Genotyping of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-?) polymorphism (Pro12Ala) in Iranian population.
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-? (PPAR-?) is a nuclear hormone receptor. It is predominantly expressed in adipose tissue and as a receptor for thiazolidinediones, it has drawn attentions towards itself as a key molecule to trigger pathways involving in some diseases such as cancers, type 2 diabetes, inflammations and osteoporosis. A proline changed to alanine in codon 12 of PPAR-? gene (Pro12Ala) has been known to be responsible for decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. The aim of the present study is to investigate the frequency of Pro12Ala polymorphism in PPAR-? in healthy Iranian population to compare with other populations. Understanding this polymorphism may help us in better diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic approaches toward a better management of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. METHODS:128 healthy volunteers were enrolled in this study. To determine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), we did real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), using TaqMan allelic discrimination assays. RESULTS:Genotype frequencies for PPAR-? gene Pro12Ala (rs1801282) polymorphism were 0.86 for CC, 0.14 for CG, 0.00 for GG while allelic frequencies were 0.93 and 0.0.07 for C and G, respectively. CONCLUSIONS:There are statistical differences between the distribution of the PPAR-?-2 Pro12Ala polymorphism in other populations and Iranian population.
SUBMITTER: Namvaran F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3214336 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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