ACC interleukin-10 gene promoter haplotype as a breast cancer risk factor predictor among Jordanian females

The Pattern of Cytokines, Chemokines, and Growth Factors of the Maxillary and Mandibular Periosteum After Exposure to Titanium Fixations-Ti6Al4V

Objectives: Titanium miniplates and screws are commonly used in the surgical management of dentofacial deformities. Despite the opinion of the biocompatibility of these bone fixations, some patients experience symptoms of chronic inflammation around titanium implants even many years after their application. The aim of this study was to examine the levels of cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors released from the maxilla and mandible periosteum surrounding titanium fixations 11 months after the implantation procedure. Methods: From the study group (n = 20) consisting of patients with maxillofacial defects who underwent bimaxillary osteotomy, fragments of the periosteum of the maxilla and mandible adjacent to the titanium miniplates and screws were taken during routine bone fixation removal procedures. From the control group subjects (n = 20), fragments of healthy maxillary and mandibular periosteum were taken prior to surgical treatment of dentofacial deformities. The examination of cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors levels released from the periosteum of jaws was performed using the Bio-Plex Pro Human Cytokine Screening Panel (48-Plex). Results: The study group was characterized by a significant increase in the concentration of most of the tested-for proinflammatory cytokines/chemokines/growth factors compared to the control group, with greater amounts of inflammatory factors released from the periosteum covering the titanium implants in the mandible than from the periosteal cells surrounding the titanium implants in the maxilla. Conclusions: Prolonged exposure to titanium miniplates and screws leads to a disturbance of immune homeostasis in the periosteal cells of the maxilla and mandible. The data obtained indicate the need to remove fixations after the bone fragments have healed.

Association of Interleukin-10 Polymorphism (rs1800896, rs1800871, and rs1800872) With Breast Cancer Risk: An Updated Meta-Analysis Based on Different Ethnic Groups

Background: The interleukin10 (IL-10) gene polymorphisms have been indicated to be associated with breast cancer (BC) risk, but the findings are still controversial. To derive a more precise evaluation, we performed a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, CNKI, China biomedical (CBM), and Google Scholar to 29 March 2020. Revman5.3 and Stata 12.0 software analyzed the data, and the strength of the association was identified using the odds ratio (OR) and the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results: A total of 23 studies (7,250 cancer cases and 7,675 case-free controls) were included in this meta-analysis. The results show that IL-10 gene polymorphisms were significantly correlated with BC risk based on subgroup analysis by ethnicity. The IL-10 rs1800896 polymorphism was significantly associated with the risk of BC in Asians (G vs. A: OR = 0.78, 95% CI = 0.65–0.95, p = 0.01; GG vs. AA: OR = 0.51, 95% CI = 0.31–0.84, p = 0.007; GA vs. AA: OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.44–0.81, p = 0.0009; GG + GA vs. AA: OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.45–0.81, p = 0.0007); Moreover, an increased BC risk in Asians were also associated with the IL-10 rs1800872 polymorphism (AA vs CC: OR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.55–0.99, p = 0.04; A vs C: OR = 0.85, 95% CI = 0.74–0.98, p = 0.03). In addition, The IL-10 rs1800871 (CT vs. TT: OR = 1.8, 95% CI = 1.03–3.13, p = 0.04) and rs1800872 polymorphism (A vs C: OR = 0.65, 95% CI 0.43–0.98, p = 0.04) were associated with BC risk in Caucasians.

Conclusion: Collectively, this meta-analysis demonstrated that IL-10 rs1800896 and rs1800872 (AA vs. CC; A vs. C) polymorphisms significantly increased the risk of BC in Asians, while the rs1800871 and rs1800872 (A vs. C) were associated with the risk of BC in Caucasians. Therefore, this may provide new ideas for predicting and diagnosing BC susceptibility through the detection of IL-10 gene polymorphism.

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Association of interleukin 10 rs1800896 polymorphism with susceptibility to breast cancer: a meta-analysis

Objective

To evaluate the correlation between interleukin 10 (IL-10) −1082A/G polymorphism (rs1800896) and breast cancers by performing a meta-analysis.

Methods

The Embase and Medline databases were searched through 1 September 2018 to identify qualified articles. Odds ratios (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were applied to evaluate associations.

Results

In total, 14 case-control studies, including 5320 cases and 5727 controls, were analyzed. We detected significant associations between the IL10 −1082 G/G genotype and risk of breast cancer (AA + AG vs. GG: OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.80–0.97). Subgroup analyses confirmed a significant association in Caucasian populations (OR = 0.89, 95% CI = 0.80–0.99), in population-based case-control studies (OR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.78–0.96), and in studies with ≥500 subjects (OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.79–0.99) under the recessive model (AA + AG vs. GG). No associations were found in Asian populations.

