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Carmon AS, Amato RJ, Patel SM, Finks SW. Effect of L-Methylfolate Supplementation on Sleep for Patients with Reduced Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Activity. J Diet Suppl 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38528721 DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2024.2327541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Clinicians have limited options outside controlled substances to address sleep disturbance, which left untreated can negatively affect patient outcomes in cardiovascular health, mental health, immunologic function, and more. For some, genetic factors may influence sleep disturbances. L-methylfolate, the active form of folate, plays a critical role in regulation of monoamine neurotransmitters known to have significant impact on sleep regulation: dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the enzyme methylene-tetrahydrofolate-reductase are common and can impact monoamine production. The goal of this study was to evaluate effects of L-methylfolate supplementation on sleep in a cohort with reduced methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) activity. METHODS A retrospective cohort of patients being treated with L-methylfolate in a concierge medical clinic setting was studied. Patients presenting with sleep complaints were evaluated using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System at baseline. Patients with known MTHFR polymorphisms at either C667T and/or A1298C were recommended 5 mg of L-methylfolate daily and were reevaluated at 2 wks, at 4 wks, and at 8 wks of supplementation. Statistical comparisons were made utilizing ANOVA and T-test comparisons. RESULTS Ten were included in the final cohort: six male and four female, average age 43 ± 16 years. Beginning at wk 2, average sleep disturbance improved significantly by -6.94 points (p = 0.005) and by 8 wks, all patients had improvement with a -14.34 change in disturbance from baseline (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Improvement in sleep disturbance was seen in both low and intermediate function phenotypes. L-methylfolate may be useful for improving sleep in patients with MTHFR polymorphism.
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- Züp Medical Services, Memphis, TN, USA
- Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, University of TN College of Pharmacy, Memphis, TN, USA
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Sekkin Eser M, Ulutas Ugur Y, Tanacan A, Gurbuz Hekimoglu R, Cakar AN, Beksac MS. Evaluation of umbilical cord immune cells in pregnancies with autoimmune disorders and/or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphisms. J Perinat Med 2022; 50:910-925. [PMID: 35344642 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2021-0593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate umbilical cord immune cells in pregnancies with autoimmune disorders (AID) and/or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. METHODS Umbilical cords were obtained from seven AID women without MTHFR polymorphisms, eight with AID and MTHFR polymorphisms, nine with MTHFR polymorphisms, and eight with neither. Umbilical cords were assessed immunohistologcally by anti-CD4, anti-CD8, anti-CD14, anti-CD19, anti-CD21, and anti-CD56 antibodies in six umbilical cord zones: 1) arterial wall 2) periarterial zone 3) venous wall 4) perivenous zone 5) intervascular zone, and 6) subamniotic zone. RESULTS AIDs and MTHFR polymorphisms had an effect on the number and composition of CD4+ cells in the venous wall. The presence of a MTHFR polymorphism may affect the number and morphology of CD4+ cells in the subamniotic zone. CD8+ cell distribution is substantially influenced by the presence of maternal risk factors. The co-existence of AID with MTHFR polymorphism has a prominent effect on the number and morphology of CD14+ cells, especially in the arterial wall. CD19+ cells were only observed in the control group in the venous wall, perivenous zone, and intervascular zone. CD21+ cells were only observed in the arterial wall of the control group and the intervascular zone of the AID group with different morphologic features. The number and morphology of CD56+ cells is prominently affected by the presence of maternal risk factors. CONCLUSIONS Umbilical cord stem cell and immune cell composition may be affected by the presence of risk factors like MTHFR polymorphisms and/or AID.
