Open AccessAssociation of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Gene –173 G/C Polymorphism (rs755622) with Familial Mediterranean Fever in Children
Author(s) -
Nurşen Çakan,
Resul Yılmaz,
Erhan Karaaslan,
Ömer Ateş
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pediatric genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2146-4596
pISSN - 2146-460X
DOI - 10.1055/s-0040-1719053
Subject(s) - macrophage migration inhibitory factor , genotype , genotyping , allele , familial mediterranean fever , polymorphism (computer science) , immunology , allele frequency , medicine , promoter , gene , gene polymorphism , genetics , gastroenterology , biology , cytokine , gene expression , disease
Objectives The aim of this study was to identify the genotypic analysis and allele frequencies of the -173 G/C polymorphism in the macrophage migration inhibitory factor ( MIF ) gene in children diagnosed with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Methods The study included 98 children who were diagnosed with FMF according to the Tel Hashomer criteria and one hundred and 57 healthy children as the control group. Genotyping was done for a polymorphism in a promoter region of the MIF gene (G/C at position -173). Results The relationship of FMF prevalence and -173 G/C genotype of the MIF gene was statistically significant. Individuals with the CC genotype seem to be predisposed to FMF. Conclusion The C/C polymorphism at position -173 of the MIF gene could be associated with excessive inflammation and immune response and can lead to susceptibility to FMF.