AIM:To evaluate the influence of MUC1 mucin variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) variability on H pylori adhesion to gastric cells. METHODS: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)-based adhesion assays were per...AIM:To evaluate the influence of MUC1 mucin variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) variability on H pylori adhesion to gastric cells. METHODS: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)-based adhesion assays were performed to measure the adhesion of different H pylori strains (HP26695 and HPTx30a) to gastric carcinoma cell lines (GP202 and MKN45) and GP202 clones expressing recombinant MUC1 with different VNTR lengths. RESULTS: Evaluation of adhesion results shows that H pylori pathogenic strain HP26695 has a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to all the cell lines and clones tested, when compared to the non-pathogenic strain HPTx30a. Bacteria showed a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to the GP202 cell line, when compared to the MKN45 cell line. Furthermore, both strains showed a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to GP202 clones with larger MUC1 VNTR domains. CONCLUSION: This work shows that MUC1 mucin variability conditions H pylori binding to gastric cells. The extent of bacterial adhesion depends on the size of theMUC1 VNTR domain. The adhesion is further dependent on bacterial pathogenicity and the gastric cell line. MUC1 mucin variability may contribute to determine H pylori colonization of the gastric mucosa.展开更多
Objective:Interleukin-1(IL-1)is a pro-inflammatory cytokine which may be related to urolithiasis.Genetic polymorphisms of the interleukin-1beta(IL-1β)have been proposed as markers for urolithiasis in some areas.Due t...Objective:Interleukin-1(IL-1)is a pro-inflammatory cytokine which may be related to urolithiasis.Genetic polymorphisms of the interleukin-1beta(IL-1β)have been proposed as markers for urolithiasis in some areas.Due to the high incidence of urolithiasis in Uighur children(Xinjiang,China)and existence of ethnic difference,our aim is to explore the potential of IL-1 gene polymorphisms and urolithiasis among these children.Methods:Genomic DNA extracted from peripheral blood of 115 patients and 98 controls were used for genotype polymorphisms analyses.IL-1 receptor antagonist(IL-1RN)gene variable number of tandem repeat(VNTR)gene polymorphisms were analyzed by PCR method.PCR-based restriction analysis was done for the IL-1β(-511)and IL-1β(+3954)gene polymorphisms by endonucleases Ava I and Taq I,respectively.The genotype distribution,allele frequencies,carriage rate,and haplotype frequencies were statistically analyzed.Results:No significant differences were observed in genotypic frequencies between pediatric urolithiasis patients and control group for IL-1RN gene(χ^(2)=1.906,p=0.605),IL-1β(-511)gene(χ^(2)=0.105,p=0.949),or IL-1β(+3954)gene(χ^(2)=3.635,p=0.169).There were yet no significant differences of the allele frequencies of IL-1RN VNTR gene(p=0.779),IL-1β(-511)gene(p=0.941),and IL-1β(+3954)gene(p=0.418)in the case and control groups,as well as the carriage rate and haplotype of them(all p>0.05).Conclusions:The associations between IL-1RN VNTR,IL-1β(-511)and IL-1β(+3954)genes polymorphisms and urolithiasis were not significant in Uighur children.The results need to be confirmed in studies with larger population sample size,as well as in other ethnic groups.展开更多
The eukaryotic vectors VR1012 expressing survivin or 33 tandem repeats of human mucin 1(MUC1)(VNTRs),namely,VR1012-S and VR1012-VNTR(VNTR=variable number of tandem repeat),were constructed by cloning survivin an...The eukaryotic vectors VR1012 expressing survivin or 33 tandem repeats of human mucin 1(MUC1)(VNTRs),namely,VR1012-S and VR1012-VNTR(VNTR=variable number of tandem repeat),were constructed by cloning survivin and VNTR genes into VR1012,respectively.The eukaryotic vector pEGFP expressing survivin and MUC1 VNTRs fusion gene pEGFP-MS was also constructed.Mouse melanoma cell line(B16) stably expressing survivin and MUC1 VNTRs(MS + B16) was established by Lipofectamine-mediated transfection of pEGFP-MS into B16 cells.EGFP expression in MS + B16 cells was observed using a fluorescent microscope and survivin and MUC1 VNTRs(MS) expression was confirmed by means of Western blot analysis.A syngenic graft tumor model was generated by subcutaneous injection of MS + B16 cells into C57/BL6 mice and tumor size increased rapidly with time in a cell number dependent manner.After the third immunization,mice were challenged subcutaneously with 5×l0 5 MS + B16 cells.Compared with that of the negative control immunized with phosphate-buffered saline(PBS),a significant reduction of tumor growth was observed in groups immunized with survivin plasmid DNA and MUC1 VNTRs plasmid DNA.Thus,the suppression of subcutaneous tumor was antigen-specific.This model is useful for the development of tumor vaccines targeting survivin and MUCI VNTRs.展开更多
