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Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism in renal transplant recipients: effects on lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis and allograft function.

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INTRODUCTION:Atherosclerosis is a serious complication and leading cause of mortality in renal transplant recipients (RTRs). Hyperlipidemia may be associated with progression of renal disease and chronic allograft dysfunction. Similarities in the pathogenesis of glomerulosclerosis and atherosclerosis have been proposed. Apolipoprotein (apo) E gene code forms three major isoforms (E2, E3, and E4) with variable effects on lipid metabolism. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 118 patients, at a mean age of 40 +/- 8 yr, were included in the study. Apo E genotyping was carried out on genomic DNA using polymerase chain reaction and restriction enzyme. Carotid artery intima media thickness and atherosclerotic plaques were evaluated by B-mode ultrasonography. The plasma levels of lipids and lipoproteins and acute phase reactants were also studied. Allograft function was evaluated by measuring serum creatinine and creatinine clearance values. RESULTS:The frequencies of E2, E3, and E4 alleles were 0.10, 0.78, and 0.12 respectively. Carotid artery atherosclerosis was found in 25% of E2 carriers, 30% of E3 carriers, and 57% of E4 carriers. Total cholesterol, total triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, apo B 100 levels were found to be higher in apo E4 carriers. Median apo A1 level was higher and allograft functions were better in apo E2 carriers (p < 0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that allograft functions were negatively correlated with elevated acute phase reactants (p < 0.01) and only the age, but not the apo E genotypes, was an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic vascular disease (p < 0.01). DISCUSSION:The pathogenetic events linking lipid metabolism and allograft functions and development of atherosclerosis are complex and multifactorial in RTRs. Our results showed that apo E genotypes have influences on lipids, lipoproteins and allograft functions. The ultimate role of apo E4 gene polymorphism as a risk factor for development and progression of atherosclerosis in RTRs should be sought in further studies.

journal_name

Clin Transplant

journal_title

Clinical transplantation

authors

Kahraman S,Kiykim AA,Altun B,Gençtoy G,Arici M,Gulsun M,Erdem Y,Yasavul U,Turgan C,Cağlar S

doi

10.1111/j.1399-0012.2004.00162.x

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2004-06-01 00:00:00

pages

288-94

issue

eissn

0902-0063

issn

1399-0012

pii

CTR162

journal_volume

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Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism in renal transplant recipients: effects on lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis and allograft function.