scholarly journals Sex Differences in Circadian Clock Genes and Myocardial Infarction Susceptibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ivana Škrlec ◽  
Jasminka Talapko ◽  
Martina Juzbašić ◽  
Robert Steiner

The growing body of evidence shows a significant difference in the circadian rhythm of cardiovascular disease based on biological sex. The incidence of cardiovascular disease varies between women and men. Additionally, biological sex is vital for the timely application of therapy—chronotherapy, which benefits both sexes. This study aimed to examine the potential difference of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the circadian rhythm genes ARNTL, CLOCK, CRY2 and PER2 in women and men with myocardial infarction. A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 200 patients with myocardial infarction. Altogether, ten single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ARNTL, CLOCK, CRY2 and PER2 genes were analyzed. The Chi-square test yielded statistically significant differences in CLOCK gene rs11932595 polymorphism in a recessive genotype model between women and men with a p-value of 0.03 and an odds ratio 2.66, and a corresponding 95% confidence interval of 1.07 to 6.66. Other analyzed polymorphisms of the circadian rhythm genes ARNTL, CRY2, and PER2 did not significantly differ between the sexes. According to the study’s current results, the CLOCK gene’s genetic variability might affect myocardial infarction concerning biological sex.

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-79
Author(s):  
Amer Mahmoud Sindiani ◽  
Osamah Batiha ◽  
Esra’a Al-zoubi ◽  
Sara Khadrawi ◽  
Ghadeer Alsoukhni ◽  
...  

Objective: Poor ovarian response (POR) refers to a subnormal follicular response that leads to a decrease in the quality and quantity of the eggs retrieved after ovarian stimulation during assisted reproductive treatment (ART). The present study investigated the associations of multiple variants of the estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2) and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) genes with POR in infertile Jordanian women undergoing ART.Methods: Four polymorphisms, namely ESR2 rs1256049, ESR2 rs4986938, FSHR rs6165, and FSHR rs6166, were investigated in 60 infertile Jordanian women undergoing ART (the case group) and 60 age-matched fertile women (the control group), with a mean age of 33.60±6.34 years. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected by restriction fragment length polymorphism and then validated using Sanger sequencing.Results: The p-value of the difference between the case and control groups regarding FSHR rs6166 was very close to 0.05 (p=0.054). However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of the other three SNPs, namely ESR2 rs1256049, ESR2 rs4986938, and FSHR rs6165 (p=0.561, p=0.433, and p=0.696, respectively).Conclusion: The association between FSHR rs6166 and POR was not statistically meaningful in the present study, but the near-significant result of this experiment suggests that statistical significance might be found in a future study with a larger number of patients.


Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 98 (1 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S22.3-S23
Author(s):  
Michael F. La Fountaine ◽  
Anthony Testa

