Genetic variants in mannose receptor gene (MRC1) confer susceptibility to increased risk of sarcoidosis.

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MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Hattori, T.; Konno, S.; Takahashi, A.; Isada, A.; Shimizu, K.; Shimizu, K.; Taniguchi, N.; Gao, P.; Yamaguchi, E.; Hizawa, N.; Huang, Shau-Ku; Nishimura, M.

Year of Publication: 2010

Journal: BMC Med Genet

Volume: 11

Pagination: 151

Date Published: 10/2010

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 1471-2350

Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Case-Control Studies, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide, Sarcoidosis

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Mannose receptor (MR) is a member of the C-type lectin receptor family involved in pathogen molecular-pattern recognition and thought to be critical in shaping host immune response. The aim of this study was to investigate potential associations of genetic variants in the MRC1 gene with sarcoidosis.

METHODS: Nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), encompassing the MRC1 gene, were genotyped in a total of 605 Japanese consisting of 181 sarcoidosis patients and 424 healthy controls.

RESULTS: Suggestive evidence of association between rs691005 SNP and risk of sarcoidosis was observed independent of sex and age in a recessive model (P = 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that MRC1 is an important candidate gene for sarcoidosis. This is the first study to imply that genetic variants in MRC1, a major member of the C-type lectin, contribute to the development of sarcoidosis.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2350-11-151

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21029423?dopt=Abstract

Alternate Journal: BMC Med. Genet.

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