Haplotype analysis of ADAM33 polymorphisms in asthma: A pilot study.

Haplotype analysis of ADAM33 polymorphisms in asthma: A pilot study. Indian J Med Res. 2019 Sep;150(3):272-281 Authors: Vishweswaraiah S, Ramachandra NB, Jayaraj BS, Holla AD, Chakraborty S, Agrawal A, Mahesh PA Abstract Background & objectives: ADAM33 is implicated as a potentially strong candidate gene for asthma and bronchial hyper-responsiveness. Many polymorphisms of ADAM33 have been studied along with ADAM33 expression in various cells of the lungs. Haplotype analysis also showed association with asthma in different populations across the world. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive screening of ADAM33 polymorphisms in adult patients with asthma. Methods: Thirty five polymorphisms of ADAM33 were genotyped in 55 patients with asthma and 53 controls. The association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and haplotypes with phenotypes of asthma was analysed. Results: The genotype, minor allele frequency, odds ratio and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium did not show any significant difference among cases and controls. No association was found between SNPs of ADAM33 with the severity of asthma. Correlation analysis of ADAM33 SNPs to the phenotypes, based on clinical variables and allergen sensitization, did not show significant difference. Haplotype analysis showed that rs2280090 and rs2280091 were associated with asthma in the patient group. Interpretation & conclusions: Haplot...
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