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Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene glu298asp polymorphism in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences • 2016
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Authors Mona A. Albeshery, Omima M. Abdel-Haie, Nesrein S. Ramadan, Shuzan A. Mohammed
Keywords Key Words: RDS, Endothelial nitric oxide synthase, polymorphism, rs1799983, RFLP.
Journal International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publisher Periodical of Medip Academy
Volume 4
Issue 12
Pages 5382-5386
publication.type International
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
Background: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a multifactorial disease of preterm influenced by
many factors including gene polymorphism. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of endothelial
nitric oxide synthase gene glu298asp polymorphism (rs1799983) in developing and grading of RDS in preterm
neonates.
Methods: This study was performed on 65 preterm neonates; 40 with RDS and 25 healthy controls. Genotyping of
endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene glu298asp polymorphism was performed by restriction fragment length
polymorphism.
Results: There were statistical significant increases in TT, (GT+TT) genotypes and T allele frequencies of rs1799983
among RDS neonates compared to controls. As groups were categorized by gestational age; TT genotype and T allele
frequencies were statistically significantly increased in 33-35weeks RDS neonates compared to controls. TT genotype
in RDS was associated with RDS grade III, mechanical ventilation need, and increased mortality. TT genotype, T
allele, gestational age (