Genetic polymorphisms predict response to anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment in Crohn's disease

To investigate genetic factors that might help define which Crohn’s disease (CD) patients are likely to benefit from anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy. METHODSThis was a prospective cohort study. Patients were recruited from a university digestive disease practice database. We included CD patients who received anti-TNF therapy, had available medical records (with information on treatment duration and efficacy) and who consented to participation. Patients with allergic reactions were excluded. Patients were grouped as ever-responders or non-responders. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood, and 7 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were assessed. The main outcome measure (following exposure to the drug) was response to therapy. The patient genotypes were assessed as the predictors of outcome. Possible confounders and effect modifiers included age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status disease, as well as disease characteristics (such as Montreal criteria). RESULTS121 patients were included. Twenty-one were non-responders, and 100 were ever-responders. Fas ligand SNP (rs763110) genotype frequencies, TNF gene -308 SNP (rs1800629) genotype frequencies, and their combination, were significantly different between groups on multivariable analysis controlling for Montreal disease behavior and perianal disease. The odds of a patient with a Fas ligand CC genotype being a non-responder were four-fold higher as compared to a TC or TT genotype (P = 0.009, OR = 4.30, 95%CI: 1.45-12.80). The presence of the A (minor) TNF gene -308 allele correlated with three-fold higher odds of being a non-responder (P = 0.049, OR = 2.88, 95%CI: 1.01-8.22). Patients with the combination of the Fas ligand CC genotype and the TNF -308 A allele had nearly five-fold higher odds of being a non-responder (P = 0.015, OR = 4.76, 95%CI: 1.35-16.77). No difference was seen for the remaining SNPs. CONCLUSIONThe Fas-ligand SNP and TNF gene -308 SNP are associated with anti-TNF treatment response in CD and may help select patients likely to benefit from therapy.

Gene expression and cellular localizations of tumor necrosis factor-α at the site of implanted bovine cancellous bone in mice

The objective of this study was to determine if mRNA encoding for tumor necrosls factor-α(TNFα) was present at the site of implanted bovine cancellous bone and to observe the cellular localizations. The particles of bovine cancellous bone treated by special chemical reagents were implanted in the mouse’s muscle pouch. removed 5.10 and 20 days after implantation, and the specimens were processed for determining the expression and cellular localizations of TNFα mRNA, which was performed by a nonradioactive in situ hybridization technique. The results showed that (1) 5, 10 and 20 days after transplantation, the TNFα mRNA expressions were positive, andthe positive rate of expression was the highest by 10 days (P<0. 05 ). (2)There was strong hybridization signal localization to the nuclei of morphologically ldentifiable monocytes and multinucleated giant cells. (3)Similar activity was detected in the cytoplasm and (or) nuclei of partial adjacent mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts as well as striated muscle fibers. This finding tended to indicate that mRNA encoding for TNFα was intensely expressed in several kinds of cells and that TNFα seemed to be of importance for the modulation of local cellular immunity in the region of implanted xenogeneic bone.

Clinical Implications of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Interleukin-6 and Resistin in Coronary Artery Disease

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are involved in the progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). The cytokines’ levels are associated with the severity of CAD. We have recently reported on the association of resistin, a relatively novel cytokine with the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although the inflammatory cytokines’ impact on atherosclerosis is widely accepted, yet some controversy exists regarding the involvement of these factors in atherogenesis. The current review highlights the potential association of TNF-alpha, IL-6 and resistin SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) with CAD. Molecular genetics data along with the intracellular signaling cascade mechanisms may have important clinical implications in the treatment of CAD.

Genes of tumor necrosis factors and their receptors and the primary open angle glaucoma in the population of Central Russia