Conclusions

The IL10 −1082A/G polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. The association between IL10 −1082 G/G genotype and increased risk of breast cancer is more significant in Caucasians, in population-based studies, and in larger studies.

Immunological Aspects of Dental Implant Rejection

Nowadays, dental implants are a prominent therapeutic approach among dentists for replacing missing teeth. Failure in dental implants is a severe challenge recently. The factors which lead to dental implant failure are known. These factors can be categorized into different groups. In this article, we discussed the immunological aspects of implant failure as one of these groups. Cytokines and immune cells have extensive and various functions in peri-implantitis. The equilibrium between pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines and cells, which involve in this orchestra, has a crucial role in implant prognosis. In conclusion, immune cells, especially macrophages and dendritic cells, almost increased in the patients with implant failure. Also, proinflammatory cytokines were proposed as diagnostic factors according to their higher levels in dental implant rejection.

Correlation between a variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphism in SMYD3 gene and breast cancer: A genotype-phenotype study

Genetic predisposition to breast cancer (BC) has become one of the most studied aspects of the disease. Advances in the field of cancer research have revealed the role of different genetic polymorphisms within genes of interest in the development of BC. This study aimed to explore the impact of a variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) genetic variant found within the SET and MYND domain containing protein 3 (SMYD3) gene on BC risk in Jordan and examine key clinical and pathological prognostic factors. Genotyping of blood samples from 180 cases with breast cancer and 180 healthy individuals from the Jordanian population was carried out via a combination of PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis. A highly significant association was found at level of genotype (P-value = 0.009) and allele (P-value = 0.0001) between BC development and the VNTR variant in the SMYD3 gene among Jordanian women. Moreover, we found that the VNTR of SMYD3 gene may interfere with BC risk among patients with different immunohistochemistry (IHC) profiles (P-value < 0.05). This study reported that there is a significant correlation between BC development and the VNTR in the SMYD3 gene. These findings can help alleviate the burden of BC in developing countries including Jordan and to fill the gaps in current literature. Since this study was carried out on Jordanian Arabs, more studies on the link between BC and the SMYD3 VNTR variant are recommended to determine this polymorphism's impact on other ethnic groups.

Dental implant surfaces treated with phosphoric acid can modulate cytokine production by blood MN cells

The study characterizes dental implant surfaces treated with phosphoric acid to assess the effects of acid treatment on blood cells and correlate them with cytokine levels. The implant surfaces examined were divided into untreated metal surface (US; n = 50), metal surface treated with phosphoric acid (ATS; n = 50) and cement surface (CS; n = 50) groups. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and rheometry. The implants were incubated with human blood mononuclear cells for 24 h, with surface rinsing in the ATS treatment. Cell viability was determined by colorimetric methods and cytokines in the culture supernatant were quantified using flow cytometry. In the ATS group, the surface porosity and contact surface were increased and plaques were observed on the surface. The blood flow and viscosity curves were similar among the treatments, and the high cell viability rates indicate the biocompatibility of the materials used. An increase in the levels of IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α was observed in the ATS and CS groups. There were positive correlations between IL-10 and IL-2 levels and between IL-10 and IL-4 levels in the culture supernatant of the ATS group. The results suggest that implant surface treatment with phosphoric acid activates the production of inflammatory cytokines. The increased cytokine levels can modulate the immune response, thereby improving biofunctional processes and promoting the success of dental implants.

Association of IL-10 rs1800871 and rs1800872 Polymorphisms with Breast Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The rs1800871 and rs1800872 polymorphisms of interleukin 10 (IL-10) gene has been indicated to be associated with breast cancer (BC) risk, but study results are still debatable. To derive a more precise evaluation, we performed a comprehensive meta-analysis. Methods: Multiple electronic databases were searched to identify studies assessing the IL-10 rs1800871 and rs1800872 polymorphisms with BC risk. Results: A total of 21 case-control studies with 6054 cases and 6355 controls were included in this met-analysis. There was a significant association between the rs1800871 polymorphism and BC risk (CT vs. TT: OR= 1.17, 95% CI 1.01-1.35, p=0.02; and CC+CT vs. TT: OR= 1.29, 95% CI 1.00-1.66, p=0.04). Moreover, increased BC risks were also associated with the rs1800872 polymorphism (C vs. A: OR= 1.29, 95% CI 1.04-1.60, p=0.01; CC vs. AA: OR= 1.54, 95% CI 1.03-2.30, p=0.03; CC+CA vs. AA: OR= 1.43, 95% CI 1.01-2.01, p=0.03; and CC vs. CA+AA: OR= 1.23, 95% CI 1.01-1.51, p=0.04). A pooling of the studies was also conducted by ethnicity, but failed to show an association of IL-10 rs1800871 and rs1800872 polymorphism with BC risk in Asians and Caucasians. Conclusions: Our results are inconsistent with previous meta-analysis suggests that IL-10 rs1800871 and rs1800872 polymorphisms might contribute to BC susceptibility in overall population, but not by ethnicity.

