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Liu Q, Zhu Z, Kraft P, Deng Q, Stener-Victorin E, Jiang X. Genomic correlation, shared loci, and causal relationship between obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome: a large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis. BMC Med 2022; 20:66. [PMID: 35144605 PMCID: PMC8832782 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02238-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The comorbidity between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity has long been observed in clinical settings, but their shared genetic basis remains unclear. METHODS Leveraging summary statistics of large-scale GWAS(s) conducted in European-ancestry populations on body mass index (adult BMI, Nfemale=434,794; childhood BMI, N=39,620), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR, Nfemale=381,152), WHR adjusted for BMI (WHRadjBMI, Nfemale=379,501), and PCOS (Ncase=10,074, Ncontrol=103,164), we performed a large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis to quantify overall and local genetic correlation, to identify shared loci, and to infer causal relationship. RESULTS We found positive genetic correlations between PCOS and adult BMI (rg=0.47, P=2.19×10-16), childhood BMI (rg=0.31, P=6.72×10-5), and WHR (rg=0.32, P=1.34×10-10), all withstanding Bonferroni correction. A suggestive significant genetic correlation was found between PCOS and WHRadjBMI (rg=0.09, P=0.04). Partitioning the whole genome into 1703 nearly independent regions, we observed a significant local genetic correlation for adult BMI and PCOS at chromosome 18: 57630483-59020751. We identified 16 shared loci underlying PCOS and obesity-related traits via cross-trait meta-analysis including 9 loci shared between BMI and PCOS (adult BMI and PCOS: 5 loci; childhood BMI and PCOS: 4 loci), 6 loci shared between WHR and PCOS, and 5 loci shared between WHRadjBMI and PCOS. Mendelian randomization (MR) supported the causal roles of both adult BMI (OR=2.92, 95% CI=2.33-3.67) and childhood BMI (OR=2.76, 95% CI=2.09-3.66) in PCOS, but not WHR (OR=1.19, 95% CI=0.93-1.52) or WHRadjBMI (OR=1.03, 95% CI=0.87-1.22). Genetic predisposition to PCOS did not seem to influence the risk of obesity-related traits. CONCLUSIONS Our cross-trait analysis suggests a shared genetic basis underlying obesity and PCOS and provides novel insights into the biological mechanisms underlying these complex traits. Our work informs public health intervention by confirming the important role of weight management in PCOS prevention.
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- Qianwen Liu
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Hainer V, Aldhoon Hainerová I, Kunešová M, Taxová Braunerová R, Zamrazilová H, Bendlová B. Melanocortin pathways: suppressed and stimulated melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R). Physiol Res 2020; 69:S245-S254. [PMID: 33094623 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Leptin-melanocortin pathway plays an essential role in the body weight regulation. Enhanced melanocortin signaling in the hypothalamus results in both decreased food intake and increased energy expenditure. The discovery of monogenic obesities with dysfunction of melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) greatly contributed to understanding of energy balance regulation. This review presents phenotypical characterization and prevalence of the MC4R gene mutations. Genome-wide association studies revealed that MC4R gene is significantly related not only to monogenic obesities but also to common obesity. An interaction of variants in the MC4R gene with fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene significantly increases the risk for obesity, particularly in adolescence. On the other hand, about 15 % of the MC4R gene variants result in a gain of function that protects against obesity and is associated with favorable metabolic profile. Long-term attempts to activate the MC4R have recently been finalized by a discovery of setmelanotide, a novel specific MC4R agonist that is devoid of untoward cardiovascular side-effects. The employment of specific MC4R agonists may open new horizons not only in the treatment of rare monogenic obesities but also in some common obesities where stimulation of MC4R could be achieved.
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- V Hainer
- Obesity Management Center, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Shaaban Z, Khoradmehr A, Amiri-Yekta A, Jafarzadeh Shirazi MR, Tamadon A. Pathophysiologic mechanisms of obesity- and chronic inflammation-related genes in etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2019; 22:1378-1386. [PMID: 32133054 PMCID: PMC7043875 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2019.14029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES One of the common heterogeneous reproductive disorders in women of childbearing age is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is characterized by lack of fertility due to anovulatory cycles, hyperandrogenemia, polycystic ovaries, hyperinsulinemia, and obesity. Both reproductive anomalies and metabolic disorders are involved in PCOS pathology. Although the role of increased levels of androgens in initiation of PCOS is almost proven, mechanisms of PCOS pathophysiology are not clear. Here we discuss roles of altered metabolic conditions, obesity, and chronic inflammation in PCOS pathophysiology. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this review, we attempted to identify genes related to obesity and chronic inflammation aspects of PCOS and their physiological functions to explain the pathways that are regulated by these genes and can be a prominent function in PCOS predisposition. For this purpose, published articles and reviews dealing with genetic evaluation of PCOS in women in peer-reviewed journals in PubMed and Google Scholar databases were included in this review. RESULTS Obesity and chronic inflammation are not prominent diagnostic features of PCOS, but they play an important role in exacerbating metabolic and hyperandrogenic states. ADIPOQ, FTO TGFβ, and DENND1A as the main obesity- and chronic inflammation-related genes have roles in PCOS pathophysiology. CONCLUSION It seems that genes related to obesity pathology in genomic research association, are related to metabolic aspects and body mass index in PCOS patients. Genomes have roles in chronic inflammation, followed by obesity, in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
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- Zahra Shaaban
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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Hepsen S, Cakal E, Karakose M, Eyerci N, Saat H, Beysel S, Oztekin S, Pinarli F, Parlak M. Melanocortin 3 receptor gene polymorphism is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in Turkish population. Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:685-690. [PMID: 30784330 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1576614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent complex disorder with an ill-defined etiology. Genetic factors seem rather effective at the occurrence of the disease, however, the evidence of established various studies results are unsatisfied. We aimed to make a contribution to the genetic baseline of the disease by investigating melanocortin 3 receptor gene polymorphism in affected patients. 101 PCOS patients and 162 age-matched healthy volunteered control subjects recruited to the study. PCOS patients classified according to their BMI class and insulin resistance situation. Anthropometric measurements, physical examination results, laboratory findings, and hormone levels were recorded for each participant and analysis of two SNPs on the MC3R gene; rs3746619 and rs3827103 were performed. Although no significant difference was observed in rs3827103 polymorphism between PCOS patients and controls; rs3746619 polymorphism was determined associated with PCOS in the heritage of dominant (AA + AC) and co-dominant (AA) genotypes. Two polymorphisms did not found related to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS subgroups analysis. MC3R gene rs 3746619 polymorphism was found associated with PCOS in the Turkish population and may make a contribution to the genetic baseline of the disease.