Objective We determined the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB) in a remote mountainous area of southwest China and evaluated the resolving ability of single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) genotypin...Objective We determined the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB) in a remote mountainous area of southwest China and evaluated the resolving ability of single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) genotyping combined with variable number tandem repeat(VNTR) genotyping for Beijing family strains in association with drug resistance status.Methods Three hundred thirty-one MTB strains were isolated from patients living in mountainous regions of southwest China,and 8-loci SNP,VNTR-15 genotyping assays,and drug susceptibility testing of 9 drugs were performed.Results A total of 183 [55.29%(183/331)] strains were classified into the Beijing family.Of the 183 strains,111(60.66%) were defined as modern Beijing strains.The most predominant modern Beijing sub-lineage and ancient Beijing sub-lineage were Bmyc10 [39.34%(72/183)] and Bmyc25 [20.77%(38/183)],respectively.Of the isolates,19.64%(65/331) were resistant to at least 1 of the 9 anti-TB drugs and 17 [4.98%(17/331)] MTB isolates were multi-drug resistant tuberculosis(MDR-TB).Two hundred sixty-one isolates showed a clustering rate of 14.18%(37/261) and a discriminatory index of 0.9990.The Beijing lineage exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of MDR-TB,as well as resistance to isoniazid(INH),rifampin(RIF),and para-aminosalicylic acid(PAS) when analyzed independently(P = 0.005,P = 0.017,P = 0.014,and P = 0.006 respectively).The Beijing lineage was not associated with genetic clustering or resistance to any drug.In addition,genetic clustering was not associated with drug resistance.Conclusion MTB strains demonstrate high genetic diversity in remote mountainous areas of southwest China.Beijing strains,especially modern Beijing strains,are predominant in remote mountainous area of China.The combination of 8-loci SNPs and VNTR-15 genotyping is a useful tool to study the molecular epidemiology of MTB strains in this area.展开更多
Background: Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is clinically indistinguishable from several other autosomal-dominant renal diseases: thus, molecular genetic testing is needed to establish a definitive diagnosi...Background: Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is clinically indistinguishable from several other autosomal-dominant renal diseases: thus, molecular genetic testing is needed to establish a definitive diagnosis. A specific type of single cytosine insertion in the variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) of the mucin 1 (MUC1) gene is the only known cause of MCKD1; however, genetic analysis of this mutation is difficult and not yet offered routinely. To identify the causative mutation/s and establish a definitive diagnosis in a Chinese family with chronic kidney disease, clinical assessments and genetic analysis were performed, including using a modified genotyping method to identify the MUC1-VNTR single cytosine insertion. Methods: Clinical data from three patients in a Chinese family with chronic kidney disease were collected and evaluated. Linkage analysis was used to map the causative locus. Mutation analysis of uromodulin (UMOD) gene was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct sequencing. For MUC1 genotyping, the mutant repeat units were enriched by Mwol restriction, and then were amplified and introduced into pMD-18T vectors. The 192 clones per transformant were picked up and tested by colony PCR and second round of Mwol digestion. Finally, Sanger sequencing was used to confirm the MUC1 mutation. Results: Clinical findings and laboratory results were consistent with a tubulointerstitial lesion. Linkage analysis indicated that the family was compatible with the MCKDI locus. No mutations were found in UMOD gene. Using the modified MUC1 genotyping method, we detected the MUC1-VNTR single cytosine insertion events in three patients of the family; and mutation-containing clones were 12/192, 14/192, and 5/96, respectively, in the three patients. Conclusions: Clinical and genetic findings could support the MCKDI diagnosis. The modified strategy has been demonstrated to be a practical way to detect MUCI mutation.