Neurology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Abstract: (44 Views)
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder among the elderly, characterized by dementia. The development of AD is significantly influenced by genetic risk factors.
Methods: in this study, we have investigated the impact of rs2234759 and rs12507396 polymorphisms in the neuropeptide Y receptor Y2 (NPY2R) gene on AD. Nineteen AD patients and nineteen healthy controls were enlisted in our research. and the DNA samples of all participants were genotyped using amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR).
Results: The results revealed a noteworthy association between rs2234759 and AD, with a noticeable difference observed in the frequency of genotypes and alleles of this polymorphism between patients and healthy controls (P< 0.001 for both). However, no significant difference was detected in the genotype distribution concerning the rs12507396 polymorphism between the two groups.
Conclusion: Our findings provide compelling evidence of an association between the rs2234759 polymorphism in NPY2R and Alzheimer's disease. Given the significant role of NPY2R in brain tissue, this particular polymorphism may result in strengthened presynaptic inhibition of glutamate release.
Type of Article:
Original Article |
Subject:
Molecular Biology Received: 2023/06/27 | Accepted: 2023/09/15