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Polymorphisms in a human kidney xenobiotic transporter, OCT2, exhibit altered function.

Maya K Leabman1, Conrad C Huang, Michiko Kawamoto

  • 1Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Program in Human Genetics, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0443, USA.

Pharmacogenetics
|July 27, 2002
PubMed
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Genetic variations in the OCT2 gene, a key kidney transporter, were analyzed. Four common variants significantly altered OCT2 transporter function, suggesting natural selection acts against these changes.

Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • High-throughput genetic analysis is advancing, yet linking genetic variation to protein function requires further study.
  • Kidney transporters, like OCT2, are crucial for eliminating foreign substances.
  • Understanding OCT2 genetic variation and function is vital for drug metabolism and toxicology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between genetic variations in the OCT2 gene and its transporter function.
  • To identify and functionally characterize OCT2 variants.
  • To explore the evolutionary pressures on OCT2 genetic diversity.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive genetic analysis of the OCT2 gene in 247 ethnically diverse DNA samples.
  • Identification of variable sites and characterization of non-synonymous amino acid changes.

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  • In vitro functional assays using Xenopus laevis oocytes to assess transporter activity.
  • Population genetic analyses, including nucleotide diversity (pi) and Tajima's D-values.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-eight variable sites in OCT2 were identified, with eight causing non-synonymous amino acid changes.
    • Four common OCT2 variants (>1% frequency) were found to alter transporter function.
    • Analysis revealed a higher prevalence of synonymous over non-synonymous changes in OCT2.
    • Non-synonymous sites showed skewed allele frequencies, indicating negative selection.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific OCT2 genetic variants significantly impact its transporter function.
    • Population genetic data suggest purifying selection against amino acid changes in OCT2.
    • OCT2's role in eliminating endogenous amines and xenobiotics likely drives this selection.