AIM：To examine the association of genetic polymorphisms（-308）G/A TNFα,（＋250）A/G Ltα,（＋36）A/G TNFR1,（＋1663）A/G TNFR2 with the development of primary open angle glaucoma（POAG）among people in Central Russia.METHODS：The study sample included 443 individuals,of which 252 patients with POAG and 191 individuals in the control group.Genotyping of（-308）G/A TNFα,（＋250）A/G Ltα,（＋36）A/G TNFR1,（＋1663）A/G TNFR2 was performed using polymerase chain reaction.The distribution of alleles and genotypes of the studied DNA markers in the groups was examined by 2×2 contingency tables andχ2with the Yates’s correction for continuity and odds ratios（OR）with95%confidence intervals（CI）.RESULTS：Allele（-308）G TNFα（Р=0.01,OR=1.78,95%CI1.12-2.85）was identified as a risk factor for POAG.Homozygotes（-308）AA TNFαare at a lowest risk for development of the disease（Р=0.01,OR=0.0005）.The following combination of genetic variants of cytokines were associated with a reduced risk of POAG：（＋1663）A TNFR2 and（＋250）G Ltα（OR=0.34）CONCLUSION：Genetic polymorphisms（-308）G/A TNFα,（＋250）A/G Ltα,（＋1663）A/G TNFR2 associated with the development of POAG in the population of Central Russia.

Relationship between Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in TNF-α Gene Promoter Region and Inhibitory Effects of Triptolide on TNF-α Production in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Healthy Humans

The relationship between tumour necrosis lactose （TNF-α） gene polymorphism and inhibitory effects of triptolide on TNF-α production from peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMC） of healthy humans was investigated. Genomic DNA from 41 healthy people was typed for TNF-α- 308 polymorphism by allele-specific polymorphism chain reaction （AS-PCR）. The TNF-α concentration in the supernatant was measured by ELISA. The results showed that the production of TNF-α from TNF-α -308 non-G/G genotype PBMC was higher than that from TNF-α-308 G/G genotype PBMC after stimulated by LPS. Triptolide could lower the production of TNF-α from G/ G genotype PBMC, but had no effect on the level of TNF-α from non-G/G genotype PBMC. It was concluded that TNF-α gene polymorphism was related to the TNF-α production from triptolide-inhibited PBMC culture in healthy humans.

Association of UCP3,APN,and TNF-α Gene Polymorphisms with Type 2 Diabetes in a Population of Northern Chinese Han Patients

We observed the polymorphism distribution and coaction of uncoupling protein 3（UCP3）-55C/T,adiponectin（APN）＋45T/G and tumor necrosis factor（TNF）-α-308G/A on the onset and development of T2DM in a Northern Chinese Han population of 213[100 type 2 diabete（T2DM） patients and 113 health control subjects] by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphisum（PCR-RFLP） method.Results demonstrate the polymorphism of UCP3-55C/T,APN＋45T/G,and TNF-α-308G/A related to T2DM onset and developement.And the individuals carrying UCP3-55T,APN＋45G and TNF-α-308A allele had higher T2DM risk.Those results are the first report to evaluate the association of the coaction of UCP3,APN,TNF-α genes polymorphism on T2DM risk and the susceptibility of T2DM in the Northern Chinese Han population.

Correlation of tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily 13B variation with sporadic intracranial aneurysm and clinical characteristics in Han Chinese populations

BACKGROUND： Inflammatory reaction correlates with sporadic intracranial aneurysm （IA）. Variation of tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily 13B （TNFRSF13B）, an inflammatory mediator receptor, may associate with IA. OBJECTIVE： To explore the relationship between TNFRSF13B gene and sporadic IA, as well as the clinical characteristics of sporadic IA. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： Case-control study of genetic association was performed at the Experimental Technology Center of China Medical University from November 2006 to January 2008. PARTICIPANTS： A total of 367 patients with IA, confirmed by three-dimensional computed tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, digital subtraction angiography, and neuro surgery, were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from 2006 to 2007, and were selected as the case group. All patients were Han, with no family history of IA. In addition, a total of 396 non-lA patients were selected as control subjects. METHODS： Peripheral vein blood was harvested to extract whole blood genomic DNA. Genotyping and TNFRSF13B single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） rs11078355 G〉A allele polymorphisms were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. The relationship of TNFRSF13B SNP rs11078355 G〉A polymorphisms to IA and IA clinical characteristics were analyzed using the chi-square and two-sided test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： TNFRSF13B SNP rs11078355 G〉A genotype distribution. RESULTS： In the IA patients, TNFRSF13B SNP rs11078355 G〉A genotype frequency was significantly increased （X2 = 16.306, odds ratio = 1.881,95% confidence interval = 1.382 2.560, P 〈 0.001）. In IA patients aged 〉 65 years, the frequency of TNFRSF13B SNP rs11078355 GA ＋ AA genotype was significantly greater than the GG genotype （X2 = 26.604, odds ratio = 5.248, 95% confidence interval = 2.662 10.345, P 〈 0.001）. CONCLUSION： The TNFRSF13B gene may associate with sporadic IA in Han Chinese populations In elderly patients, allele A may be an independent risk factor for IA, in addition to senile diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Heat shock protein 70-2 and tumor necrosis factor-α gene polymorphisms in Chinese children with Henoch- Schönlein purpura

