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ArticleFrontiers in genetics2025

Association of the interaction between occupational hazard factors and IL-1β gene polymorphism with cognitive function in electrolytic aluminum workers.

Youxing Li, Yaqin Pang, Dongshun Chen, Feiyu Lu, Hongyan Tian, Fengni Qin, Kuntao Wei, Ahmad Razali Bin Ishak, Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd Aris, Guangzi Qi

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Youxing Li *College of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Yaqin Pang *Key Laboratory of Research on Environment and Population Health in aluminum mining areas (Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Baise, China.
Dongshun ChenCollege of Medical Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Feiyu LuCollege of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Hongyan TianCollege of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Fengni QinCollege of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Kuntao WeiCollege of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
Ahmad Razali Bin IshakFaculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd ArisFaculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
Guangzi QiCollege of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.

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Background: Various occupational hazards in the electrolytic aluminum environment have been linked to cognitive decline. However, the interactive effects of these hazards and genetic factors on cognitive function remain unclear. Objective: This study aimed to identify the primary occupational hazards, examine their interaction with IL-1β gene polymorphisms in relation to cognitive function. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2024 at an electrolytic aluminum company in China, involving 478 male workers. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Calculate the cumulative exposure dose of harmful factors such as aluminum dust. Additionally, IL-1β gene polymorphisms (rs1143627, rs1143643, rs16944, rs3917356) and serum protein levels were analyzed. The associations between environmental exposure, genetic factors, and cognitive function were examined using multivariate stepwise linear regression, restricted cubic splines, generalized linear models, and hierarchical analysis. Covariance analysis and independent sample t-tests were employed to assess the potential mediating effect of peripheral blood IL-1β levels. Results: Cumulative exposure to aluminum dust was significantly associated with cognitive decline (β = -0.18, 95% CI: 0.27, -0.10), and the relationship was linear. Compared to the wild genotype, individuals carrying rs1143627 G/G, rs1143643 C/C, and rs16944 A/A exhibited significantly lower cognitive scores ( Conclusion: Cumulative exposure to aluminum dust is a key risk factor for cognitive decline. IL-1β polymorphisms influence susceptibility, with the effect becoming more pronounced under high aluminum exposure. However, peripheral blood IL-1β levels do not mediate this association with cognitive decline.

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aluminum dustcognitive functiongenetic polymorphismIL-1βinteractionoccupational factors

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