Helicobacter pylori and cytokine gene variants as predictors of premalignant gastric lesions

Gastric cancer remains the third leading cause of mortality from cancer worldwide and carries a poor prognosis,due largely to late diagnosis.The importance of the interaction between Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection,the main risk factor,and host-related genetic factors has been studied intensively in recent years.The genetic predisposition for non-hereditary gastric cancer is difficult to assess,as neither the real prevalence of premalignant gastric lesions in various populations nor the environmental risk factors for cancer progression are clearly defined.For non-cardiac intestinal-type cancer,identifying the factors that modulate the progression from inflammation toward cancer is crucial in order to develop preventive strategies.The role of cytokines and their gene variants has been questioned in regard to non-self-limiting H.pylori gastritis and its evolution to gastric atrophy and intestinal metaplasia;the literature now includes various and non-conclusive results on this topic.The influence of the majority of cytokine single nucleotide polymorphisms has been investigated for gastric cancer but not for preneoplastic gastric lesions.Among the investigated gene variants onlyIL10T-819C,IL-8-251,IL-18RAP917997,IL-22 rs1179251,IL1-B-511,IL1-B-3954,IL4R-398 and IL1RN were identified as predictors for premalignant gastric lesions risk.One of the most important limiting factors is the inhomogeneity of the studies(e.g.,the lack of data on concomitant H.pylori infection,methods used to assess preneoplastic lesions,and source population).Testing the modifying effect of H.pylori infection upon the relationship between cytokine gene variants and premalignant gastric lesions,or even testing the interaction between H.pylori and cytokine gene variants in multivariable models adjusted for potential covariates,could increase generalizability of results.

Interleukin-17A gene variants and risk of coronary artery disease:a large angiography-based study

Background Recent studies have also revealed that interleukin(IL)-17A plays a key role in atherosclerosis and its complication,but the relationship of its common variants with coronary artery disease(CAD) has not been extensively studied.Methods We systematically screened sequence variations in the IL17A gene and designed an angiog-raphy -based case-controlled study consisting of 1031 CAD patients and 935 control subjects to investigate the association between the selected polymorphisms of IL-17A gene and CAD risk in Chinese Han population.Results Frequencies of IL17A rs8193037 GG homozygote and G allele were significantly higher in the patient group than those in the control group(P【0.001;OR=0.68;95%CI=0.54-0.85).Stratification analysis showed that the IL17A rs8193037 G allele significantly increased the risk of CAD only among male subjects (P=0.001;OR=0.63;95%CI=0.47-0.83).After adjustment for conventional risk factors,binary logistic regression analysis showed that the G allele carriers(GG +AG) had significantly increased CAD risk compared with the AA homozygotes (adjusted P【0.001;OR 0.43;95%CI,0.33- 0.58).ELISA showed augmented IL17A production in plasma of the AMI patients.Conclusions Based on our data,we speculated that the SNP rs8193037 of IL17A gene is significantly associated with CAD risk in Chinese Han population and the rs8193037 G allele which is associated with increased expression of IL17A in AMI patients may be an independent predictive factor for CAD.

Association of gene variants with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes among Omanis

