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Association between TLR2/TLR4 gene polymorphisms and COPD phenotype in a Greek cohort.

A Apostolou, T Kerenidi, A Michopoulos, K I Gourgoulianis, M Noutsias, A E Germenis, M Speletas

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

A ApostolouSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology & Histocompatibility, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece.
T KerenidiSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Respiratory Department, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
A MichopoulosSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology & Histocompatibility, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece.
K I GourgoulianisSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Respiratory Department, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
M NoutsiasDepartment of Cardiology, Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine, Clinic for Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9066-5262
A E GermenisSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology & Histocompatibility, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece.
M SpeletasSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology & Histocompatibility, University of Thessaly, 41500, Larissa, Greece. maspel@med.uth.gr.
University of Thessaly · GRFriedrich Schiller University Jena · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundConsidering that the innate immune system plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we hypothesized that functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of innate immune genes affect the disease phenotype and prognosis.

aimTo elucidate the contribution of common functional TLR2 and TLR4 SNPs and genotypic deficiency of the mannose-binding lectin (MBL) protein, both as single parameters and in combination, in Greek COPD patients.

resultsIn a cohort of 114 Greek COPD patients, we confirmed that the presence of TLR4-D299G or TLR4-T399I SNPs was significantly associated with an earlier COPD stage (p = 0.003 and p = 0.009, respectively). In comparison, the absence of any analyzed polymorphism, including those of TLR2-R753Q and genotypic MBL deficiency, was significantly associated with a more severe disease phenotype, characterized by more frequent exacerbations (p = 0.045).

conclusionOur findings support the notion that the presence of innate immune SNPs, such as functional polymorphisms of TLRs along with MBL deficiency, might exert a protective effect on the COPD phenotype, similar with other immune-mediated disorders.

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GenotypePhenotypeAgedAged, 80 and overCohort StudiesFemaleHumansImmunity, InnateMaleMannose-Binding LectinMetabolism, Inborn ErrorsPolymorphism, GeneticPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrognosisProtective FactorsPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveMannose-Binding LectinChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseGenetic polymorphismsMannose-binding lectin protein deficiencyToll-like receptor 2Toll-like receptor 4

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