Analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms of CRYGA and CRYGB genes in control population of western Indian origin

Suman Kapur, Shipra Mehra, Devarshi Gajjar, Abhay Vasavada, Manav Kapoor, Shashwat Sharad, Bhagwat Alapure, S. Rajkumar

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Abstract

Aim: Polymorphisms in γ-crystallins ( CRYG ) can serve as markers for lens differentiation and eye disorders leading to cataract. Several investigators have reported the presence of sequence variations within crystallin genes, with or without apparent effects on the function of the proteins both in mice and humans. Delineation of these polymorphic sites may explain the differences observed in the susceptibility to cataract observed among various ethnic groups. An easier Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)-based method has been used to detect the frequency of four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in CRYGA / CRYGB genes in control subjects of western Indian origin. Materials and Methods: A total of 137 healthy volunteers from western India were studied. Examination was performed to exclude volunteers with any ocular defects. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-RFLP based method was developed for genotyping of G198A (Intron A), T196C (Exon 3) of CRYGA and T47C (Promoter), G449T (Exon 2) of CRYGB genes. Results: The exonic SNPs in CRYGA and CRYGB were found to have an allele frequency 0.03 and 1.00 for ancestral allele respectively, while frequency of non-coding SNP in CRYGA was 0.72. Allele frequency of T90C of CRYGB varied significantly ( P = 0.02) among different age groups. An in-silico analysis reveals that this sequence variation in CRYGB promoter impacts the binding of two transcription factors, ACE2 (Member of CLB2 cluster) and Progesterone Receptor (PR) which may impact the expression of CRYGB gene. Conclusions: This study establishes baseline frequency data for four SNPs in CRYGA and CRYGB genes for future case control studies on the role of these SNPs in the genetic basis of cataract.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)197-201
Number of pages5
JournalIndian Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume57
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cataract
  • Indian
  • Polymerase chain reaction
  • Restriction fragment length polymorphism
  • Single nucleotide polymorphism
  • γ-crystallins

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