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Serotonin transporter (5-HTT) polymorphisms comprise 5-HTT gene-linked polymorphism region (5-HTTLPR) and variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR). Studies have revealed an association between 5-HTT...BACKGROUND: Serotonin transporter (5-HTT) polymorphisms comprise 5-HTT gene-linked polymorphism region (5-HTTLPR) and variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR). Studies have revealed an association between 5-HTT polymorphism and major depressive disorder, which suggests that the "S" allele of 5-HTTLPR and Stin2.9 of 5-HTTVNTR are associated with major depressive disorder. However, there are a number of studies that do not support the 5-HTT polymorphism effect in major depressive disorder. OBJECTIVE: To study the relationship between 5-HTT gene polymorphism and major depressive disorder in Chinese Han population. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Case-controlled study of 5-HTT gene polymorphism. The experiment was performed at the Central Laboratory, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China from March 2005 to January 2006. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 99 depressive patients of Chinese Han nationality were recruited for this study. All patients met DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and had a total score of Hamilton Depression Scale (24 items) ≥21 points. In addition, 101 healthy subjects, matched for age and gender, served as the control group. METHODS: Venous blood was collected from all subjects. 5-HTT genotypes and alleles were determined by polymerase chain reaction. Consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the association between 5-HTT gene polymorphism and major depressive disorder were analyzed by Chi-square test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: 5-HTTLPR and 5-HTTVNTR genotypes and allele frequencies were measured. RESULTS: No significant differences in 5-HTTLPR genotypes and allele frequencies were determined between patients and controls (P 〉 0.05). However, significant differences in 5-HTTVNTR genotypes and allele frequencies were detected (P 〈 0.01 ). The Stin2.10 allele and 10/10 genotype associated with major depressive disorder (OR = 2.61,7.7, P 〈 0.05; analysis of dose-response relationships Х^2 = 12.35, P 〈 0.01). CONCLUSION: Results from the present study revealed no association between 5-HTTLPR and major depressive disorder. However, a significant association between 5-HTTVNTR and major depressive disorder existed in a population of Chinese Han. The presence of Stin2.10 and 10/10 genotypes increased the risk for major depressive disorder in a dose-dependent manner.展开更多
Objective: To observe the distribution pattern of genetic polymorphisms of gene variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) in the deleted gene in colorectal cancer (DCC) on Shaanxi people, and discuss the possible associati...Objective: To observe the distribution pattern of genetic polymorphisms of gene variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) in the deleted gene in colorectal cancer (DCC) on Shaanxi people, and discuss the possible association between it and the susceptibility of esophageal cancer. Methods: Polymorphisms of DCC gene VNTR was studied with PCR in blood samples of 56 unrelated individuals and 49 esophageal cancer samples and 34 pericancerous samples in Shaanxi people. Results: There were 11 alleies wing from 167 bp to 210 bp in all subjects. The range of allele frequencies was from 0.009 to 0. 188, and allele A3, A4, A7 and A9 were more frequent in the control. The polymorphism information content(PIC) of DCC gene VNTR was 0.879,the heterozygosity(H) was 73.2% in the control. The allele frequency of DCC gene VNTR polymorphism in esophageal cancer was significantly different from that of control(P < 0. 