The insertion/deletion polymorphism in the ACE gene and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Tarih
2013
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Cilt Başlığı
Yayıncı
Funpec-Editora
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
An insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism was identified in intron 16 of the gene encoding the human angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE), a candidate gene for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We investigated the relationship between this polymorphism in the ACE gene and the risk of developing COPD. Sixty-six COPD in-patients and 40 non-smoking control individuals were recruited for this study. The distribution of ACE genotypes in these individuals was studied. The frequencies of ACE genotypes were found to be 47.0% for DD, 30.3% for ID, and 22.7% for II in the COPD group and 32.5% for DD, 47.5% for ID, and 20.0% for II in the control group. The allele frequencies were found to be 0.62% for the D allele and 0.38% for the I allele in the COPD group and 0.56% for the D allele and 0.44% for the I allele in the control group. A significant difference was found between I and D allele frequencies (P < 0.05) of the study and control groups. Our results suggest that this ACE polymorphism may be associated with the development of COPD.
Açıklama
Anahtar Kelimeler
Ace Gene, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Polymorphism
Kaynak
Genetics and Molecular Research
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q4
Cilt
12
Sayı
2