ObjectiveDetermine whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the calcitonin gene-related polypeptide (CGRP)-alpha (CALCA) and the receptor activity modifying protein-1 (RAMP1) are related to headache burden during the first week after concussion.BackgroundPost-traumatic headache is a commonly reported symptom after concussion. SNPs related to CGRP are involved in the pathogenesis of migraine headaches and contribute to pain transmission and neurogenic inflammation. It is unclear in concussed persons if the headache burden is associated with genetic variations related to CGRP.Design/MethodsA prospective study was performed in 34 concussed athletes (gender: 23 female, 11 male; age: 20 ± 1 years; height: 1.75 ± 0.12 meters; weight: 73 ± 14 kilograms). Participants completed the symptom evaluation checklist from the SCAT3 within 48 hours of injury (V1), and 4 (V2) and 7 (V3) days after injury. For each visit, the self-reported score (0–6) for headache, pressure in head, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light/noise were summed. The area under-the-curve (AUC) was computed for the early (EHB: V1 to V2) and late (LHB: V2 to V3) burden of headache-related symptoms. A saliva sample was obtained and a commercial laboratory identified the genotype for CALCA (rs3781719) and RAMP1 (rs10185142) using PMR-array. RAMP1 genotypes RAMP1 (TT, TC, CC) and CALCA (AA, AG, GG) genotypes were dichotomized (T+, T−, and A+, A− respectively) and concatenated (T + A+, T + A−, T−A+, T-A−) for analyses.ResultsA significant difference for EHB (p = 0.003, partial η2 = 0.417) was present across RAMP1+CALCA genotypes, but not for the LHB. The T + A+ subgroup had a significantly elevated EHB compared to the all-other subgroups (p < 0.05: T + A + [n = 16]: 31.6 ± 2.6; T + A − [n = 9]: 17.7 ± 3.6; T−A+ [n = 8]: 18.4 ± 3.7; T−A-[n = 1]: 0.0 ± 0.0). Gender served as a covariate and diagnosed concussion history had no impact.ConclusionsThe current analysis provides a proof-of-concept to suggest that the combined T + A+ genoset from RAMP1+CALCA are associated with a greater headache burden in the first 4 days after concussion injury.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo M. Cerda-Flores ◽  
Karen Paola Camarillo-Cárdenas ◽  
Gabriela Gutiérrez-Orozco ◽  
Mónica Patricia Villarreal-Vela ◽  
Raquel Garza-Guajardo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Adiponectin gene (ADIPOQ) polymorphisms have been shown to affect adiponectin serum concentration and some have been associated with breast cancer (BC) risk. The aims of this study were to describe the frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ADIPOQ in Mexican women with BC and to determine if they show an association with it. Methods DNA samples from 397 patients and 355 controls were tested for the ADIPOQ gene SNPs: rs2241766 (GT) and rs1501299 (GT) by TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) was tested. Multiple SNP inheritance models adjusted by age and body mass index (BMI) were examined for the SNP rs1501299. Results We found that in the frequency analysis of rs1501299 without adjusting the BMI and age, the genotype distribution had a statistically significant difference (P = 0.003). The T allele was associated with a BC risk (OR, 1.99; 95% CI 1.13–3.51, TT vs. GG; OR, 1.53; 95% CI 1.12–2.09, GT vs. GG). The SNP rs2241766 was in HW disequilibrium in controls. In conclusion, the rs1501299 polymorphism is associated with a BC risk. Conclusions Identification of the genotype of these polymorphisms in patients with BC can contribute to integrate the risk profile in both patients and their relatives as part of a comprehensive approach and increasingly more personalized medicine.


2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 1917-1925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vita Ignatovica ◽  
Gustavs Latkovskis ◽  
Raitis Peculis ◽  
Kaspars Megnis ◽  
Helgi B. Schioth ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Farhad SHAHRAM ◽  
Javad KAZEMI ◽  
Mahmoud MAHMOUDI ◽  
Zohreh JADALI

Background: Both genetic and environmental factors influence, susceptibility to autoimmune disorders including Behcet’s disease (BD). FCRL3 (Fc receptor like 3 genes), a novel immunoregulatory gene, has recently been reported as a new promising candidate gene for general autoimmunity. This study was conducted to explore the potential association of FCRL3 polymorphisms with BD. Methods: This study was conducted from 2010 to 2015 in Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Four single-nucleotide polymorphisms of FCRL3 (rs7528684, rs11264799, rs945635, and rs3761959) were genotyped in 220 patients and 220 healthy controls. Typing of the polymorphisms in this case-control study was carried out using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. Results: Analysis of the alleles revealed a significantly lower frequency of the A allele at the -169 site (rs7528684) in BD patients compared with that in controls (P=0.000, 66.4% versus 82%, χ2= 30.23). Moreover, a significant lower frequency of AA genotype and higher frequency of GG genotype was recorded for rs7528684. There was also relationship between posterior uveitis as a clinical sign of disease and polymorphism of allele A at the -169 site (P=0.015). Conclusion: This study revealed a significant difference in both allele and genotype frequency at position -169 of FCRL3 gene between Iranian patients with BD and normal subjects. These data suggest FCRL3 gene polymorphisms might be the autoimmunity risk factor for BD.


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