Background:Henoch-Schönlein purpura(HSP)or IgAassociated vasculitis is related to immune disturbances.Polymorphisms of the heat shock protein 70-2 gene(HSP70-2)and the tumor necrosis factor-αgene(TNF-α)are known to be associated with immune diseases.The purpose of this study was to investigate the likely association of HSP70-2(+1267A/G)and TNF-α(+308A/G)gene polymorphisms with HSP in children.Methods:The polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism method was used to detect the HSP70-2 and TNF-αpolymorphisms in 205 cases of children with HSP and 53 controls;and the association of these polymorphisms with HSP and HSP nephritis(HSPN)was analyzed.Results:The G/G genotypic frequencies at the+1267A/G position of HSP70-2 in the HSP group(22.9%)were signifi cantly higher than those in the healthy control group(9.4%)(χ^(2)=4.764,P<0.05).The frequencies of the A/A,A/G and G/G genotypes of HSP70-2 in patients in the nephritis-free group and the HSPN group showed no statistically significant difference.The A/A genotype frequency at the+308G/A position of TNF-αin the HSP group was 8.3%,which was higher than that in the control group(χ^(2)=6.447,P<0.05).The A allele frequency of TNF-αin the HSP group was higher than that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(χ^(2)=7.241,P<0.05).Conclusions:The HSP70-2(+1267A/G)and TNF-α(+308G/A)gene polymorphisms were associated with HSP in children.The G/G homozygosity of HSP70-2 and the A/A homozygosity of TNF-αmay be genetic predisposing factors for HSP.

The relationship between tumor necrosis factor-a gene polymorphisms and acute severe pancreatitis

Objective To investigate the relationship between the presence of the TNF2 allele and plasma concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and soluble TNF receptor (sTNF-R) with the development of acute severe pancreatitis (ASP) and severe sepsis.Methods Genomic DNA was prepared from peripheral blood leukocytes. The TNF1 and TNF2 biallelic polymorphisms were identified by analyzing Ncol-digested DNA fragments obtained from PCR products. Plasma levels of TNFa and sTNF-R were measured by EASIA.Results The overall TNF2 allele frequency in ASP patients was comparable to that found in healthy volunteers (29. 2% vs. 29. 3% , P>0. 05). Severe sepsis occurred in 26 of 72 patients. Patients with severe sepsis showed a significantly higher prevalence of TNF2 than those without (46. 2% vs. 19.6%, P<0. 05). Plasma TNFα, sTNF-R Ⅰ, and sTNF-R Ⅱ levels were (36± 31) pg/ml, (5. 4± 3.5) ng/ml, and (11.2±7.8) ng/ml, respectively, in patients with severe sepsis, and (31 ±25) pg/ml, (4.6±3.8) ng/ml, and (8.8 ±6.6) ng/ml in non-severe sepsis subjects. Differences in TNF levels were not statistically significant between patients with ASP and control group (P > 0. 05). Moreover, there was no correlation between TNF2 allele frequency and TNFa levels [ (37 ±31) pg/ml vs. (31±25) pg/ml in TNF2 group and TNF, group, respectively, P>0. 05].Conclusions Our results suggest that there is no relationship between ASP and the TNF2 allele, but that the TNF2 allele is associated with a susceptibility to severe sepsis as a result of ASP.

