ArticleInternational journal of immunopathology and pharmacology
Single nucleotide polymorphism rs 2070874 at Interleukin-4 is associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus independently of human leukocyte antigens.
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Abstract
introductionType 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic beta (β-) cells. Previous studies suggested an imbalance between and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines exacerbates T1DM development.
objectivesWe aimed to test the hypothesis that patients with T1DM carry a higher frequency of regulatory genes associated with low levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-4 (IL-4), its receptor (IL-4R), and interleukin-10 (IL-10).
methodsAccordingly, we compared frequencies of five different single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in T1DM patients and healthy controls who had been typed for HLA-DRB1, HLA-DQA1, and HLA-DQB1 genes.
resultsThe frequencies of rs2070874 (IL-4) alleles C and T differed between T1DM patients and controls (
conclusionThis study suggests that possession of the rs2070874 C/C genotype, which is associated with low production of IL-4, increases the risk of T1DM in young individuals carrying vulnerable HLA alleles/haplotypes.
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