abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Essential hypertension (EH) is a complex phenotype that is affected by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Some authors have explored the role of genetic variability of the glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes in EH risk with contrasting results. In particular, our previous study inv...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Polimanti R,Piacentini S,Lazzarin N,Re MA,Manfellotto D,Fuciarelli M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lamin A/C proteins are major structural and functional components of the nuclear lamina. Mutations identified in LMNA encoding lamin A/C belong to the most frequently described causes for inherited forms of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). To elucidate the clinical characteristics of LMNA mutation carriers we perform...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Stallmeyer B,Koopmann M,Schulze-Bahr E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effect of five newly synthesized steroidal derivatives of nitrogen mustards. These derivatives have as alkylators either P-N, N-bis(2-chloroethyl)aminophenyl-butyrate (CHL) or P-N, N-bis(2-chloroethyl)aminophenyl-acetate (PHE) groups esterified with different modified steroidal nuclei. We examined them ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Mourelatos C,Nikolaropoulos S,Fousteris M,Pairas G,Argyraki M,Kareli D,Dafa E,Mourelatos D,Lialiaris T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study was carried out to evaluate the association of genetic polymorphism -670A>G in the promoter of Fas gene as well as serum biomarkers aspartate aminotransferase (AST) platelet ratio index (APRI) and AST/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) with significant fibrosis and cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C patients. ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Deghady A,Abdou A,El-Neanaey WA,Diab I

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) is thought to be critical in regulating the dopaminergic pathway in the brain, which is known to be important in the etiology of schizophrenia. It is, therefore, not surprising that most antipsychotic medication acts on DRD2. DRD2 is widely expressed in the brain; levels are reduc...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Voisey J,Swagell CD,Hughes IP,Lawford BR,Young RM,Morris CP

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate urokinase-type plasminogen activator gene (uPA) and thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor gene (TAFI) genotypes in a group of infertile women with and/or without endometriosis and controls. METHODS:A case-control study comprising 180 infertile women with endometriosis, ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Brandes A,Christofolini DM,Cavalheiro CM,Vilarino FL,André GM,Bianco B,Barbosa CP

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：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：:The KRAS pathway and studies evaluating KRAS as a prognostic marker in colorectal cancer are discussed along with advances in KRAS gene mutation testing. Highly sensitive real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods were developed for this purpose. We examined the applicability of direct sequencing and two real-t...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Hancer VS,Buyukdogan M,Türkmen I,Bassullu N,Altug T,Diz-Kucukkaya R,Bulbul-Dogusoy G,Demir G

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26-year-old woman with secondary amenorrhea and turneroid stigmata was found to have a 46,X,rea(X)(qter→p11.2::q21.2→qter)/46,X,del(X)(qter→p11.2:) mosaicism in 101 G-banded metaphases (71 and 30, respectively). The mother's karyotype was normal (the father was already deceased). A fully skewed inactivation of both ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Vásquez-Velásquez AI,Torres-Flores J,Leal CA,Rivera H

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired energy homeostasis and low-grade inflammation have been related to components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) such as dyslipidemia, obesity, and insulin resistance. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the genes encoding for IL-6 (g.-634G>C; c.174G>C), TNFα (g.-308G>A), methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTH...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Vasilopoulos Y,Sarafidou T,Bagiatis V,Skriapa L,Goutzelas Y,Pervanidou P,Lazopoulou N,Chrousos GP,Mamuris Z

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the Mina gene in animals are associated with the development of Th2-mediated diseases. However, there is no information whether the association occurs in humans. This case-control study aimed at examining the potential association of the SNP of the Mina gene with the devel...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Chen Y,Yang X,Huang Y,Liu E,Wang L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:p53 is one of the most widely investigated molecular markers in bladder cancer and its polymorphisms have been related to individual cancer risks. The objective of this study was to explore the association of p53 codon 72 polymorphism with susceptibility and clinicopathologic characteristics of bladder cance...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Zhang R,Chen W,Zhang W,Jiang Q,Liu C,Lin Y,Hu Z,Yu S,Xu G

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct evidence of the critical physiological role of connexins (Cxs) has come through the associations of several human diseases with pathogenic mutations in specific Cx genes. Currently, mutations in genes coding for five Cx proteins (Cx26, Cx30, Cx31, Cx32, and Cx43) have been shown to cause sensorineural hearing l...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Ouyang XM,Yan D,Aslan I,Du LL,Tekin M,Liu XZ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study was undertaken to investigate a length polymorphism of (GT)n repeats of the heme oxygenase-1 (HMOX-1) gene and its association with serum bilirubin levels in apparently healthy adults. METHODS:A total of 211 individuals (normal hematology and liver function test) with bilirubin levels of 1.7 to 2...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： D'Silva S,Borse V,Colah RB,Ghosh K,Mukherjee MB

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：:Tay-Sachs disease is a rare autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder that results from mutations in the HEXA gene, leading to β-hexosaminidase A (HexA) α subunit deficiency. An unusual variant of Tay-Sachs disease is known as the B1 variant. Previous studies indicated that, in northern Portugal, this is not only...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Ribeiro D,Duarte AJ,Amaral O