Correlation of tumor necrosis factor-β and interleukin-1 gene cluster polymorphism with susceptibility to bacteremia in patients undergoing kidney transplantation

Background Bacteremia remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after kidney transplantation. This study was conducted to investigate whether the polymorphisms of tumor necrosis factor （TNF）-β, interleukin （IL）-1β, and IL-1 receptor antagonist （IL-lra） gene predicted the susceptibility to bacteremia within the first 6 months after kidney transplantation. Methods Subjects comprised 82 infected kidney transplant recipients and 60 non-infected kidney transplant recipients. Bacteremia was diagnosed in 16 of the 82 infected recipients. Genomic DNA from these 142 kidney transplant recipients was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes. Regions containing the Ncol polymorphic site at position ＋252 of TNF-β gene and the Aval polymorphic site at position -511 of IL-Iβ gene were amplified by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and subsequently digested with Ncol and Aval restriction enzymes, respectively. The polymorphic regions within intron 2 of IL-lra gene containing variable numbers of a tandem repeat （VNTR） of 86 base pairs were amplified by PCR. Results Genotypic and allelic frequencies were similar between infected recipients and non-infected ones. Individual locus analysis showed that recipient TNF-β and IL-lra gene polymorphisms were not associated with the presence of bacteremia （P=0.684 and P=0.567, respectively）. However, genotype analysis revealed that recipient IL-1β 511CC genotype was strongly associated with susceptibility to develop bacteremia （P=0.003）. Recipient IL-1β-511CC genotype （odds ratio 5.242, 95% confidence intervals 1.645-16.706, P=0.005） independently predicted the risk for bacteremia within the first 6 months after kidney transplantation. Conclusions These findings indicate a critical role of IL-1β gene polymorphisms in susceptibility to bacteremia after kidney transplantation, which may be useful to screen for patients at higher risk for post-transplant bacteremias. Thus, the identified individuals can benefit from preventive treatment and a less potent immunosuppressive regimen.

Impact of genetic variation of tumor necrosis factor-α on gestational hypertension

Background The mechanisms responsible for the pathogeneses of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are unclear. Tumor necrosis factor-1α （TNF-1α） is a pro-inflammatory Th1-type cytokine. TNFA gene is located in the human leukocyte antigen （HLA） class Ⅲ region of the major histocompatibility complex （MHC） on chromosome 6. The high TNF-1α mRNA expression may be associated with the TNF2 （A） allele, which is the polymorphism of TNF-1α at position - 308 in promoter region. This study assessed whether the TNF2 （A） allele at position -308 plays a role in the alteration of blood pressure （BP） and urinary protein excretion during pregnancy. Methods The original prospective cohort study comprised 1623 pregnant women from January 2000 to October 2001. The G/A polymorphism was done by restriction fragment length polymorphism （RFLP） analysis with Nco I enzyme. Results The distributions of the G/A polymorphism of TNF-1α in the promoter region at position -308 were wild-type 72.4% and variant 27.6%, respectively. The frequency of TNF2 （A） allele was approximately 0.15 for Caucasian pregnant women in the study. It was not significantly different in the distributions of genotypes and G/A allele frequencies among the three groups of pregnant women with gestational hypertension, preexisting hypertension and normal blood pressure （P〉0.05）. The maternal blood pressure in the third trimester was significantly higher in the group of women possessing the TNF2 （A） allele compared to homozygous for the TNF1 （G） allele （systolic BE P〈0.01 and diastolic BE P〈0.05）. The elevated blood pressure in the TNF2 （A） group was accompanied by higher urinary protein excretion in the third trimester （P〈0.05）. The blood pressure and urinary protein excretion did not change apparently between the two groups in the first and second trimesters （P〉0.05）. Conclusions Maternal TNF2 （A） allele of TNF-1α promoter region at position -308 could play a role in the alteration of blood pressures and/or enhancement of urinary protein excretion during pregnancy, and might play an important role in the development of both gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.

Hepatitis B virus X protein upregulates tumor necrosis factor-α expression of rat mesangial cell line via ERKs pathway

