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Genetic variations in HCRTR2 and GNB3 influence cluster headache susceptibility and triptan response. Genotyping these genes is crucial for effective cluster headache treatment strategies.

Keywords:
Cluster headache therapyGNB3HCRTR2PharmacogenomicsSoutheastern European Caucasians

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  • Genetics
  • Pharmacogenomics

Background:

  • Cluster headache (CH) has a significant hereditary component.
  • Genetic factors are implicated in CH pathophysiology and treatment response.
  • Previous studies suggest associations between CH and specific gene polymorphisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the distribution of HCRTR2 (rs2653349) and GNB3 (rs5443) gene polymorphisms in a Southeastern European Caucasian population.
  • To determine the association of these polymorphisms with cluster headache susceptibility and triptan treatment response.
  • To compare gene frequency distributions with other ethnic groups and analyze gender-specific differences.

Main Methods:

  • DNA was extracted from buccal swabs of 636 individuals.
  • Real-time PCR was used to analyze polymorphisms rs2653349 (HCRTR2) and rs5443 (GNB3).
  • Statistical analyses were performed to compare gene frequencies, assess associations, and evaluate gender differences.

Main Results:

  • The allele frequency distribution for rs2653349 differed significantly between Southeastern European Caucasians and other populations (European, East Asian).
  • The allele frequency distribution for rs5443 showed significant differences between Southeastern European Caucasians and African, South Asian, and East Asian populations.
  • A marginal statistically significant gender difference was observed for rs2653349, with higher male representation of the protective A:A allele.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic variations in HCRTR2 and GNB3 play a role in cluster headache.
  • The rs2653349 polymorphism in HCRTR2 may influence disease susceptibility, with a potential gender-specific effect.
  • The rs5443 polymorphism in GNB3 is associated with triptan treatment response.
  • Genotyping these polymorphisms is important for personalized treatment strategies in cluster headache management.