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- Miray Sekkin Eser
- Department of Histology & Embryology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.,Perinatology Clinic, Turkish Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Histology & Embryology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Histology & Embryology, TOBB University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Bazmpani MA, Karvounis H, Kassimis G. Compound heterozygous MTHFR (C677T and A1298C) variants and anterior STEMI: cause or bystander? Future Cardiol 2020; 17:841-845. [PMID: 33331161 DOI: 10.2217/fca-2020-0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We present the case of a 40-year-old female patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction successfully treated with a primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Thrombophilia testing revealed compound heterozygous MTHFR (C677T and A1298C) variants. We searched the literature for myocardial infarction in the setting of MTHFR polymorphisms and the possible pathophysiologic mechanisms. In young patients presenting with a thrombotic event, screening for thrombophilia could be beneficial for identification of etiology.
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- Maria Anna Bazmpani
- First Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Second Department of Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Beksac K, Tanacan A, Cagan M, Dönmez HG, Fadiloglu E, Unal C, Beksac MS. Relationship of Cholelithiasis and Urolithiasis with Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Polymorphisms. J INVEST SURG 2020; 34:1104-1107. [PMID: 32228104 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2020.1742402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To investigate the relationship of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis with Methylenetetrehydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism(s) in patients with poor obstetric history to search whether they are risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcome. MATERIALS AND METHOD This study is consisted of 94 patients with poor obstetric history. Patients were evaluated in terms of the presence of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis in association with MTHFR polymorphism(s). Additional laboratory tests including homocysteine measurements were also performed. ROC analysis for assessing the performance of blood homocysteine level in predicting the presence of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis were also performed. RESULTS Patients were divided into three groups such as cholelithiasis group (n = 9, 9.6%), urolithiasis group (n = 18, 19.1%) and control group (n = 67, 71.3%). Groups did not differ in term of age and Beksac obstetrics index (BOI) which is "[living child+(π/10)]/gravidity." The rate of the presence of MTHFR polymorphisms were 88.9% (8/9), 88.9% (16/18) and 43.3% (29/67) in cholelithiasis, urolithiasis and control groups respectively. Median homocysteine levels were found to be 13.1, 11.6 and 7.2 micromol/lt for the groups respectively. Statistically significant differences were found for MTHFR polymorphism rates and homocysteine levels (<0.001 for both). According to ROC analysis, 10.9 mcmol/L (88.9% sensitivity, 89.6% specificity) and 9.25 mcmol/L (83.3% sensitivity, 73.1% specificity) were determined to be cutoff values of homocysteine for cholelithiasis and urolithiasis respectively. CONCLUSION More frequent MTHFR polymorphisms are observed in women with a clinical history of gall or renal stones. Thus, screening of these patients may be benefical for the approprate management of their subsequent pregnancies.
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- Kemal Beksac
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Oncology Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Huang WJ, Lu XL, Li JT, Zhang JM. Effects of folic acid on oligozoospermia with MTHFR polymorphisms in term of seminal parameters, DNA fragmentation, and live birth rate: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Andrology 2019; 8:110-116. [PMID: 31127676 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND It has been reported that paternal folic acid deficiency is correlated with male infertility and increased birth defects in the offspring. However, there are few data concerning the influence of folic acid supplementation on male-factor infertility with MTHFR gene polymorphisms. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether folic acid supplementation has a beneficial effect on oligozoospermia with MTHFR gene polymorphisms in Chinese infertility population. MATERIALS AND METHODS The infertile men suffering oligozoospermia with MTHFR gene polymorphisms were randomly divided into the folic acid treatment groups receiving folic acid 0.8 mg daily for 3 months and the placebo groups receiving placebo for 3 months. Semen parameters, seminal MDA, and DNA fragmentation were measured. Furthermore, spontaneous pregnancy rate and live birth rate were evaluated. RESULTS Administration of folic acid for 3 months could significantly improve the seminal parameters in patients with MTHFR 677 TT genotype in comparison with that receiving placebo. Moreover, seminal MDA and sperm DNA fragmentation index in patients with MTHFR 677 TT genotype significantly declined at the end of treatment. Spontaneous pregnancy rate and live birth rate tended to be significantly higher in couples in which the men with MTHFR 677 TT genotype receiving folic acid than that receiving placebo. However, folic acid treatment did not exhibit any advantage in MTHFR 677 CT, 1298 AC, 1298 CC, 1793 GA, or combined 677 CT/1298 AC genotype. DISCUSSION The anti-oxidation function of folic acid is one of possible mechanisms invovled in improving seminal parameters and pregnancy outcome. CONCLUSIONS Folic acid supplementation has a beneficial effect on oligozoospermia with MTHFR 677 TT genotype in term of seminal parameters, seminal MDA, sperm DNA fragmentation, and pregnancy outcome.
