Characteristics of dystrophin gene mutations among Chinese patients as revealed by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification.

abstract：:The association between excision repair cross complementing group 2 (ERCC2) Asp312Asn polymorphism and lung cancer has been reported by many articles recently, but the results were controversial and inconclusive. Therefore, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between them. Pooled odds ratios (ORs)...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Tan X,Wang Y,Shi L,Xian L,Guo J,Liang G,Chen M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In this meta-analysis, we evaluated the usefulness of serum thymidine kinase 1 concentration (STK1c) for monitoring the outcome of extensive open surgery in patients with lung cancer. We also compared STK1c between a healthy population and patients with benign and malignant lung tumors to assess its potential valu...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Lou X,Zhou J,Ma H,Xu S,He E,Skog S,Wang H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Serotonin has been related to appetite and body weight control. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible association of the -1438 /A promoter polymorphism of the serotonin 2A receptor (5HT2AR) gene with obesity-related variables and response to sibutramine. PATIENTS/METHODS:We examined the potential im...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Papazoglou D,Restas E,Papanas N,Papatheodorou K,Babouris C,Glaros D,Antonoglou C,Maltezos E

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the knowledge of many genetic alterations present in ovarian cancer, the complexity of this disease precludes placing its biology into a simple conceptual framework. Lysyl oxidase (LOX) is an extracellular matrix enzyme that catalyzes the cross-linking of collagens or elastin in the extracellular compartment. ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Wu J,Cai C,Tong D,Hou H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Essential hypertension (EH) is a disease in which both environment and genes have an important role. This study was designed to identify the interaction model between genetic variants and environmental risk factors that most highly potentiates EH development. METHODS:We performed a case-control study with 1641 pa...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Sousa AC,Mendonça MI,Pereira A,Gouveia S,Freitas AI,Guerra G,Rodrigues M,Henriques E,Freitas S,Borges S,Pereira D,Brehm A,Palma Dos Reis R

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Next-generation sequencing has changed the face of cancer immunotherapy research by making tumor-specific cancer vaccines a reality. Whole exome sequencing and RNA sequencing combined with bioinformatic pipelines allow the prediction of neoantigen targets for cancer vaccines. In this review, we discuss the preclinical...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Lancaster EM,Jablons D,Kratz JR

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：AIMS:Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) plays an important role in the repair of damaged DNA and has prognostic significance in a variety of human malignancies. However, little is known about its expression levels and clinical implication in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Quanti...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Pashaiefar H,Yaghmaie M,Tavakkoly-Bazzaz J,Ghaffari SH,Alimoghaddam K,Momeny M,Izadi P,Izadifard M,Kasaeian A,Ghavamzadeh A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:The studied group comprises 124 patients with acute myocardial infarction on dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and thienopyridines. Antiplatelet therapy was monitored by platelet-rich plasma light transmittance aggregometry (LTA) using the APACT 4004 analyzer (Helena Laboratories) and by...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Ulehlova J,Slavik L,Kucerova J,Krcova V,Vaclavik J,Indrak K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Inflammatory markers play an important role in the development of diseases related to metabolic syndrome, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and coronary artery disease (CAD). The present study evaluates the association of -2518A>G polymorphism in the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) gene with T2D and CAD. R...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Kaur R,Matharoo K,Arora P,Bhanwer AJ

更新日期：2013-10-01 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 FOXL2 gene are responsible for blepharophimosis ptosis epicanthus inversus and telecanthus syndrome (BPES). The BPES syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by eyelid malformations associated with premature ovarian failure (BPES type I) or not (BPES type II). The human FOXL2 pr...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Chouchene I,Derouiche K,Chaabouni A,Cherif L,Amouri A,Largueche L,Abdelhak S,El Matri L

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The L1 cell adhesion molecule (L1CAM) is a protein encoded by a gene that has been localized to Xq28, is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily of neuronal cell adhesion molecules, and plays a role in CNS development and maturation. L1CAM is expressed in neurons and Schwann cells, where it is active in neurite ove...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Wilson PL,Kattman BB,Mulvihill JJ,Li S,Wilkins J,Wagner AF,Goodman JR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the associations of methionine synthase (MTR), methionine synthase reductase (MTRR), and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphisms with the susceptibility to nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P). METHODS:Between May 2012 and August 2014, 147 NSCL/P pati...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Wang W,Jiao XH,Wang XP,Sun XY,Dong C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: This meta-analysis evaluated the value of using Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA titers as a predictive factor in assessing the clinical course of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients in Southeast Asia. Methods: A systemat...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Xie X,Ren Y,Wang K,Yi B

