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Genetic polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and coronary artery disease susceptibility: a case-control study
Cui Qintao1, Li Yan, Duan Changhong
11 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University , Weihui, People's Republic of China .
Insights
Genetic variations in the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) gene, specifically the rs1799750 polymorphism, are linked to coronary artery disease (CAD) risk in the Han Chinese population. The 2G allele of MMP-1 rs1799750 increases susceptibility to CAD.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
- Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly MMP-1, are implicated in cardiovascular pathogenesis.
- Understanding genetic susceptibility is crucial for CAD prevention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the MMP-1 gene and genetic susceptibility to CAD.
- To identify specific MMP-1 variants that contribute to CAD risk in a Han Chinese population.
Main Methods:
- Genotyping of nine MMP-1 SNPs (rs1799750, rs498186, rs475007, rs514921, rs494379, rs996999, rs2071232, rs1938901, rs2239008) using MALDI-TOF MassARRAY.
- Comparison of allele and genotype frequencies between 411 CAD patients and 438 healthy controls.
- Linkage disequilibrium and haplotype analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between the rs1799750 genotype distribution and CAD (p=0.022).
- The 2G allele of rs1799750 was significantly associated with an increased risk of CAD (p=0.005, OR=1.329).
- The C-2G haplotype (rs498186-rs1799750) was more prevalent in CAD patients (p=0.001).
Conclusions:
- Polymorphisms in the MMP-1 promoter region, particularly rs1799750, play a role in CAD susceptibility within the Han Chinese population.
- The 2G allele of MMP-1 rs1799750 is a potential genetic marker for increased CAD risk.
- These findings warrant further investigation in larger cohorts and diverse populations.
Abstract:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) receives intensive research due to its high incidence and severe impact on the quality of life. One member of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), MMP-1, has been reported to be associated with CAD. To identify the markers contributing to the genetic susceptibility to CAD, nine single-nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1799750, rs498186, rs475007, rs514921, rs494379, rs996999, rs2071232, rs1938901, and rs2239008) throughout the MMP-1 gene were genotyped using MALDI-TOF within the MassARRAY system, and the allele and genotype distributions were compared between 438 healthy controls and 411 patients with CAD from a Chinese Han population. The analysis revealed a weak association between the rs1799750 (in the promoter region) genotype distribution and CAD (p=0.022). An increased risk of CAD was significantly associated with the 2G allele of rs1799750 (p=0.005, odds ratio=1.329, 95% confidence interval=1.090-1.620, after Bonferroni corrections). Strong linkage disequilibrium was observed in three blocks (D'>0.9). Significantly more C-2G (rs498186-rs1799750) haplotypes (p=0.001 after Bonferroni corrections) were found in CAD subjects. These findings point to a role for the polymorphism in the MMP-1 promoter in CAD among a Han Chinese population and may be informative for future genetic or biological studies on CAD.
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