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- Wen-Jie Huang
- Nursing School, Shandong Xiehe University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Weifang Nursing Vocational College, Qingzhou City, China
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Al-Batayneh KM, Zoubi MSA, Shehab M, Al-Trad B, Bodoor K, Khateeb WA, Aljabali AAA, Hamad MA, Eaton G. Association between MTHFR 677C>T Polymorphism and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case-control Study. J Med Biochem 2018; 37:141-147. [PMID: 30581350 PMCID: PMC6294092 DOI: 10.1515/jomb-2017-0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a prevalent worldwide health concern. Several factors are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency including lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and malfunctions in the absorption and transport of vitamin B12. In the current case-control study, we aimed at investigating the association between MTHFR polymorphisms and vitamin B12 deficiency in a Jordanian population. METHODS Two polymorphic sites of the MTHFR gene (c.677C>T, rs1801133 and c.1286A>C, rs1801131) were analyzed using RFLP and DNA sequencing in a group of vitamin B12 deficient individuals (45 males and 55 females). As a control, 100 matching individuals (age and sex) with vitamin B12 levels > 200 ng/mL were also recruited for this study. RESULTS The MTHFR c.677C>T variant was significantly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency in individuals from northern Jordan. The frequency of the homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T genotype was significantly higher in B12 deficient individuals in comparison with the control group (X2 = 8.397, p = 0.0150). The T allele frequency showed significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the study population (OR= 1.684, 95% CI: 1.116 to 2.542, p = 0.017). On the other hand, the MTHFR c.1286A>C variant did not show significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the selected population. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed a significant association between homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T variant and T allele frequencies and vitamin B12 deficiency in the Jordanian population.
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- Khalid M. Al-Batayneh
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Rowan University, New Jersey, USA
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Ibrahim S, Maqbool S, Azam M, Iqbal MP, Qamar R. CBS mutations and MTFHR SNPs causative of hyperhomocysteinemia in Pakistani children. Mol Biol Rep 2018; 45:353-360. [PMID: 29600437 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-018-4169-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Three index patients with hyperhomocysteinemia and ocular anomalies were screened for cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. Genotyping of hyperhomocysteinemia associated MTHFR polymorphisms C677T (rs1801133) and A1298C (rs1801131) was done by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Sanger sequencing was performed for CBS exonic sequences along with consensus splice sites. In the case of MTHFR polymorphisms, all the patients were heterozygous CT for the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) C677T and were therefore carriers of the risk allele (T), while the patients were homozygous CC for the risk genotype of the SNP A1298C. CBS sequencing resulted in the identification of two novel mutations, a missense change (c.467T>C; p.Leu156Pro) in exon 7 and an in-frame deletion (c.808_810del; p.Glu270del) in exon 10. In addition, a recurrent missense mutation (c.770C>T; p.Thr257Met) in exon 10 of the gene was also identified. The mutations were present homozygously in the patients and were inherited from the carrier parents. This is the first report from Pakistan where novel as well as recurrent CBS mutations causing hyperhomocysteinemia and lens dislocation in three patients from different families are being reported with the predicted effect of the risk allele of the MTHFR SNP in causing hyperhomocysteinemia.
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- Shahnaz Ibrahim
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad, 45600, Pakistan
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad, 45600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad, 45600, Pakistan.