AIM:To investigate the association of 10 known common gene variants with susceptibility to type 2diabetes mellitus(T2D)among Omanis.METHODS:Using case-control design,a total of992 diabetic patients and 294 normoglycemic Omani Arabs were genotyped,by an allelic discrimination assay-by-design TaqMan method on fast real time polymerase chain reaction system,for the following gene variants:KCNJ11(rs5219),TCF7L2(rs7903146),CDKAL1(rs10946398),CDKN2A/B(rs10811661),FTO(rs9939609 and rs8050136),IGF2BP2(rs4402960),SLC30A8(rs13266634)CAPN10(rs3792267)and HHEX(rs1111875).T2D patients were recruited from the Diabetes Clinic(n=243)and inpatients(n=749)at Sultan Qaboos Univesity Hospital(SQUH),Muscat,Oman.Adult control participants(n=294)were volunteers from the community and from those visiting Family Medicine Clinic at SQU,for regular medical checkup.The difficulty in recruiting Omani participants with no family history of diabetes was the main reason behind the small number of control participants in this study.Almost all volunteers questioned had a relativewith diabetes mellitus.Inspite of the small number of normoglycemic controls in this study,this sample was sufficient for detection of genes and loci for common alleles influencing T2D with an odds ratio of≥1.3reaching at least 80%power.Data was collected from June 2010 to February 2012.RESULTS:Using binary logistic regression analysis,four gene variants showed significant association with T2D risk:KCNJ11(rs5219,P=5.8×10^(-6),OR=1.74),TCF7L2(rs7903146,P=0.001,OR=1.46),CDKAL1(rs10946398,P=0.002,OR=1.44)and CDKN2A/B(rs10811661,P=0.020,OR=1.40).The fixation index analysis of these four gene variants indicated significant genetic differentiation between diabetics and controls{[KCNJ11(rs5219),P<0.001],[TCF7L2(rs7903146),P<0.001],[CDKAL1(rs10946398),P<0.05],[CDKN2A/B(rs10811661),P<0.05]}.The highest genotype variation%between diabetics and controls was found at KCNJ11(2.07%)and TCF7L2(1.62%).This study was not able to detect an association of T2D risk with gene variants of IGF2BP2(rs4402960),SLC30A8(rs13266634),CAPN10(rs3792267)and HHEX(rs1111875).Moreover,no association was found between FTO gene variants(rs9939609 and rs8050136)and T2D risk.However,T2D risk was found to be significantly associated with obesity(P=0.002,OR=2.22);and with the Waist-to-Hip ratio(n=532,P=1.9×10^(-7),OR=2.4),[among males(n=234,P=1.2×10^(-4),OR=2.0)and females(n=298,P=0.001,OR=6.3)].CONCLUSION:Results confirmed the association of KCNJ11(rs5219),TCF7L2(rs7903146),CDKAL1(rs10946398)and CDKN2A/B(rs10811661)gene variants with susceptibility to T2D among Omani Arabs.

Role of inflammatory gene variants in Helicobacter pylori-related gastric cancer

Helicobacter pylori-related gastric cancer results from a chronic inflammatory process that arises from atrophic gastritis, and develops into intestinal metaplasia, hyperplasia, and eventually gastric adenocarcinoma. Although approximately half of the world's population is infected with Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori), less than 3% of these infected individuals develop gastric cancer. H. pylori infection can cause both acute and chronic inflammation, and may be present for decades within its host. Inflammatory gene variants are particularly important factors that may influence a host's susceptibility to H. pylori-related gastric cancer. The inflammatory gene variants uncovered thus far include interleukin gene clusters, tumor necrosis factor-α, Toll-like receptors(TLRs), and inflammatory gene polymorphisms found in genome-wide association studies(GWAS). The association between these gene variants and the risk of H. pylori-related gastric cancer will aid in our understanding of the pathogenesis of gastric cancer in order to prevent and defeat this malignancy.

应用Minigene剪接变异体分析技术诊断PMM2基因非经典剪接位点新变异的致病性

目的:研究Minigene剪接变异体分析技术在诊断磷酸甘露糖变位酶2(PMM2)相关先天性糖基化障碍(PMM2-CDG)中的价值,探讨磷酸甘露糖变位酶2(PMM2)基因剪接位点新变异对其转录产物的影响。方法:通过对1例PMM2-CDG患儿进行高通量测序查找可能的遗传学病因,利用Minigene剪接变异体分析技术,研究PMM2基因新剪接位点变异的致病性。根据美国医学遗传学与基因组学学会(ACMG)指南,判断新变异的致病性。结果:遗传学分析发现患儿系PMM2基因母源性c.691G>A(p.Val231Met)变异和父源性c.447+5G>A变异复合杂合子。Minigene剪接变异体分析发现:变异c.447+5G>A导致PMM2基因转录产物形成r.348_447del转录本,为致病性PMM2基因变异。患儿的临床特征为皮肤巩膜黄染,血清总胆红素、非结合胆红素和总胆汁酸明显升高,白蛋白明显降低,甲胎蛋白、铁蛋白和促甲状腺素等升高,对症支持治疗效果欠佳。结论:Minigene剪接变异体分析可为PMM2-CDG确诊和家系遗传咨询提供新的分子标记物,扩展了PMM2基因变异谱,为该病的临床诊治提供新的参考依据。

Association of genetic variants with diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy accounts for the most serious microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. It is suggested that the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy will continue to increase in future posing a major challenge to the healthcare system resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. It occurs as a result of interaction between both genetic and environmental factors in individuals with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Genetic susceptibility has been proposed as an important factor for the development and progression of diabetic nephropathy, and various research efforts are being executed worldwide to identify the susceptibility gene for diabetic nephropathy. Numerous single nucleotide polymorphisms have been found in various genes giving rise to various gene variants which have been found to play a major role in genetic susceptibility to diabetic nephropathy. The risk of developing diabetic nephropathy is increased several times by inheriting risk alleles at susceptibility loci of various genes like ACE, IL, TNF-α, COL4A1, e NOS, SOD2, APOE, GLUT, etc. The identification of these genetic variants at a biomarker level could thus, allow the detection of those individuals at high risk for diabetic nephropathy which could thus help in the treatment, diagnosis and early prevention of the disease. The present review discusses about the various gene variants found till date to be associated with diabetic nephropathy.

