ArticleInternational journal of molecular epidemiology and genetics2018
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- Influence of the presence of mannose-binding lectin polymorphisms on the occurrence of leishmaniasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaPooled it
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Abstract
introductionTuberculosis (TB) is a foremost infectious disease in most parts of the world. Globally, tuberculosis is the second-leading cause of infectious diseases. This has become a significant world-wide social and public health issue, and one of the major diseases in China. In addition to environmental risk factors, genetic factors may play an important role in the development of tuberculosis.
methodsWe conducted a case-control study to evaluate the genetic effects of functional single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): MBL2 rs1800450 C > T, MBL2 rs7095891 G > A and MBL2 rs7096206 C > G, and their influences on the development of tuberculosis. A total of 231 tuberculosis cases and 240 controls were included in this study. Genotypes were determined using a custom-designed 48-Plex SNPscanTM kit.
resultsThe MBL2 rs7095891 G > A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of TB. However, there were no significant links with the other two SNPs. In any subgroup, there was no relvant risk of TB associated with MBL2 rs7095891 G > A polymorphism.
conclusionThese findings suggest that functional polymorphism MBL2 rs7095891 G > A may be positively correlated with susceptibility to tuberculosis. These findings may be somewhat limited by sample size. A further study with more focus on different regions, ethnic groups and larger sample sizes is therefore suggested.
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