학술논문
Genetic polymorphisms −137 (G > C) (rs187238) and −607 (C > A) (rs1946518) and serum level of interleukin 18 in Fars ethnic groups with metabolic syndrome in Northern Iran.
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*GENETIC polymorphisms
*ETHNIC groups
*METABOLIC syndrome
*GENOTYPES
*SINGLE nucleotide polymorphisms
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1381-3455
Abstract
We aimed to determine the genetic polymorphisms and serum level of interleukin 18 in Fars ethnic groups. 226 Fars ethnic groups were participated. The ATP III criteria were used to assess MS components. The SNPs of the IL-18 gene were determined with ARMS-PCR. The GG, GC, and CC genotypes of −137 were 50%, 40%, and 10%. The CC, CA, and AA genotypes of −607 were 45%, 37%, and 18%. The GG, GC, and CC genotypes of −137 were 44.20%, 43.40%, and 12.40%, and were 55.75%, 36.28%, and 7.97% in subjects with and without MS, respectively. The CC, CA, and AA genotypes of −607 were 48.70%, 37.20%, and 14.20% and were 41.60%, 37.20%, and 21.20% in both groups, respectively. IL-18 gene may different in specific populations, different ethnic groups and geographic regions. The IL-18 polymorphisms might not be used as a marker of metabolic syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]