Genetic variants in RAN, DICER and HIWI of microRNA biogenesis genes and risk of cervical carcinoma in a Chinese population

Objective：Recent evidence indicates that dysregulation of microRNA （miRNA） biogenesis is implicated in cancer development and progression.Based on the important role of miRNA biogenesis genes in carcinogenesis,we hypothesized that genetic variations of the miRNA biogenesis genes may modulate susceptibility to cervical cancer.Methods：We identified three single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） located in the 3＇-untranslated regions （3＇-UTR） of of miRNA biogenesis key genes （rs1057035 in DICER,rs3803012 in RAN and rs10773771 in HIWI） and genotyped these SNPs in a case-control study of 1,486 cervical cancer cases and 1,549 cancer-free controls in Chinese women.Results：Logistic regression analyses showed that no significant associations were observed between the three SNPs and cervical cancer risk [rs3803012 in RAN AG/GG vs.AA adjusted OR =1.104,95 ％ confidence interval （CI）：0.859-1.419; rs1057035 in DICER CT/CC vs.TT adjusted OR =0.962,95％ CI：0.805-1.149;rs10773771 in HIWICT/CC vs.TT adjusted OR =0.963,95％ CI：0.826-1.122].Conclusions：The findings did not suggest that genetic variants in the 3＇-UTR of RAN,DICER and HIWI of miRNA biogenesis genes were associated with the risk of cervical cancer in this Chinese population.

Identification of yak lactate dehydrogenase B gene variants by gene cloning

Native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis showed that two types of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) existed in yaks. Based on the electrophoresis characteristics of LDH isoenzymes, yak LDH variants were speculated to be the gene mutation on H subunit encoded by B gene. According to the mobility in electrophoresis, the fast-band LDH type was named LDH-Hf and the slow-band LDH type LDH-Hs. In order to reveal the gene alteration in yak LDH variants, total RNA was extracted from heart tissues of yaks with different LDH variants, and cDNAs of the two variants were reverse transcripted. Two variants of B genes were cloned by RT-PCR. Sequence analysis revealed that four nucleotides differed between LDH-Bf and LDH-Bs, which resulted in two amino acids alteration. By Deepview software analysis of the conformation of yak LDH1 variants and H subunit, these four nucleotides altered two amino acids that generated new hydrogen bonds to change the hydrogen bonds network, and further caused subtle conformational changes between the two LDH variants.

Exploring the Novel Genetic Variant of PITX1 Gene and Its Effect on Milk Performance in Dairy Goats

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 1 （PITX1） plays an important role in pituitary development by indirectly regulating the expression of the GH and PRL genes, and therefore PITX1 gene is regarded as a potential candidate gene for building the relationship between the gene polymorphism and milk traits. The aim of this study was to explore the novel genetic variant in PITX1 gene and its effect on milk performance in dairy goats. Herein, a novel genetic variation （NW_00314033： g.201GA or IVS1＋41GA） located at nt41 position of the first intron of the goat PITX1 gene was reported at the P1 locus, which can be genotyped by the Msp I PCR-RFLP. In the Msp I PCR-RFLP analyis, the GG variant was a major genotype, and the A variant was a minor allele in Guanzhong dairy goats which was at Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium （chi-square χ2=140, P0.01）. The establishment of associations between different genotypes and milk performance was performed in the analyzed population. A total of three significant associations of the polymorphism with average milk fat content （%） （P=0.045）, morning milk fat content （%） （P=0.049）, and afternoon milk fat content （%） （P=0.050）, were found, respectively. A significant relationship between the polymorphism and average total solid content （P=0.029） was also detected. This novel single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） extended the spectrum of genetic variation of the goat PITX1 gene, and its significant association with milk performance would benefit from the application of DNA markers related to improving milk performance through marker-assisted selection （MAS） in dairy goats.

