LTC4-synthase A-444C polymorphism: lack of association with NSAID-induced isolated periorbital angioedema in a Spanish population
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The mechanism of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced reactions is unknown. However, strong evidence supports the hypothesis of an enhanced production of cysteinyl-leukotrienes. The existence of a polymorphism (A-444C) in the promoter region of the leukotriene (LT)C4-synthase gene (the terminal enzyme in the LTC4 production pathway) has been reported. This polymorphism has yielded contradictory results on its association with aspirin-induced asthma.The present study was designed to investigate the possible genetic association of C(-444) allele and a specific clinical phenotype of NSAID sensitivity, the NSAID-induced isolated periorbital angioedema, via a case/control study.The polymorphism A-444C was analyzed in 58 patients with NSAID-induced periorbital angioedema and 61 control subjects, who had undergone single-blind, placebo-controlled oral challenge. Genotype was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.We have not found an association of C(-444), allele with NSAID-induced isolated periorbital angioedema.Further studies are needed to determine whether polymorphisms in the LTC4-synthase gene or other leukotriene-forming enzymes are involved in the pathogenesis of the different subsets of NSAID sensitivity.
Adult, Male, Polymorphism, Genetic, Adolescent, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal, Middle Aged, Polymerase Chain Reaction, LCT4 synthase, 320701 Alergias, Spain, Case-Control Studies, Orbital Diseases, Humans, Female, Single-Blind Method, Angioedema, 32 Ciencias médicas, Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length, Glutathione Transferase
Adult, Male, Polymorphism, Genetic, Adolescent, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal, Middle Aged, Polymerase Chain Reaction, LCT4 synthase, 320701 Alergias, Spain, Case-Control Studies, Orbital Diseases, Humans, Female, Single-Blind Method, Angioedema, 32 Ciencias médicas, Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length, Glutathione Transferase
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