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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-5-11
pubmed:abstractText
Deficiency in cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) enzyme sometimes leads to hyperhomocysteinemia/homocystinuria, conditions often associated with mental retardation (MR). In this investigation, association of idiopathic MR (IMR) with six CBS gene polymorphisms and fasting total plasma homocysteine (plHcy) was explored. Nuclear families with IMR probands (N=180) and control subjects (N=106) were recruited. Genomic DNA was subjected to PCR amplification and RFLP analysis. plHcy was measured by enzyme immunoassay. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analyses. Linkage disequilibrium between polymorphic sites was computed. T833C/844ins68 polymorphism revealed significant maternal transmission in IMR cases. The 31bpVNTR 21 repeat allele was significantly higher in male IMR cases as compared to sex-matched controls (P=0.004). A significant difference was also noticed in genotype frequencies of male IMR cases (P=0.005). Four other sites, G919A, C1105T, G1316A and G1330A, were not polymorphic in the studied population. While no significant contribution of any particular genotype was observed, plHcy level was significantly higher in male IMR cases as compared to sex-matched controls (P=0.0001). The data presented here is probably indicative of a higher risk of IMR in male subjects in association with two CBS polymorphisms and mild elevation in plHcy concentration.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1872-7972
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:day
10
pubmed:volume
453
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
214-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2009
pubmed:articleTitle
Correlation between cystathionine beta synthase gene polymorphisms, plasma homocysteine and idiopathic mental retardation in Indian individuals from Kolkata.
pubmed:affiliation
Manovikas Biomedical Research and Diagnostic Centre, 482 Madudah, Plot I-24, Sec.-J, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata 700107, India.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't