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ArticleMolecular vision2015

Association of Dectin-1 and DC-SIGN gene single nucleotide polymorphisms with fungal keratitis in the northern Han Chinese population.

Xiaoli Qu, Chengye Che, Ang Gao, Jing Lin, Nan Wang, Xing Du, Ying Liu, Yanli Guo, Wenjun Chen, Guiqiu Zhao

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Xiaoli QuDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Chengye CheDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Ang GaoDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Jing LinDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Nan WangDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Xing DuDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Ying LiuDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Yanli GuoDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Wenjun ChenDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Guiqiu ZhaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDendritic cell-associated C-type lectin-1 (Dectin-1) and dendritic cell-specific intercellular adhesion molecule-3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) play a crucial role in the early procedure of fungal pathogen defenses. The present study evaluated the associations between Dectin-1 and DC-SIGN gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and susceptibility to fungal keratitis (FK) in the northern Han Chinese population.

methodsThe polymorphisms of Dectin-1 (rs17206002, rs3901533, rs11053613, and rs3901532) and DC-SIGN (rs4804803, rs2287886, rs735239, and rs735240) for 109 FK patients and 220 matched healthy controls were determined by PCR and DNA direct sequencing assay.

resultsEach SNP was consistent with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p>0.05). The frequencies of genotypes and alleles for rs735239 and rs735240 (DC-SIGN) showed statistical differences between patients and control groups (p<0.05). The wild G allele of rs735239 and the wild A allele of rs735240 were significantly higher in patients (p=0.003, OR=1.766, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.207-2.585; p=0.014, OR=1.609, 95% CI 1.100-2.355, respectively). No association with a risk of FK was found for the remaining SNPs (p>0.05) even after ruling out clinical characteristics, such as severity degree and case history. Carriers of the haplotype TC (rs4804803 and rs2287886) had a higher risk of developing fungal keratitis (p=0.007, OR=1.710, 95% CI 1.154-2.534). The distribution of haplotypes AG and GA (rs735239 and rs735240) between the two groups also showed significant differences (p=0.014, p=0.003, respectively).

conclusionsTwo SNPs of DC-SIGN (rs735239 and rs735240) are associated with susceptibility to FK in the northern Han Chinese population. The haplotypes of DC-SIGN may be susceptible to the risk of FK, whereas the analysis of Dectin-1 gene polymorphisms showed no significant association with FK risk. Further research with a larger sample is recommended.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseasePolymorphism, Single NucleotideAdultAgedAllelesAsian PeopleAspergillosisAspergillus fumigatusCase-Control StudiesCell Adhesion MoleculesDC-Specific ICAM-3 Grabbing NonintegrinDectin-1FemaleGene ExpressionGene FrequencyHaplotypesCell Adhesion MoleculesCLEC7A protein, humanDC-Specific ICAM-3 Grabbing NonintegrinDectin-1Lectins, C-TypeReceptors, Cell Surface

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