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Gomes MB, Dos Santos GC, de Sousa Azulay RS, Santos DC, Silva DA, Carvalho PRVB, Negrato CA, Porto LC. Association between HLA alleles and haplotypes with age at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in an admixed Brazilian population: A nationwide study. HLA 2024; 104:e15574. [PMID: 38993161 DOI: 10.1111/tan.15574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
Abstract
To investigate the potential relationship between HLA alleles and haplotypes and the age at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1DAgeD) in an admixed Brazilian population. This nationwide study was conducted in public clinics across 12 Brazilian cities. We collected demographic and genetic data from 1,600 patients with T1D. DNA samples were utilised to determine genomic ancestry (GA) and perform HLA typings for DRB1, DQA1 and DQB1. We explored allele and haplotype frequencies and GA in patients grouped by T1DAgeD categories (<6 years, ≥6-<11 years, ≥11-<19 years and ≥19 years) through univariate and multivariate analyses and primary component analyses. Additionally, we considered self-reported colour-race and identified a familiar history of T1D in first-degree relatives. The homozygosity index for DRB1~DQA1~DQB1 haplotypes exhibited the highest variation among T1DAgeD groups, and the percentages of Sub-Saharan African and European ancestries showed opposite trends in principal component analysis (PCA) analyses. Regarding the association of alleles and haplotypes with T1DAgeD, risk alleles such as HLA-DQB1*03:02g, -DQA1*03:01g, -02:01g, DRB1*04:05g and -04:02g were more frequently observed in heterozygosity or homozygosity in T1D patients with an early disease onset. Conversely, alleles such as DRB1*07:01g, -13:03g, DQB1*06:02g and DQA1*02:01 were more prevalent in older T1D patients. The combination DR3/DR4.5 was significantly associated with early disease onset. However, gender, GA, familiar history of T1D and self-reported colour-race identity did not exhibit significant associations with the onset of T1D. It is worth noting that the very common risk haplotype DRB1*03:01g~DQA1*05:01g~DQB1*02:01g did not differentiate between T1DAgeD groups. In the admixed Brazilian population, the high-risk haplotype DRB1*04:05~DQA1*03:01~DQB1*03:02 was more prevalent in individuals diagnosed before 6 years of age. In contrast, the protective alleles DQA1*01:02g, DQB1*06:02g, DRB1*07:01g and DRB1*13:03g and haplotypes DRB1*13:03g~DQA1*05:01g~DQB1*03:01g and DRB1*16:02g~DQA1*01:02g~DQB1*05:02g were more frequently observed in patients diagnosed in adulthood. Notably, these associations were independent of factors such as sex, economic status, GA, familiar history of T1D and region of birth in Brazil. These alleles and haplotypes contribute to our understanding of the disease onset heterogeneity and may have implications for early interventions when detected in association with well-known genomic risk or protection factors for T1D.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marília Brito Gomes
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Unit, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Metabolomics (LabMet), Department of Genetics, IBRAG, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Unit, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- DNA Diagnostic Laboratory (LDD), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation Laboratory (HLA-UERJ), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Silva NSB, Bourguiba-Hachemi S, Ciriaco VAO, Knorst SHY, Carmo RT, Masotti C, Meyer D, Naslavsky MS, Duarte YAO, Zatz M, Gourraud PA, Limou S, Castelli EC, Vince N. A multi-ethnic reference panel to impute HLA classical and non-classical class I alleles in admixed samples: Testing imputation accuracy in an admixed sample from Brazil. HLA 2024; 103:e15543. [PMID: 38837862 DOI: 10.1111/tan.15543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
The MHC class I region contains crucial genes for the innate and adaptive immune response, playing a key role in susceptibility to many autoimmune and infectious diseases. Genome-wide association studies have identified numerous disease-associated SNPs within this region. However, these associations do not fully capture the immune-biological relevance of specific HLA alleles. HLA imputation techniques may leverage available SNP arrays by predicting allele genotypes based on the linkage disequilibrium between SNPs and specific HLA alleles. Successful imputation requires diverse and large reference panels, especially for admixed populations. This study employed a bioinformatics approach to call SNPs and HLA alleles in multi-ethnic samples from the 1000 genomes (1KG) dataset and admixed individuals from Brazil (SABE), utilising 30X whole-genome sequencing data. Using HIBAG, we created three reference panels: 1KG (n = 2504), SABE (n = 1171), and the full model (n = 3675) encompassing all samples. In extensive cross-validation of these reference panels, the multi-ethnic 1KG reference exhibited overall superior performance than the reference with only Brazilian samples. However, the best results were achieved with the full model. Additionally, we expanded the scope of imputation by developing reference panels for non-classical, MICA, MICB and HLA-H genes, previously unavailable for multi-ethnic populations. Validation in an independent Brazilian dataset showcased the superiority of our reference panels over the Michigan Imputation Server, particularly in predicting HLA-B alleles among Brazilians. Our investigations underscored the need to enhance or adapt reference panels to encompass the target population's genetic diversity, emphasising the significance of multiethnic references for accurate imputation across different populations.
