CTLA-4 +49 G/A Polymorphism Confers Autoimmune Disease Risk: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

abstract：AIMS:The relationship between common haplotype-tagging polymorphisms (rs266729 [11365C>G], rs822395 [-4034A>C], rs822396 [-3964A>G], rs2241766 [45T>G], and rs1501299 [276G>T]) in the ADIPOQ gene and cancer risk has been investigated in different ethnic groups; however, these studies have yielded contradictory results. ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Li Q,Ma Y,Sang W,Cui W,Li X,Liu X,Zhang W

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Studies investigating the relationship between polymorphisms of the sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) gene and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have reported differing results. Therefore, the present meta-analysis was performed to clarify the effects of the S...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Liao X,Cao S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in GJB2 gene are the most common cause of nonsyndromic sensorineural recessive hearing loss. One specific mutation, c.35delG, is the most frequent in the majority of Caucasian populations and may account for up to 70% of all GJB2 mutations. However, 10-40% of the patients carry only one pathogenic mutation i...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： da Silva-Costa SM,Coeli FB,Lincoln-de-Carvalho CR,Marques-de-Faria AP,Kurc M,Pereira T,Pomilio MC,Sartorato EL

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a protein synthesized by the liver and its immune response is associated with the development of liver fibrosis. We hypothesized that the polymorphisms in the Exon 1 region (52, 54, 57) and promoter regions (-550 H/L, -221 X/Y) of the MBL2 gene were associated with the severity of p...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： da Silva Constantino T,de Lima ELS,de Brito LRPB,Silva JL,Coêlho MRCD,Muniz MTC,Silva PCV,Domingues ALC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are driving a shift from single-gene to multigene panel testing for clinical genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA). This study explored perceptions, experiences, and challenges with NGS testing for GCRA among U.S. community-based clinicians. METHODS:...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Blazer KR,Nehoray B,Solomon I,Niell-Swiller M,Culver JO,Uman GC,Weitzel JN

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic testing of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is very important because it enables the diagnosis and indicates the severity of the disease. Mutation analysis is based on the detection of the number of CTG triplets in the 3' untranslated region of the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase (DMPK) gene. Sometimes it cou...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Addis M,Serrenti M,Meloni C,Cau M,Melis MA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:β-Thalassemia is one of the most prevalent inherited diseases in China. To date, over 20 β-thalassemia mutations have been identified in the Chinese population, and four mutations [CD41-42 (-4 bp), IVS-2-654C→T, CD17A→T, and -28A→G] account for approximately 90% of the cases. Therefore, the exploration of simple, reli...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： He X,Sheng M,Xu M,Xiong C,Ren Z

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Since desmin expression is diminished in vascular smooth muscle cells during reparative processes, we wanted to study whether a common intragenic single nucleotide polymorphism at nucleotide position 828 (rs1058261) of the DES gene associates with hypertension, cerebrovascular complications, and all cardiovascular...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Piesanen J,Kunnas T,Nikkari ST

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin is a key hormone of weight regulation that modulates food intake. Since the elaboration of the leptin action mechanism, several studies tried to establish the relationship between obesity and the common polymorphisms of leptin (LEP) and leptin receptor (LEPR) genes, but results were controversial. We studied th...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Boumaiza I,Omezzine A,Rejeb J,Rebhi L,Ouedrani A,Ben Rejeb N,Nabli N,Ben Abdelaziz A,Bouslama A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the relationship between the endothelial lipase (EL) gene promoter -384A/C polymorphism and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and lipid status in elderly Uygur patients in Xinjiang. METHODS:The polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method was used to detect the EL gene pro...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Huang D,Xie X,Ma YT,Huang Y,Ma X

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a complex disease with autoimmune basis and still unknown etiology. We have screened for mutations in the cystic fibrosis conductance regulator (CFTR) gene and genotyped single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interferon alpha-10 (IFNA10), IFNA17, and interferon gamma (IFNG) ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Makrythanasis P,Tzetis M,Rapti A,Papatheodorou A,Tsipi M,Kitsiou S,Tsiamouri A,Poulou M,Roussos C,Kanavakis E

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is estimated to be the most common sexually transmitted infection and is one of the causal factors in cervical cancer. Understanding the epidemiology of this infection is an important step toward developing strategies for its prevention. Cervical samples from 210 healthy women with...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Asiaf A,Ahmad ST,Zargar MA,Mufti SM,Mir SH

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to date, few published studies indicated the associations between genetic polymorphisms and epidural local anesthetics consumption. In this study, we investigated the associations between seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and epidural ropivacaine consumption during breast cancer surgery in women from nor...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Liu J,Jiang Y,Pang D,Xi H,Liu Y,Li W