01 ). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that polymorphism of DCC gene VNTR might be associated with the susceptibility of esophageal cancer.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the association between IL-1 Ra variable number of tandem repeat(rs2234663), IL-6-597 GA(rs1800797), IL-6-572 GC(rs1800796) and the risk of CrimeanCongo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF) in the Turkish...Objective: To investigate the association between IL-1 Ra variable number of tandem repeat(rs2234663), IL-6-597 GA(rs1800797), IL-6-572 GC(rs1800796) and the risk of CrimeanCongo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF) in the Turkish patients. Methods: This study included 50 patients infected with CCHF and 50 healthy controls. These variants were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction and/or restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Results: The distribution of the IL-6-572 GC genotypes and alleles varied significantly between the patients and the controls. The subjects carrying IL-6-572 GC GG genotype and G allele had increased risk of developing CCHF compared to the control group(P=0.006, P=0.014, respectively). IL-6-572 GC GC genotype was higher in the controls than the patients(P=0.006). For the triple genotype combinations, the 1/2-GC-GG genotype combination was detected more frequently in the control group than CCHF patients(P=0.016). IL-6(-572/-597) GG-GG genotype was significantly higher in the patient group(P=0.015), while the GC-GG genotype was significantly lower in the patient group(P=0.005). Additionally, the G-G haplotype was significantly higher in the patient group(P=0.042), whereas C-G was found to be significantly lower in the patients than the control group(P=0.037). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest the IL-6-572 GC variant might be genetic markers of sensitivity to CCHF in the Turkish population and may facilitate greater protection against the disease.展开更多
目的:初步了解江苏省结核分枝杆菌临床分离菌株的数目可变串联重复序列(Variable number of tandem repeats,VNTR)的基因型及VNTR基因分布特征。方法:在苏南、苏中、苏北三个地区13个结核病定点诊疗单位收集临床分离菌株。选取结核分枝...目的:初步了解江苏省结核分枝杆菌临床分离菌株的数目可变串联重复序列(Variable number of tandem repeats,VNTR)的基因型及VNTR基因分布特征。方法:在苏南、苏中、苏北三个地区13个结核病定点诊疗单位收集临床分离菌株。选取结核分枝杆菌基因组中11个具有明显多态性特征的VNTR位点,通过PCR扩增,2%琼脂糖凝胶电泳和Bio Numerics(Version 3.0)软件进行结核菌株VNTR的多态性和聚类分析。结果:共收集到168株结核分枝杆菌。不同的菌株在同一位点上具有多态性。共分为10个基因型(Ⅰ,Ⅱ~Ⅹ型),其中以Ⅷ型为主要基因型,占75.0%、其次为Ⅱ型5.4%、Ⅳ型4.2%、Ⅶ型9.5%。不同地区之间,苏南、苏中、苏北三个地区也都以Ⅷ型为主要基因型,分别占各地区的83.5%,57.1%,76.6%;但是苏南、苏中、苏北三地的Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅶ型菌株分布在各地菌株中的比例有差异显著性((2=54.710,P<0.0001),Ⅱ型以苏中为主(11.9%)、Ⅲ型以苏南为主(3.8%)、Ⅳ型以苏南、苏北为主(5.1%与6.4%)、Ⅶ型以苏中为主(31.0%)。结论:江苏省的结核分枝杆菌具有明显的多态性,以Ⅷ型为主要流行型,不同地区间同样以Ⅷ型为主要流行型,但菌型分布存在一定的差异。展开更多
基金Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology(FCT)Project POCTI/CBO/44812/2002+1 种基金Project POCTI/SAU-IMI/56895/2004 National Institutes of Health, R01-CA57362
文摘AIM:To evaluate the influence of MUC1 mucin variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) variability on H pylori adhesion to gastric cells. METHODS: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)-based adhesion assays were performed to measure the adhesion of different H pylori strains (HP26695 and HPTx30a) to gastric carcinoma cell lines (GP202 and MKN45) and GP202 clones expressing recombinant MUC1 with different VNTR lengths. RESULTS: Evaluation of adhesion results shows that H pylori pathogenic strain HP26695 has a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to all the cell lines and clones tested, when compared to the non-pathogenic strain HPTx30a. Bacteria showed a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to the GP202 cell line, when compared to the MKN45 cell line. Furthermore, both strains showed a significantly higher (P < 0.05) adhesion to GP202 clones with larger MUC1 VNTR domains. CONCLUSION: This work shows that MUC1 mucin variability conditions H pylori binding to gastric cells. The extent of bacterial adhesion depends on the size of theMUC1 VNTR domain. The adhesion is further dependent on bacterial pathogenicity and the gastric cell line. MUC1 mucin variability may contribute to determine H pylori colonization of the gastric mucosa.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(No.2019A1515010891).
