Single nucleotide polymorphism

CYP4F2 gene single nucleotide polymorphism is associated with ischemic stroke

H. - Q. Yan, Yuan, Y., Zhang, P., Huang, Z., Chang, L., and Gui, Y. - K., CYP4F2 gene single nucleotide polymorphism is associated with ischemic stroke, vol. 14, pp. 659-664, 2015.

The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between CYP4F2 gene polymorphism and ischemic stroke (IS) in the Han Chinese population. We performed a case-control study to genotype four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs2108622, rs3093100, rs3093105, rs3093135) in the CYF4F2 gene. The genotype and haplotype distributions were compared between the case and control groups. We found that the GG genotype of rs2108622 in the CYP4F2 gene was associated with risk of IS (P = 0.023).

Association between SNPs in genes involved in folate metabolism and preterm birth risk

B. J. Wang, Liu, M. J., Wang, Y., Dai, J. R., Tao, J. Y., Wang, S. N., Zhong, N., and Chen, Y., Association between SNPs in genes involved in folate metabolism and preterm birth risk, vol. 14, pp. 850-859, 2015.

We investigated the association between 12 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 11 genes involved in folate metabolic and preterm birth. A subset of SNPs selected from 11 genes/loci involved in the folic acid metabolism pathway were subjected to SNaPshot analysis in a case-control study.

Analysis of genetic diversity of the heat shock protein 70 gene on the basis of abundant sequence polymorphisms in chicken breeds

J. K. Gan, Jiang, L. Y., Kong, L. N., Zhang, X. Q., and Luo, Q. B., Analysis of genetic diversity of the heat shock protein 70 gene on the basis of abundant sequence polymorphisms in chicken breeds, vol. 14, pp. 1538-1545, 2015.

This study was designed to detect the sequence variation of the chicken heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) gene. A total of 102 individuals from 8 native Chinese breeds together with Dwarf White Chicken and Red Junglefowl were used to detect sequence variations. The coding regions of the chicken HSP70 gene from 102 individuals were cloned and sequenced. Thirty-six variations were identified, which included 34 single nucleotide polymorphisms and 2 indel mutations. Fifty-seven haplotypes were observed, of which, 43 were breed-specific and 14 were shared.

Effectiveness of microsatellite and single nucleotide polymorphism markers for parentage analysis in European domestic pigs

G. C. Yu, Tang, Q. Z., Long, K. R., Che, T. D., Li, M. Z., and Shuai, S. R., Effectiveness of microsatellite and single nucleotide polymorphism markers for parentage analysis in European domestic pigs, vol. 14, pp. 1362-1370, 2015.

Parentage analysis and individual identification are recent, promising methods that have been applied to evolutionary and ecological studies, as well as conservation management. Parental exclusion relying on polymorphic microsatellites has been used worldwide in parentage determination, while the low mutation rate and genotyping error rate of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) make them another important marker for pedigree tracing. Here, we compared the effectiveness of microsatellites and SNP markers in European pigs.

Relationship between serum GAD-Ab and the genetic polymorphisms of GAD2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Q. Li, Qiao, Z. R., Liu, D. B., Zeng, J. T., Zhang, J., Bo, Y., Zu, H. Y., Hu, Q., Wu, X., and Dong, S. S., Relationship between serum GAD-Ab and the genetic polymorphisms of GAD2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, vol. 14, pp. 3002-3009, 2015.

In this study, we investigated the relationship between serum glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) autoantibody (Ab) levels and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the glutamic acid de­carboxylase 2 (GAD2) 5'-untranslated region and the susceptibility to type 2 diabetes in the Han population. The distributions of patients with SNPs in the GAD2 5'-untranslated region (rs2236418, rs185649317, and rs8190590) and type 2 diabetes and that of the healthy group were genotyped and analyzed using Sequenom MassArray SNP genotyp­ing. GAD-Ab levels were also detected.

Association of the IL-4R Q576R polymorphism and asthma in the Chinese Han population: A meta-analysis

Z. Y. Huang, Cheng, B. J., Cai, G. J., and Zhang, B. F., Association of the IL-4R Q576R polymorphism and asthma in the Chinese Han population: A meta-analysis, vol. 14, pp. 2900-2911, 2015.

The IL-4R Q576R polymorphism has been reported to increase susceptibility to asthma, but the results are controversial. Thus, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association of the IL-4R Q576R polymorphism and asthma risk in the Chinese Han population. A total of sixteen eligible case-control studies that evaluated the relationship between the IL-4R Q576R polymorphism and asthma in the Chinese Han population were obtained by comprehensive literature search incorporating electronic databases, and included 2077 asthma cases and 1589 controls.

Correlation of MSH3 polymorphisms with response and survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy

X. - L. Xu, Yao, Y. - L., Xu, W. - Z., Feng, J. - G., and Mao, W. - M., Correlation of MSH3 polymorphisms with response and survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy, vol. 14, pp. 3525-3533, 2015.

Mismatch repair (MMR) genes, as well as the nucleotide excision repair genes, play an important role in removing cisplatin-DNA adducts, and the mutation of MMR genes in tumors can lead to a decreased response to platinum-based therapies. We examined MutS homolog 3 (MSH3), a mismatch repair gene, and whether polymorphisms of MSH3 were associated with response and survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NCSLC) patients who were treated with platinum-based chemotherapy.

DNMT3A -448A>G polymorphism and cancer risk: a meta-analysis

C. H. Liu, Tao, T., Jiang, L., Xu, B., Zhang, L., Lu, K., Zhang, X. W., Chen, S. Q., Liu, D. C., and Chen, M., DNMT3A -448A>G polymorphism and cancer risk: a meta-analysis, vol. 14, pp. 3640-3649, 2015.

Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide that involves complex processes and factors. For instance, methylation is important in tumorigenesis. DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3A (DNMT3A) is the main de novo methyltransferase implicated in this process. In DNMT3A, the -448A>G polymorphism is associated with cancer; however, the results of various studies have been conflicting. To clarify the role of DNMT3A polymorphisms in cancer, we conducted a meta-analysis of 2014 cases and 3089 control subjects.

Novel polymorphisms of the PRKAG2 gene and their association with body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle

C. Z. Fu, Tian, W. Q., Li, Y. K., Wei, S. J., Cheng, G., Wang, H. B., and Zan, L. S., Novel polymorphisms of the PRKAG2 gene and their association with body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle, vol. 14, pp. 3669-3679, 2015.

Body measurement and meat quality traits play important roles in the evaluation of productivity and economy in cattle, which are influenced by genes and environmental factors. PRKAG2, which encodes the γ2 regulatory subunit of AMPK, is associated with key metabolic pathways in muscle. We detected bovine PRKAG2 gene polymorphisms and analyzed their associations with body measurement and meat quality traits of cattle. DNA samples were taken from 578 Qinchuan cattle aged 18-24 months.

Single nucleotide polymorphism analysis of the endopolygalacturonase gene in peach and its potential use in crossbreeding programs

Y. Jiao, Ma, R., and Yu, M., Single nucleotide polymorphism analysis of the endopolygalacturonase gene in peach and its potential use in crossbreeding programs, vol. 14, pp. 4090-4101, 2015.

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most abundant sequence variations found in plant genomes and are widely used as molecular genetic markers in genetic diversity studies and crossbreeding programs. In this study, we examined 113 DNA sequences of the endopolygalacturonase (endo-PG) gene from 67 peach accessions and found a total of 56 SNPs and 6 insertion/deletions (indels), with a frequency of 3, 1, and 3% for the transitions, transversions, and indels, respectively.

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