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Association between MTHFR 677C>T Polymorphism and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case-control Study.


ABSTRACT: Background:Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a prevalent worldwide health concern. Several factors are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency including lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and malfunctions in the absorption and transport of vitamin B12. In the current case-control study, we aimed at investigating the association between MTHFR polymorphisms and vitamin B12 deficiency in a Jordanian population. Methods:Two polymorphic sites of the MTHFR gene (c.677C>T, rs1801133 and c.1286A>C, rs1801131) were analyzed using RFLP and DNA sequencing in a group of vitamin B12 deficient individuals (45 males and 55 females). As a control, 100 matching individuals (age and sex) with vitamin B12 levels > 200 ng/mL were also recruited for this study. Results:The MTHFR c.677C>T variant was significantly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency in individuals from northern Jordan. The frequency of the homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T genotype was significantly higher in B12 deficient individuals in comparison with the control group (X2 = 8.397, p = 0.0150). The T allele frequency showed significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the study population (OR= 1.684, 95% CI: 1.116 to 2.542, p = 0.017). On the other hand, the MTHFR c.1286A>C variant did not show significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the selected population. Conclusions:Our results showed a significant association between homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T variant and T allele frequencies and vitamin B12 deficiency in the Jordanian population.

SUBMITTER: Al-Batayneh KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6294092 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Association between MTHFR 677C>T Polymorphism and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case-control Study.

Al-Batayneh Khalid M KM   Zoubi Mazhar Salim Al MSA   Shehab Murad M   Al-Trad Bahaa B   Bodoor Khaldon K   Khateeb Wesam Al WA   Aljabali Alaa A A AAA   Hamad Mohammad Al MA   Eaton Greg G  

Journal of medical biochemistry 20180401 2


<h4>Background</h4>Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a prevalent worldwide health concern. Several factors are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency including lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and malfunctions in the absorption and transport of vitamin B12. In the current case-control study, we aimed at investigating the association between MTHFR polymorphisms and vitamin B12 deficiency in a Jordanian population.<h4>Methods</h4>Two polymorphic sites of the MTHFR gene (c.677C>T, rs1801133 a  ...[more]

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