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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Olga A. Korczeniewska, Fengshen Kuo, Ching-Yu Huang, Cibele Nasri-Heir, Junad Khan, Rafael Benoliel, Craig Hirschberg, Eli Eliav, Scott R. Diehl
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the COMT gene on pain sensitivity and found that the low pain sensitivity haplotype is influenced by genetic variation in gene expression, rather than SNP rs4680. The results suggest that the frequency of the COMT low pain sensitivity haplotype varies widely among global populations.
JOURNAL OF GENE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Claudia Carvalho, Maria A. Vieira-Coelho
Summary: This systematic review examines the relationship between genetic polymorphisms and vulnerability to psychosis induced by cannabis. The findings suggest that genes involved in dopamine pathways, such as COMT and AKT1, are associated with a higher risk for cannabis-induced psychosis. Additionally, a genetic variant near the cholinergic receptor muscarinic 3 was identified as being predisposing to cannabis-induced hallucinations. The study emphasizes the need for broader genetic research to enhance our understanding of cannabis-induced psychosis and improve prevention and treatment strategies.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jing-Hao Hsu, Chun-Hsiang Tan, Rwei-Ling Yu
Summary: This study adopted a new concept of empathy to explore its relationship with age and COMT gene polymorphisms. The findings showed significant differences in empathy indicators among individuals with different genotypes in specific age groups. Additionally, age and education can shape an individual's empathy together with inherent factors.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Ting Shen, Jia-Li Pu, Ya-Si Jiang, Yu-Mei Yue, Ting-Ting He, Bo-Yi Qu, Shuai Zhao, Ya-Ping Yan, Hsin-Yi Lai, Bao-Rong Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of multiple single nucleotide polymorphisms on brain imaging phenotype in Parkinson's disease. The findings suggest that the cognitive-weighted polygenic risk score is correlated with neural activity and connectivity in specific brain regions, as well as gray matter alterations. Additionally, single nucleotide polymorphisms in certain genes are associated with white matter microstructural changes and visual cognitive dysfunction.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hyemi Hwang, Yeonjae Han, Geun-Young Park, Soohwan Lee, Hae-Yeon Park, Sun Im
Summary: This study investigated the effects of tDCS on swallowing function in individuals with different COMT gene polymorphisms. The results showed that individuals with COMT Val/Val polymorphism experienced improvement in swallowing motor function after tDCS, while those with COMT Met carrier group did not show significant changes.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yuichiro Takeda, Go Naka, Yuki Katsuya, Konomi Kobayashi, Manabu Suzuki, Masao Hashimoto, Satoshi Hirano, Yukari Uemura
Summary: This study aimed to identify the clinical factors and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the toxicity and efficacy of pemetrexed chemotherapy. The results of the study showed that the levels of folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as certain gene polymorphisms, were associated with the toxicities and efficacies of pemetrexed chemotherapy.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Meng-Rui Lee, Yen-Lin Chen, Chang-Wei Wu, Lun-Che Chen, Lih-Yu Chang, Jung-Yueh Chen, Yu-Tsung Huang, Jann-Yuan Wang, Jin-Yuan Shih, Chong-Jen Yu
Summary: This study found that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in Toll-like receptor 1 (TLR1), Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), and matrix metalloproteinase 8 (MMP8) were associated with the risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection and disease. Haplotypes and a polygenic risk score (PRS) could be used to predict TB disease status.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Andrea Polli, Jolien Hendrix, Kelly Ickmans, Jelena Bakusic, Manosij Ghosh, Dora Monteyne, Brigitte Velkeniers, Bram Bekaert, Jo Nijs, Lode Godderis
Summary: The study found associations between COMT haplotypes and DNA methylation, cytokine expression, and symptoms in patients with CFS/FM, but not specific to one condition. Significant differences were observed in increased DNA methylation in the MB-COMT promoter and decreased IFN-gamma expression in patients.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yunxiang Tang, Ruike Zhang, Yinan Li, Shuyu Xu, Hao Wang, Jingzhou Xu, Lei Xiao, Yajing Wang, Jing Du, Yujia Huang, Tong Su
Summary: The study found that SNPs and haplotypes of ERCC1 and ERCC2 are associated with the quality of life, depression, and anxiety status of patients with lung cancer, even after adjusting for environmental factors.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Annabel Vetterlein, Merlin Monzel, Martin Reuter
Summary: The COMT gene has been considered as the pain sensitivity gene for almost two decades, but there is inconsistent evidence in the literature. Our meta-analyses of 31 samples and 4631 participants showed small effects of rs4680 on pain thresholds in fibromyalgia, headache, and chronic pain conditions. The effects of rs4680 were found in pain patients when affected body sites were assessed. No effects were found for other investigated SNPs. These results support the theory that rs4680 may only impact behavioral measures of pain under certain conditions.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Malek Zihlif, Amer Imraish, Baeth Al-Rawashdeh, Aya Qteish, Raihan Husami, Rawand Husami, Farah Tahboub, Yazun Jarrar, Su-Jun Lee
Summary: This study found a statistically significant association between multiple ADAM33 genetic polymorphisms and IgE levels, particularly showing a significant relationship between V4 polymorphism and IgE levels in both adults and children. Such findings add to the growing evidence that the ADAM33 gene has a major impact on IgE levels among asthmatic patients of Jordanian origin.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dennis N. Lozada, Madhav Bhatta, Danise Coon, Paul W. Bosland
Summary: Genetic diversity among New Mexican chile peppers was assessed using GBS-derived SNP markers, revealing genetic relatedness among different populations. Introducing novel alleles from other breeding programs or wild species could help increase diversity in the current germplasm. Valuable information for future association mapping and genomic selection for genetic improvement through marker-assisted breeding in New Mexican chile peppers was presented.
