Polymorphism

Polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1, and p53 in Goiânia, Goiás

D. A. Rodrigues, Costa, I. R., Martins, J. V. M., Silva, K. S. Fe, and Moura, K. K. V. O., “Polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1, and p53 in Goiânia, Goiás”, vol. 14, pp. 17358-17365, 2015.

Genetic polymorphisms are defined as changes within the DNA sequences of genes that have frequencies in the population higher than 1%. The glutathione S-transferases play an important role in the cellular detoxification systems involved in oxidative stress that can lead to accumulation of reactive oxygen species. Epidemiological studies have suggested that individuals with homozygous deletion of glutathione S-transferase mu 1 (GSTM1) and glutathione S-transferase theta 1 (GSTT1) are at higher risk of developing several types of neoplasias.

Influence of vascular endothelial growth factor and alpha-fetoprotein on hepatocellular carcinoma

E. Y. Yvamoto, Ferreira, R. F., Nogueira, V., Pinhel, M. A. S., Tenani, G. D., Andrade, J. G. S. C., Baitello, M. E. L., Gregório, M. L., Fucuta, P. S., Silva, R. F., Souza, D. R. S., and Silva, R. C. M. A., “Influence of vascular endothelial growth factor and alpha-fetoprotein on hepatocellular carcinoma”, vol. 14, pp. 17453-17462, 2015.

We evaluated the influence of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -C936T polymorphism on prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), cirrhosis, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Serum VEGF and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were determined and used to characterize sensitivity and specificity. A total of 285 subjects were studied: 68 HCC, 118 cirrhosis, 43 HCV, and 56 healthy controls.

Genetic variability of ERCC1 and ERCC2 influences treatment outcomes in gastric cancer

W. H. Yu, Wang, Y. X., Guo, J. Q., Wang, Y. L., Zheng, J. S., and Zhu, K. X., “Genetic variability of ERCC1 and ERCC2 influences treatment outcomes in gastric cancer”, vol. 14, pp. 17529-17535, 2015.

We performed a study to investigate the role of ERCC1 (rs11615, rs2298881, and rs3212986) and ERCC2 (rs13181, rs238406, and rs1799793) polymorphisms in the prognosis of gastric cancer. A total of 346 patients with gastric cancer were recruited between May 2009 and May 2012. Single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping was performed using the Sequenom MassARRAY platform. The GA+AA genotype of ERCC2 rs1799793 showed significant and favorable response to chemotherapy than the wide-type GG genotype in multivariate analysis (OR = 1.78, 95%CI = 1.13-2.81).

Rapid development of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Amur sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii) using next-generation sequencing technology

L. M. Li, Wei, L., Jiang, H. Y., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X. J., Yuan, L. H., and Chen, J. P., “Rapid development of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Amur sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii) using next-generation sequencing technology”, vol. 14, pp. 7910-7913, 2015.

Anthropogenic activities have seriously impacted wild resources of the Amur sturgeon, Acipenser schrenckii, and more infor­mation on local and regional population genetic structure is required to aid the conservation of this species. In this study, we report the develop­ment of 12 novel polymorphic microsatellite loci using next-generation sequencing technology, and the genotyping of 24 individuals collected from a sturgeon farm. The results show that the mean number of ob­served alleles per locus is 6.6 (ranging from 2 to 17).

Isolation and characterization of novel polymorphic microsatellite loci in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea)

X. Q. Wang, Zeng, D., Ma, X., Xiong, G., Wang, Z. Y., and Sakamoto, T., “Isolation and characterization of novel polymorphic microsatellite loci in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea)”, vol. 14, pp. 9437-9440, 2015.

The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) is one of the largest marine net-cage cultured species in the oceans around China. In the present study, we isolated and characterized 13 polymorphic microsatellite markers from genomic libraries of L. crocea. Loci were screened for 10 wild specimens from 2 sites in southeast of China. All loci were polymorphic. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 2 to 21. The expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.233 to 0.838 and observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.527 to 0.935.

Association between IL-21 polymorphism and systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis

J. H. Qi, Qi, J., Xiang, L. N., and Nie, G., “Association between IL-21 polymorphism and systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis”, vol. 14, pp. 9595-9603, 2015.

Several case-control studies have been conducted to investigate the association between Interleukin-21 (IL-21) polymorphisms and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility, and most of the studies focused on IL-21 rs907715 and rs2221903 polymorphisms. Given the inconsistent results from these studies, the present meta-analysis aimed to obtain a more precise estimate of the association between IL-21 rs907715 and rs2221903 polymorphisms and SLE. Studies regarding these specific polymorphisms and SLE were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and CBM.

Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 4 gene and development of pancreatic cancer

Y. Ding and Li, L. N., “Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 4 gene and development of pancreatic cancer”, vol. 14, pp. 9626-9632, 2015.

We performed a study to evaluate X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 4 (XRCC4) gene polymorphisms and the development of pancreatic cancer. A case-control study including 206 patients with newly diagnosed primary pancreatic cancer and 412 controls was performed between January 2011 and October 2013 in a Chinese population. Genotypes of XRCC4 rs1805377, rs2075685, rs2075686 and rs1056503 were determined using polymerase chain reaction combined with a restriction fragment length polymorphism assay.

Association of TCF7L2 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Chinese Hui population

Y. Yang, Xu, J. R., Wang, Y. J., and Liu, X. M., “Association of TCF7L2 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Chinese Hui population”, vol. 14, pp. 10064-10071, 2015.

Diabetes is one of costly chronic diseases. Previous studies across several ethnicities have shown that polymorphisms in the transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) gene were strongly associated with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2DM). In the present study, the association between the TCF7L2 gene and the susceptibility to T2DM in a Chinese Hui population was interrogated.

Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers from the sika deer (Cervus nippon) genome

Y. M. Li, Bai, C. Y., Niu, W. P., Yu, H., Yang, R. J., Yan, S. Q., Zhang, J. Y., Zhang, M. J., and Zhao, Z. H., “Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers from the sika deer (Cervus nippon) genome”, vol. 14, pp. 11524-11534, 2015.

Microsatellite markers are widely and evenly distributed, and are highly polymorphic. Rapid and convenient detection through automated analysis means that microsatellite markers are widely used in the construction of plant and animal genetic maps, in quantitative trait loci localization, marker-assisted selection, identification of genetic relationships, and genetic diversity and phylogenetic tree construction. However, few microsatellite markers remain to be isolated.

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