2015
GSTA1 gene variation associated with gestational hypertension and its involvement in pregnancy-related pathogenic conditions
Iorio A, Spinelli M, Polimanti R, Lorenzi F, Valensise H, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. GSTA1 gene variation associated with gestational hypertension and its involvement in pregnancy-related pathogenic conditions. European Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology And Reproductive Biology 2015, 194: 34-37. PMID: 26321410, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGestational hypertensionOdds ratioRisk of GHPregnancy-related conditionsT gene polymorphismGlutathione S-transferaseDominant genetic modelPhase II enzymesCase-control populationGH womenCardiovascular complicationsGSTA1 polymorphismsPregnant womenSignificant allelic differencesRFLP-PCR techniqueItalian patientsGenetic predispositionGene polymorphismsSignificant associationT variantDisease riskExogenous toxic compoundsGSTA1 genePhase IGSTA1Explorative genetic association study of GSTT2B copy number variant in complex disease risks
Iorio A, Polimanti R, Calandro M, Graziano ME, Piacentini S, Bucossi S, Squitti R, Lazzarin N, Scano G, Limbruno GM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Explorative genetic association study of GSTT2B copy number variant in complex disease risks. Annals Of Human Biology 2015, 43: 279-284. PMID: 26207597, DOI: 10.3109/03014460.2015.1049206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOdds ratioAllergic rhinitisEssential hypertensionRecurrent miscarriageAlzheimer's diseaseCopy number variantsGlutathione S-transferaseCase-control groupPhase II enzymesStudy populationItalian patientsLarger sample sizeDisease statusDisease riskExogenous toxic compoundsPhase IPathological phenotypesDiseaseNumber variantsHealth-related phenotypesFurther investigationGenetic association studiesII enzymesComplex diseasesS-transferase
2014
Deletion polymorphism of GSTT1 gene as protective marker for allergic rhinitis
Iorio A, Polimanti R, Piacentini S, Liumbruno GM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Deletion polymorphism of GSTT1 gene as protective marker for allergic rhinitis. The Clinical Respiratory Journal 2014, 9: 481-486. PMID: 24902621, DOI: 10.1111/crj.12170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlutathione S-transferaseObserved genetic associationAllergic rhinitisGene familyGenomic DNASusceptibility lociXenobiotic compoundsGenesPhase II enzymesS-transferaseCase-control populationII enzymesOxidative stress-related mechanismsComplex diseasesGenetic associationNull polymorphismHealthy non-allergic subjectsHuman populationStress-related mechanismsDeletion polymorphismNon-allergic subjectsCommon respiratory diseasesBiomarkers of inflammationPolymorphismOxidative stressFunctional variability of glutathione S‐transferases in basque populations
Iorio A, Piacentini S, Polimanti R, De Angelis F, Calderon R, Fuciarelli M. Functional variability of glutathione S‐transferases in basque populations. American Journal Of Human Biology 2014, 26: 361-366. PMID: 24677736, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.22520.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman Genome Diversity ProjectGlutathione S-transferaseS-transferaseFunctional variabilityGenetic structureGenetic association studiesCellular detoxificationGenetic variabilityGenome ProjectGST genesAssociation studiesHigh differentiationDiversity ProjectMediterranean populationsGenesCorrespondence analysisBasque populationEnzyme activityHuman populationDNA extractionPCR multiplexWorldwide populationPCR-RFLP methodPolymorphic variantsDrug response
2013
Phenotype versus Genotype Methods for Copy Number Variant Analysis of Glutathione S‐Transferases M1
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, De Angelis F, Iorio A, Fuciarelli M. Phenotype versus Genotype Methods for Copy Number Variant Analysis of Glutathione S‐Transferases M1. Annals Of Human Genetics 2013, 77: 409-415. PMID: 23731058, DOI: 10.1111/ahg.12025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCopy number variantsGlutathione S-transferaseAnalysis of CNVsHuman populationCopy number variant analysisNumber variant analysisProtein functionSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGenetic association studiesGSTM1 copy number variantAssociation studiesCNV frequencyGenotype methodMissense substitutionsNumber variantsPhenotype analysisGenesNucleotide polymorphismsS-transferaseMissense variantsGenetic associationVariant analysisPhenotypeGSTM1 geneFunctional effectsGlutathione S-transferase polymorphisms, asthma susceptibility and confounding variables: a meta-analysis
