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| Author(s): |
Schuch, Natielen Jacques
[1]
;
Garcia, Vivian Cristina
[1]
;
Gouvea Ferreira Vivolo, Sandra Roberta
[1]
;
Martini, Ligia Araujo
[1]
Total Authors: 4
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Nutr, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | NUTRITION JOURNAL; v. 12, JUL 15 2013. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 29 |
| Abstract | |
Background: The Vitamin D Receptor gene (VDR) is expressed in many tissues and modulates the expression of several other genes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) with the presence of VDR 2228570 C > T and VDR 1544410 A > G polymorphisms in Brazilian adults. Methods: Two hundred forty three (243) individuals were included in a cross-sectional study. MetSyn was classified using the criteria proposed by National Cholesterol Educational Program - Adult Treatment Panel III. Insulin resistance and beta cell secretion were estimated by the mathematical models of HOMA IR and beta, respectively. The VDR 2228570 C > T and VDR 1544410 A > G polymorphisms were detected by enzymatic digestion and confirmed by allele specific PCR or amplification of refractory mutation. Results: Individuals with MetSyn and heterozygosis for VDR 2228570 C > T have higher concentrations of iPTH and HOMA beta than those without this polymorphism, and subjects with recessive homozygosis for the same polymorphisms presented higher insulin resistance than those with the heterozygous genotype. There is no association among VDR 1544410 A > G and components of MetSyn, HOMA IR and beta, serum vitamin D (25(OH)D-3) and intact parathormone (iPTH) levels in patients with MetSyn. A significant lower concentration of 25(OH)D-3 was observed only in individuals without MetSyn in the VDR 1544410 A > G genotype. Additionally, individuals without MetSyn and heterozygosis for VDR 2228570 C > T presented higher concentration of triglycerides and lower HDL than those without this polymorphism. Conclusions: Using two common VDR polymorphism data suggests they may influence insulin secretion, insulin resistance an serum HDL-cholesterol in our highly heterogeneous population. Whether VDR polymorphism may influence the severity of MetSyn component disorder, warrants examination in larger cohorts used for genome-wide association studies. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/06148-1 - Vitamin D nutritional status, VDR polymorphisms and metabolic syndrome in adults and elderly |
| Grantee: | Lígia Araújo Martini |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |