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Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Immunology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Background and Objectives
Polymorphonuclear cell-derived myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a known agent in the progression of inflammatory disorders via the production of reactive oxygen species. In this study, we investigated the association between rs2333227 polymorphism (G-436 A) within the MPO gene promoter and coronary artery stenosis.
Materials and Methods
A total of 160 Iranian subjects (patients = 86 and controls = 74) were introduced on the basis of the study criteria. DNA was extracted from white blood cells and the genotype distribution was evaluated by PCR-RFLP technique
Results
The AA, AG and GG genotype frequencies in study population were calculated to be 6.90%, 39.4% and 53.7%, respectively (p > 0.21). There was no significant difference between the genotype distribution and the extent of coronary stenosis in patients with 1VD, 2VD and 3VD (p = 0.71). The A allele frequencies were 25.6% and 27.4% in patients and controls, respectively.
Conclusions
In general, our results indicate that the Iranian population genotype and allele distribution do not play a role in the development and severity of coronary artery disease.
Correspondence: Najafi M., PhD of Biochemistry. Associate Professor of Immunology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences.
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