Relationship of TNF-A-308, IL-10–1082 Gene Polymorphisms with the Severity and Susceptibility of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Turkish Children (original) (raw)

Gene Polymorphisms of TNF-α−308, IL-10−1082, IL-6−174, and IL-1RaVNTR Related to Susceptibility and Severity of Rheumatic Heart Disease

Pediatric Cardiology, 2007

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an inflammatory disease of the heart tissues caused by interactive immune, genetic, and environmental factors. The objective of this study is to test for the association of polymorphisms related to cytokine genes with susceptibility and severity of RHD among affected children from the Nile Delta region of Egypt. The study included 50 children with chronic RHD (29 males and 21 females), with a mean age of 12.2 years, in addition to 98 healthy unrelated controls. Cases were further classified on the basis of echocardiographic findings into those with only mitral valve disease (MVD) or multivalvular lesions (MVLs) and also as mild, moderate, or severe valve lesions. For all cases and controls, DNA was extracted and amplified using polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific primers for detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter regions of cytokine genes tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a-308 G/A, interleukin (IL)-10-1082 G/A, and IL-6-174 G/C as well as a variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs) in intron 2 of the IL-1Ra gene. All cases showed a significantly higher frequency of homozygous genotypes of TNFa-308 A/A [odds ratio (OR) = 5.7, p < 0.001], IL-10-1082 A/A (OR = 3.1, p < 0.05), IL-10-1082 G/G (OR = 5.2, p < 0.05), and IL-1Ra A1/A1 (OR = 2.2, p < 0.05). Cases with MVD showed higher frequencies of genotypes TNFa-308 A/A, G/G; IL-10-1082 G/G; and IL-1Ra VNTR A1/A1 (p < 0.05). Cases with MVL showed a significantly higher frequency of homozygous A/A genotype of both TNF-a-308 (OR = 10.6, p < 0.05) and IL-10-1082 (OR = 5.2, p < 0.05). The same was observed for cases with severe valve lesions. On the other hand, all studied groups showed significantly lower frequency of heterozygous genotypes of TNF-a-308 G/A, IL-10-1082 G/A, and IL-1Ra VNTR A1/A2. No significant difference was found regarding the frequency of IL-6-174 G/C polymorphisms in total cases or subgroups compared to controls (p > 0.05). Predisposition to RHD is influenced by genetic factors including cytokine gene polymorphisms, with possible susceptibility to severe disease with multivalvular affection among cases with composite polymorphism (TNF-a-308 A/A and IL-10-1082 A/A) and (TNF-a-308 A/A and IL-10-1082 G/G). Keywords Rheumatic fever Á Cytokines Á Gene polymorphism Á Polymerase chain reaction Á TNF-a Á IL-10 Á IL-6 Á IL-1Ra Rheumatic fever is expressed as an inflammatory reaction that involves many organs, primarily the heart, the joints, and the central nervous system. The clinical manifestation of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) represents an abnormal host response following group A streptococcal infection of the tonsillopharynx. The major importance of ARF is its ability to cause fibrosis of heart valves, leading to crippling chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD) [8]. Studies on individual host response together with the observation of familial incidence of the disease suggest that

Lack of Association Between TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-10 Gene Polymorphisms and Rheumatic Heart Disease in South Indian Population

Fetal and Pediatric Pathology, 2018

Background: Proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of immune mediated inflammatory diseases including rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a, interferon (IFN)-c, and interleukin (IL)-10 genes influence the differential cytokine expression as well as the pathogenesis of various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the association between TNF-a, IFN-c, and IL-10 gene polymorphisms and RHD in South Indian population. Materials and Methods: TNF-a (-308,-238), IFN-c (þ874), and IL-10 (-1082,-819,-592) gene polymorphisms were determined in 100 patients with RHD and 127 healthy siblings by PCR. Results: There was no significant difference in the genotype, allele, and haplotype frequencies of TNF-a, IFN-c, and IL-10 polymorphisms between RHD patients and healthy siblings. Conclusion: The present study suggests that TNF-a, IFN-c, and IL-10 gene variants may not be associated with the development of RHD in South Indian population.

Meta-analysis of the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphism of IL-10-1082G/A and rheumatic heart disease

Oncotarget, 2018

The results showed that there was a certain correlation between the single nucleotide polymorphism of IL-10-1082G/A and rheumatic heart disease, but there was no systematic study to verify this conclusion. Systematic review of the association between single nucleotide polymorphism of IL-10-1082G/A locus and rheumatic heart disease. Computer retrieval PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Data WanFang, the retrieval time limit from inception to June 2017. A case control study of single nucleotide polymorphisms and rheumatic heart disease in patients with rheumatic heart disease in the IL-10-1082G/A was collected. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the risk of bias in the study, and using RevMan5.3 software for data analysis. A total of 3 case control studies were included, including 318 patients with rheumatic heart disease and 502 controls. Meta-analysis showed that there was no correlation between IL-10-1082G/A gene po...

