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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and wnt pathway-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms

Ayberk Akat1, Seda Yilmaz Semerci2, Osman Mutluhan Ugurel1,3

  • 1Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yıldız Technical University, Davutpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.

Pediatric Research
|December 2, 2021
PubMed

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Genetic variants are linked to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) risk in premature infants. This study identified eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with BPD, highlighting the WNT pathway

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Neonatology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a significant complication in preterm infants.
  • Genetic factors are increasingly recognized for their contribution to BPD pathogenesis.
  • Identifying specific genetic risk factors is crucial for understanding BPD development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association of 45 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with BPD susceptibility in a Turkish premature infant cohort.
  • To investigate the role of genetic variants in the development of BPD.
  • To explore potential interactions between genes involved in BPD pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 192 premature infants (gestational age <32 weeks) was studied.
  • Infants were categorized into BPD and no-BPD groups based on oxygen requirements at 28 days.
  • Genotyping was performed for 45 pre-identified BPD risk SNPs.

Main Results:

  • Eight SNPs showed association with BPD risk at the allele level.
  • Two SNPs (rs4883955 on KLF12 and rs9953270 on CHST9) were significant at both allele and genotype levels.
  • In-silico analysis suggested functional interactions among five genes, converging on WNT5A, implicating the WNT pathway in BPD.

Conclusions:

  • Specific SNPs in genes like KLF12 and CHST9 may contribute to BPD pathogenesis.
  • The WNT pathway, particularly WNT5A, appears to play a role in BPD development.
  • Further research into Wnt pathway-related SNPs is warranted for potential therapeutic targets.
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