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TNF-308 G/A polymorphism and risk of acne vulgaris: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The -308 G/A polymorphism in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene has been implicated in the risk of acne vulgaris, but the results are inconclusive. The present meta-analysis aimed to investigate the overall association between the -308 G/A polymorphism and acne vulgaris risk.

Methods

We searched in Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and CNKI for studies evaluating the association between the -308 G/A gene polymorphism and acne vulgaris risk. Data were extracted and statistical analysis was performed using STATA 12.0 software.

Results

A total of five publications involving 1553 subjects (728 acne vulgaris cases and 825 controls) were included in this meta-analysis. Combined analysis revealed a significant association between this polymorphism and acne vulgaris risk under recessive model (OR?=?2.73, 95% CI: 1.37-5.44, p?=?0.004 for AA vs. AG + GG). Subgroup analysis by ethnicity showed that the acne vulgaris risk associated with the -308 G/A gene polymorphism was significantly elevated among Caucasians under recessive model (OR?=?2.34, 95% CI: 1.13-4.86, p?=?0.023).

Conclusion

This meta-analysis suggests that the -308 G/A polymorphism in the TNF gene contributes to acne vulgaris risk, especially in Caucasian populations. Further studies among different ethnicity populations are needed to validate these findings.

SUBMITTER: Yang JK

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3912133 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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TNF-308 G/A polymorphism and risk of acne vulgaris: a meta-analysis.

Yang Jian-Kang JK Wu Wen-Juan WJ Qi Jue J He Li L Zhang Ya-Ping YP

PloS one 20140203 2

<h4>Background</h4>The -308 G/A polymorphism in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene has been implicated in the risk of acne vulgaris, but the results are inconclusive. The present meta-analysis aimed to investigate the overall association between the -308 G/A polymorphism and acne vulgaris risk.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched in Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and CNKI for studies evaluating the association between the -308 G/A gene polymorphism and acne vulgaris risk. Data were extracted and statis ...[more]

PMID: 24498378

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TNF-308 G/A polymorphism and risk of acne vulgaris: a meta-analysis.

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TNF-308 G/A polymorphism and risk of acne vulgaris: a meta-analysis.

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