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 stressGSTA1*‐69C/T and GSTO2*N142D as asthma‐ and allergy‐related risk factors in Italian adult patients
Piacentini S, Polimanti R, Iorio A, Cortesi M, Papa F, Rongioletti M, Liumbruno GM, Manfellotto D, Fuciarelli M. GSTA1*‐69C/T and GSTO2*N142D as asthma‐ and allergy‐related risk factors in Italian adult patients. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology 2014, 41: 180-184. PMID: 24471578, DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.12201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory allergyNovel susceptibility lociImportant biochemical featuresGSTO2 gene polymorphismsRisk factorsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGlutathione S-transferase enzymesGenomic DNAGST genesMolecular mechanismsCellular protectionItalian adult patientsSusceptibility lociRisk of asthmaPresence of inflammationAdult study populationCommon risk factorsNucleotide polymorphismsFunctional genetic polymorphismsBiochemical featuresAdult patientsAsthmatic childrenGenesLociSubjective symptoms