Review
Cell Biology
Farbod Bahreini, Elham Rayzan, Nima Rezaei
Summary: Breast cancer, a multifactorial disease, may have an increased risk due to alterations in microRNA sequences. miR-SNPs are potential biomarkers for early detection of breast cancer.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Minghang Pei, Xinshu Liu, Peizeng Yang, Chan Zhao, Fei Gao, Yi Qu, Anyi Liang, Junyan Xiao, Meifen Zhang
Summary: IL33/ST2 gene polymorphisms are associated with the development of BDU, with specific alleles showing significant differences in BD patients with different clinical features, indicating the important role of IL33/ST2 in the pathogenesis of BDU.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Radanova, Mariya Levkova, Galya Mihaylova, Rostislav Manev, Margarita Maneva, Rossen Hadgiev, Nikolay Conev, Ivan Donev
Summary: There is a growing interest in studying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in microRNA (miRNA) genes, as they may be associated with susceptibility, prognosis, and treatment response in colorectal cancer (CRC). These miRNA-SNPs could serve as non-invasive biomarkers for early detection of CRC. However, contradictory findings have been reported when different research groups investigated the same SNP in a gene for a specific miRNA, highlighting the need for more case-control studies involving participants from different ethnic backgrounds. According to our review, three miRNA-SNPs - miR-146a rs2910164, miR-27a rs895819, and miR-608 rs4919510 - appear to be promising prognostic, diagnostic, and predictive biomarkers for CRC.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Drozdzik, Marek Drozdzik
Summary: This review article examines the molecular processes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the oral cavity, focusing on the expression of entry and transmission factors in oral structures and the role of saliva in COVID-19 transmission. It also discusses potential interventions to limit virus entry and transmission in the oral cavity. The review includes 63 articles and provides valuable insights into the understanding and management of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the oral cavity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Damian Malinowski, Pawel Grzegolkowski, Katarzyna Piotrowska, Marcin Slojewski, Marek Drozdzik
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the expression and localization of membrane transporters and carriers in the seminal vesicles. The results confirm the secretory and barrier functions of the seminal vesicle epithelium.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marek Drozdzik, Joanna Lapczuk-Romanska, Christoph Wenzel, Lukasz Skalski, Sylwia Szelag-Pieniek, Mariola Post, Marta Syczewska, Mateusz Kurzawski, Stefan Oswald
Summary: The protein abundances of drug transporters in hepatitis C virus-infected liver samples are influenced by the functional state of the liver.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pawel Kwiatkowski, Mateusz Kurzawski, Wirginia Kukula-Koch, Agata Pruss, Monika Sienkiewicz, Wojciech Plazinski, Barbara Dolegowska, Iwona Wojciechowska-Koszko
Summary: Previous studies have shown that trans-anethole (TA) can reduce staphyloxanthin (STX) production in Staphylococcus aureus. However, the impact of TA on the biosynthetic pathway of this carotenoid pigment has not yet been studied. This preliminary study evaluated the influence of TA on the expression of genes encoding STX pathway enzymes and identified STX and its intermediates. The results showed that TA treatment led to a significant reduction in the majority of compounds involved in the biosynthetic pathway of STX.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Lapczuk-Romanska, Maria Drozdzik, Stefan Oswald, Marek Drozdzik
Summary: The kidney is not only involved in metabolite elimination, but also plays a critical role in pharmacotherapy. Membrane carriers and transporters expressed in kidney tubule epithelial cells are important in drug elimination, determining drug nephrotoxicity and drug-drug interactions, as well as serving as direct drug targets. This review discusses these aspects of kidney transport proteins.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maryam Gholizadeh, Seyed Reza Mazlooman, Morteza Hadizadeh, Marek Drozdzik, Saeid Eslami
