Th2 cell regulatory and effector molecules single nucleotide polymorphisms and periodontitis

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Abstract
Aim To investigate the association between T helper 2 (Th2) cell regulatory and effector molecules’ genetic polymorphisms and periodontitis. Materials and methods Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of 11 Th2 cell regulatory or effector molecules genes (CD28 , CTLA4 , IL4 , IL5 , IL6 , IL9 , IL10 , IL13 , IL4R , GATA3 , STAT6 , and rs1537415; total 130 SNPs) were studied in Chinese nonsmokers (163 periodontitis‐free controls, 141 periodontitis patients) using Sequenom iPlex assays. SNPs potentially associated with periodontitis (adjusted allelic P < 0.1) in this cross‐sectional study were further investigated via meta‐analysis. Results Allele G of rs4553808 in promoter of CTLA4 was more frequently detected in periodontitis than controls (P < 0.005), but did not remain significant after age and gender adjustment. Haplotype (GTT) in a block of three CTLA4 SNPs (rs4553808, rs16840252, rs5742909) was significantly associated with periodontitis. Meta‐analysis of SNPs identified indicated allele T of CTLA4 rs5742909 (3 studies; 461 control, 369 periodontitis) and allele G of IL6 rs1800796 (18 studies; 2760 control, 2442 periodontitis) were significantly associated with periodontitis (OR = 1.44 and OR = 1.30, respectively). Conclusions Within limitations of this study, a haplotype of CTLA4 concerning Th2 cell regulation, may be associated with periodontitis in Chinese nonsmokers followed. Meta‐analysis indicated rs5742909 of CTLA4 and rs1800796 of IL6 appeared significantly associated with periodontitis.
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  • University of Hong Kong Research and Conference (10206044, 10207348)
  • Health and Medical Research Fund of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (02132216)
  • University of Hong Kong Research and Conference (10206044, 10207348)
  • Health and Medical Research Fund of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (02132216)

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