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Published on: January 7, 2016
Genetic Polymorphisms as Predictive Markers of Response to Growth Hormone Therapy in Children with Growth Hormone
Anna Maria Jung1, Martin Zenker2, Christina Lißewski2
1Klinik für Allg. Pädiatrie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
Abstract:
Objective Growth hormone (GH) deficiency (GHD) is commonly treated with recombinant human GH (rhGH). Individual response to rhGH therapy varies widely and there is evidence that variations in growth-related genes, e. g. the GH receptor (GHR) gene, may impact treatment response. We aimed to identify genetic polymorphisms which could serve as predictive markers of response to rhGH therapy. Methods We conducted a genetic analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and the GHR exon 3 deletion in 101 paediatric GHD patients receiving rhGH. Patients were analysed for 13 known SNPs in 11 genes of the GH axis (SOS1, IGFR1, GAB1, LHX4, IGFBP3, GRB10, GHRHR, GHSR), growth plate (VDR, ESR1) and cell cycle (CDK4). Individual index of responsiveness (IoR) values were compared by genotype. We also analysed the potential association between the IoR and the GHR exon 3 deletion. IoRs were analysed by genotype by one-way analysis of variance and unpaired t-test. Results Variations in two SNPs, rs2888586 (SOS1) and rs2069502 (CDK4), and the GHR exon 3 deletion were significantly associated with response to rhGH treatment. Conclusions Genetic variations are potentially suitable as predictive markers of rhGH treatment response in GHD. Genetic analysis provides a starting point for individualised treatment of GHD.
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