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ArticleThoracic cancer2022

Polymorphic mutations in the polb gene promoter and their impact on transcriptional activity.

Qingjun Wu, Yuying Qi, Shuanghu Wang, Jian Liu, Peiwu Geng, Quan Zhou, Wenqian Zhang, Jianping Cai, Bin Hu, Dapeng Dai and 1 more

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Article in Thoracic cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Qingjun WuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1863-7945
Yuying QiThe Key laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, China.
Shuanghu WangLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0057-267X
Jian LiuThe Key laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, China.
Peiwu GengLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui, China.
Quan ZhouLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui, China.
Wenqian ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jianping CaiThe Key laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, China.
Bin HuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Dapeng DaiThe Key laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6279-7102
Hui LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0103-1872
Capital Medical University · CNChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CNWenzhou Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundDNA polymerase β is one of the key enzymes involved in DNA damage repair and its proper expression is strictly controlled within different cells. We previously reported that three genetic mutations in the promoter region of the polb gene are prevalent in the Chinese Han population and two types of mutation are associated with thymic hyperplasia. The purpose of this study was to explore whether other mutated sites exist within the promoter region of the polb gene.

methodsGenomic DNAs of 421 healthy Chinese Han individuals were extracted from whole blood samples and used for gene amplification of the promoter region of the polb gene. After gel purification, PCR amplicons were sequenced by the Sanger sequencing method and used for sequence alignment with the Lasergene program. PCR products with novel mutations were then subcloned into luciferase reporter plasmid pGL4.10 and transfected into 293T cells for dual-luciferase activity analysis.

resultsIn total, 11 mutated sites were detected in the Chinese Han population and eight of these were reported for the first time. Using a dual luciferase reporter system, it was found that one novel mutation -142 C > G could decrease the transcription activity of the polb gene, whereas two novel mutations, -152_-151insC and -218 C > G, could significantly increase the transcription activity of the polb gene.

conclusionsHigh polymorphic sites could be found in the promoter region of polb gene and approximately half of them could influence its transcription activity.

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Asian PeopleBase SequenceHumansMutationPolymerase Chain ReactionPromoter Regions, Geneticgenetic mutationluciferase reporter systemPolbpromotertranscription

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