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ArticlePloS one2016

Influence of ACE I/D Polymorphism on Circulating Levels of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1, D-Dimer, Ultrasensitive C-Reactive Protein and Transforming Growth Factor β1 in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Sara Santos de Carvalho, Ana Cristina Simões e Silva, Adriano de Paula Sabino, Fernanda Cristina Gontijo Evangelista, Karina Braga Gomes, Luci Maria SantAna Dusse, Danyelle Romana Alves Rios

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Sara Santos de CarvalhoCampus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis/MG - Brazil.
Ana Cristina Simões e SilvaDepartment of Pediatrics, Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brazil.
Adriano de Paula SabinoDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brazil.
Fernanda Cristina Gontijo EvangelistaDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brazil.
Karina Braga GomesDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brazil.
Luci Maria SantAna DusseDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brazil.
Danyelle Romana Alves RiosCampus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis/MG - Brazil.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais · BRFederal University of São João del-Rei · BR

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Abstract

backgroundThere is substantial evidence that chronic renal and cardiovascular diseases are associated with coagulation disorders, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and fibrosis. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Insertion/Deletion polymorphism (ACE I/D polymorphism) has also be linked to cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to compare plasma levels of ultrassensible C-reactive protein (usCRP), PAI-1, D-dimer and TGF-β1 in patients undergoing HD with different ACE I/D polymorphisms.

methodsThe study was performed in 138 patients at ESRD under hemodialysis therapy for more than six months. The patients were divided into three groups according to the genotype. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood cells (leukocytes). ACE I/D polymorphism was investigated by single polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Plasma levels of D-dimer, PAI-1 and TGF-β1 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the determination of plasma levels of usCRP was performed by immunonephelometry. Data were analyzed by the software SigmaStat 2.03.

resultsClinical characteristics were similar in patients with these three ACE I/D polymorphisms, except for interdialytic weight gain. I allele could be associated with higher interdialytic weight gain (P = 0.017). Patients genotyped as DD and as ID had significantly higher levels of PAI-1 than those with II genotype. Other laboratory parameters did not significantly differ among the three subgroups (P = 0.033). Despite not reaching statistical significance, plasma levels of usCRP were higher in patients carrying the D allele.

conclusionACE I/D polymorphisms could be associated with changes in the regulation of sodium, fibrinolytic system, and possibly, inflammation. Our data showed that high levels of PAI-1 are detected when D allele is present, whereas greater interdialytic gain is associated with the presence of I allele. However, further studies with different experimental designs are necessary to elucidate the mechanisms involved in these associations.

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Polymorphism, GeneticRenal DialysisAdultC-Reactive ProteinElectrophoresis, Polyacrylamide GelFemaleFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation ProductsHemostasisHumansINDEL MutationInflammationMaleMiddle AgedPeptidyl-Dipeptidase APlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Transforming Growth Factor beta1ACE protein, humanC-Reactive ProteinFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Productsfibrin fragment DPeptidyl-Dipeptidase APlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Transforming Growth Factor beta1

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