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Polymorphisms of interleukin 4 and interleukin 4 receptor genes and bronchial asthma risk among Egyptian children

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CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Volume 93, Issue -, Pages 66-72

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2021.04.006

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Bronchial asthma; Interleukin 4 receptor; Interleukin 4

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The study found that IL4 VNTR and IL4R (A1902G) gene polymorphisms are associated with the risk of bronchial asthma among Egyptian children, with certain genotypes of IL4 VNTR and IL4R (A1902G) showing significantly higher frequencies in asthmatic patients.
Background: Interleukin 4 (IL4) is a key cytokine that regulates the inflammatory cascade in bronchial asthma. We investigated the association between the IL4 and IL4R polymorphisms and the susceptibility for bronchial asthma among Egyptian children. Methods: IL4 VNTR and IL4R c.1902 A>G p.(Q576R) polymorphisms were investigated among 100 children with bronchial asthma and 100 healthy controls using PCR method. Serum levels of IL4 and immunoglobulin E (IgE) were assessed by ELISA. Results: The frequencies of (A1A2 + A2A2) genotypes and A2-allele of the IL4 VNTR variant were significantly higher among asthmatic patients than controls (p = 0.01, OR = 2.34, 95% CI = 1.24-4.44; p = 0.01, OR = 2.27, 95% CI = 1.29-3.99, respectively). The frequencies of (AG + GG) genotypes and G-allele of the IL4R (A1902G) variant were significantly higher among asthmatic patients than controls (p = 0.003, OR = 2.52, 95% CI = 1.39-4.58; p = 0.002, OR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.35-3.76, respectively). There was a significant association between (A1A2 + A2A2) genotypes of the IL4 VNTR variant and high serum IL4 level among asthmatic patients (p < 0.001). The (AG + GG) genotypes of the IL4R (A1902G) variant were significantly associated with exposure to triggers, atopic dermatitis and higher serum IgE level in asthmatic patients (p = 0.02, 0.04 and 0.01, respectively). Conclusion: IL4 VNTR and IL4R (A1902G) polymorphisms could be associated with higher risks of bronchial asthma among Egyptian children.

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