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Al-Nafees Medical College & Hospital, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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de Batlle J, Matejcic M, Chajes V, Moreno-Macias H, Amadou A, Slimani N, Cox DG, Clavel-Chapelon F, Fagherazzi G, Romieu I. Determinants of folate and vitamin B12 plasma levels in the French E3N-EPIC cohort. Eur J Nutr 2018; 57:751-760. [PMID: 28004270 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-016-1365-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Impaired B vitamin status has been identified as a risk factor for major chronic diseases. This study aims at examining the determinants of plasma folate and vitamin B12 concentrations, considering lifestyle factors and MTHFR polymorphisms. METHODS A total of 988 women aged 40-65 years from the French E3N cohort were investigated. Intakes of folate and vitamin B12 were assessed using food frequency questionnaires, and plasma concentrations were measured by microbiological assay. Dietary scores were computed to summarize folate and vitamin B12 dietary sources. MTHFR-C677T and MTHFR-A1298C were determined by Kaspar assay. Pearson's partial correlation coefficients and multivariable linear regression models were used to assess correlations between main determinants and plasma folate and vitamin B12 levels. RESULTS The partial correlation coefficient between dietary intakes and plasma folate was 0.19 (p value <0.001) and 0.08 (p value = 0.008) for vitamin B12. Dietary scores were the main determinant of B vitamin plasma concentrations with a percent change per unit increase of 12.64% (p value <0.001) for folate and 7.6% (p value <0.001) for vitamin B12. Homozygous (T/T) or heterozygous (C/T) women for MTHFR-C677T had lower plasma folate concentrations [C/T: -6.48% (p value = 0.038) and T/T: -15.89% (p value <0.001)] compared to women carrying the C/C genotype. Other determinants of B vitamin plasma concentration include: smoking status for folate, and age and hormone replacement therapy for vitamin B12. CONCLUSIONS We confirmed previous findings on the role of diet as main determinant of folate and vitamin B12 plasma concentrations. However, the impact of genetic polymorphisms and lifestyle factors on plasma B vitamin concentrations should not be neglected.
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- Jordi de Batlle
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France.
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France
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- INSERM U1052, Cancer Research Center of Lyon, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Team 9: Lifestyle, Genes and Health: Integrative Trans-generational Epidemiology, Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1018, Villejuif, France
- Université Paris-Sud, Villejuif, France
- Gustave Roussy Institute, Villejuif, France
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- Team 9: Lifestyle, Genes and Health: Integrative Trans-generational Epidemiology, Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), U1018, Villejuif, France
- Université Paris-Sud, Villejuif, France
- Gustave Roussy Institute, Villejuif, France
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- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69008, Lyon, France
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Najafipour R, Moghbelinejad S, Aleyasin A, Jalilvand A. Effect of B9 and B12 vitamin intake on semen parameters and fertility of men with MTHFR polymorphisms. Andrology 2017; 5:704-710. [PMID: 28440964 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2016] [Revised: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene codes a crucial enzyme which involve in folate metabolism. The effect of MTHFR gene polymorphisms on male fertility status is uncertain and controversial. We evaluated the effect of B vitamin family intake on total homocysteine content and semen parameters of men with MTHFR gene polymorphisms. MTHFR genotypes frequency and serum total homocysteine concentration were measured among 280 men with impaired spermatogenesis (asthenospermia, oligospermia, severe oligospermia and azoospermia) and 85 control participants. B vitamin family dietary intakes were assessed using a semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire. In addition, concentrations of vitamins B9 and B12 were evaluated in serum samples of some participants (n = 60). We observed significantly higher frequency of TC or TT genotypes in C677T polymorphism among oligospermic, severe oligospermic and azoospermic men. CC genotype of A1298C polymorphism was significantly higher only in azoospermic men. Also, we observed critical effect of vitamin B9 and B12 intake on decreasing of total homocysteine and improving of semen parameters among the men with T allele of MTHFR C677T polymorphism. Our investigation showed that sufficient consumption of vitamins B9 and B12 influences sperm parameters of men with different MTHFR polymorphisms, especially genotypes with T allele.