Summary: A non-fusion integrative multi-platform meta-analysis method was used to identify potential biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Three genes were identified as specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of HCC based on accuracy and feasibility. Diagnostic and prognostic models were developed and validated using machine learning algorithms and Cox proportional hazard regression analysis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marek Drozdzik, Joanna Lapczuk-Romanska, Christoph Wenzel, Lukasz Skalski, Sylwia Szelag-Pieniek, Mariola Post, Arkadiusz Parus, Marta Syczewska, Mateusz Kurzawski, Stefan Oswald
Summary: Hepatic drug metabolizing enzymes (DMEs) play a crucial role in drug pharmacokinetics and can be affected by liver diseases. This study analyzed hepatitis C liver samples of different functional states and found that the protein abundances and mRNA levels of specific CYP and UGT enzymes were altered. The severity of the disease was associated with significant up-regulation or down-regulation of certain enzymes, indicating that hepatitis C virus infection impacts DMEs protein abundances in the liver.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Drozdzik, Marek Drozdzik
Summary: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is a side effect of certain therapeutic agents, such as phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporin A. The exact mechanism of DIGO is not fully understood.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Kaja Michalczyk, Patrycja Kapczuk, Grzegorz Witczak, Piotr Tousty, Mateusz Bosiacki, Mateusz Kurzawski, Dariusz Chlubek, Aneta Cymbaluk-Ploska
Summary: Several studies have found a relationship between metallothionein (MT) polymorphisms and the development of various diseases, including cancer. This study aimed to investigate the influence of MT polymorphisms on the development of endometrial lesions, including endometrial cancer. The study analyzed tissue samples from 140 patients with different endometrial conditions and found that MT2 concentration was significantly different between uterine fibromas and normal endometrial tissue samples, but not between endometrial cancer and benign endometrium samples. Menopause status did not affect MT2 concentration. There were no significant associations between MT1A, MT2A, and MT1L polymorphisms and MT2 concentration.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Magdalena Peruzynska, Anna Nowak, Radoslaw Birger, Paula Ossowicz-Rupniewska, Maciej Konopacki, Rafal Rakoczy, Lukasz Kucharski, Karolina Wenelska, Adam Klimowicz, Marek Drozdzik, Mateusz Kurzawski
Summary: This study evaluated the antiproliferative properties of the ethanolic extract of Epilobium angustifolium (EAE) on normal human fibroblasts and selected cancer cell lines. Bacterial cellulose membranes were used as a carrier for the controlled release of the plant extract. The BC membranes loaded with EAE significantly reduced cell viability in the HT-29 cell line and increased apoptotic/dead cell numbers.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Kaja Michalczyk, Patrycja Kupnicka, Grzegorz Witczak, Piotr Tousty, Mateusz Bosiacki, Mateusz Kurzawski, Dariusz Chlubek, Aneta Cymbaluk-Ploska
Summary: This study is the first to evaluate blood cadmium and lead levels in different uterine pathologies and the risk of endometrial cancer. The results showed a correlation between blood cadmium concentration and endometrial cancer risk, but no relationship with lead concentration.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Christoph Wenzel, Joanna Lapczuk-Romanska, Damian Malinowski, Marek Ostrowski, Marek Drozdzik, Stefan Oswald
Summary: First-pass metabolism in the intestines and liver is crucial for the bioavailability of oral drugs. This study analyzed gene expression and protein abundance of 24 clinically relevant drug-metabolizing enzymes (DMEs) in the intestines and liver, revealing significant inter-individual variability. These findings can provide insights into personalized drug therapy.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maryam Gholizadeh, Morteza Hadizadeh, Seyed Reza Mazlooman, Saeid Eslami, Sadegh Raoufi, Marziye Farsimadan, Maryam Rashidifar, Marek Drozdzik, Mehrnaz Mehrabani
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maryam Gholizadeh, Joanna Lapczuk-Romanska, Mariola Post, Nina Komaniecka, Seyed Reza Mazlooman, Lars Kaderali, Marek Drozdzik
Summary: The purpose of this study was to identify accurate miRNA biomarkers for early diagnosis of HCV and key target genes for anti-hepatic fibrosis therapeutics. It was found that 8 miRNAs were associated with early stage HCV and 8 miRNAs were linked to liver function deterioration and increased HCV severity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)