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estrogen receptor β (ERβ) mediates the action of estrogen on metabolism of lipids and lipoprotein. Therefore, its gene is a promising candidate gene for cardiovascular disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the ERβ A1730G polymorphism modifies the metabolic response to hormone replacement...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Darabi M,Ani M,Panjehpour M,Rabbani M,Movahedian A,Zarean E

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:manipur, one of the northeastern states of India, lies on the ancient silk route and serves as a meeting point between the Southeast Asia and South Asia. AIMS:this study was conducted to understand and estimate the genomic diversity among various population groups of Manipur, with a major goal of getting ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Meitei KS,Meitei SY,Asghar M,Achoubi N,Murry B,Mondal PR,Sachdeva MP,Saraswathy KN

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a multifactorial disease of preterm infants that is characterized by airway injury, inflammation, and parencymal remodeling. Activation of the coagulation cascade leads to intraalveolar fibrin deposition in many inflammatory pulmonary disorders. Increased fibrin formation ...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Ince DA,Atac FB,Ozkiraz S,Dilmen U,Gulcan H,Tarcan A,Ozbek N

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:High-resolution melting (HRM) of DNA is a versatile method for mutation scanning that monitors the fluorescence of double-strand DNA with saturating dye. Performing HRM on a real-time thermocycler enables semiquantitative analysis (quantitative polymerase chain reaction, qPCR) to be associated to HRM analysis for dete...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Coulet F,Pires F,Rouleau E,Lefol C,Martin S,Colas C,Cohen-Haguenauer O,Giurgea I,Fajac A,Noguès C,Demange L,Hardouin A,Lidereau R,Soubrier F

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have identified genetic markers that may directly influence the risk of the coronary artery disease (CAD), in particular the renin angiotensin system genes. Since there are no existing data for the Tunisian population, we investigated the association between these polymorphisms (angiotensin-converting e...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Abboud N,Ghazouani L,Kaabi B,Ben-Hadj-Khalifa S,Addad F,Marwen M,Almawi WY,Mahjoub T

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identities and frequencies of MYO15A mutations associated with hearing loss in different populations remained largely unknown. We screened the MYO15A gene for mutations in 104 unrelated multiplex and consanguineous Turkish families with autosomal recessive nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss using autozygosity...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Cengiz FB,Duman D,Sirmaci A,Tokgöz-Yilmaz S,Erbek S,Oztürkmen-Akay H,Incesulu A,Edwards YJ,Ozdag H,Liu XZ,Tekin M

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:Founder mutations, particularly 35delG in the GJB2 gene, have to a large extent contributed to the high frequency of autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL). Mutations in transmembrane channel-like gene 1 (TMC1) cause ARNSHL. The p.R34X mutation is the most frequent known mutation in the TMC1 gene. To s...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Ben Saïd M,Hmani-Aifa M,Amar I,Baig SM,Mustapha M,Delmaghani S,Tlili A,Ghorbel A,Ayadi H,Van Camp G,Smith RJ,Tekin M,Masmoudi S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the gene MLC1 are found in approximately 80% of the patients with the inherited childhood white matter disorder megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC). Genetic linkage studies have not led to the identification of another disease gene. We questioned whether mutations in CLCN2, co...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Scheper GC,van Berkel CG,Leisle L,de Groot KE,Errami A,Jentsch TJ,Van der Knaap MS

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:One specific mutation of the GJB2 gene that encodes the connexin 26 protein, the 35delG mutation, has become a major interest among scientists who focus on the genetics of nonsyndromic hearing loss. The mutation accounts for the majority of GJB2 mutations detected in Caucasian populations and represents one of the mos...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Kokotas H,Grigoriadou M,Villamar M,Giannoulia-Karantana A,del Castillo I,Petersen MB

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:By virtue of the functional role of the mitochondrion in energy and reactive oxygen species production, mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are potential candidates for cardiovascular-related disorders. Further, the mtDNA is extremely polymorphic and several diagnostic single-nucleotide polymorphisms have been used...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Abu-Amero KK,Al-Boudari OM,Mousa A,Gonzalez AM,Larruga JM,Cabrera VM,Dzimiri N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful advent of a genome-wide approach in association studies raises the hopes of human geneticists for solving a genetic maze of complex traits especially the disorders. This approach, which is replete with the application of cutting-edge technology and supported by big science projects (like Human Genome Pr...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Gupta V,Khadgawat R,Sachdeva MP

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was undertaken to describe cancer risk assessment practices among primary care providers (PCPs). METHODS:An electronic survey was sent to PCPs affiliated with a single insurance carrier. Demographic and practice characteristics associated with cancer genetic risk assessment and testing activities we...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Vig HS,Armstrong J,Egleston BL,Mazar C,Toscano M,Bradbury AR,Daly MB,Meropol NJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine (1) the frequency and type of mutations in the coding region of the GJB2 gene (sequencing), (2) the frequency of splice site mutation IVS1 + 1G > A in the GJB2 gene (multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification analysis), (3) possible copy number changes in the GJB2, GJB3, GJB...

journal_title：Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers

authors： Sansović I,Knezević J,Musani V,Seeman P,Barisić I,Pavelić J

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：: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