Genetic Predisposition of TNF-α (-308), TGF-β-1 (-508) and IL-35(EBI3) Gene Polymorphisms towards Rheumatic Heart Disease in the Population of Telangana from South India

https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR\_Vol.12\_Issue.12\_Dec2022/IJHSR-Abstract01.html, 2022

Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a complex disease, subject to genetic and environmental factors. Cytokines play an important role in development and pathogenesis of the rheumatic heart disease. TNF-α, TGF-β and IL-35 gene polymorphisms may affect the expression levels of cytokines which may lead to damage to the heart valves. Objective: This study was intended to explore the association of TNF-α, TGF-β and IL-35 gene polymorphisms with RHD. Materials and Methods: The present case control study consisted of 145 patients with rheumatic heart disease and 217 control subjects in the same age group. Genotyping was done for the TNF-α (-308), TGF-β-1 (-508) and IL-35(EBI3) gene polymorphisms in both case and control groups. Results: The results showed Bone differences in the distribution of genotypes in TNF-α, TGF-β and IL-35 genes RHD cases and control groups. However, the statistical analysis of the data showed the differences in the genotypes between TNF alpha (-308 G>A), TGF-β-1 (C-508T) and IL-35 EBI3G/C genes RHD case and control subjects were not found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: In conclusion our study could not find any significant association between TNF-α (-308), TGF-β-1 (-508) and IL-35(EBI3) gene polymorphisms and RHD.

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha promoter polymorphisms in Mexican patients with rheumatic heart disease

Journal of Autoimmunity, 2003

The major histocompatibility (MHC) genes including TNF-␣, HSP70 and HLA genes have been associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in several populations. In this study we analyze the polymorphism of TNF-␣ promoter in 51 Mexican Mestizo SLE patients and 55 ethnically-matched healthy controls by polymerase chain reaction methods. No statistically significant differences were observed in the TNF −308 allele and genotype distribution between patients and healthy controls. However, we found a significant increase in the TNF G/A −238 genotype and in the TNFA −238 allele frequencies in the SLE group when compared with healthy controls (Pc = 0.03, OR = 4.77 and Pc = 0.02, OR = 3.62, respectively). DRB1 analysis showed a similar distribution in patients and controls. Linkage disequilibrium was observed for five haplotypes: DRB1*1401-TNFA−238 (D = 0.84; DЈ = 1.0; P = 0.015); DRB1*0301-TNFA−238 (D = 1.38; DЈ = 0.41; P = 0.042); DRB1*1106-TNF2−308 (D = 0.9; DЈ = 1.0; P = 0.0006); DRB1*1104-TNF2−308 (D = 0.83; DЈ = 0.45; P = 0.02) and DRB1*1406-TNF2−308 (D = 0.83; DЈ = 0.45; P = 0.02). Our data suggest that the association between the TNF-␣ −238 polymorphism and SLE could play a major role in disease susceptibility. Genes and Immunity (2001) 2, 363-366.

Association study of inflammatory genes with rheumatic heart disease in North Indian population: A multi-analytical approach

Immunology Letters, 2016

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease; occurring as a consequence of group A streptococcal infection complicated by rheumatic fever (RF). An inappropriate immune response is the central signature tune to the complex pathogenesis of RHD. However, some of those infected develop RHD, and genetic host susceptibility factors are thought to play a key role in diseasedevelopment. Therefore, the present study was designed to explore the role of genetic variants in inflammatory genes in conferring risk of RHD. The study recruited total of 700 subjects, including 400 RHD patients and 300 healthy controls. We examined the associations of 8 selected polymorphisms in seven inflammatory genes:

Role of cytokine gene (IFN-γ, TNF-α, TGF-β1, IL-6, and IL-10) polymorphisms in pathogenesis of acute rheumatic fever in Turkish children