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- R Najafipour
- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Center of Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ferlazzo N, Currò M, Zinellu A, Caccamo D, Isola G, Ventura V, Carru C, Matarese G, Ientile R. Influence of MTHFR Genetic Background on p16 and MGMT Methylation in Oral Squamous Cell Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18040724. [PMID: 28353639 PMCID: PMC5412310 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18040724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Genetic polymorphisms of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme may influence DNA methylation. Alterations in DNA methylation patterns of genes involved in the regulation of the cell cycle, DNA repair, cell adherence and metastasis process are known to contribute to cancer development. In this study, the influence of the MTHFR C677T and A1298C gene polymorphisms on global DNA methylation and site-specific methylation on p16 and O⁶-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) gene promoters was investigated in patients with oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC). To this aim, methylation studies were carried out by using genomic DNA isolated from saliva samples of 58 OSCC patients and 90 healthy controls. The frequency of the CT/AC and TT/AA genotypes was significantly higher in patients than in controls. Whereas no difference in global DNA methylation levels was observed between patients and controls, a higher frequency of methylation at both p16 and MGMT gene promoters was detected in patients compared with controls. A significant association between MTHFR gene polymorphisms and p16 and MGMT gene promoter methylation was found. The frequency of p16 and MGMT methylation was around 60% in patients with either the CT/AC or TT/AA genotype. Our results suggest that hypermethylation of cancer-related genes may be affected by MTHFR polymorphisms.
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- Nadia Ferlazzo
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
- Control Quality Unit, University Hospital of Sassari (AOU), 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
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Ramírez-Pacheco A, Moreno-Guerrero S, Alamillo I, Medina-Sanson A, Lopez B, Moreno-Galván M. Mexican Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Pilot Study of the MDR1 and MTHFR Gene Polymorphisms and Their Associations with Clinical Outcomes. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2016; 20:597-602. [PMID: 27533339 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2015.0287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Genetic polymorphisms in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may influence the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. Due to the importance of the transport P-glycoprotein and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in the metabolism of chemotherapeutic agents, we analyzed the MDR1 rs1045642 and MTHFR rs1801133 polymorphisms and their associations with clinical outcomes in Mexican childhood ALL patients. METHODS A total of 109 patients participated in this study. The clinical evaluation consisted of a physical examination and a laboratory test. Genotyping of MDR1 rs1045642 (3435 C>T) and MTHFR rs1801133 (677 C>T) was performed by polymerase chain reaction/restriction fragment length polymorphism. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 14.0. The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated by logistic regression. RESULTS Individuals who were CC homozygotes at MDR1 rs1045642 had lower risk of having methotrexate plasma concentrations >1 μM and leukopenia grade I (odds ratio [OR] = 0.30; 95% CI = 0.13-0.72 and OR = 0.32; 95% CI = 0.14-0.72, respectively). Patients who were CC homozygotes at MTHFR rs1801133 had a higher risk of developing mucositis (OR = 3.61; 95% CI = 1.42-9.14). CONCLUSION MDR1 rs1045642 and MTHFR rs1801133 should be considered as diagnostic candidates for the identification of pediatric patients with a high risk of suffering adverse events during ALL treatment.
