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Ben Ali S, Belfki-Benali H, Ahmed DB, Haddad N, Jmal A, Abdennebi M, Romdhane HB. Postmenopausal hypertension, abdominal obesity, apolipoprotein and insulin resistance. Clin Exp Hypertens 2016; 38:370-4. [DOI: 10.3109/10641963.2015.1131286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Samir Ben Ali
- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Center of Basic Health Care of Ariana Essoghra, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Center of Basic Health Care of Ariana Essoghra, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Medical Biology, Mahmoud El-Matri Hospital of Ariana, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Medical Biology, Mahmoud El-Matri Hospital of Ariana, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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Elouej S, Nagara M, Attaoua R, Sallem OK, Rejeb I, Hsouna S, Lasram K, Halim NB, Chargui M, Jamoussi H, Turki Z, Kamoun I, Belfki-Benali H, Abid A, Slama CB, Bahri S, Triki D, Romdhane HB, Abdelhak S, Kefi R, Grigorescu F. Association of genetic variants in the FTO gene with metabolic syndrome: A case-control study in the Tunisian population. J Diabetes Complications 2016; 30:206-11. [PMID: 26700404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2015.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Revised: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
AIMS Variants in the fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) are associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, the association of FTO variants in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region with MetS is largely unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of FTO gene with MetS and its components in Tunisian population. METHODS Two variants in the FTO gene were genotyped: rs1421085 T>C and rs8057044 A>G in cases and controls from Tunisian population. Anthropometric and biochemical parameters were assessed. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). RESULTS The FTO rs1421085 variant conferred an increased risk to MetS (OR=1.61, 95% CI=1.14-2.26, P=0.024) that was abolished when adjusted for fasting plasma glucose (FPG), suggesting that the association may be due to variation in FPG levels. Indeed, this variant was associated to FPG (OR = 1.7, 95% CI=1.23-2.44, P=0.002) independently from BMI or age. The second polymorphism rs8057044 was associated with high blood pressure levels (OR=1.45, 95% CI=1.06-1.99, P=0.019). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study highlighting the association between FTO gene variants and MetS in Tunisian population. These findings provide evidence that FTO gene may play a critical role in leading to MetS in Tunisian population.
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- Sahar Elouej
- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, IURC, 641, Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34093 Montpellier Cedex5, Consortium MEDIGENE, France
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, 15 rue Djebel Akdhar-La Rabta-Bab Saâdoun, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, 11 Rue Jebel lakdhar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Central Laboratory of Medical Biology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Directorate of Basic Health Care, DSSB, 31 Rue de khartoum, 1002 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, 15 rue Djebel Akdhar-La Rabta-Bab Saâdoun, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, BP 74, 13 Place Pasteur, Tunis 1002, Consortium MEDIGENE, Tunisia; Université de Tunis El Manar, 2092 El Manar I, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, IURC, 641, Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34093 Montpellier Cedex5, Consortium MEDIGENE, France
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Elouej S, Belfki-Benali H, Nagara M, Lasram K, Attaoua R, Sallem OK, Kamoun I, Chargui M, Romdhane L, Jamoussi H, Turki Z, Abid A, Ben Slama C, Bahri S, Abdelhak S, Grigorescu F, Ben Romdhane H, Kefi R. Association of rs9939609 Polymorphism with Metabolic Parameters and FTO Risk Haplotype Among Tunisian Metabolic Syndrome. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2016; 14:121-8. [DOI: 10.1089/met.2015.0090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Sahar Elouej
- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
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- Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, IURC, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of External Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Nutrition, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
- Laboratoire Central de Biologie Médicale, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
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- Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Genomics and Oncogenetics, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université de Tunis El Manar, El Manar I Tunis, Tunisia
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