European Journal of Pediatrics, 2012

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a delayed immunologically mediated sequela of throat infection by group A β-hemolytic streptococci. Inflammatory cytokines may play a pathogenic role in ARF. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential associations between interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, and IL-10 gene polymorphisms and childhood ARF. Thirty-eight ARF patients and 40 age-and sex-matched healthy controls were analyzed for eight polymorphisms in five different cytokine genes [IFN-γ (+874), IL-6 (−174), TNF-α (−308), TGF-β1 (+10, +25), and IL-10 (−1082, −819, −592)]. Cytokine genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction sequence-specific primer methods. Patients with ARF had significantly higher frequencies of IFN-γ (+874) polymorphism in both TT genotype (p00.0002) and T allele (p0 0.0004). No statistically significant differences were observed in genotypes, haplotypes, and allele frequencies of IL-6, TNFα, TGF-β1, and IL-10 genes between ARF and control groups (p>0.05). GG genotype frequency of TNF-α gene (low expression) was higher in patients who had previous ARF history (p00.006). High expression of TGF-β1 (TT/ GG, TC/GG) was more frequent in patients with CRP positivity (p00.034). IL-6 CC genotype (low expression) frequency was higher in patients with tricuspid valve insufficiency (p00.002), while IFN-γ TT genotype (high expression) frequency was higher in patients with mitral valve prolapse (p0 0.049). Conclusion: High expression of the IFN-γ gene may carry a higher risk for ARF in Turkish children, while IL-6, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 may have an impact in mediating some clinical and laboratory manifestations of the disease.

Association of polymorphisms within the promoter region of the tumor necrosis factor-[alpha] with clinical outcomes of rheumatic fever

Molecular …, 2007

Rheumatic fever (RF)/rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an inflammatory disease with a complex etiology in which Group A streptococci within a genetically susceptible host untreated for strep-throat may deviate the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system towards recognition of autoantigens. The TNFA gene has been associated with a number of autoimmune diseases, including RF. We investigated whether the G−308A and G−238A polymorphisms of the TNFA gene are associated with clinical outcomes of RF in a cohort of 318 patients and 281 healthy controls (HC). Both polymorphisms showed borderline associations with RF (TNFA −308G/A, OR = 1.4 [1-2.2], P = 0.026; TNFA −238G/A, OR = 1.9 [1-3.3], P = 0.015). The presence of either one of the minor alleles (−308A and −238A) was more common among patients with RF/RHD than controls (P = 0.0006). Stratification of patients according to clinical phenotype also showed significant associations between presence of either one of the minor alleles and RHD (Pc = 0.0006) when compared with controls. This association was stronger with the development of aortic valve lesions. In contrast, there was no association between genotype and Sydenham's chorea or RF patients with mild carditis. In conclusion, we show that the TNFA is a susceptibility locus for RF. The ability to predict which RF patients will develop valve lesion may have therapeutic, economic and social implications.

Association of polymorphisms within the promoter region of the tumor necrosis factor-α with clinical outcomes of rheumatic fever

Molecular Immunology, 2007

Rheumatic fever (RF)/rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an inflammatory disease with a complex etiology in which Group A streptococci within a genetically susceptible host untreated for strep-throat may deviate the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system towards recognition of autoantigens. The TNFA gene has been associated with a number of autoimmune diseases, including RF. We investigated whether the G−308A and G−238A polymorphisms of the TNFA gene are associated with clinical outcomes of RF in a cohort of 318 patients and 281 healthy controls (HC). Both polymorphisms showed borderline associations with RF (TNFA −308G/A, OR = 1.4 [1-2.2], P = 0.026; TNFA −238G/A, OR = 1.9 [1-3.3], P = 0.015). The presence of either one of the minor alleles (−308A and −238A) was more common among patients with RF/RHD than controls (P = 0.0006). Stratification of patients according to clinical phenotype also showed significant associations between presence of either one of the minor alleles and RHD (Pc = 0.0006) when compared with controls. This association was stronger with the development of aortic valve lesions. In contrast, there was no association between genotype and Sydenham's chorea or RF patients with mild carditis. In conclusion, we show that the TNFA is a susceptibility locus for RF. The ability to predict which RF patients will develop valve lesion may have therapeutic, economic and social implications.

Lack of association of TNFAIP3 polymorphism with rheumatic heart disease in Saudi population

IOSR Journals , 2019

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an autoimmune disease developed subsequently to Streptococcus infection. RHD is still causing acquired heart problems in children in many developing countries. TNFAIP3 encodes the ubiquitin-modifying enzyme (A20), an important negative regulator in different inflammatory pathways. Polymorphisms in TNFAIP3 have been reported to be associated with several inflammatory diseases. Tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms (tSNP), rs2230926, on chromosome 6q23, have been associated with RHD in Chinese population. In our study we evaluated the association of TNFAIP3 tSNP rs2230926 with RHD in Saudi population. TNFAIP3 tSNP was studied in 124 RHD patients and 205 controls by TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. Carditis was found in 100% in our patients, while arthritis was found in 53%. The genotype frequency of the polymorphism (TT, TC, and CC) in the control group was 58, 33, and 9%, and in the patient group was 48, 40, and 11%, respectively. There was no significant differences. Furthermore, subgroup analysis for the patients found no significant differences between the subgroups and controls. Our data suggest that TNFAIP3 tSNP rs2230926 examined in this study has no role in predicting the occurrence and severity of RHD in Saudi patients. Running Title: TNFAIP3 polymorphism in Saudi Arabian rheumatic heart disease patients