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Human acetyltransferase polymorphisms

D M Grant1, N C Hughes, S A Janezic

  • 1Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. grant@sickkids.on.ca

Mutation Research
|May 12, 1997
PubMed
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Genetic variations in arylamine acetyltransferase (NAT) enzymes, specifically NAT1 and NAT2, influence the metabolism of toxic compounds. Understanding these NAT gene variations is crucial for assessing individual health risks and developing diagnostic tools.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Arylamine acetyltransferase (NAT) enzymes, including NAT1 and NAT2, are critical for metabolizing xenobiotics like arylamines and hydrazines.
  • Individual differences in NAT2 function are linked to the isoniazid acetylation polymorphism, with 15 known variant alleles.
  • NAT1 exhibits distinct substrate specificity and its expression also varies due to allelic differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of NAT1 and NAT2 genetic variations in xenobiotic metabolism and toxicity.
  • To understand the functional consequences of NAT1 and NAT2 allelic variants.
  • To highlight the need for improved methods to detect NAT allelic variations in population and epidemiological studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on NAT1 and NAT2 enzymes and their genetic polymorphisms.

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  • Identification of specific PCR-based genotyping tests for NAT2 variants.
  • Analysis of in vivo and in vitro studies on NAT1 variant proteins (NAT1*14, NAT1*15, NAT1*10).

    • Main Results:

    • Fifteen variant alleles of NAT2 are associated with the isoniazid acetylation phenotype.
    • Nine NAT1 variant alleles have been identified, with NAT1*14 and NAT1*15 causing defective NAT1 proteins and impaired metabolism.
    • The NAT1*10 variant is linked to increased NAT1 activity and elevated risk for bladder and colon cancers.

    Conclusions:

    • Allelic variations in NAT1 and NAT2 significantly impact the metabolic activation of procarcinogens, leading to toxicological consequences.
    • Further research is necessary to fully characterize the extent of NAT allelic variation and the functional capacity of each variant.
    • Development of accurate detection methods for NAT variants is essential for population and epidemiological studies.