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SynthesisInflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]2015

Association between Val66Met polymorphisms in brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene and asthma risk: a meta-analysis.

Xinming Xie, Yanting Zhu, Jiaojiao Zhang, Cui Zhai, Wei Feng, Yilin Pan, Lu Liu, Xiaofan Su, Lan Yang, Manxiang Li

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Synthesis in Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.], 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xinming XieDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Yanting ZhuDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Jiaojiao ZhangDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Cui ZhaiDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Wei FengDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Yilin PanDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Lu LiuDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Xiaofan SuDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Lan YangDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
Manxiang LiDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.277, West Yanta Road, 710061, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China. manxiangli@hotmail.com.
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe Val66Met polymorphisms in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene have been reported to be associated with asthma risk, while the results are inconclusive. Considering a single study may lack the power to provide reliable conclusion, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association between the Val66Met polymorphisms and asthma susceptibility.

methodsA comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang databases was conducted before February 12, 2015. The pooled odds ratio (OR) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.

resultsSix eligible studies with a total of 3501 subjects were finally included in this meta-analysis. Overall, a significantly increased risk was detected in the Val66Met G allele (G vs. A: OR 1.33, 95 % CI 1.19-1.49, P = 5.61E-07; GG vs. GA + AA: OR 1.48, 95 % CI 1.20-1.83, P = 3.14E-04; GG vs. GA: OR 1.48, 95 % CI 1.17-1.89, P = 0.001; GG vs. AA: OR 1.62, 95 % CI 1.20-2.19, P = 0.002). Moreover, stratification by ethnicity indicated marked association between the Val66Met G allele and asthma risk in Caucasians (G vs. A: OR 1.29, 95 % CI 1.12-1.49, P = 0.001; GG + GA vs. AA: OR 1.59, 95 % CI 1.03-2.46, P = 0.039; GG vs. GA + AA: OR 1.32, 95 % CI 1.11-1.57, P = 0.001; GG vs. GA: OR 1.28, 95 % CI 1.07-1.53, P = 0.007; GG vs. AA: OR 1.72, 95 % CI 1.11-2.68, P = 0.015).

conclusionOur present meta-analysis suggests that the Val66Met polymorphisms in BDNF gene are potentially associated with asthma risk in Caucasians. Further well-designed case-control studies with larger sample size and more ethnic groups are needed to confirm these conclusions.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseAsthmaBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorHumansPolymorphism, GeneticBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorAsthmaBDNFMeta-analysisPolymorphism

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PMID26289094
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