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Evaluation of plasma homocysteine level according to the C677T and A1298C polymorphism of the enzyme MTHRF in type 2 diabetic adults / Avaliação da homocisteína plasmática de acordo com o polimorfismo C677T e A1298C da enzima MTHRF em adultos diabéticos tipo 2
Mello, Adriana Lima; Cunha, Selma Freire de Carvalho da; Foss-Freitas, Maria Cristina; Vannucchi, Helio.
  • Mello, Adriana Lima; Universidade Federal da Bahia. School of Nutrition. Department of Sciences of Nutrition. Salvador. BR
  • Cunha, Selma Freire de Carvalho da; Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Division of Nutrology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Foss-Freitas, Maria Cristina; FMRP-USP. Division of Endocrinology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Vannucchi, Helio; Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Division of Nutrology. Ribeirão Preto. BR
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 56(7): 429-434, Oct. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-654271
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To determine plasma homocysteine levels during fasting and after methionine overload, and to correlate homocysteinemia according to methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism in type 2 diabetic adults. SUBJECTS AND

METHODS:

The study included 50 type 2 diabetic adults (DM group) and 52 healthy subjects (Control group). Anthropometric data, and information on food intake, serum levels of vitamin B12, folic acid and plasma homocysteine were obtained. The identification of C677T and A1298C polymorphisms was carried out in the MTHFR gene.

RESULTS:

There was no significant difference in homocysteinemia between the two groups, and hyperhomocysteinemia during fasting occurred in 40% of the diabetic patients and in 23% of the controls. For the same polymorphism, there was not any significant difference in homocysteine between the groups. In the Control group, homocysteinemia was greater in those subjects with C677T and A1298C polymorphisms. Among diabetic subjects, those with the A1298C polymorphism had lower levels of homocysteine compared with individuals with C677T polymorphism.

CONCLUSION:

The MTHFR polymorphism (C677T and A1298C) resulted in different outcomes regarding homocysteinemia among individuals of each group (diabetic and control). These data suggest that metabolic factors inherent to diabetes influence homocysteine metabolism.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Determinar os níveis plasmáticos de homocisteína de jejum e após sobrecarga de metionina e correlacionar a homocisteinemia com o polimorfismo C677T e A1298C da metilenotetra-hidrofolato redutase (MTHFR) em diabéticos tipo 2. SUJEITOS E

MÉTODOS:

O estudo incluiu 50 adultos diabéticos tipo 2 (Grupo DM) e 52 indivíduos saudáveis (Grupo controle). Obtiveram-se os dados antropométricos, de ingestão alimentar, níveis séricos de vitamina B12, ácido fólico e homocisteína plasmática. Os polimorfismos C677T e A1298C foram identificados no gene da enzima MTHFR.

RESULTADOS:

Não houve diferença na homocisteinemia entre os grupos, embora a hiper-homocisteinemia de jejum tenha ocorrido em 40% dos diabéticos e 23% dos controles. Para o mesmo polimorfismo, não houve diferenças na homocisteinemia entre os grupos de estudo. Nos controles, a homocisteína foi maior entre aqueles com polimorfismos C677T e A1298C. Os diabéticos com polimorfismo A1298C apresentaram menores níveis de homocisteína quando comparados àqueles com polimorfismo C677T.

CONCLUSÃO:

Os polimorfismos da MTHFR (C677T e A1298C) resultaram em resposta distinta na homocisteinemia entre os indivíduos dentro de cada grupo (diabéticos e controles). Os dados sugerem que fatores metabólicos inerentes ao estado diabético influenciam o metabolismo da homocisteína.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymorphism, Genetic / Homocysteine Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: FMRP-USP/BR / Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymorphism, Genetic / Homocysteine Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: FMRP-USP/BR / Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR