Assessment of metalloproteinase matrix 9 (MMP9) gene polymorphisms risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse in the brazilian population / Avaliação de polimorfismos de genes de matriz de metaloproteinase 9 (MMP9) como fatores de risco para o prolapso de órgãos pélvicos na população brasileira

Abstract Objective To evaluate the C-1562T matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) gene polymorphisms as risk factors related to the occurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and to identifytheclinicalvariablesassociatedwith theoccurrenceof thedisease.Epidemiological studies of risk factors for POP do not explain why nulliparous women with no known risk factors also develop POP. Therefore, genetic factors may be involved. Methods Cohort study with 86 women with symptomatic POP (cases), and 158 women withoutapriororcurrentdiagnosisof thisdisorder(controls).Thegroupswereanalyzedfor the presence of MMP9 gene polymorphisms. Genotyping was performed using polymerase chainreaction(PCR)with DNA obtained froma peripheral venouspuncture ofboth groups. Results There were no differences between the cases and controls even when we grouped the mutant homozygous and heterozygous genotypes. The analysis of patients with a complete absence of POP versus patients with total POP also showed no statistically significant differences. Ageand home birth were found to be independent risk factors for POP. Conclusions There were no statistically significant differences in the C-1562T MMP9 polymorphisms between the cases and controls in Brazilian women.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar polimorfismos do gene C-1562T do gene matriz de metaloproteinase 9 (MMP9) como fatores de risco relacionados à ocorrência de prolapsode órgão pélvico(POP)e identificar variáveis clínicas associadas à ocorrência da doença. Estudos epidemiológicos de fatores de risco para POP não explicam por que mulheres nulíparas sem fatores de risco conhecidos também desenvolvemPOP. Portanto, fatores genéticospodem estar envolvidos. Métodos Estudo de coorte com 86 mulheres com POP sintomático (casos) e 158 mulheres sem diagnóstico prévio ou atual deste transtorno (controles). Os grupos foram analisados quanto à presença de polimorfismo do gene MMP9. A genotipagem foi realizada por reação em cadeia da polimerase (RCP) com DNA obtido por punção venosa periférica dos indivíduos em ambos os grupos. Resultados Não houve diferenças entre os casos e controles, mesmo quando agrupamos os genótipos mutantes homozigotos e heterozigotos. A análise de pacientes com ausência completa de POP versus pacientes com POP total também não mostrou diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Idade e parto domiciliar foram considerados fatores de risco independentes para o POP. Conclusão Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significativas no polimorfismo C-1562T do gene MMP9 entre os casos e controles em mulheres brasileiras.

Association between col1a2 polymorphism and the occurrence of pelvic organ prolapse in Brazilian women / Associação entre polimorfismo do gene col1a2 e a ocorrência do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos em mulheres brasileiras

Abstract Objective To evaluate the rs42524 polymorphism of the procollagen type I alpha (α) 2 (COL1A2) gene as a factor related to the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in Brazilian women. Methods The present study involved 112 women with POP stages III and IV (case group) and 180 women with POP stages zero and I (control group). Other clinical data were obtained by interviewing the patients about their medical history, and blood was also collected from the volunteers for the extraction of genomic DNA. The promoter region of the COL1A2 gene containing the rs42524 polymorphism was amplified, and the discrimination between the G and C variants was performed by digestion of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products with the MspA1I enzyme followed by agarose gel electrophoresis analysis. Results A total of 292 women were analyzed. In the case group, 71 had the G/G genotype, 33 had the G/C genotype, and 7 had the C/C genotype. In turn, the ratio in the control group was 117 G/G, 51 G/C, and 11 C/C. There were no significant differences between the groups. Conclusion Our data did not show an association between the COL1A2 polymorphism and the occurrence of POP.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o polimorfismo rs42524 do gene pró-colágeno tipo I alfa (α) 2 (COL1A2) como fator relacionado ao desenvolvimento de prolapso de órgãos pélvicos (POP) em mulheres brasileiras. Métodos O estudo envolveu 112 mulheres com POP nos estádios III e IV (grupo caso) e 180 mulheres com POP nos estádios zero e I (grupo controle). Outros dados clínicos foramobtidos pormeio de entrevistas comas pacientes sobre seu históricomédico, e o sangue das voluntárias também foi coletado para extração de DNA genômico. A região promotora do gene COL1A2 contendo o polimorfismo rs42524 foi amplificada, e a discriminação entre as variantes G e C foi realizada por digestão dos produtos de reação em cadeia da polimerase (RCP) com a enzima MspA1I, seguida de análise por eletroforese em gel de agarose. Resultados Foram analisadas 292 mulheres. No grupo caso, 71 tinham o genótipo G/G, 33 tinham o genótipo G/C, e 7 tinham o genótipo C/C. Por sua vez, a relação no grupo controle foi de 117 G/G, 51 G/C e 11 C/C. Não houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos. Conclusão Nossos dados não mostraram associação do polimorfismo do gene COL1A2 com a ocorrência de POP.

Polymorphism of a COLIA1 Gene Sp1 Binding Site in Korean Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse

PURPOSE: To evaluate the possible influence of G-->T substitution at the Sp1-binding site of the COLIA1 gene on the risk of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 15 women with advanced stage POP. Fifteen control subjects with uterine myomas among the postmenopausal women were matched for age and parity. DNA was obtained from peripheral blood leukocytes. The fragments of the first intron of the COLIA1 gene were amplified by real time polymerase chain reaction. The polymorphism was identified using LightCycler Technology with hybridization probes. Sequencing reactions were performed on each template using commercial primer. RESULTS: Two groups had no significant difference in medical history, surgical, and smoking history. The homozygous peaks in two groups were noted at 57degrees C on melting curve analysis. Sequencing reactions confirmed the G/G alleles in the 30 specimens tested. We could not find any polymorphism at the Sp1-binding site in COLIA1 gene with advanced stage POP. Statistical significance was considered to be p < .05. CONCLUSION: The polymorphism of the Sp1-binding site in the COLIA1 gene did not contribute to the development of POP in Korea.