YMDD variants of HBV DNA polymerase gene: Rapid detection and clinicopathoiogical analysis with long-term Iamivudine therapy after liver transplantation

AIM: To look for a rapid low-cost technique for the detection of HBV variants.METHODS: Two patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for HBV infection were treated with lamivudine (100 mg daily) and HBV infection recurred in the grafted livers. The patients were monitored intensively for liver enzymes, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and HBV DNA in serum. Liver biopsy was performed regularly. HBV DNA in a conserved polymerase domain (the YMDD locus) was amplified from serum of each patient by PCR and sequenced. HBV genotypes were analyzed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of the PCR products generated from a fragment of the polymerase gene.RESULTS: YMDD wild-type HBV was detected in one patient by PCR-RFLP and DNA sequencing 19 mo after OLT, and YIDD mutant-type HBV in the other patient, 16 mo after OLT.CONCLUSION: PCR-RFLP assay is an accurate and simple method for genotyping lamivudine-resistant HBV variants.

Transcript variants and expression profiles analysis of Mitf gene in minipigs

Object： To identify transcript variants and expression patterns of porcine Mitf. Materials and methods： A pairwise BLAST search at NCBI database was performed to deduce the structure of porcine Mitf gene. Subsequently, 5＇ RACE and fluorescent quantitative RT-PCR were used to analyze the expression pattern of porcine Mitf in different tissues. Results： Four transcript variants of porcine Mitf, MITF-A, MITF-H, MITF-M and MITF-SUS were identified, all sharing high homology with those in humans, except Mitf-SUS.Conclusion： The sequence of porcine Mitf appear highly homologous to human MITF. However, only 4 transcript variants of porcine Mitf were identified in these minipigs, less than the 9 transcript variants in human MITF.

Nonsense variant of ATP8B1 gene in heterozygosis and benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis: A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a genetic disorder with recurrent cholestatic jaundice due to ATP8B1 and ABCB11 gene mutations encoding for hepato-canalicular transporters.Herein,we firstly provide the evidence that a nonsense variant of ATP8B1 gene(c.1558A>T)in heterozygous form is involved in BRIC pathogenesis.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old male showed severe jaundice and laboratory tests consistent with intrahepatic cholestasis despite normal gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase.Acute and chronic liver diseases with viral,metabolic and autoimmune etiology were excluded.Normal intra/extra-hepatic bile ducts were demonstrated by magnetic resonance.Liver biopsy showed:Cholestasis in the centrilobular and intermediate zones with bile plugs and intra-hepatocyte pigment,Kupffer’s cell activation/hyperplasia and preserved biliary ducts.Being satisfied benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis diagnostic criteria,ATP8B1 and ABCB11 gene analysis was performed.Surprisingly,we found a novel nonsense variant of ATP8B1 gene(c.1558A>T)in heterozygosis.The variant was confirmed by Sanger sequencing following a standard protocol and tested for familial segregation,showing a maternal inheritance.Immunohistochemistry confirmed a significant reduction of mutated gene related protein(familial intrahepatic cholestasis 1).The patient was treated with ursodeoxycholic acid 15 mg/kg per day and colestyramine 8 g daily with total bilirubin decrease and normalization at the 6th and 12th mo.CONCLUSION A genetic abnormality,different from those already known,could be involved in familial intrahepatic cholestatic disorders and/or pro-cholestatic genetic predisposition,thus encouraging further mutation detection in this field.

Reversion Mutation in Dark Variants of Luminous Bacteria and Its Application in Gene Toxicant Monitoring

The luminous intensity of dark variant (S1) separated from photobacterium phosph oreum (A2) was 1/10 000 less than that of wild type. Ethidium bromide (EB) (0.6 mg/L), Mytomycin C (MC, 0.05 mg/L), 2 amino fluorene (2 AF, 1.0 mg/L) all cou ld strongly induce reversion mutation for S1 within 24 h and increase reversion ratio significantly. The results of experiments indicated that these revertants had stable genetic characteristic and the mutation may take place at gene levels . The mutagenesis to S1 caused by EB, MC and 2 AF was detected and it may be us ed as a new rapid, simple and sensitive method for gene toxicant monitoring.