Inflammatory breast cancer: High incidence of GCC haplotypes (−1082A/G, −819T/C, and −592A/C) in the interleukin-10 gene promoter correlates with over-expression of interleukin-10 in patients’ carcinoma tissues

Interleukin-10 is involved in carcinogenesis by supporting tumor escape from the immune response. The aim of this study was to assess the single nucleotide polymorphisms, −1082A/G, −819T/C and −592A/C, in interleukin-10 gene promoter in inflammatory breast cancer compared to non–inflammatory breast cancer and association of these polymorphisms with interleukin-10 gene expression. We enrolled 105 breast cancer tissue (72 non–inflammatory breast cancer and 33 inflammatory breast cancer) patients and we determined the three studied single nucleotide polymorphisms in all samples by polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism and investigated their association with the disease and with various prognostic factors. In addition, we assessed the expression of interleukin-10 gene by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and the correlation between studied single nucleotide polymorphisms and interleukin-10 messenger RNA expression. We found co-dominant effect as the best inheritance model (in the three studied single nucleotide polymorphisms in non–inflammatory breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer samples), and we didn’t identify any association between single nucleotide polymorphisms genotypes and breast cancer prognostic factors. However, GCC haplotype was found highly associated with inflammatory breast cancer risk (p < 0.001, odds ratio = 43.05). Moreover, the expression of interleukin-10 messenger RNA was significantly higher (p < 0.001) by 5.28-fold and 8.95-fold than non–inflammatory breast cancer and healthy control, respectively, where GCC haplotype significantly increased interleukin-10 gene expression (r = 0.9, p < 0.001).

Association between Serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D Concentration and TaqI Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism among Jordanian Females with Breast Cancer

BACKGROUND

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among females. Genetic polymorphisms might have a role in carcinogenesis. The aim of this study was to determine whether C to T base substitution within TaqI Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene (rs731236) in exon 9 was a risk factor among patients with breast cancer.

METHODS

Peripheral blood was drawn from 122 Jordanian breast cancer patients and 100 healthy Jordanian volunteers in Al-Basheer Hospital during the summer months (from June to November of 2013, 2014, and 2015). DNA was amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), followed by TaqI restriction enzyme digestion. Quantification of serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D (25[OH]D) level was determined by competitive immunoassay Elecsys.

RESULTS

Genotypic frequencies for TaqI TT, Tt, and tt genotypes were 41%, 46%, and 13% for breast cancer compared to 42%, 50%, and 8% for control, respectively. Vitamin D serum level was significantly lower in the breast cancer patients (8.1 ± 0.3 ng/ml) compared to the control group (21.2 ± 0.6 ng/ml; P= 0.001). This study showed an inverse association between 25(OH)D serum level and breast cancer risk (odds ratio [OR], 22.72, 95% confidence interval [CI], 10.06-51.29).

CONCLUSIONS

An inverse association was found between 25(OH)D serum level and breast cancer risk. Statistical difference was also found between different VDR TaqI genotypes and circulating levels of 25(OH)D among Jordanian females with breast cancer.

Reduction in breast cancer susceptibility due to XbaI gene polymorphism of alpha estrogen receptor gene in Jordanians

Breast cancer is a global health concern among women worldwide. Estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) mediates diverse polymorphic effects in breast tissues that may relate to breast cancer susceptibility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of -397 PvuII (T/C) and -351 XbaI (A/G) restriction fragment length polymorphism within intron 1 of ERα, and its effect on breast cancer susceptibility. A total of 156 women who were histopathologically diagnosed with breast cancer and 142 healthy Jordanian women were enrolled in this case-control study. Genomic DNA was extracted from whole peripheral blood, and the desired fragment was amplified using polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction digestion with PvuII and XbaI restriction enzymes. The results showed no significant association between PvuII polymorphism and breast cancer risk. However, a significant association was found between XbaI polymorphism and reduction in breast cancer risk within the "x" allele of heterozygotes (odds ratio [OR] 0.199, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.09-0.044) and heterozygotes (OR 0.208, 95% CI 0.09-0.047). The combined analysis of PvuII and XbaI polymorphisms revealed a synergistic effect of Pp/Xx and pp/xx genotypes and a significant reduction in breast cancer risk with these genotypes. The results also showed no statistical differences among PvuII or XbaI polymorphisms based on stage, ER, progesterone receptor and expression of hormone receptor such as human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. This case-control study showed that XbaI polymorphism of alpha estrogen gene modified and reduced breast cancer susceptibility among Jordanians.