Genetics
The CETP rs708272 G/G genotype is significantly linked to dyslipidemia in Chinese patients with diabetes (World J Clin Cases 2024)
Original title: Genetic polymorphisms and their correlation with dyslipidemia in Chinese patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
This cross-sectional study examined associations between candidate gene polymorphisms and dyslipidemia in 1,098 Chinese patients with diabetes mellitus recruited from multiple healthcare centers, with dyslipidemia defined by National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Genotyping covered polymorphisms in APOE, LPL, CETP, and other candidate genes, with dyslipidemia prevalence at 64.8% among the 578 male and 520 female participants (mean age 58.4 years). After adjusting for confounders, logistic regression found significant associations between dyslipidemia and the APOE rs7412 T/T, APOE rs429358 C/C, LPL rs328 G/G, and CETP rs708272 G/G genotypes, with generally consistent associations across subgroups despite some variation in effect size. The study identified CETP rs708272 as one of the gene polymorphisms significantly associated with dyslipidemia in this Chinese diabetic population.
Original abstract
Background: Dyslipidemia is a common complication in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Genetic polymorphisms have been implicated in the development of dyslipidemia.
Aim: To investigate the association between polymorphisms of candidate genes involved in lipid metabolism and dyslipidemia in Chinese patients with DM.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1098 Chinese patients with DM recruited from multiple healthcare centers. Demographic and clinical data were collected, and dyslipidemia was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples and genotyping for selected polymorphisms of candidate genes (APOE, LPL, CETP, and others) was performed using PCR and DNA sequencing techniques. Statistical analyses were performed using logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounding factors.
Results: The study population consisted of 578 males (52.6%) and 520 females (47.4%), with a mean age of 58.4 ± 12.2 years. The prevalence of dyslipidemia was 64.8%. Significant associations were found between dyslipidemia and the APOE rs7412 T/T, APOE rs429358 C/C, LPL rs328 G/G, and CETP rs708272 G/G genotypes after adjusting for covariates. Subgroup analyses showed generally consistent associations across subgroups, although some variations in effect sizes were observed.
Conclusion: This study identified significant associations between genetic polymorphisms of APOE, LPL, and CETP genes and dyslipidemia in Chinese patients with DM.
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