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Male-specific association between a gamma-secretase polymorphism and premature coronary atherosclerosis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis is a common multifactorial disease resulting from an interaction between susceptibility genes and environmental factors. The causative genes that contribute to atherosclerosis are elusive. Based on recent findings with a Wistar rat model, we speculated that the gamma-secretase pathway may be associated with atherosclerosis. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We have tested for association of premature coronary atherosclerosis with a non-synonymous single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gamma-secretase component APH1B (Phe217Leu; rs1047552), a SNP previously linked to Alzheimer's disease. Analysis of a Dutch Caucasian cohort (780 cases; 1414 controls) showed a higher prevalence of the risk allele in the patients (odds ratio (OR) = 1.35), albeit not statistically different from the control population. Intriguingly, after gender stratification, the difference was significant in males (OR = 1.63; p = 0.033), but not in females (OR = 0.50; p = 0.20). Since Phe217Leu-mutated APH1B showed reduced gamma-secretase activity in mouse embryonic fibroblasts, the genetic variation is likely functional. CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE: We conclude that, in a male-specific manner, disturbed gamma-secretase signalling may play a role in the susceptibility for premature coronary atherosclerosis.

SUBMITTER: van Loo KM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2573958 | biostudies-literature | 2008

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Male-specific association between a gamma-secretase polymorphism and premature coronary atherosclerosis.

van Loo Karen M J KM Dejaegere Tim T van Zweeden Martine M van Schijndel Jessica E JE Wijmenga Cisca C Trip Mieke D MD Martens Gerard J M GJ

PloS one 20081106 11

<h4>Background</h4>Atherosclerosis is a common multifactorial disease resulting from an interaction between susceptibility genes and environmental factors. The causative genes that contribute to atherosclerosis are elusive. Based on recent findings with a Wistar rat model, we speculated that the gamma-secretase pathway may be associated with atherosclerosis.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>We have tested for association of premature coronary atherosclerosis with a non-synonymous single-nuc ...[more]

PMID: 18987747

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Male-specific association between a gamma-secretase polymorphism and premature coronary atherosclerosis.

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Male-specific association between a gamma-secretase polymorphism and premature coronary atherosclerosis.

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