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- Sema Hepsen
- a Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medicine Faculty , Konya , Turkey
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- c Department of Medical Biology , Kafkas University , Kars , Turkey
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- d Department of Medical Genetic , University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- e Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , Eskisehir State Hospital , Eskisehir , Turkey
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- f Department of Internal Medicine , University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- g Department of Medical Genetic , University of Health Sciences Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- h Department of Pharmacology , Sivas Numune Hospital , Sivas , Turkey
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Liu S, Liu Y, Liao S. Heterogeneous impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus-related genetic variants on gestational glycemic traits: review and future research needs. Mol Genet Genomics 2019; 294:811-847. [PMID: 30945019 DOI: 10.1007/s00438-019-01552-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gestational glucose homeostasis influences mother's metabolic health, pregnancy outcomes, fetal development and offspring growth. To understand the genetic roles in pregnant glucose metabolism and genetic predisposition for gestational diabetes (GDM), we reviewed the recent literature up to Jan, 2018 and evaluated the influence of T2DM-related genetic variants on gestational glycemic traits and glucose tolerance. A total of 140 variants of 89 genes were integrated. Their associations with glycemic traits in and outside pregnancy were compared. The genetic circumstances underlying glucose metabolism exhibit a similarity between pregnant and non-pregnant populations. While, not all of the T2DM-associated genetic variants are related to pregnant glucose tolerance, such as genes involved in fasting insulin/C-peptide regulation. Some genetic variants may have distinct effects on gestational glucose homeostasis. And certain genes may be particularly involved in this process via specific mechanisms, such as HKDC1, MTNR1B, BACE2, genes encoding cell cycle regulators, adipocyte regulators, inflammatory factors and hepatic factors related to gestational glucose sensing and insulin signaling. However, it is currently difficult to evaluate these associations with quantitative synthesis due to inadequate data, different analytical methods, varied measurements for glycemic traits, controversies in diagnosis of GDM, and unknown ethnicity- and/or sex-related influences on pregnant maternal metabolism. In conclusion, different genetic associations with glycemic traits may exist between pregnant and non-pregnant conditions. Comprehensive research on specific genetic regulation in gestation is necessary.
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- Shasha Liu
- Diabetes Center and Transplantation Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Yihuanlu Xierduan 32#, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Division of Morbid Genomics, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Diabetes Center and Transplantation Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Yihuanlu Xierduan 32#, Chengdu, 610072, China.
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Nooranizadeh MH, Rahmanifar F, Ahmadloo S, Shaaban Z, Jafarzadeh Shirazi MR, Tamadon A. Enhancement of Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC4R) and Constancy of Kiss1 mRNAs Expression in the Hypothalamic Arcuate Nucleus in a Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rat. Galen Med J 2018; 7:e1070. [PMID: 34466430 PMCID: PMC8344174 DOI: 10.22086/gmj.v0i0.1070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2017] [Revised: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Hypothalamic Melanocortin-4Receptor (MC4R) and kiss1/kisspeptin systems play roles in reproductive processes. This study was conducted to evaluate changes in MC4R and kiss1 genes expression in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) of the hypothalamus and its relationship with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats. Materials and Methods: In the current experimental study, 24 female rats were randomly and equally allocated into nulliparous and primiparous groups and then were divided into two subgroups of PCOS and control. PCOS was induced by exposure to continuous light. Sex-related hormones were evaluated by radioimmunoassay or immunoradiometric assay. Expressions of MC4R and kiss1 gene in the ARC of the hypothalamus of the rats were evaluated by real-time PCR. Histomorphometric alterations of ovaries were compared between groups. Results: Number of tertiary follicles and their size and number of atretic follicles in the PCOS subgroups were more than those in the controls (P<0.05) whereas the number of secondary follicles and corpus luteum in the PCOS subgroups were lower than those in the controls (P<0.05). Antrum and total diameters of tertiary follicles in the PCOS subgroups were greater and granulosa layer diameter was lower than those in the controls (P<0.05). The MC4R mRNA expression in the PCOS subgroups was 6.5-fold in nulliparous and 3.5-fold in primiparous groups more than their controls’ pairs (P<0.05). However, parity did not affect the expression of MC4R gene (P>0.05). The kiss1 mRNA expression in the PCOS and control subgroups was not significantly different (P>0.05). Conclusion: Overexpression of MC4R gene after PCOS induction in the ARC of the hypothalamus may link to metabolic disorders of induced PCOS in the rats. However, alteration in the kiss1 mRNA expression after PCOS induction was not observed in the rats.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Manco L, Muc M, Padez C. Association study between near-MC4R variants and obesity-related variables in Portuguese young adults. Gene Reports 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2016.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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