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ArticleBiochemical genetics2025

Association of MnSOD, CAT, and GPx1 Gene Polymorphism with Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy in South Indian Patients: A Case-Control Study.

Farhana Begum, Karpagavel Lakshmanan

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Farhana BegumDepartment of Biochemistry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-1050-2776
Karpagavel LakshmananDepartment of Biochemistry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India. karpag@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9951-8667

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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the common complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and oxidative stress plays a key role in the pathogenesis of DN. Studies have demonstrated that antioxidants (MnSOD, CAT, and GPx1) may reduce the complications associated with T2DM. The purpose of the study is to correlate the role of antioxidant gene polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of DN among T2DM individuals in the South Indian population. It clarifies the importance of early manifestation and reliable genetic indicators modulating the oxidative stress mechanism in DN. The study participants were divided and grouped as Group 1: Control, Group 2: T2DM without DN, and Group 3: T2DM with DN (n = 100 in each group). The levels of plasma glucose, HbA1c, renal profile, SOD, CAT, GPx1, MDA, and TAS were assessed. MnSOD (rs4880), CAT (rs1049982), and GPx1 (rs1050450) polymorphisms were genotyped via Tetra-arms PCR. The genotypes of GPx1 depict a significant role in the progression of DN in T2DM patients (co-dominant [OR: 2.134; 95% CI (1.202-3.788), p < 0.01], dominant [OR: 2.015; 95% CI (1.117-3.634), p = 0.02], and recessive model [OR: 2.215; 95% CI (1.235-3.972), p = 0.008]); whereas rs4880 and rs1049982 polymorphisms are not associated with DN progression. As a result, GPx1 (rs1050450) polymorphism could be a diagnostic risk factor for developing DN in T2DM patients. Moreover, the genotypes of rs4880 and rs1049982 polymorphism show significant difference in the antioxidant parameters compared to the genotypes of rs1050450. In contradiction to earlier studies, the current study demonstrates that the genotypes of rs1050450 (GPx1) can be considered as an influential component for higher susceptibility and risk of developing DN in T2DM patients among the South Indian population.

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CatalaseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NephropathiesGlutathione PeroxidasePolymorphism, Single NucleotideSuperoxide DismutaseAdultCase-Control StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGlutathione Peroxidase GPX1HumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedCatalaseCAT protein, humanGlutathione PeroxidaseGlutathione Peroxidase GPX1GPX1 protein, humanSuperoxide DismutaseCATDiabetic nephropathyGPx1MnSODSingle nucleotide polymorphismType 2 diabetes mellitus

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