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STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma

Yao-Yuan Hsieh1,3 *, Lei Wan2,3,4 *, Chi-Chen Chang1, Chang-Hai Tsai2,4, Fuu-Jen Tsai2,3,4 ✉

1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
2. Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
3. Graduate Institute of Chinese Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
4. Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
* Yao-Yuan Hsieh and Lei Wan contribute equally to this survey

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Hsieh YY, Wan L, Chang CC, Tsai CH, Tsai FJ. STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. Int J Biol Sci 2009; 5(1):74-81. doi:10.7150/ijbs.5.74. https://www.ijbs.com/v05p0074.htm
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Abstract

Objective: Asthma is caused by a complex interaction between multiple genes and environmental factors. Herein we aimed to investigate whether signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT2), toll-like receptors 4 (TLRs4) and CD40-related polymorphisms are associated with asthma susceptibility.

Design: Children were divided: (1) asthma (n=117); (2) normal controls (n=60). The polymorphisms of STAT2, TLR4 and CD40 polymorphism were analyzed by PCR-RFLP genotyping. Genotypes, allelic frequencies and association of haplotypes in both groups were compared.

Results: STAT2*C related genotypes, but not TLR4 and CD40 polymorphism, are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. Distributions of STAT2*CC/CG/GG and C/G allele in both groups are: (1) 0/11.1/88.9 % and 5.6/94.4%; (2) 0/1.7/98.3% and 0.8/99.2% (p<0.05). Proportions of TLR4*rs10983755 AA/AG/GG and rs1927914 CC/CT/TT homozygote are: (1) 35.1/8.5/56.4% and 9.4/56.4/34.2%; (2) 35/8.3/56.7% and 16.7/48.3/35% (non-difference). Proportions of CD40*rs1883832 CC/CT/TT, rs3765459 AA/AG/GG, and rs4810485 TT/GT/GG are: (1) 29.9/53/17.1%, 6.8/47.9/45.3 and 18.8/62.4/18.8%; (2) 36.7/41.7/21.6%, 1.6/46.7/ 51.7 and 15/51.7/33.3% (non-difference). Haplotype analyses for TLR4 and CD40 genes revealed their non-association and non-additional effect upon asthma susceptibilities.

Conclusion: STAT2*C related genotypes and alleles are associated with asthma susceptibilities and pathogenesis. There were non-association and non-additional effects of TLR4/CD40 gene polymorphisms and haplotypes upon asthma risk.

Keywords: Asthma, CD40, polymorphism, SNP, STAT2, TLR4


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APA
Hsieh, Y.Y., Wan, L., Chang, C.C., Tsai, C.H., Tsai, F.J. (2009). STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. International Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(1), 74-81. https://doi.org/10.7150/ijbs.5.74.

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Hsieh, Y.Y.; Wan, L.; Chang, C.C.; Tsai, C.H.; Tsai, F.J. STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. Int. J. Biol. Sci. 2009, 5 (1), 74-81. DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.5.74.

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Hsieh YY, Wan L, Chang CC, Tsai CH, Tsai FJ. STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. Int J Biol Sci 2009; 5(1):74-81. doi:10.7150/ijbs.5.74. https://www.ijbs.com/v05p0074.htm

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Hsieh YY, Wan L, Chang CC, Tsai CH, Tsai FJ. 2009. STAT2*C related genotypes and allele but not TLR4 and CD40 gene polymorphisms are associated with higher susceptibility for asthma. Int J Biol Sci. 5(1):74-81.

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