Genetic Variants in the ELOVL5 but not ELOVL2 Gene Associated with Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Han Chinese Breast Milk

The present study was designed to examine the contributions of the fatty acid elongase （ELOVL） gene polymorphisms to the levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids （PUFAs） in breast milk. Two hundred and nine healthy Han Chinese mothers were included in the study. Carriers of minor alleles of SNPs （rs2397142 and rs9357760） in ELOVL5 were associated with higher levels of linoleic acid （LA）, dihomo-γ-linolenic acid （DGLA）, arachidonic acid （AA）, docosatetraenoic acid （DTA）, docosahexenoic acid （DHA）, while in rs209512 of ELOVL5 the carriers of minor alleles had lower levels of DTA compared to major homozygote alleles （P ranged from 0.004-0.046）, and genetically explained variability ranged from 3.2% for eicosapentaenoic acid （EPA） to 6.0% for LA. Our findings demonstrated that common variation in ELOVL5 gene encoding rate-limiting enzymes in the metabolism of PUFAs contribute to the PUFAs in breast milk.

Genetic variant reanalysis reveals a case of Sandhoff disease with onset of infantile epileptic spasm syndrome

Background Sandhoff disease(SD)i s an autosomal recessive lysosomal disease with clinical manifestations such as epilepsy,psychomotor retardation and developmental delay.However,infantile SD with onset of infantile epilepsy spasm syndrome(IESS)is extremely rare.Case presentation The case presented here was a 22-month-old boy,who presented with IESS and psychomotor retardation/regression at 6 months of age.The patient showed progressive aggravation of seizures and excessive startle responses.The whole exome sequencing data,which initially revealed negative results,were reanalyzed and indicated a homozygous mutation at the c.1613+4del splice site of the HEXB gene.The activities ofβ-hexosaminidase A and total hexosaminidase were significantly decreased.The fundus examination showed cherry red spots at the macula.Conclusions IESS can be an epileptic phenotype of infantile SD.Clinical phenotypes should be adequately collected in genetic testing.In the case of negative sequencing results,gene variant reanalysis can be performed when the patients show clinically suspicious indications.

先天性常染色体隐性遗传性鱼鳞病

目的:分析1例TGM1基因变异引起的先天性常染色体隐性遗传性鱼鳞病(ARCI)临床表现和基因型。方法:对患儿进行TGM1基因测序。应用Sanger测序法对可疑致病位点进行家系验证。结果:羊水检测示TGM1基因c.968G>A和c.871G>A复合杂合变异,分别遗传自无表型的父亲及母亲。患儿出生时皮肤潮红呈火棉胶样改变,经保湿和润肤等治疗皮损改善。结论:TGM1基因c.968G>A和c.871G>A复合杂合变异可能是患儿的致病原因。

缺血性疾病患者血清lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1表达水平及联合心脏磁共振延迟强化成像与预后的关系

目的 探讨缺血性疾病患者血清长链非编码RNA浆细胞瘤转化迁移基因1(lncRNA PVT1)和叉头框转录因子M1(FOX M1)表达水平及联合心脏钆对比剂延迟增强磁共振成像(LGE-MRI)与预后的关系。方法 选取2021年2月-2022年2月我院收治的缺血性心脏病患者118例即为研究组,随访一年根据随访过程中是否发生主要心脏不良事件(MACE),分为MACE组32例,无MACE组86例。同期选择在我院体检健康的志愿者118例为对照组。实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)检测血清lncRNA PVT1的相对表达量。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(E LISA)检测FOXM1水平。受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析LGE-MRI、血清lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1对缺血性心脏病患者预后发生MACE的预测价值。结果 研究组患者DBP、SBP、TG、TC、 LDL-C、GLU水平与对照组相比显著升高,HDL-C水平显著降低(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,研究组的血清中lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1水平显著升高(P<0.05)。与无MACE组相比,MACE组患者DBP、SBP、TC、LDL-C水平显著升高, HDL-C水平显著降低(P<0.05)。与无MACE组相比,MACE组患者血清中lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1水平显著升高(P<0.05)。MACE组的LGE-MRI阳性数量显著高于无MACE组(P<0.)05。与LGE-MRI、血清lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1单独预测相比,三者联合预测MACE发生的AUC更高(Z=7.221,P<0.001;Z=7.737,P<0.001;Z=7.091,P<0.001)。结论 缺血性心脏病预后发生MACE的患者血清lncRNA PVT1和FOXM1水平呈高表达,二者联合LGE-MRI对MACE的发生有一定的预测价值。

