In:
The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 8, No. 1 ( 2014-9-25), p. 83-87
Abstract:
This study is in line with two previous ones from our group. They evaluated the influence of ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) gene polymorphisms [such as rs2230806 (R219K), rs2230808 (R1587K) and rs4149313 (I883M )] on the human lipid profile (defined as Optimal and Non-Optimal). Methods: The present study included 447 unrelated young women and men self-reported as being healthy and that attended the University of Nursing of Technological and Educational Institution. All subjects were genotyped and the ABCA1 polymorphisms ( R219K, R1587K and I883M ) were recorded. According to lipid profile [total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)] the subjects were separated into those with optimal lipid profile (Optimal Group, n=209) and Non-Optimal Group (n=238). Results: No statistical differences were observed in the distribution of R219K, R1587K and I883M polymorphisms according to the lipid profile (p 〉 0.05 in all cases). No statistical differences were observed in the distribution of R219K, R1587K and I883M polymorphisms according to sex (p 〉 0.05 in all cases). However, Logistic Regression revealed that subjects with RK ( R1587K polymorphism) genotype had 69% increased risk on average of having LDL-C above normal limits as compared with those with RR genotype. Similarly, subjects with K allele ( R1587K polymorphism) had 59% increased risk on average of having LDL-C above normal limits compared with those with R allele. Conclusion: These findings suggest that R1587K polymorphism of ABCA1 gene may influence the lipid profile. However, this needs to be confirmed by larger studies.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1874-1924
DOI:
10.2174/1874192401408010083
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2014
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