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- Title
Epidemiology, genetics, and subtyping of preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) in COPDGene.
- Authors
Wan, Emily S.; Castaldi, Peter J.; Cho, Michael H.; Hokanson, John E.; Regan, Elizabeth A.; Make, Barry J.; Beaty, Terri H.; Han, MeiLan K.; Curtis, Jeffrey L.; Curran-Everett, Douglas; Lynch, David A.; DeMeo, Dawn L.; Crapo, James D.; Silverman, Edwin K.
- Abstract
Background: Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm), defined as a reduced FEV1 in the setting of a preserved FEV1/FVC ratio, is highly prevalent and is associated with increased respiratory symptoms, systemic inflammation, and mortality. Studies investigating quantitative chest tomographic features, genetic associations, and subtypes in PRISm subjects have not been reported. Methods: Data from current and former smokers enrolled in COPDGene (n = 10,192), an observational, cross-sectional study which recruited subjects aged 45-80 with ⩾10 pack years of smoking, were analyzed. To identify epidemiological and radiographic predictors of PRISm, we performed univariate and multivariate analyses comparing PRISm subjects both to control subjects with normal spirometry and to subjects with COPD. To investigate common genetic predictors of PRISm, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS). To explore potential subgroups within PRISm, we performed unsupervised k-means clustering. Results: The prevalence of PRISm in COPDGene is 12.3%. Increased dyspnea, reduced 6-minute walk distance, increased percent emphysema and decreased total lung capacity, as well as increased segmental bronchial wall area percentage were significant predictors (p-value <0.05) of PRISm status when compared to control subjects in multivariate models. Although no common genetic variants were identified on GWAS testing, a significant association with Klinefelter's syndrome (47XXY) was observed (p-value < 0.001). Subgroups identified through k-means clustering include a putative "COPD-subtype", "Restrictive-subtype", and a highly symptomatic "Metabolic-subtype". Conclusions: PRISm subjects are clinically and genetically heterogeneous. Future investigations into the pathophysiological mechanisms behind and potential treatment options for subgroups within PRISm are warranted.
- Subjects
OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases; SPIROMETRY; GENES; DYSPNEA; KLINEFELTER'S syndrome; MULTIVARIATE analysis; UNIVARIATE analysis; GENETICS
- Publication
Respiratory Research, 2014, Vol 15, Issue 8, p1
- ISSN
1465-9921
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12931-014-0089-y