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Promoter Haplotypes of the ABCB1 Gene Encoding the P-Glycoprotein Differentially Affect Its Promoter Activity by Altering Transcription Factor Binding.

ABSTRACT: Promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the ABCB1 gene, encoding the placental efflux transporter P-glycoprotein, can alter its expression and affect fetal exposure to therapeutics and environmental xenobiotics. SNPs are not arrayed as independent variants but as combinations forming defined haplotypes. Recently, we defined the haplotypes encompassing ABCB1 promoter SNPs and found that ABCB1 haplotypes differentially affect its promoter activity. The mechanism(s) by which ABCB1 haplotypes alter its promoter activity are not known. We hypothesize that the haplotype-dependent differences in ABCB1 promoter activity are due to haplotype-specific alterations in transcription factor (TF) binding. To test our hypothesis, we used a TF binding profile array and determined whether differences in TF binding exist across different ABCB1 haplotypes. TFs showing significant haplotype binding differences were mechanistically evaluated using small interfering RNA (siRNA) in cultured human placental cells. Our data indicate significant haplotype-dependent differences in TF binding. Our siRNA studies showed that the regulatory effects of TFs on promoter activity are also haplotype dependent. Our data provide a mechanistic explanation for the differential effects of ABCB1 haplotypes on its promoter activity and underscore the importance of evaluating genetic variants in the context of haplotypes rather than individual SNPs when investigating their effects on gene/protein expression and disease risk.

SUBMITTER: Speidel JT

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6302815 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Promoter Haplotypes of the ABCB1 Gene Encoding the P-Glycoprotein Differentially Affect Its Promoter Activity by Altering Transcription Factor Binding.

Speidel Jordan T JT Xu Meixiang M Abdel-Rahman Sherif Z SZ

DNA and cell biology 20181002 12

Promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the ABCB1 gene, encoding the placental efflux transporter P-glycoprotein, can alter its expression and affect fetal exposure to therapeutics and environmental xenobiotics. SNPs are not arrayed as independent variants but as combinations forming defined haplotypes. Recently, we defined the haplotypes encompassing ABCB1 promoter SNPs and found that ABCB1 haplotypes differentially affect its promoter activity. The mechanism(s) by which ABCB1 haplot ...[more]

PMID: 30277801

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Project description:WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT: A single nucleotide polymorphism in ABCB1, which encodes P-glycoprotein, has retrospectively been associated with symptoms of nortriptyline-induced postural hypotension in depressed patients. This finding needs to be replicated in independent studies before recommendations regarding pharmacogenetic testing can be made. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS: In a prospective study of healthy volunteers homozygous for ABCB1 (1236-2677-3435, TTT/TTT or CGC/CGC), a single dose of nortriptyline was administered, plasma exposure was determined and blood pressure and heart rate were monitored during posture change. No differences between ABCB1 haplotype groups were found in plasma exposure of nortriptyline and its active metabolites, E- and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline. The heart rate response to posture change was increased with nortriptyline, whereas there was no difference in blood pressure response. However, no differences between haplotype groups were observed except that the pre dose heart rate response to standing was greater in the TTT than CGC homozygotes. The association between ABCB1 polymorphisms and nortriptyline-induced postural hypotension found in a previous study could not be confirmed. The results raise the possibility of a predisposition in heart rate response in the TTT homozygotes rather than an effect of nortriptyline. AIMS To investigate the influence of ABCB1 (1236-2677-3435) polymorphisms on nortriptyline pharmacokinetics and nortriptyline-induced postural hypotension in healthy volunteers. METHODS: Genetic screening of 67 healthy volunteers identified eight CGC homozygotes and nine TTT homozygotes of ABCB1 (1236-2677-3435), who were administered a single dose of nortriptyline 25?mg. Plasma exposure of nortriptyline and its active metabolites, E- and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline, was determined over 72?h. Heart rate and blood pressure responses to posture change (active standing and passive head-up tilt) were measured continuously using finger plethysmography. RESULTS: There were no differences in plasma exposure between ABCB1 haplotype groups, as the geometric mean (95% CI) AUC(0,72?h) ratios were 0.98 (0.94, 1.03), 1.02 (0.96, 1.09) and 0.95 (0.80, 1.10) for nortriptyline, E- and Z-10-hydroxynortriptyline, respectively. The pre dose heart rate response to standing was greater in the TTT than CGC homozygotes (mean (95% CI) difference 7.4 (1.5, 13.4) beats?min(-1) , P?=?0.02). At t(max) at 8?h post dose, nortriptyline increased the heart rate response to posture change in all subjects with mean (95% CI) ? heart rate values of 7.4 (3.6, 11.3) beats?min(-1) on active standing (P?=?0.0009) and 4.8 (2.0, 7.6) beats?min(-1) on head-up tilt (P?=?0.002), but no difference was observed between haplotype groups. There was no difference in blood pressure response to posture change in either group. CONCLUSION: The association between ABCB1 polymorphisms and nortriptyline-induced postural hypotension found in the previous study could not be confirmed. The results raise the possibility of a predisposition in heart rate response in the TTT homozygotes rather than an effect of nortriptyline.

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Promoter Haplotypes of the ABCB1 Gene Encoding the P-Glycoprotein Differentially Affect Its Promoter Activity by Altering Transcription Factor Binding.

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Promoter Haplotypes of the ABCB1 Gene Encoding the P-Glycoprotein Differentially Affect Its Promoter Activity by Altering Transcription Factor Binding.

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