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Associations between polymorphisms in the glucocorticoid-receptor gene and cardiovascular risk factors in a Chinese population.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Glucocorticoid is an important regulator of energy homeostasis. Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene polymorphisms that contribute to variability in glucocorticoid sensitivity have been identified. We explored the associations of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the GR gene with traditional cardiovascular risk factors in the Chinese Han population. METHODS:We recruited 762 consecutive adults who underwent a regular physical examination at Beijing Xuanwu Hospital. Blood pressure, glucose, lipid levels (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol and triglycerides), body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio were measured. Fourteen tag SNPs and 5 functional SNPs were selected and genotyped using the high-throughput Sequenom genotyping platform. Differences between genotypes/alleles for each SNP were adjusted for sex and age and tested using a general linear model procedure. Various models of inheritance, including additive, dominant, and recessive, were tested. RESULTS:Among the 19 SNPs examined, 5 markers were associated with cardiovascular risk factors. The rs41423247 GG genotype and the rs7701443 AA genotype were associated with higher BMI and systolic blood pressure (P < 0.0004), and the rs17209251 GG genotype was associated with higher systolic blood pressure (P < 0.0004). Lower systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol were observed among rs10052957 A allele carriers (P < 0.0004), and lower plasma glucose and LDL-cholesterol concentrations were observed among rs2963156 TT carriers (P < 0.0004). CONCLUSIONS:Polymorphism of the GR gene was associated with cardiovascular risk factors and may contribute to susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.

SUBMITTER: Yan YX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3775534 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Associations between polymorphisms in the glucocorticoid-receptor gene and cardiovascular risk factors in a Chinese population.

Yan Yu-Xiang YX   Dong Jing J   Wu Li-Juan LJ   Shao Shuang S   Zhang Jie J   Zhang Ling L   Wang Wei W   He Yan Y   Liu You-Qin YQ  

Journal of epidemiology 20130727 5


<h4>Background</h4>Glucocorticoid is an important regulator of energy homeostasis. Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) gene polymorphisms that contribute to variability in glucocorticoid sensitivity have been identified. We explored the associations of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the GR gene with traditional cardiovascular risk factors in the Chinese Han population.<h4>Methods</h4>We recruited 762 consecutive adults who underwent a regular physical examination at Beijing Xuanwu Hospital.  ...[more]

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