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MTHFR A1298C polymorphism: a predictor of reduced risk of preeclampsia in Punjab, Pakistan
Sadia Mahmood1, Amna Younus1, Sammar Nathaniel1
1Department of Biochemistry, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan.
Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate the genetic association between MTHFR (A1298C) SNP and preeclampsia (PE) in Punjab, Pakistan.
Methods:
A sample of 80 pregnant women (40 healthy pregnant women and 40 with PE) was pooled for genotyping MTHFR A1298C polymorphism by using the tetra-primer amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) PCR. The Genotypic and allelic assessments were performed using various statistical techniques.
Results:
The AC genotype and C allele of MTHFR A1298C were found to be associated with decreased risk of PE (odds ratio [OR]: 0.31, risk ratio [RR]: 0.58, p = 0.01), and (odds ratio [OR]: 0.49, risk ratio [RR]: 0.61, p = 0.04), respectively.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, genetic polymorphism A1298C in MTHFR may pose a protective effect in the studied population.
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