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Simonelli I, Donno S, Pasqualetti P, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms, asthma susceptibility and confounding variables: a meta-analysis. Molecular Biology Reports 2013, 40: 3299-3313. PMID: 23307299, DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-2405-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
GSTO2*N142D gene polymorphism associated with hypothyroidism in Italian patients
Piacentini S, Monaci PM, Polimanti R, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. GSTO2*N142D gene polymorphism associated with hypothyroidism in Italian patients. Molecular Biology Reports 2012, 40: 1967-1971. PMID: 23079717, DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-2253-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGST gene polymorphismsGene polymorphismsOxidative stressItalian patientsGST null polymorphismsBiomarkers of inflammationAnti-inflammatory responseLevel of inflammationLogistic regression analysisThyroid hormone productionPhase II enzymesCase-control populationRisk factorsHypothyroid individualsEndocrinal diseasesInflammation disordersPCR-RFLP methodHypothyroidismNull polymorphismThyroid glandGenotype distributionHormone productionGlutathione S-transferaseInflammationPatientsGenetic variability of glutathione S-transferase enzymes in human populations: Functional inter-ethnic differences in detoxification systems
Polimanti R, Carboni C, Baesso I, Piacentini S, Iorio A, De Stefano GF, Fuciarelli M. Genetic variability of glutathione S-transferase enzymes in human populations: Functional inter-ethnic differences in detoxification systems. Gene 2012, 512: 102-107. PMID: 23043933, DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2012.09.113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic association studiesGenetic variabilityAssociation studiesHuman populationFunctional genetic differencesDetoxification genesGlutathione S-transferaseCellular detoxificationEnzymatic functionGlutathione S-transferase enzymesGST genesBiological processesGenetic differencesDetoxification systemGenesGST enzymesS-transferaseFunctional impactLoF variantsFunction variantsGSTEnzymeHapMap databaseGenetic polymorphismsKey roleGlutathione S-transferase genes and the risk of recurrent miscarriage in Italian women
Polimanti R, Piacentini S, Lazzarin N, Vaquero E, Re MA, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Glutathione S-transferase genes and the risk of recurrent miscarriage in Italian women. Fertility And Sterility 2012, 98: 396-400. PMID: 22633257, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent miscarriageT alleleRisk of RMGSTA1 geneGlutathione S-transferaseGSTM1 variantsPregnancy complicationsRM riskMAIN OUTCOMEGST polymorphismsRM groupNull genotypeControl groupGSTT1 genesSignificant associationGSTP1 geneBuccal cellsItalian womenDifferent genetic modelsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsWomenGSTA1MiscarriageRiskGenetic association studiesGSTM1 null genotype as risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease in Italian patients
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Squitti R, Ventriglia M, Cassetta E, Vernieri F, Rossini PM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. GSTM1 null genotype as risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease in Italian patients. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2012, 317: 137-140. PMID: 22381228, DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2012.01.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGSTM1 null genotypeAlzheimer's diseaseNull genotypeRisk factorsItalian patientsCause of ADLate-onset Alzheimer's diseaseLogistic regression analysisGlutathione S-transferaseCase-control populationAD patientsAD riskGSTM1 geneGSTT1 genesGenotype distributionDisease riskNeurodegenerative disordersDiseasePatientsOxidative stressEndogenous metabolitesCommon formRegression analysisPositive associationGSTM1Lack of Association Between Essential Hypertension and GSTO1 Uncommon Genetic Variants in Italian Patients
Polimanti R, Piacentini S, Lazzarin N, Re MA, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Lack of Association Between Essential Hypertension and GSTO1 Uncommon Genetic Variants in Italian Patients. Genetic Testing And Molecular Biomarkers 2012, 16: 615-620. PMID: 22283150, DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2011.0310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEssential hypertensionLack of associationEH patientsUncommon variantEH riskUncommon genetic variantsGlutathione S-transferaseGenetic variantsMale patientsHealthy controlsItalian patientsPatientsCommon polymorphismsStatistical significance levelSignificant outcomesFunctional effectsHypertensionPotential roleHaplotype investigationGenetic association analysisLack of association between GSTM1, GSTP1, and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms and asthma in adult patients from Rome, central Italy.