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- Nayane S B Silva
- Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes, France
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Genetics Program, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libanes, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libanes, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Oncology, Hospital Sírio-Libanes, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Genetics Program, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Nantes, France
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Martins de Oliveira ML, Tura BR, Meira Leite M, Melo Dos Santos EJ, Pôrto LC, Pereira LV, Campos de Carvalho AC. Creating an HLA-homozygous iPS cell bank for the Brazilian population: Challenges and opportunities. Stem Cell Reports 2023; 18:1905-1912. [PMID: 37774702 PMCID: PMC10656352 DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Identifying human leukocyte antigen (HLA) haplotype-homozygous donors for the generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell lines permits the construction of biobanks immunologically compatible with significant numbers of individuals for use in therapy. However, two questions must be addressed to create such a bank: how many cell lines are necessary to match most of the recipient population and how many people should be tested to find these donors? In Japan and the UK, 50 and 100 distinct HLA-A, -B, and -DRB1 triple-homozygous haplotypes would cover 90% of those populations, respectively. Using data from the Brazilian National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors (REDOME), encompassing 4,017,239 individuals, we identified 1,906 distinct triple-homozygous HLA haplotypes. In Brazil, 559 triple-homozygous cell lines cover 95% of the population, and 3.8 million people would have to be screened. Finally, we show the contribution of the 30 most frequent triple-homozygous HLA haplotypes in Brazil to populations of different countries.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics of National Institute of Cardiology, Ministry of Health, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Genetics of Complex Diseases Laboratory, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation Laboratory - Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences of University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; National Institute for Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Gomes MB, Rodrigues V, Santos DC, Bôas PRV, Silva DA, de Sousa Azulay RS, Dib SA, Pavin EJ, Fernandes VO, Montenegro Junior RM, Felicio JS, Réa R, Negrato CA, Porto LC. Association between HLA Class II Alleles/Haplotypes and Genomic Ancestry in Brazilian Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Nationwide Exploratory Study. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14050991. [PMID: 37239351 DOI: 10.3390/genes14050991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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We aimed to identify HLA-DRB1, -DQA1, and -DQB1 alleles/haplotypes associated with European, African, or Native American genomic ancestry (GA) in admixed Brazilian patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This exploratory nationwide study enrolled 1599 participants. GA percentage was inferred using a panel of 46 ancestry informative marker-insertion/deletion. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis (ROC) was applied to identify HLA class II alleles related to European, African, or Native American GA, and showed significant (p < 0.05) accuracy for identifying HLA risk alleles related to European GA: for DRB1*03:01, the area under the curve was (AUC) 0.533; for DRB1*04:01 AUC = 0.558, for DRB1*04:02 AUC = 0.545. A better accuracy for identifying African GA was observed for the risk allele DRB1*09:01AUC = 0.679 and for the protective alleles DRB1*03:02 AUC = 0.649, DRB1*11:02 AUC = 0.636, and DRB1*15:03 AUC = 0.690. Higher percentage of European GA was observed in patients with risk haplotypes (p < 0.05). African GA percentage was higher in patients with protective haplotypes (p < 0.05). Risk alleles and haplotypes were related to European GA and protective alleles/haplotypes to African GA. Future studies with other ancestry markers are warranted to fill the gap in knowledge regarding the genetic origin of T1D in highly admixed populations such as that found in Brazil.
