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- Title
The Role of -786T/C Polymorphism in the Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene in Males with Clinical and Biochemical Features of the Metabolic Syndrome.
- Authors
Misiak, Blazej; Krolik, Marta; Kukowka, Anna; Lewera, Anna; Leszczynski, Przemyslaw; Stankiewicz-Olczyk, Joanna; Slezak, Ryszard
- Abstract
Background. Extensive evidence, arising from models of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene (NOS3)-knockoutmice supports the role of endothelial malfunction in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome (MS). Aims. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of -786T/C polymorphism in the etiology of MS and assess previously reported interaction with cigarette smoking. Methods. Based on International Diabetes Federation 2005 criteria, we recruited randomly 152 subjects with MS and 75 subjects without MS. Results. Allelic and genotype frequencies did not differ significantly between both groups. Total cholesterol level (CHOLT) and intima-media thickness of carotid arteries were significantly higher in -786CC homozygotes, in comparison with -786TC and -786TT patients. Regarding current smoking status, -786C allele was associated with higher CHOLT than -786T allele. Conclusion. Our study indicates the putative role of -786T/C polymorphism in the development of hypercholesterolemia, in patients with MS, which might be enhanced by cigarette smoking.
- Subjects
METABOLIC syndrome; GENETIC polymorphisms; NITRIC-oxide synthases; GENES; ENDOTHELIUM
- Publication
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2011, p1
- ISSN
1687-8337
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2011/458750