血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平与急性呼吸窘迫综合征患儿病情及预后的关系

目的探究血清长链非编码RNA INK4位点反义非编码RNA(lncRNA ANRIL)、长链非编码RNA浆细胞瘤变异易位基因1(lncRNA PVT1)水平与急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患儿病情及预后的关系。方法选取124例确诊的ARDS患儿为患病组,另选取124例同期体检健康者为对照组。ARDS患儿根据病情严重程度分为重度组(34例)、中度组(42例)和轻度组(48例);ARDS患儿根据预后情况分为预后不良组(55例)和预后良好组(69例)。采用荧光定量聚合酶链反应测定血清中lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平。采用Logistic回归分析法分析ARDS患儿发生预后不良的影响因素;采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平对ARDS患儿发生预后不良的预测价值。结果患病组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。轻度组、中度组和重度组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平随病情严重程度升高(P<0.05)。预后不良组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平、氧合指数(OI)、呼吸频率、急性生理与慢性健康状况评分系统Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)评分高于预后良好组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);OI、呼吸频率、lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1为患儿发生预后不良的影响因素(P<0.05)。血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平预测ARDS患儿发生预后不良的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.827、0.737,截断值分别是11.35、4.36,二者联合预测的AUC为0.876。二者联合预测的AUC优于血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平单独预测(P<0.05)。结论ARDS患儿的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平均上调,且lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1为患儿发生预后不良的影响因素,二者联合预测的价值较高。

miR-23a/27a/24基因簇g.65307469G>A突变对大白猪产仔数和启动子活性的影响

[目的]本文旨在研究大白猪miR-23a/27a/24基因簇启动子突变位点多态性与产仔数性状的关系及潜在机制,为母猪繁殖性状的分子育种提供新的潜在遗传标记。[方法]利用混池测序技术筛选猪miR-23a/27a/24基因簇启动子突变位点,直接测序法对大白猪群体(n=345)miR-23a/27a/24基因簇突变位点进行基因分型,计算遗传多样性;用线性模型对突变位点多态性与产仔数性状进行关联性分析;构建不同等位基因类型启动子载体,转染猪卵巢颗粒细胞,通过检测荧光素酶活性分析突变对启动子活性的影响;用生物信息学方法预测不同等位基因类型启动子潜在结合的差异转录因子,用荧光素酶活性分析差异转录因子对不同等位基因类型启动子活性的影响。[结果]在猪miR-23a/27a/24基因簇启动子-648 nt(Chr.2,65307469 nt)处发现1个新的G/A突变,命名为g.65307469G>A。在大白猪群体中发现3种基因型(GG、GA和AA),其中GG为优势基因型(89.57%),G等位基因为优势等位基因(94.64%)。关联性分析发现,GA基因型母猪的总产仔数(TNB)比GG基因型母猪每胎高0.56头(P<0.05)。荧光素酶活性分析结果显示G等位基因类型启动子活性显著高于A等位基因类型(P<0.05)。在不同等位基因类型启动子间发现1个潜在结合的差异转录因子死亡相关蛋白1(THAP1),成功构建猪THAP1基因过表达载体,共转试验结果显示转录因子THAP1对不同等位基因类型启动子活性均无显著影响(P>0.05)。[结论]miR-23a、miR-27a和miR-24是大白猪产仔数性状的候选基因,g.65307469G>A突变抑制miR-23a/27a/24基因簇的启动子活性,但与转录因子THAP1无关。

KCNQ2基因相关癫痫谱系疾病临床特征与遗传学分析

目的 分析KCNQ2基因突变所致癫痫患儿基因变异位置及类型与不同严重程度临床表型的关系,为相关患儿的精准治疗、用药疗程及预后评估提供帮助。方法 收集2021年10月至2024年3月在山西省儿童医院门诊及住院收治的已明确为KCNQ2基因突变患儿的临床资料及基因信息,回顾性分析其基因型及临床特征。结果 14例KCNQ2基因突变所致癫痫患儿中,包括12例单核苷酸变异和2例拷贝数变异;7例为新生变异,7例为遗传性变异;12例单核苷酸变异患儿中,5例为新报道的变异;14例患儿中,首次发作年龄为1 d至6月,最常见的发作形式是局灶性发作,8例患儿存在脑电图异常,5例患儿头颅磁共振结果存在异常;12例患儿使用钠通道阻滞剂癫痫发作得到有效控制。结论 本研究发现5例单核苷酸新变异,扩大了KCNQ2基因相关癫痫的基因谱。钠通道阻滞剂可有效控制KCNQ2基因变异所致癫痫发作,通过分析KCNQ2基因变异与临床表型的关系,可为患儿早期治疗选择及预后评估提供帮助。