The CAPN10 gene is associated with insulin resistance phenotypes in the spanish population

  • María E. Sáez
  • , José L. González-Sánchez
  • , Reposo Ramírez-Lorca
  • , María T. Martínez-Larrad
  • , Carina Zabena
  • , Alejandro González
  • , Francisco J. Morón
  • , Agustín Ruiz
  • , Manuel Serrano-Ríos

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the industrialized world. Familial aggregation of cardiovascular risk factors is a frequent finding, but genetic factors affecting its presentation are still poorly understood. The calpain 10 gene (CAPN10) has been associated with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), a complex metabolic disorder with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the CAPN10 gene has been associated with the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in T2DM and in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this work, we have analysed whether the polymorphisms UCSNP44, -43, -19 and -63 are related to several cardiovascular risk factors in the context of MS. Molecular analysis of CAPN10 gene was performed in 899 individuals randomly chosen from a cross-sectional population-based epidemiological survey, We have found that CAPN10 gene in our population is mainly associated with two indicators of the presence of insulin resistance: glucose levels two hours after a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and HOMA values, although cholesterol levels and blood pressure values are also influenced by C4PN10 variants. In addition, the 1221/1121 haplogenotype is under-represented in individuals that fulfil the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) diagnostic criteria for MS. Our results suggest that CAPN10 gene is associated with insulin resistance phenotypes in the Spanish population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere2953
JournalPloS one
Volume3
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 13 2008
Externally publishedYes

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