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined the frequencies of null mutations of the FLG gene--2282del4, R501X, R2447X, 3702delG, S3247X, and the 12-repeat allele (rs12730241)--among 460 Caucasians of the city of Novosibirsk, Russia. The frequency was 17.7% for rs12730241, 2.73% for 2282del4, 0.22% for R501X, 0.33% for R2447X, and 0% for 3702delG ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Komova EG,Shintyapina AB,Makarova SI,Ivanov MK,Chekryga EA,Kaznacheeva LF,Vavilin VA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the molecular spectrum of alpha-thalassemia molecular defects in a population sample of Saudi Arabian patients from the eastern province. METHODS:DNA was extracted from 41 patients suffering from microcytic, hypochromic anemia. We screened the alpha-globin gene for deletional and nondeletional mutation...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Hellani A,Fadel E,El-Sadadi S,El-Sweilam H,El-Dawood A,Abu-Amero KK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: To determine the differences in the frequencies of polymorphic variants at the rs4244285(*2), rs4986893 (*3), rs12248560 (*17), loci of the CYP2C19 gene, and the rs2305948 locus of the VEGFR-2 gene in patients receiving clopidogrel treatment as part of a 30-day clinical outcome trial in the Russian and Buryat reg...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Zelenskaya EM,Lifshits GI,Nikolaev KY,Donirova OS,Altayev VD,Apartsin KA,Voronina EN,Protasov KV,Sychev DA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current classifications of diabetes distinguish between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, recent evidence highlights overlap between T1D and T2D. In a recent study, we have suggested for the first time that STAT4 gene polymorphism is associated with increased risk for the development of T1D in ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Kofteridis D,Krasoudaki E,Kavousanaki M,Zervou MI,Panierakis C,Boumpas DT,Goulielmos GN

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Despite the established link between malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) and asbestos exposure, genetic risk factors may play a key role in MPM pathogenesis. The rs9939609 polymorphism in the FTO gene has recently been implicated as a risk factor for some types of cancer, such as breast, pancreatic, and prostate ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Khella MS,Salem AM,Abdel-Rahman O,Saad AS

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To investigate the expression levels of serum interleukin-17 (IL-17) and interleukin-27 (IL-27) in children with bronchial asthma and to correlate these expression levels with lung function indicators. Methods: A total of...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Liu Z,Niu C,Ying L,Zhang Q,Long M,Fu Z

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the world. The cause of diabetic nephropathy seems to be multifactorial, and about one-third of patients with diabetes eventually develop this complication. The gene encoding ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1) is a candidat...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Lin CC,Wu CT,Wu LS

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare inherited disorder caused by mutations in the subunits of the NADPH oxidase complex, leaving phagocytes unable to produce superoxide and thereby unable to kill invading microorganisms. A subgroup of CGD patients (approximately 20%) is reported to have mutations in NCF-...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Jakobsen MA,Pedersen SS,Barington T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is the latest approach for preimplantation genetic diagnoses (PGD). AIM:The purpose of this study was to standardize and validate an NGS method for comprehensive chromosome screening and to investigate its applicability to PGD. METHODS:Embryo biopsy, whole-genome amplificat...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Sachdeva K,Discutido R,Albuz F,Almekosh R,Peramo B

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:several studies have looked at the potential link between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism and the risk of hypertension and have shown that the DD polymorphism may be associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension. Our objective was to assess for possible ass...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Akra-Ismail M,Makki RF,Chmaisse HN,Kazma A,Zgheib NK

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To compare fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) with imprinted gene detection in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Methods: A total of 34 patients (35 cases of thyroid nodules) were exa...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Zou D,Wu C,Miao J,Shao Q,Huang W,Huang J,Wu G,Zhang Q

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genotypic profiles of the natural killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) have been reported to vary among different ethnic groups and variable clinical entities. This study represents the first report on its distribution among patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). We studied 56 unrelated Lebanese ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Mahfouz RA,Sabbagh AS,Shamseddine W,Bazarbachi A,Ibrahim G,Arayssi T,El Hajj N,Rayes R,Zaatari GS,Khazen G,Khalaf RA

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common malignant intraocular tumor in children. Fifty percent of RB patients are carriers of a predisposing germline mutation with high penetrance. RB1 has been identified as the only pathological gene. We present the rapid detection of an RB1 gene mutation in a Han pedigree of two RB p...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Chen CY,Xu CM,Du ZF,Chen XL,Ren GL,Zhang XN

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Recently, genetic association studies have linked a number of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with liver fibrosis risk of hepatitis C. The present study was designed to validate the association of emerging SNPs with development of liver cirrhosis and chronicity in a Chinese population infecte...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Peng L,Guo J,Zhang Z,Liu L,Cao Y,Shi H,Wang J,Wang J,Friedman SL,Sninsky JJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessive ideas and compulsive behaviors. Genetic studies have centered on candidate genes involved in OCD etiology related to serotonergic and dopaminergic systems. In this study, the relationship between cathechol-O-methyltransferase (COM...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Cengiz M,Okutan SN,Bayoglu B,Sakalli Kani A,Bayar R,Kocabasoglu N

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the phospholipase A2 group IVC (PLA2G4C) and phospholipase A2 group XIIA (PLA2G12A) polymorphisms in the Northeast Han Chinese population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 68 family trios (children diagnosed with ASD and their unaffected par...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Liu S,Qiu S,Lu Y,Kanu JS,Li R,Bai Y,Zhu X,Lei J,Xu N,Yu Y,Liu Y,Jiang H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aim: The aim of this study was to report a novel POU Class 3 Homeobox 4 (POU3F4) variant and to provide further guidance on genetic counseling for incomplete partition (IP) type III families in the Korean population by showing two new contrasting cases in terms of genotype...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Jang JH,Oh J,Han JH,Park HR,Kim BJ,Lee S,Kim MY,Lee S,Oh DY,Choung YH,Choi BY

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00