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- Marília Brito Gomes
- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Unit, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20950-003, Brazil
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- Research Group in Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology and Metabology (ENDOCLIM), São Luís 65080-805, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Unit, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20950-003, Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation Laboratory (HLA), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20950-003, Brazil
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- DNA Diagnostic Laboratory (LDD), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20550-900, Brazil
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- Research Group in Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology and Metabology (ENDOCLIM), São Luís 65080-805, Brazil
- Service of Endocrinology, University Hospital of the Federal University of Maranhão (HUUFMA/EBSERH), São Luís 65020-070, Brazil
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- Endocrinology Division, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04023-062, Brazil
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- Endocrinology Division, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Community Health, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60430-275, Brazil
- Clinical Research Unit, Walter Cantídio University Hospital, Federal University of Ceará (UFC/EBSERH), Fortaleza 60430-372, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Community Health, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60430-275, Brazil
- Clinical Research Unit, Walter Cantídio University Hospital, Federal University of Ceará (UFC/EBSERH), Fortaleza 60430-372, Brazil
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- Endocrinology Division, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66073-000, Brazil
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- Endocrinology Unit, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 80060-900, Brazil
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- Medical Doctor Program, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), Bauru 17012-901, Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation Laboratory (HLA), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20950-003, Brazil
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Silva NDSB, Souza ADS, Andrade HDS, Pereira RN, Castro CFB, Vince N, Limou S, Naslavsky MS, Zatz M, Duarte YADO, Mendes-Junior CT, Castelli EDC. Immunogenetics of HLA-B: SNP, allele, and haplotype diversity in populations from different continents and ancestry backgrounds. HLA 2023; 101:634-646. [PMID: 37005006 DOI: 10.1111/tan.15043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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HLA-B is among the most variable gene in the human genome. This gene encodes a key molecule for antigen presentation to CD8+ T lymphocytes and NK cell modulation. Despite the myriad of studies evaluating its coding region (with an emphasis on exons 2 and 3), few studies evaluated introns and regulatory sequences in real population samples. Thus, HLA-B variability is probably underestimated. We applied a bioinformatics pipeline tailored for HLA genes on 5347 samples from 80 different populations, which includes more than 1000 admixed Brazilians, to evaluate the HLA-B variability (SNPs, indels, MNPs, alleles, and haplotypes) in exons, introns, and regulatory regions. We observed 610 variable sites throughout HLA-B; the most frequent variants are shared worldwide. However, the haplotype distribution is geographically structured. We detected 920 full-length haplotypes (exons, introns, and untranslated regions) encoding 239 different protein sequences. HLA-B gene diversity is higher in admixed populations and Europeans while lower in African ancestry individuals. Each HLA-B allele group is associated with specific promoter sequences. This HLA-B variation resource may improve HLA imputation accuracy and disease-association studies and provide evolutionary insights regarding HLA-B genetic diversity in human populations.
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- Nayane Dos Santos Brito Silva
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - Unesp, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
- INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, UMR 1064, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - Unesp, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - Unesp, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - Unesp, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
- UniFSP, Centro Universitário Sudoeste Paulista, Itapetininga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, UMR 1064, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- INSERM, Ecole Centrale Nantes, Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, Nantes Université, UMR 1064, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Biosciences Institute, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - Unesp, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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HLA Genotypes and Type 1 Diabetes and Its Relationship to Reported Race/Skin Color in Their Relatives: A Brazilian Multicenter Study. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13060972. [PMID: 35741734 PMCID: PMC9223352 DOI: 10.3390/genes13060972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
We aimed to investigate the relationship between HLA alleles in patients with type 1 diabetes from an admixed population and the reported race/skin color of their relatives. This cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted in public clinics in nine Brazilian cities and included 662 patients with type 1 diabetes and their relatives. Demographic data for patients and information on the race/skin color and birthplace of their relatives were obtained. Typing of the HLA-DRB1, -DQA1, and -DQB1 genes was performed. Most studied patients reported having a White relative (95.17%), and the most frequently observed allele among them was DRB1*03:01. Increased odds of presenting this allele were found only in those patients who reported having all White relatives. Considering that most of the patients reported having a White relative and that the most frequent observed allele was DRB1*03:01 (probably a European-derived allele), regardless of the race/skin color of their relatives, we conclude that the type 1 diabetes genotype comes probably from European, Caucasian ethnicity. However, future studies with other ancestry markers are needed to fill the knowledge gap regarding the genetic origin of the type 1 diabetes genotype in admixed populations such as the Brazilian.
