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Chemokine RANTES promoter polymorphisms in allergic rhinitis
Jeong Joong Kim1, Jung Hun Lee, Chul Ho Jang
1Department of Anatomy, Wonkwang Institute of Medical Science, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Chonbuk, South Korea.
The Laryngoscope
|April 6, 2004
Summary
Genetic variations in the RANTES gene promoter, specifically the -403A and -28G alleles, are linked to allergic rhinitis. These RANTES gene polymorphisms may serve as predictors for the condition.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Genetics
Background:
- RANTES (Regulated on Activation, Normal T Cell Expressed and Secreted) is a chemokine implicated in allergic diseases.
- Two specific polymorphisms in the RANTES promoter region, -403 G/A and -28 C/G, have been identified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between RANTES promoter polymorphisms (-403 G/A and -28 C/G) and the prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted.
- Genotyping of RANTES promoter polymorphisms (-403 G/A and -28 C/G) was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on blood samples.
- Participants included 151 individuals with allergic rhinitis and 278 healthy controls.
Main Results:
- The frequencies of the RANTES -403A allele and the -28G allele were significantly higher in individuals with allergic rhinitis compared to healthy controls (P < .05 for both).
Conclusions:
- The RANTES promoter polymorphisms at positions -403 and -28 are associated with allergic rhinitis.
- These RANTES gene alleles may be valuable genetic markers for predicting allergic rhinitis and could be incorporated into genomic analyses for the condition.