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- Arturo Ramírez-Pacheco
- 1 Departamento de Hemato-Oncologia, Hospital Infantil de Mexico , Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- 1 Departamento de Hemato-Oncologia, Hospital Infantil de Mexico , Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- 2 Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biologicas , IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
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- 1 Departamento de Hemato-Oncologia, Hospital Infantil de Mexico , Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- 3 Banco Central, Hospital Infantil de Mexico , Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- 1 Departamento de Hemato-Oncologia, Hospital Infantil de Mexico , Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico .,4 Sociedad Mexicana de Salud Publica, CENAPRECE , SSA, Mexico City, Mexico
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Chen H, Wei F, Wang L, Wang Z, Meng J, Jia L, Sun G, Zhang R, Li B, Yu H, Pang H, Bi X, Dong H, Jiang A, Wang L. MTHFR gene C677T polymorphism and type 2 diabetic nephropathy in Asian populations: a meta-analysis. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015; 8:3662-3670. [PMID: 26064261 PMCID: PMC4443095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many studies have suggested a correlation between the C677T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene and diabetic nephropathy (DN), but their results are inconclusive. METHODS To confirm this correlation, we performed a meta-analysis of 15 studies. The dichotomous data are presented as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS The results of this study suggested that the MTHFR 677 T allele was more likely to increase the risk of DN in Asian (OR = 1.466, 95% CI = 1.143-1.880, P = 0.003), West Asian (OR = 1.750, 95% CI = 1.150-2.664, P = 0.009), and Chinese populations (OR = 2.162, 95% CI = 1.719-2.719, P = 0.001), but not in East Asian or Japanese populations. The carriers of the MTHFR 677 T allele were associated with progression of DN in the "5-10 year duration" group, but not in the "> 10 year duration" group (OR = 2.187, 95% CI = 1.787-2.677, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Development of DN is associated with MTHFR C677T polymorphisms in Asian populations, especially in early type 2 diabetes.
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- Haiyan Chen
- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University 23 Pingkiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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Di Rosa G, Lenzo P, Parisi E, Neri M, Guerrera S, Nicotera A, Alibrandi A, Germanò E, Caccamo D, Spanò M, Tortorella G. Role of plasma homocysteine levels and MTHFR polymorphisms on IQ scores in children and young adults with epilepsy treated with antiepileptic drugs. Epilepsy Behav 2013; 29:548-51. [PMID: 24183735 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing amino acid involved in methionine metabolism. High plasma total Hcy (tHcy) has been quite frequently reported in patients with epilepsy treated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) mainly related to plasma folate reduction induced by AEDs themselves. The role of C677T and A1298C polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR) on the increase of plasma tHcy in patients with epilepsy taking AEDs is still controversial. Cognitive impairment may be associated with epilepsy either as the result of the epileptic syndrome per se or as a side effect induced by the AEDs. High plasma tHcy levels were associated with lower cognitive performances in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment and in healthy elderly. We searched for a correlation between plasma tHcy levels with the intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in a population of children and young adults with epilepsy treated with old and/or newer AEDs. The study group encompassed 179 patients (92 M, 51.5%) followed at our Unit of Child Neuropsychiatry and aged between 4 and 25years (mean+SD: 14.03±4.25). The inclusion criteria included the following: 1) diagnosis of epilepsy of "unknown cause" (cryptogenic) according to the ILAE classification, 2) age older than 3years, 3) stabilized antiepileptic treatment for at least 6months, and 4) clinical records of cognitive tests, plasma tHcy value, and results of MTHFR polymorphisms. Patients' mean tHcy value was 9.71±3.13μM/L (tHcy<9μM/L as our laboratory cutoff in nonepileptic controls). The mean TIQ score was 85.22 (SD±24.12); the mean VIQ score was 86.32 (SD±20.86); and the mean PIQ score was 86.94 (SD±21.51). C677T and A1298C MTHFR polymorphisms were detected in 74/92 (80%) examined patients and distributed into the following: CT (22.3%), TT (14.9%), CC (10.3%) for C677T, AC (16%), CC (1.1%), and AA (30.3%) for A1298C. Plasma tHcy levels were not significantly related to the IQ scores (TIQ, VIQ, or PIQ). Two significant findings came out. First, patients on AED polytherapy showed significantly lower TIQ, VIQ, and PIQ scores compared with the ones with AED monotherapy (p=0.032; p=0.008; p=0.005, respectively). However, this significant difference was not observed with the plasma tHcy levels compared with AED treatment. Second, patients with the 677TT genotype showed significantly higher tHcy levels versus those with the wt ones (p=0.049). In the latter group of patients, although the mean TIQ score was lower compared with the mean TIQ score in those with the wt ones, the difference only approached statistical significance (p=0.056). To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating the relationship between tHcy levels and cognitive scores in children with epilepsy treated with AEDs. Analysis of wider samples, selective neuropsychological tests, and prospective recruitment of patients might be encouraged.