Hepatitis B virus X protein(HBx),a 17-kd protein encoded by X gene of hepatitis B virus(HBV),has been shown to function as a transcriptional trans-activator of a variety of viral and cellular promoter/enhancer elements.The aim of the study is to investigate the extracellular regulated protein kinases(ERKs)pathway of HBx on glomerular mesangial cell(GMC)proliferation and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)expression.The HBV X gene was amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR),inserted into the eukaryotic expression vector pCI-neo and confirmed by restriction endonuclease digestion and sequence analysis.PCI-neo containing HBV X gene(pCI-neo-X)was then transfected into cultured GMC line via liposome.GMC proliferation,TNF-αand its mRNA expression were compared in the condition of with or without U0126 in culture media.HBx,ERK1/2 and p-ERK1/2 expression in GMCs was assessed by Western blotting.TNF-αmRNA expression was assessed by semi-quantitative reverse transcription-PCR(RT-PCR).TNF-αlevel in supernatants was measured by ELISA.GMC proliferation was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT)kit.The results showed that HBx expression was found in transfected GMCs and became prominent at 36th and 48th h after transfection whether with or without U0126 in culture media.TNF-αmRNA expression was significantly decreased in U0126 group compared with U0126-free group.TNF-αlevels in supernatants in PCI-neo-X transfection without U0126 group were(189.0�18.1)and(172.3�24.3)pg/mL at 36th and 48th h after transfec-tion,respectively.In contrast,TNF-αlevels in supernatants with U0126 were(65.6�11.6)and(84.0�24.6)pg/mL at 36th and 48th h,respectively.The TNF-αlevels in the latter groups were significantly lower than those in the former groups(P<0.05).GMCs proliferation was also lower in added U0126 group at 36th and 48th h after transfection.From above,we can conclude that HBx could induce GMC proliferation and increase TNF-αmRNA expression and its protein production.HBx upregulates TNF-αexpression and induces cell proliferation of GMC line partly through ERK1/2 signal transduction pathway.

宫颈癌与TRAIL基因多态性及其肿瘤标志物的相关性研究

目的探讨TRAIL基因多态性及其血清水平与宫颈癌发生及肿瘤标志物的相关性。方法收集宫颈癌患者92例为宫颈癌组,健康者90例为对照组,提取两组全血基因组DNA,用PCR-RFLP和测序法分析TRAIL基因第5外显子3′-UTR 1525G/A、1588G/A、1595C/T基因多态性;用ELISA法检测血清sTARIL水平。结果两组1525G/A、1588G/A、1595C/T基因型分布有统计学意义(P<0.05);宫颈癌组1525G、1588G、1595C等位基因频率明显高于对照组(P<0.05),血清sTRAIL水平明显低于对照组(P<0.05),血清sTRAIL水平与血清CEA、CA125、SCC水平没有相关性。结论宫颈癌存在TRAIL易感基因,其血清TRAIL水平降低。

Inhibition of TNF-alpha secretion from peripheral bloodmonocular cells by triptolid is associated with TNF-alpha-308gene polymorphisms in rheumatoid arthritis patients

This study examined the inhibitory effect of triptolid(TP)on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)secreted from peripheral blood monocular cells(PBMCs)and the association of the inhibitory effect with TNF-α-308 gene polymorphisms in rheumatoid arthritis(RA)patients.Gene polymorphism at A-G site 308 in the promoter region of TNF-αgene was detected in 42 RA patients by using allele specific polymerase chain reaction(AS-PCR)assay.PBMCs were harvested from these patients and treatedfirst with lipopolysaccharides(LPS)and then with different doses of TP(1,5.4 and 15 ng/mL).The TNF-αlevel in the supernatants was measured by enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay(ELISA).The results showed that TNF-αlevel in the supernatants of TP(1 ng/mL)-treated PBMCs was decreased by 3.80%and 4.91%,respectively,in the patients with AA and AG genotypes,when compared with those treated with LPS alone(P>0.05).Moreover,the TNF-αlevel in the patients with GG genotype was reduced by 20.74%(P<0.05).When PBMCs were treated with TP at 5.4 ng/mL,TNF-αlevels in the patients with AA,AG,and GG genotypes were decreased by 20.42%,34.73%,and 41.69%,respectively(P<0.05).The TNF-αlevel was slightly higher in the PBMCs treated with 15 ng/mL of TP than those in the two TP groups in the patients carrying AA,AG,and GG genotypes(P>0.05).It was concluded that gene polymorphism at TNF-α-308 sites may relate to the secretion of TNF-αin RA patients.TP has different inhibitory effects on the secretion of TNF-αin the patients harboring different genotypes,which may be one of the reasons for individual variation in response to TP.

