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s98002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) on cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion in renal clear cell carcinoma (RCCC). Methods Between June 2012 and June 2015, RCCC tissues were obtained for the experimental group, and RCCC adjacent tumor-free kidney parenchyma tissues were obtained for the control group. VEGFA mRNA and protein expressions and phosphoinositide 3-kinase, serine/threonine-specific protein kinase (AKT), and phosphorylated-AKT protein expressions were detected. The chemically synthesized specific siRNA using RNA interference technology was used to inhibit VEGFA gene expression in human RCCC 786-O cells. The negative control (NC) group was transfected with NC sequence, and the blank group was transfected with no sequence. Flow cytometry, scratch test, and cell-penetrating experiment were used to detect cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion of 786-O cells. Results Positive expression of VEGFA protein was 60.62% in RCCC tissue and 18.34% in adjacent tissue with statistically significant difference (P<0.001). VEGFA protein and mRNA expressions were higher in RCCC tissue than those in adjacent tissue (both P<0.01). VEGF expression in RCCC tissue was associated with Fuhrman grading and American Joint Committee on Cancer staging (both P<0.05). After RCCC 786-O cells transfecting the VEGFA siRNA, the VEGFA mRNA and protein expressions and phosphoinositide 3-kinase and phosphorylated-AKT protein expressions were significantly decreased, cell proliferation was remarkably inhibited, cell apoptotic ratio was obviously increased, and migration distance and invasive cell number were markedly decreased compared to those in the NC group and the blank group (all P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibition of VEGFA inhibited proliferation, promoted apoptosis, and suppressed migration and invasion of RCCC 786-O cells. VEGF has a potential role in diagnosis and therapy of RCCC.
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- Fan-Chang Zeng
- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China; Department of Urology, Hainan General Hospital, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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