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- Gabriella Di Rosa
- Dipartimento di Scienze Pediatriche, Ginecologiche, Microbiologiche e Biomediche-UOC di Neuropsichiatria Infantile, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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Messedi M, Frigui M, Chaabouni K, Turki M, Neifer M, Lahiyani A, Messaouad M, Bahloul Z, Ayedi F, Jamoussi K. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T and A1298C polymorphisms and variations of homocysteine concentrations in patients with Behcet's disease. Gene 2013; 527:306-10. [PMID: 23827456 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2013] [Revised: 06/07/2013] [Accepted: 06/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing, multi-systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown causes. This disease is mainly characterized by mucocutaneous, ocular, vascular, and central nervous system manifestations. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene and the plasma homocysteine (Hcy), folate, and B12 levels in a relatively large cohort of Tunisian patients with BD. METHODS The study included 142 patients with BD and 172 healthy controls. The C677T and A1298C polymorphisms were genotyped using PCR-RFLP. Serum Hcy level was determined using a fluorescence polarization immunoassay. Serum folate and vitamin B12 levels were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. RESULTS Genotype and allele frequencies of the two studied MTHFR polymorphisms did not show any significant differences among BD patients compared to controls. Patient carriers of the 677TT variant and the 677T allele displayed significantly higher Hcy concentration. Moreover, no significant association was found between neither A1298C polymorphism nor the C allele and Hcy, folate, and B12 levels. In multivariate analyses, we reported that 677T allele, male gender, and creatinine level were independent risk factors for hyperhomocysteinemia (HHC). CONCLUSIONS In the present study, we report the absence of any significant differences between genotype and allele frequencies for both studied polymorphisms among BD patients compared to healthy controls. Besides, we showed that the T allele of MTHFR C677T polymorphism influenced the Hcy level which is an independent risk factor for HHC in Tunisian BD patients.
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- M Messedi
- Unit of Research Molecular Bases of Human Diseases, Sfax Medicine College, Sfax 3029, Tunisia.
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Cyril C, Rai P, Chandra N, Gopinath PM, Satyamoorthy K. MTHFR Gene variants C677T, A1298C and association with Down syndrome: A Case-control study from South India. Indian J Hum Genet 2011; 15:60-4. [PMID: 20680153 PMCID: PMC2910950 DOI: 10.4103/0971-6866.55217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND The 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms and low folate levels are associated with inhibition of DNA methyltransferase and consequently DNA hypomethylation. The expanding spectrum of common conditions linked with MTHFR polymorphisms includes certain adverse birth outcome, pregnancy complications, cancers, adult cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric disorders, with several of these associations remaining still controversial. Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of mental retardation. It stems predominantly from the failure of chromosome 21 to segregate normally during meiosis. Despite substantial research, the molecular mechanisms underlying non-disjunction leading to trisomy 21 are poorly understood. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two common variants C677T and A1298C of the MTHFR gene were screened in 36 parents with DS children and 60 healthy couples from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The MTHFR genotypes were studied by RFLP analysis of PCR-amplified products and confirmed by sequencing. RESULTS The CT genotype was seen in three each (8.3%) of case mothers and fathers. One case father showed TT genotype. All the control individuals exhibited the wild type CC genotype. A similar frequency for the uncommon allele C of the second polymorphism was recorded in case mothers (0.35) and fathers (0.37) in comparison with the control mothers (0.39) and fathers (0.37). CONCLUSION This first report on MTHFR C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in trisomy 21 parents from south Indian population revealed that MTHFR 677CT polymorphism was associated with a risk for Down syndrome.
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- Cyrus Cyril
- Department of Genetics, Dr. ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113, India
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