肿瘤坏死因子基因多态性与矽肺遗传易感性的研究

目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子α基因(tumornecrosisfactor-α,TNF-α)启动子区-308和-238位点G→A的碱基突变与中国西南地区汉族人群矽肺遗传易感性的相关性。方法分别选择在职的75例矽肺患者和137名矽尘接触者,140例高龄矽肺患者和135名高龄正常人为研究对象。采集外周静脉血,应用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性分析和测序检测其TNF-α基因多态位点的变化。结果75例在职矽肺组中TNF-α-308A、-238A的分布频率显著高于矽尘接触组(P<0.01),其中期矽肺患者-308A的分布频率与矽尘接触组差异无统计学意义(P>0.01),而期、期矽肺患者-308A、-238A的分布频率均远高于矽尘接触组(P<0.01)。调整混杂因素后,Logistic回归分析发现,矽肺组及各亚组和正常矽尘接触组-308A、-238A的分布频率差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。而140例高龄矽肺患者TNF-α-308A的分布频率远低于正常对照组(P<0.001)。结论TNF-α-308及-238位点基因G→A的碱基突变与中国西南地区汉族人矽肺的发生及其严重程度有关,TNF2可能影响矽肺患者的转归和存活。

TNF基因多态性与胃十二指肠疾病幽门螺杆菌感染的相关性研究

目的:研究我国湖北汉族人群肿瘤坏死因子(Tumor Necrosis Factor,TNF)基因多态性与胃十二指肠疾病及幽门螺杆菌(Helicobacter Pylori,Hp)感染的关系,探讨宿主遗传因素对Hp感染在胃十二指肠疾病尤其是非贲门胃癌的作用.方法:采用病例对照研究和PCR-RFLP方法,检测210例胃十二指肠疾病患者(包括73例慢性胃炎、78例十二指肠溃疡及59例非贲门胃癌患者)和264例正常对照者的TNF-α 308、LT-α Nco Ⅰ、AspH Ⅰ双等位基因型分布.Hp感染检测血清Hp Ab-IgG.结果:胃十二指肠疾病患者的Hp阳性率90.5%,显著高于正常对照组62.1%(P＜0.000 1,Odds ratio=5.793,95%CI:3.431～9.780).LT-α Nco Ⅰ A/G基因型在Hp阳性非贲门胃癌患者(64.0%)高于Hp阳性的正常对照组(46.0%),差异有显著性意义(P=0.029 7,OR=2.026,95%CI:1.080～3.803),该基因型与其他胃十二指肠疾病无相关性.TNF-α 308、LT-α AspH Ⅰ与Hp感染及胃十二指肠疾病亦无相关性.结论:LT-α Nco Ⅰ A/G基因型与中国湖北汉族人群非贲门胃癌Hp阳性相关.

IL-1β-511位点和TNF-α-308位点基因多态性与陕西汉族非贲门胃癌的关系

目的探讨促炎症因子白细胞介素(IL)-1β基因启动子区-511位点及肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)-308位点基因多态性与陕西汉族非贲门胃癌易感性的关系。方法用聚合酶链反应和限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)的方法对陕西汉族106例非贲门胃癌及108例非溃疡性消化不良患者(对照组)进行IL-1β启动子的-511位点和TNF-α的-308位点多态性分析。结果IL-1β基因启动子-511位点基因型CC、CT、TT频率在胃癌组和对照组分别为12.3%、54.7%、33%和16.7%、50.9%、32.4%,无显著性差异(P>0.05)。等位基因C、T频率在胃癌组和对照组分别为39.6%、60.4%和42.1%、57.9%,其基因型频率和等位基因频率在胃癌组和对照组比较均无显著性差异(P>0.05)。TNF-α的-308位点的基因型GG、GA、AA频率在胃癌组和对照组分别为90.6%、1.9%、7.5%和84.3%、12.9%、2.8%,等位基因G、A频率在胃癌组和对照组分别为91.5%、8.5%和85.6%、14.4%,其基因型频率和等位基因频率在胃癌组和对照组比较均无显著性差异(P>0.05)。结论IL-1β启动子-511位点基因多态性及TNF-α-308基因多态性与陕西汉族非贲门胃癌之间未发现相关关系。