文摘Objective:Interleukin-1(IL-1)is a pro-inflammatory cytokine which may be related to urolithiasis.Genetic polymorphisms of the interleukin-1beta(IL-1β)have been proposed as markers for urolithiasis in some areas.Due to the high incidence of urolithiasis in Uighur children(Xinjiang,China)and existence of ethnic difference,our aim is to explore the potential of IL-1 gene polymorphisms and urolithiasis among these children.Methods:Genomic DNA extracted from peripheral blood of 115 patients and 98 controls were used for genotype polymorphisms analyses.IL-1 receptor antagonist(IL-1RN)gene variable number of tandem repeat(VNTR)gene polymorphisms were analyzed by PCR method.PCR-based restriction analysis was done for the IL-1β(-511)and IL-1β(+3954)gene polymorphisms by endonucleases Ava I and Taq I,respectively.The genotype distribution,allele frequencies,carriage rate,and haplotype frequencies were statistically analyzed.Results:No significant differences were observed in genotypic frequencies between pediatric urolithiasis patients and control group for IL-1RN gene(χ^(2)=1.906,p=0.605),IL-1β(-511)gene(χ^(2)=0.105,p=0.949),or IL-1β(+3954)gene(χ^(2)=3.635,p=0.169).There were yet no significant differences of the allele frequencies of IL-1RN VNTR gene(p=0.779),IL-1β(-511)gene(p=0.941),and IL-1β(+3954)gene(p=0.418)in the case and control groups,as well as the carriage rate and haplotype of them(all p>0.05).Conclusions:The associations between IL-1RN VNTR,IL-1β(-511)and IL-1β(+3954)genes polymorphisms and urolithiasis were not significant in Uighur children.The results need to be confirmed in studies with larger population sample size,as well as in other ethnic groups.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30872396)the Scientific Research Foundation of Jilin Province,China(Nos.20080709,200905169)the Jilin University Basic Research Project,China(No.200903255)
文摘The eukaryotic vectors VR1012 expressing survivin or 33 tandem repeats of human mucin 1(MUC1)(VNTRs),namely,VR1012-S and VR1012-VNTR(VNTR=variable number of tandem repeat),were constructed by cloning survivin and VNTR genes into VR1012,respectively.The eukaryotic vector pEGFP expressing survivin and MUC1 VNTRs fusion gene pEGFP-MS was also constructed.Mouse melanoma cell line(B16) stably expressing survivin and MUC1 VNTRs(MS + B16) was established by Lipofectamine-mediated transfection of pEGFP-MS into B16 cells.EGFP expression in MS + B16 cells was observed using a fluorescent microscope and survivin and MUC1 VNTRs(MS) expression was confirmed by means of Western blot analysis.A syngenic graft tumor model was generated by subcutaneous injection of MS + B16 cells into C57/BL6 mice and tumor size increased rapidly with time in a cell number dependent manner.After the third immunization,mice were challenged subcutaneously with 5×l0 5 MS + B16 cells.Compared with that of the negative control immunized with phosphate-buffered saline(PBS),a significant reduction of tumor growth was observed in groups immunized with survivin plasmid DNA and MUC1 VNTRs plasmid DNA.Thus,the suppression of subcutaneous tumor was antigen-specific.This model is useful for the development of tumor vaccines targeting survivin and MUCI VNTRs.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project 2014ZX100030002The National Basic Research Program of China 2014CB744403
文摘Objective We determined the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB) in a remote mountainous area of southwest China and evaluated the resolving ability of single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) genotyping combined with variable number tandem repeat(VNTR) genotyping for Beijing family strains in association with drug resistance status.Methods Three hundred thirty-one MTB strains were isolated from patients living in mountainous regions of southwest China,and 8-loci SNP,VNTR-15 genotyping assays,and drug susceptibility testing of 9 drugs were performed.Results A total of 183 [55.29%(183/331)] strains were classified into the Beijing family.Of the 183 strains,111(60.66%) were defined as modern Beijing strains.The most predominant modern Beijing sub-lineage and ancient Beijing sub-lineage were Bmyc10 [39.34%(72/183)] and Bmyc25 [20.77%(38/183)],respectively.Of the isolates,19.64%(65/331) were resistant to at least 1 of the 9 anti-TB drugs and 17 [4.98%(17/331)] MTB isolates were multi-drug resistant tuberculosis(MDR-TB).Two hundred sixty-one isolates showed a clustering rate of 14.18%(37/261) and a discriminatory index of 0.9990.The Beijing lineage exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of MDR-TB,as well as resistance to isoniazid(INH),rifampin(RIF),and para-aminosalicylic acid(PAS) when analyzed independently(P = 0.005,P = 0.017,P = 0.014,and P = 0.006 respectively).The Beijing lineage was not associated with genetic clustering or resistance to any drug.In addition,genetic clustering was not associated with drug resistance.Conclusion MTB strains demonstrate high genetic diversity in remote mountainous areas of southwest China.Beijing strains,especially modern Beijing strains,are predominant in remote mountainous area of China.The combination of 8-loci SNPs and VNTR-15 genotyping is a useful tool to study the molecular epidemiology of MTB strains in this area.
