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mTOR gene variant rs2295080 might be a risk factor for atherosclerosis in Iranian women with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders worldwide, is closely linked with an enhanced risk of atherosclerosis. However, the molecular mechanism of this linkage is not still clear. Genetic variations in the mTOR gene may increase the susceptibility of individuals to these diseases. METHODS: One hundred nine diabetic patients and 375 healthy subjects participated in this study. mTOR Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) rs2295080 was determined using Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). RESULTS: Comparison of genotypic, allelic, and genotypic combination frequencies between cases and controls revealed no significant result. Nevertheless, the frequency of rs2295080 GT + TT genotype was significantly more in diabetic women with atherosclerosis compared with those without atherosclerosis (p = 0.047). Besides, the rs2295080 G allele was more frequently detected in diabetic women without atherosclerosis compared to those with atherosclerosis (p = 0.046). CONCLUSION: The rs2295080 GT + TT genotype predisposes Iranian diabetic women to atherosclerosis, while the rs2295080 G allele protects them against atherosclerosis. However, additional experiments using larger sample sizes are needed to verify this result.

Source: BMC Endocrine Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s12902-024-01703-4

Authors: Afsaneh Zare, Shahdad khosropanah, Gholamreza Daryabor, Mehrnoosh Doroudchi

Institutions: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University

Language: English

Topic: Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990