TNF-β基因+252位点多态性及幽门螺杆菌感染与非贲门型胃癌易感性的研究

目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子β(TNF-β)基因+252位点多态性和幽门螺旋杆菌(Helicobacter pylori, Hp)感染对非贲门型胃癌易感性的影响。方法选取2015年3月至2018年12月在福建医科大学附属第一医院住院的非贲门型胃癌患者215例为病例组,以同期215例健康体检者为对照组。按Lauren标准将胃癌患者进行病理分型,分析各TNF-β基因+252位点多态性基因型分布与Hp感染、非贲门胃癌临床病理学特征之间的关系。结果与Hp感染阴性者相比,Hp感染阳性者患胃癌的危险度更高(OR=1.881, 95%CI 1.277~2.770)。与G/G基因型相比,G/A和A/A型患者患胃癌危险度更高[OR值分别为1.950(1.151~3.303)、2.226(1.260~3.932)]。在对照组中,Hp感染阴性和阳性患者基因型差异无统计学意义(χ~2=2.801,P=0.246)。在病例组中,Hp感染阳性患者G/A、A/A比例高于Hp感染阴性患者(χ~2=6.265,P=0.044)。肠型胃癌患者中G/A+A/A基因型频率相比对照组增加(χ~2=11.325,P=0.003)。携带TNF-β基因+252位点A等位基因与Hp感染存在交互作用。结论 TNF-β基因+252位点G/A基因型和A/A基因型与非贲门型胃癌的易感性有关,TNF-β基因与Hp感染存在交互作用。

肿瘤坏死因子的基因多态性与陶工尘肺和肺结核的关系

目的探讨肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）基因多态性在陶工尘肺（以下简称：尘肺）和肺结核发病遗传易感性中的作用及其与累积接尘量（CTE）的交互作用。方法研究对象选自景德镇市陶瓷工人,收集职业史和工厂历年粉尘监测资料,陶工尘肺和肺结核由当地疾病控制中心诊断小组确诊。采集每个研究对象的外周静脉血,提取DNA,应用实时定量PCR技术检测TNF-α基因-308位点多态性。结果研究对象902人,其中接尘598人,诊断尘肺157人。研究表明TNF-α-308位点G/A＋A/A基因型携带者发生尘肺的危险性是G/G基因型的1.9倍,95%CI=0.7-5.1。分层分析发现,高累积接尘量〔≥180 mg/（m^3·a）〕、男性、吸烟者G/A＋A/A基因型携带者发生尘肺的危险性分别是G/G基因型的1.8（0.8-4.4）、2.4（1.1-5.3）和2.4（1.0-5.6）倍。对吸烟指数进一步分层后发现当吸烟指数〉20包/a时,G/A＋A/A基因型携带者发生尘肺的危险性是G/G基因型的3.4倍（95%CI=1.3-8.8）。当3种因素同时存在时,G/A＋A/A基因型携带者发生尘肺的危险性是G/G基因型的8.8倍。TNF-α-308位点G/G基因型携带者发生肺结核的危险性是G/A＋A/A基因型的1.6倍,95%CI：0.7-3.5。结论TNF-α-308位点的基因多态性在尘肺的发病遗传易感性中不起主要作用。TNF-α-308位点的基因多态性在尘肺的发病过程中与累积接尘量、性别和吸烟之间存在交互作用,累积接尘量超过180 mg/（m^3·a）、男性或大量吸烟时,G/A＋A/A基因型携带者发生尘肺的危险性较G/G基因型显著增加。

南京地区汉族人群TRAIL基因多态性与前列腺癌的易感性研究

目的:探讨南京地区汉族人群中肿瘤坏死因子相关凋亡诱导配体(TRAIL)基因多态性与前列腺癌(PCa)易感性的关系。方法:采用病例对照研究,提取187例PCa患者和237例非PCa健康人(对照组)外周血基因组DNA,应用聚合酶链反应-连接酶特异检测技术(PCR-LDR)分析186例PCa患者和237例对照组TRAIL基因-716位点的多态性,比较不同基因型与PCa易感性的关系。结果:TRAIL基因启动子区存在一个SNP位点(-716A/G),基因型分别为AA型、AG型和GG型;Logistic回归分析显示,携带AG、GG和AG+GG基因型的个体与PCa发病风险之间无明显相关性(OR=0.89,95%CI=0.54～1.47;OR=0.94,95%CI=0.69～1.27;OR=0.87,95%CI=0.54～1.41)。结论:中国南京地区汉族人群中TRAIL基因-716位点基因多态性对PCa易感性无明显影响。