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Moscatelli B, Re MA, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Lack of association between GSTM1, GSTP1, and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms and asthma in adult patients from Rome, central Italy. Journal Of Investigational Allergology And Clinical Immunology 2012, 22: 252-6. PMID: 22812193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopment of asthmaAsthma developmentPolymerase chain reactionGSTP1 polymorphismsGlutathione S-transferaseGene polymorphismsOxidative stressGST gene polymorphismsLack of associationGSTT1 gene polymorphismsComplex multifactorial diseasePCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysisAsthmatic patientsAdult patientsAsthma pathogenesisInflammatory responseAsthma riskGST polymorphismsAsthmaMultiplex polymerase chain reactionHealthy individualsAntioxidant defense systemGSTT1 genesMultifactorial diseaseUnrelated healthy individuals
2011
GSTO1*E155del polymorphism associated with increased risk for late-onset Alzheimer's disease: Association hypothesis for an uncommon genetic variant
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Squitti R, Mariani S, Migliore S, Vernieri F, Rossini PM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. GSTO1*E155del polymorphism associated with increased risk for late-onset Alzheimer's disease: Association hypothesis for an uncommon genetic variant. Neuroscience Letters 2011, 506: 203-207. PMID: 22100662, DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2011.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUncommon genetic variantsGSTO1-1Genetic variantsClass genesGlutathione S-transferaseGenetic variationMultifunctional enzymeCellular detoxificationAlzheimer's diseaseGSTO2 genesGenetic linkageAllele-specific PCRS-transferaseChromosome 10qAD riskGene polymorphismsInterleukin-1β activationSpecific PCRPathophysiology of ADGenesLate-onset Alzheimer's diseasePolymorphismAD risk factorsOxidative stressPCR-RFLPFunctional polymorphisms of GSTA1 and GSTO2 genes associated with asthma in Italian children
Piacentini S, Verrotti A, Polimanti R, Giannini C, Saccucci P, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Functional polymorphisms of GSTA1 and GSTO2 genes associated with asthma in Italian children. Clinical Chemistry And Laboratory Medicine 2011, 50: 311-315. PMID: 22040239, DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2011.774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlutathione S-transferaseAsthma developmentGSTO2 gene polymorphismsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGenetic variabilityAssociation studiesCellular protectionAntioxidant defense systemGSTO2 genesGSTT1 genotype distributionFunctional polymorphismsNucleotide polymorphismsPathogenesis of asthmaS-transferaseCase-control studyIndependent case-control studiesSusceptible genesDefense systemGSTT1 null genotypeEffect of GSTM1GenesBronchial inflammationGSTA1GSTO2Airway disorders
2010
GSTT1 and GSTM1 gene polymorphisms in European and African populations
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Porreca F, Martínez-Labarga C, De Stefano GF, Fuciarelli M. GSTT1 and GSTM1 gene polymorphisms in European and African populations. Molecular Biology Reports 2010, 38: 1225-1230. PMID: 20563854, DOI: 10.1007/s11033-010-0221-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlutathione S-transferaseGene frequency distributionsAfrican populationsNucleotide substitutionsHuman diseasesSNP analysisAfrica originAllele-specific PCRGene deletionPCR analysisS-transferaseSpecific PCRMultiplex PCR analysisWorldwide populationAllelic frequenciesPharmacogenomic studiesGST variantsImportant insightsPolymorphismSuperfamilyPopulation sampleGSTM1 gene polymorphismsPhenotype frequenciesGene polymorphismsGenesGlutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms and air pollution as interactive risk factors for asthma in a multicentre Italian field study: A preliminary study
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Moscatelli B, Re MA, Fuciarelli R, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. Glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms and air pollution as interactive risk factors for asthma in a multicentre Italian field study: A preliminary study. Annals Of Human Biology 2010, 37: 427-439. PMID: 20367187, DOI: 10.3109/03014461003636419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlutathione S-transferase (GST) gene polymorphismsImpairs pulmonary functionCommon chronic diseasesCase-control studyGlutathione S-transferaseGenotyping of GSTM1Interactive risk factorsFrequency of GSTA1Asthmatic patientsPulmonary functionAsthma developmentRisk factorsChronic diseasesGSTT1 genotypeGSTP1 polymorphismsPCR-RFLP methodAsthma diseaseGene-environment interactionsControl groupGene polymorphismsGSTT1 genesPossible associationReactive oxygen speciesProtection of cellsAsthma