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Zafar S, Khurram H, Kamran M, Fatima M, Parvaiz A, Shaikh RS. Potential of GJA8 gene variants in predicting age-related cataract: A comparison of supervised machine learning methods. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286243. [PMID: 37651414 PMCID: PMC10470928 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Cataracts are the problems associated with the crystallins proteins of the eye lens. Any perturbation in the conformity of these proteins results in a cataract. Age-related cataract is the most common type among all cataracts as it accounts for almost 80% of cases of senile blindness worldwide. This research study was performed to predict the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the GJA8 gene with age-related cataracts in 718 subjects (400 age-related cataract patients and 318 healthy individuals). A comparison of supervised machine learning classification algorithm including logistic regression (LR), random forest (RF) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were presented to predict the age-related cataracts. The results indicated that LR is the best for predicting age-related cataracts. This successfully developed model after accounting different genetic and demographic factors to predict cataracts will help in effective disease management and decision-making medical practitioner and experts.
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- Saba Zafar
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Sciences and Humanities, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, Chiniot, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Islamabad Medical & Dental college, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
- Center for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Shi Y, Li X, Yang J. Mutations of CX46/CX50 and Cataract Development. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:842399. [PMID: 35223995 PMCID: PMC8874012 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.842399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cataract is a common disease in the aging population. Gap junction has been considered a central component in maintaining homeostasis for preventing cataract formation. Gap junction channels consist of connexin proteins with more than 20 members. Three genes including GJA1, GJA3, and GJA8, that encode protein Cx43 (connexin43), Cx46 (connexin46), and Cx50 (connexin50), respectively, have been identified in human and rodent lens. Cx46 together with Cx50 have been detected in lens fiber cells with high expression, whereas Cx43 is mainly expressed in lens epithelial cells. Disrupted expression of the two connexin proteins Cx46 and Cx50 is directly related to the development of severe cataract in human and mice. In this review article, we describe the main role of Cx46 and Cx50 connexin proteins in the lens and the relationship between mutations of Cx46 or Cx50 and hereditary cataracts. Furthermore, the latest progress in the fundamental research of lens connexin and the mechanism of cataract formation caused by lens connexin dysfunction are summarized. Overall, targeting connexin could be a novel approach for the treatment of cataract.
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- Yumeng Shi
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- *Correspondence: Jin Yang, ; Xinbo Li,
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- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jin Yang, ; Xinbo Li,
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Yu X, Ping X, Zhang X, Cui Y, Yang H, Tang X, Tang Y, Shentu X. The impact of GJA8 SNPs on susceptibility to age-related cataract. Hum Genet 2018; 137:897-904. [PMID: 30349978 PMCID: PMC6267713 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-018-1945-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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The gap junction protein alpha 8 (GJA8) gene has been widely studied in human congenital cataracts. However, little is known about its relationship with age-related cataract (ARC). In this study, three GJA8-tagged single nucleotide polymorphisms related to an increased ARC risk were identified: rs2132397 for general ARC under both dominant and additive models; rs7541950 for general ARC under both recessive and additive models; and rs6657114 for cortical cataract under the recessive model. To uncover the underlying mechanisms, this study also sought to explore whether GJA8 is involved in the autophagy process in human lens epithelial cells. The results showed that GJA8 may participate in autophagy to maintain the intracellular environment, which may be a novel mechanism for cataract formation induced by GJA8. In conclusion, this study identified the genetic susceptibility of GJA8 polymorphisms on ARC and provides new clues for fully understanding the pathological mechanism of GJA8 variants in affecting lens opacity.
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- Xiaoning Yu
- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.
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Salehi Z, Gholaminia Z, Gholaminia M, Panjtanpanah M. Heat shock protein polymorphisms provide age-related cataract susceptibility for the population of Northern Iran. Meta Gene 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mgene.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Patel R, Zenith RK, Chandra A, Ali A. Novel Mutations in the Crystallin Gene in Age-Related Cataract Patients from a North Indian Population. Mol Syndromol 2017; 8:179-186. [PMID: 28690483 DOI: 10.1159/000471992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Cataract is the most prevalent leading cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. In comparison to congenital cataract, which affects relatively few individuals, age-related cataract is responsible for slightly half of all cases of blindness worldwide. Although significant work has been done, the genetic aspect of age-related cataract is still in its infancy. The current study was performed to analyze the mutations and polymorphisms in the CRYAA, CRYAB, CRYBB1, and GJA8 genes in 40 unrelated age-related cataract patients. Mutational analysis of the above-mentioned genes in 40 cataract cases revealed 14 different substitutions of which 8 variants were novel and 6 were reported SNPs. Two disease-causing mutations, g.44590631G>A (p.R65Q) and g.44592224G>A (p.R119H), were also observed in the CRYAA gene. The disease-causing variants mildly affect the stability, functionality, and localization of crystallin, and, with progressing age, a small change in the microenvironment of the crystallin lens occurs. This change in combination with a mutation may significantly alter the functionality of the crystallin protein, leading to age-related cataract.