文摘Background: Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is clinically indistinguishable from several other autosomal-dominant renal diseases: thus, molecular genetic testing is needed to establish a definitive diagnosis. A specific type of single cytosine insertion in the variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) of the mucin 1 (MUC1) gene is the only known cause of MCKD1; however, genetic analysis of this mutation is difficult and not yet offered routinely. To identify the causative mutation/s and establish a definitive diagnosis in a Chinese family with chronic kidney disease, clinical assessments and genetic analysis were performed, including using a modified genotyping method to identify the MUC1-VNTR single cytosine insertion. Methods: Clinical data from three patients in a Chinese family with chronic kidney disease were collected and evaluated. Linkage analysis was used to map the causative locus. Mutation analysis of uromodulin (UMOD) gene was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct sequencing. For MUC1 genotyping, the mutant repeat units were enriched by Mwol restriction, and then were amplified and introduced into pMD-18T vectors. The 192 clones per transformant were picked up and tested by colony PCR and second round of Mwol digestion. Finally, Sanger sequencing was used to confirm the MUC1 mutation. Results: Clinical findings and laboratory results were consistent with a tubulointerstitial lesion. Linkage analysis indicated that the family was compatible with the MCKDI locus. No mutations were found in UMOD gene. Using the modified MUC1 genotyping method, we detected the MUC1-VNTR single cytosine insertion events in three patients of the family; and mutation-containing clones were 12/192, 14/192, and 5/96, respectively, in the three patients. Conclusions: Clinical and genetic findings could support the MCKDI diagnosis. The modified strategy has been demonstrated to be a practical way to detect MUCI mutation.
基金a grant from the Foundation of Guangdong Province of Science and Technology,No. 2003C3380
文摘BACKGROUND: Serotonin transporter (5-HTT) polymorphisms comprise 5-HTT gene-linked polymorphism region (5-HTTLPR) and variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR). Studies have revealed an association between 5-HTT polymorphism and major depressive disorder, which suggests that the "S" allele of 5-HTTLPR and Stin2.9 of 5-HTTVNTR are associated with major depressive disorder. However, there are a number of studies that do not support the 5-HTT polymorphism effect in major depressive disorder. OBJECTIVE: To study the relationship between 5-HTT gene polymorphism and major depressive disorder in Chinese Han population. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Case-controlled study of 5-HTT gene polymorphism. The experiment was performed at the Central Laboratory, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China from March 2005 to January 2006. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 99 depressive patients of Chinese Han nationality were recruited for this study. All patients met DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and had a total score of Hamilton Depression Scale (24 items) ≥21 points. In addition, 101 healthy subjects, matched for age and gender, served as the control group. METHODS: Venous blood was collected from all subjects. 5-HTT genotypes and alleles were determined by polymerase chain reaction. Consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, the association between 5-HTT gene polymorphism and major depressive disorder were analyzed by Chi-square test. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: 5-HTTLPR and 5-HTTVNTR genotypes and allele frequencies were measured. RESULTS: No significant differences in 5-HTTLPR genotypes and allele frequencies were determined between patients and controls (P 〉 0.05). However, significant differences in 5-HTTVNTR genotypes and allele frequencies were detected (P 〈 0.01 ). The Stin2.10 allele and 10/10 genotype associated with major depressive disorder (OR = 2.61,7.7, P 〈 0.05; analysis of dose-response relationships Х^2 = 12.35, P 〈 0.01). CONCLUSION: Results from the present study revealed no association between 5-HTTLPR and major depressive disorder. However, a significant association between 5-HTTVNTR and major depressive disorder existed in a population of Chinese Han. The presence of Stin2.10 and 10/10 genotypes increased the risk for major depressive disorder in a dose-dependent manner.