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genes and their products involved in the biological pathways of human cancers have been studied as either targets of new therapies, or predictive markers for the sensitivity of or resistance to the therapies. Companion diagnostic testing on biological markers for targeted cancer therapies has become a vital component ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Fan YS

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the RNA and protein expression levels and clinical significance of the pore membrane protein 121 kDa (POM121) in lung cancer. Materials and Methods: Paired lung cancer and adjacent non...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Zhang S,Zheng C,Li D,Bei C,Zhang H,Tian R,Song X,Zhu X,Tan S

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：: Background and Purpose: Mucopolysaccharidosis 1 (MPS1) is an autosomal recessive disorder of a lysosomal enzyme called alpha-l-iduronidase caused by mutations in the IDUA gene. This enzyme is responsible for the degradation of the mucopolysaccharides, heparan sulfate, and ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Kamranjam M,Alaei M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To investigate the possible roles of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) MATN3 (rs77245812) and DOT1L (rs12982744) with susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis (KOA) among mestizos from the northeast region of Mexico. In addition, we analyzed the relationship of...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： García-Alvarado FJ,Delgado-Aguirre HA,Rosales-González M,González-Martínez MDR,Ruiz-Flores P,González-Galarza FF,Arellano Perez Vertti RD

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, the aim of prenatal screening was to estimate the carrier frequency of the three mutations 35delG, del (GJB6-D13S1830), and del (GJB6-D13S1854), which are known to be the leading mutations of hereditary hearing loss in European populations. METHODS:We performed a prenatal screening to assess t...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Dragomir C,Stan A,Stefanescu DT,Savu L,Severin E

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The dopaminergic and endocannabinoid systems are involved in regulation of feeding behavior. The aim of the study is to examine the possible relation between polymorphisms of the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) and cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) genes and childhood obesity. METHODS:A hundred obese children and 100 hea...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Col Araz N,Nacak M,Oguzkan Balci S,Benlier N,Araz M,Pehlivan S,Balat A,Aynacioglu AS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duchenne's muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are X-linked recessive disorders caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. In this project, 100 unrelated male patients were initially screened for deletions in the dystrophin gene by multiplex polymerase chain reaction, of whom 52 were positive. We p...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Khordadpoor-Deilamani F,Akbari MT,Nafissi S,Zamani G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate the influence of ulinastatin (UTI) on the serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in Asian patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) by performance of a meta-analysis. METHODS:Two investigators independently searched 11 data...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Zhang C,Wang Y,Fu W,Zhang W,Wang T,Qin H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) plays a pivotal role in immune homeostasis. Dysregulated expression of CTLA-4 leads to many autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and type 1 diabetes (T1D). There has been a controversial association between the CTLA-4 +49...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Wang K,Zhu Q,Lu Y,Lu H,Zhang F,Wang X,Fan Y

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The genetics of folate metabolism is one of the most significant mechanisms influencing fetal growth and may underlie some cases of unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Reduced folate carrier 1, encoded by the SLC19A1 gene, is a transporter of folate. Folate deficiency and elevated levels of homocysteine could be di...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Mohtaram S,Sheikhha MH,Honarvar N,Sazegari A,Maraghechi N,Feizollahi Z,Ghasemi N

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aim: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited, autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease that causes high morbidity and mortality. The prevalence is 1-2/100,000, while the incidence is 1/6000-1/10,000 among live births. Due to the high carrier frequency (1/40-1/60) of...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Cavdarli B,Ozturk FN,Guntekin Ergun S,Ergun MA,Dogan O,Percin EF

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Essential hypertension is a multifactorial disease in which genetic and environmental factors play an important role. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is known to play a critical role in the homeostasis of blood pressure. Angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) is a significant component of RAS, and an insert...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Srivastava K,Sundriyal R,Meena PC,Bhatia J,Narang R,Saluja D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:One of the main problems concerning repeated spontaneous miscarriage (RSM) is the etiological diagnosis. The relation of thrombophilia to RSM is a matter of debate. In this case-control study, we determined the percentages of three thrombophilic mutations (factor V leiden, prothrombin, and methylenetetrahydrofolate...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Mohamed MA,El Moaty MA,El Kholy AF,Mohamed SA,Ali AI

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the association between transforming growth factor-beta3 (TGF-β3) genetic polymorphisms and nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCLP) risk. METHODS:An extensive literature search for relevant studies was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CBM databases from their inc...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Tang M,Wang Y,Han S,Guo S,Wang D

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00