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- Rashmi Patel
- Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Wu X, Lai W, Lin H, Liu Y. Association of OGG1 and MTHFR polymorphisms with age-related cataract: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0172092. [PMID: 28253266 PMCID: PMC5333819 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To discern and confirm genetic biomarkers that help identify populations at high risk for age-related cataract (ARC). METHODS A literature search was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Internet databases for genetic association studies published before June 26, 2016 regarding ARC susceptibility. All genetic polymorphisms reported were systematically reviewed, followed by extraction of candidate genes/loci with sufficient genotype data in ≥3 studies for the meta-analysis. A random/fixed-effects model was used to calculate the pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals to evaluate the associations considering multiple genetic models. Sensitivity analysis was also performed. RESULTS A total of 144 polymorphisms in 36 genes were reported in the 61 previous genetic association studies. Thereby, three polymorphisms of two genes (8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase-1 [OGG1]; methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase NADPH [MTHFR]) in eight studies were included in the meta-analysis. Regarding the OGG1-rs1052133, the GG (OR = 1.925; 95%CI, 1.181-3.136; p = 0.009) and CG (OR = 1.384; 95%CI, 1.171-1.636; p<0.001) genotypes indicated higher risk of ARC. For the MTHFR gene, the CC+TT genotype of rs1801133 might be protective (OR, 0.838; 95%CI, 0.710-0.989; p = 0.036), whereas the AA+CC genotype of rs1801131 indicated increased risk for the mixed subtype (OR = 1.517; 95%CI, 1.113-2.067; p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS Polymorphisms of OGG1 and MTHFR genes are associated with ARC susceptibility and may help identify populations at high risk for ARC.
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- Xiaohang Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (HL); (YL)
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (HL); (YL)
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The lens is an avascular organ composed of an anterior epithelial cell layer and fiber cells that form the bulk of the organ. The lens expresses connexin43 (Cx43), connexin46 (Cx46) and connexin50 (Cx50). Epithelial Cx50 has critical roles in cell proliferation and differentiation, likely involving growth factor-dependent signaling pathways. Both Cx46 and Cx50 are crucial for lens transparency; mutations in their genes have been linked to congenital and age-related cataracts. Congenital cataract-associated connexin mutants can affect protein trafficking, stability and/or function, and the functional effects may differ between gap junction channels and hemichannels. Dominantly inherited cataracts may result from effects of the connexin mutant on its wild type isotype, the other co-expressed wild type connexin and/or its interaction with other cellular components.
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- Institute of Biophysics, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
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Hamada N, Fujimichi Y. Role of carcinogenesis related mechanisms in cataractogenesis and its implications for ionizing radiation cataractogenesis. Cancer Lett 2015; 368:262-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2015.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Revised: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lin Q, Zhou N, Zhang N, Qi Y. Mutational screening of EFNA5 in Chinese age-related cataract patients. Ophthalmic Res 2014; 52:124-9. [PMID: 25300504 DOI: 10.1159/000363139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM In the past few years, Ephrin-A5 (EFNA5) had been identified to be associated with lens development, but so far no sequence variation in EFNA5 has been reported in humans. Therefore, we conduct this study to investigate the EFNA5 genetic variations in Chinese age-related cataract (ARC) patients. METHODS Sequencing of EFNA5 was performed in 140 sporadic ARC patients and 142 random unrelated healthy subjects. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes. All exons of EFNA5 were sequenced after being amplified by polymerase chain reaction. The functional consequences of the variations were analyzed using PolyPhen2. RESULTS Three single nucleotide polymorphisms in EFNA5, c.668C>T (rs201008479), c.102C>T (rs199980747) and c.-27C>G (rs200187971), were found in the patients, and none of them presented in the normal controls. Using PolyPhen2, c.668C>T in EFNA5 is predicted to be possibly damaging. CONCLUSIONS The genetic variations c.668C>T (rs201008479), c.102C>T (rs199980747) and c.-27C>G (rs200187971) may present an additional genetic risk factor for ARC in the Chinese population. This study shows the first cases of these genetic variations in EFNA5 in human beings.
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- Qinghong Lin
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, PR China
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Merath KM, Chang B, Dubielzig R, Jeannotte R, Sidjanin DJ. A spontaneous mutation in Srebf2 leads to cataracts and persistent skin wounds in the lens opacity 13 (lop13) mouse. Mamm Genome 2011; 22:661-73. [PMID: 21858719 PMCID: PMC3251904 DOI: 10.1007/s00335-011-9354-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2011] [Accepted: 08/01/2011] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lens opacity 13 (lop13) is a spontaneous, autosomal recessive mouse mutant that exhibits nuclear cataracts. Histological analysis revealed swollen lens fiber cells and the presence of bladder cells within the lens cortex, as well as morgagnian globules and liquefied material at the lens posterior. At 3 months of age, in addition to cataracts, lop13 mice also develop persistent skin wounds. Linkage analysis assigned the lop13 locus to a 1.1-Mb region on mouse Chr 15, encompassing 19 candidate genes. Sequence analysis identified a C3112T mutation in exon 18 of Sterol Regulatory Element Binding-Transcription Factor 2 (Srebf2) resulting in the R1038C substitution of a highly conserved arginine within the Srebf2 regulatory domain. Srebf2 belongs to a family of membrane-bound basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper transcription factors that control the expression of genes involved in the biosynthesis and uptake of cholesterol and fatty acids. The lack of complementation observed in Srebf2 ( lop13/GT ) compound heterozygotes carrying the Srebf2 gene trapped allele (Srebf2 ( GT )) provides genetic evidence that the identified C3112T substitution in Srebf2 is responsible for the lop13 phenotype. Gas chromatography analysis identified lower levels of cholesterol in the lop13 brain, liver, and lens when compared to wild-type mice. These findings suggest that lop13 is a hypomorphic mutation in Srebf2. As such, the lop13 mouse presents an invaluable in vivo model for studying the contribution of Srebf2 and cholesterol to maintaining the homeostasis of the lens and skin.
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- Kate M. Merath
- Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Kansas Lipidomics Research Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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