基金Supped by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.39600126
文摘Objective: To observe the distribution pattern of genetic polymorphisms of gene variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) in the deleted gene in colorectal cancer (DCC) on Shaanxi people, and discuss the possible association between it and the susceptibility of esophageal cancer. Methods: Polymorphisms of DCC gene VNTR was studied with PCR in blood samples of 56 unrelated individuals and 49 esophageal cancer samples and 34 pericancerous samples in Shaanxi people. Results: There were 11 alleies wing from 167 bp to 210 bp in all subjects. The range of allele frequencies was from 0.009 to 0. 188, and allele A3, A4, A7 and A9 were more frequent in the control. The polymorphism information content(PIC) of DCC gene VNTR was 0.879,the heterozygosity(H) was 73.2% in the control. The allele frequency of DCC gene VNTR polymorphism in esophageal cancer was significantly different from that of control(P < 0. 01 ). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that polymorphism of DCC gene VNTR might be associated with the susceptibility of esophageal cancer.
文摘Objective: To investigate the association between IL-1 Ra variable number of tandem repeat(rs2234663), IL-6-597 GA(rs1800797), IL-6-572 GC(rs1800796) and the risk of CrimeanCongo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF) in the Turkish patients. Methods: This study included 50 patients infected with CCHF and 50 healthy controls. These variants were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction and/or restriction fragment length polymorphism method. Results: The distribution of the IL-6-572 GC genotypes and alleles varied significantly between the patients and the controls. The subjects carrying IL-6-572 GC GG genotype and G allele had increased risk of developing CCHF compared to the control group(P=0.006, P=0.014, respectively). IL-6-572 GC GC genotype was higher in the controls than the patients(P=0.006). For the triple genotype combinations, the 1/2-GC-GG genotype combination was detected more frequently in the control group than CCHF patients(P=0.016). IL-6(-572/-597) GG-GG genotype was significantly higher in the patient group(P=0.015), while the GC-GG genotype was significantly lower in the patient group(P=0.005). Additionally, the G-G haplotype was significantly higher in the patient group(P=0.042), whereas C-G was found to be significantly lower in the patients than the control group(P=0.037). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest the IL-6-572 GC variant might be genetic markers of sensitivity to CCHF in the Turkish population and may facilitate greater protection against the disease.
文摘目的:初步了解江苏省结核分枝杆菌临床分离菌株的数目可变串联重复序列(Variable number of tandem repeats,VNTR)的基因型及VNTR基因分布特征。方法:在苏南、苏中、苏北三个地区13个结核病定点诊疗单位收集临床分离菌株。选取结核分枝杆菌基因组中11个具有明显多态性特征的VNTR位点,通过PCR扩增,2%琼脂糖凝胶电泳和Bio Numerics(Version 3.0)软件进行结核菌株VNTR的多态性和聚类分析。结果:共收集到168株结核分枝杆菌。不同的菌株在同一位点上具有多态性。共分为10个基因型(Ⅰ,Ⅱ~Ⅹ型),其中以Ⅷ型为主要基因型,占75.0%、其次为Ⅱ型5.4%、Ⅳ型4.2%、Ⅶ型9.5%。不同地区之间,苏南、苏中、苏北三个地区也都以Ⅷ型为主要基因型,分别占各地区的83.5%,57.1%,76.6%;但是苏南、苏中、苏北三地的Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅶ型菌株分布在各地菌株中的比例有差异显著性((2=54.710,P<0.0001),Ⅱ型以苏中为主(11.9%)、Ⅲ型以苏南为主(3.8%)、Ⅳ型以苏南、苏北为主(5.1%与6.4%)、Ⅶ型以苏中为主(31.0%)。结论:江苏省的结核分枝杆菌具有明显的多态性,以Ⅷ型为主要流行型,不同地区间同样以Ⅷ型为主要流行型,但菌型分布存在一定的差异。