Association of the polymorphisms 292 C>T and 1304 G>A in the SLC38A4 gene with hyperglycaemia

Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2013 Jan;29(1):39-43. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2344.

Abstract

Background: The SLC38A4 gene is related to system 'A' activity, which seems to be related to impaired gluconeogenesis. The objective of this study was to determine whether the 292 C>T and 1304 G>A polymorphisms of SLC38A4 gene are associated with hyperglycaemia in humans.

Methods: A total of 227 individuals were enrolled in a case-control study, in which hyperglycaemia was defined by plasma glucose levels ≥95 mg/dL. Genotyping was carried out by using real-time polymerase chain reaction.

Results: The frequency of mutant alleles of SLC38A4 gene for single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) 1304 G>A was 23.6% and 30.2% for SNP 292 C>T. The frequency of allele T for the SNP 292 C>T in the case and control groups did not show significant differences, whereas the frequency of allele A for the SNP 1304 G>A was significantly higher in the case group than in the control group (p = 0.04). In the logistic regression analysis, the SNP 1304 G>A [odds ratio (OR) 1.78; 95%CI 1.04-3.05, p = 0.03] but not SNP 292 C>T (OR 1.41; 95%CI 0.80-2.47, p = 0.23) showed a significant association with hyperglycaemia. After adjusting by body mass index, waist circumference and triglycerides, the SNP 1304 G>A remained significantly associated with hyperglycaemia (OR 2.13; 95%CI 1.18-3.83, p = 0.03). Pair wise linkage disequilibrium showed correlation (D' > 0.82) between 292 C>T and 1304 G>A SNPs. Haplotype association with hyperglycaemia also showed significant association between both homozygous mutant alleles (A/T) and hyperglycaemia (OR 1.68; 95%CI 1.01-2.79, p = 0.048).

Conclusions: Our results suggest that mutant allele A for SNP 1304 G>A of SLC38A4 gene is associated with hyperglycaemia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Alleles
  • Amino Acid Transport System A / genetics*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Association Studies
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Genotype
  • Haplotypes
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*

Substances

  • Amino Acid Transport System A
  • SLC38A4 protein, human