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Gonçalves LB, de França PP, Petry NA, de Souza Xavier MB, de Carvalho NS, Bicalho MDG, Boldt ABW, de Araujo-Souza PS. Inside the pocket: Critical elements of HLA-mediated susceptibility to cervical precancerous lesions. HLA 2021; 98:448-458. [PMID: 34505756 DOI: 10.1111/tan.14429] [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: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary cause for cervical cancer (CC), but it also depends on genetic factors, such as HLA polymorphism. However, few reports addressed the role of amino acids residues at the HLA peptide-binding cleft in HPV-related cervical disease. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between HLA-B, HLA-C, and HLA-DRB1 polymorphism and amino acid residues composing the pockets of the peptide-binding cleft of the respective polypeptide chains with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN II/III). HLA typing was performed by PCR-SSOP in 184 women with CIN II/III and 174 controls from South Brazil. Associations were estimated by multivariate logistic regression. FDR test was performed to correct the p-value for multiple comparisons. HLA-DRB1*13:01 was associated with protection against CIN II/III, while HLA-C*03:04 was associated with susceptibility. The amino acid residues isoleucine, tyrosine, and leucine at positions 95, 116, and 163 of HLA-C, respectively, were associated with CIN II/III susceptibility. In contrast, serine at positions 11 and 13 of HLA-DRB1 was associated with protection against the disease. Our results confirm previously reported associations between HLA and cervical diseases caused by HPV and suggest a role for amino acid residues at different positions of HLA-C and HLA-DRB1 in CIN II/III. This finding may be further explored to better understand the genetic risk and the influence of immune response to CC development.
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- Letícia Boslooper Gonçalves
- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.,Post-graduation Program in Genetics, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.,Post-graduation Program in Genetics, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil.,Post-graduation Program in Genetics, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Post Graduate Program of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility, Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Brazil
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Prediction of Conserved Peptides of Paracoccidioides for Interferon-γ Release Assay: The First Step in the Development of a Lab-Based Approach for Immunological Assessment during Antifungal Therapy. J Fungi (Basel) 2020; 6:jof6040379. [PMID: 33352628 PMCID: PMC7766394 DOI: 10.3390/jof6040379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Impaired antigen-specific cell-mediated immunity (CMI) is a primary immunological disturbance observed in individuals that develop paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) after exposure to Paracoccidioides spp. Restoration of Paracoccidioides-specific CMI is crucial to stop the antifungal treatment and avoid relapses. A convenient and specific laboratory tool to assess antigen specific CMI is required for the appropriate clinical treatment of fungal infections, in order to decrease the time of antifungal therapy. We used an interferon-γ release assay strategy, used in the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection, to address our aims in this study. Information on proteins secreted by two well-studied representative strains-Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (Pb18) and P. lutzii (Pb-01)-were explored using PubMed or MEDLINE. From 26 publications, 252 proteins were identified, of which 203 were similar according to the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool. This enabled a selection of conserved peptides using the MEGA software. The SignalP-5.0, TMHMM, IEDB, NetMHC II, and IFNepitope algorithms were used to identify appropriate epitopes. In our study, we predicted antigenic epitopes of Paracoccidioides that could bind to MHC class II and induce IFN-γ secretion. These T cell epitopes can be used in the development of a laboratory tool to monitor the CMI of patients with PCM.
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Vianna R, Secco D, Hanhoerderster L, Motta J, Cardoso J, Porto LC. An
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- Romulo Vianna
- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Histocompatibility and Cryopreservation LaboratoryRio de Janeiro State University Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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