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ArticleF1000Research2015

Is MTHFD1 polymorphism rs 2236225 (c.1958G>A) associated with the susceptibility of NSCL/P? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Huaxiang Zhao, Jieni Zhang, Mengqi Zhang, Feng Deng, Leilei Zheng, Hui Zheng, Feng Chen, Jiuxiang Lin

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Huaxiang ZhaoDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.
Jieni ZhangDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.
Mengqi ZhangDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.
Feng DengBybo Dental Group, Beijing, 100062, China.
Leilei ZhengDepartment of Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
Hui ZhengDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.
Feng ChenLaboratory Center, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.
Jiuxiang LinDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, China.

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Abstract

aimsTo investigate the association between the methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 1 (MTHFD1) polymorphism rs 2236225 (c.1958G>A) and susceptibility to non-syndromic cleft of the lip and/or palate (NSCL/P).

methodsAn extensive literature review has been conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang Database for eligible researches. The terms for searching were "cleft lip OR cleft palate OR CLP OR CL/P OR oral facial cleft OR OFC" AND "methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (NADP+ dependent) 1 OR methenyltetrahydrofolate cyclohydrolase formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase OR MTHFD1 OR MTHFD". Two independent researchers screened, evaluated and extracted the data of included studies. The pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated by random effects model under five gene models. Subgroup, sensitivity analysis and publication bias were also assessed.

resultsTen case-control studies have been included in the systematic review and eight studies have been considered for the meta-analysis. Overall, the MTHFD1 polymorphism rs2236225 and the risk of NSCL/P showed pooled OR (95% CI) of 1.02 (0.86-1.21) under allelic model. A higher degree of heterogeneity was observed in Asian countries (I (2) = 75.6%) compared to non-Asian countries (I (2) = 48.9%). Similar consequence appeared in the subgroup of children (I (2) = 78.6%) compared with that of mothers (I (2) = 0.0%). There was no significant difference in the publication bias by the Begg's funnel plot (P = 0.711) and Egger's regression test (P = 0.746).

conclusionOur assessment suggested there was no significant association between the MTHFD1 polymorphism rs 2236225 (c.1958G>A) and the susceptibility to NSCL/P. Further investigations using a large sample size and a more advanced technique should be adopted to reach a more precise conclusion in the future.

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Meta-analysisMTHFD1NSCL/P susceptibilityPolymorphisms

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PMCPMC4722688

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