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Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886
EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 59, No. 1, 2011, pp. 41-46
Bioline Code: ni11009
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Neurology India, Vol. 59, No. 1, 2011, pp. 41-46

 en Angiotensin-converting enzyme (rs4646994) and α ADDUCIN (rs4961) gene polymorphisms' study in primary spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Kalita, J; Misra, U K.; Bindu, I S.; Kumar, B & Mittal, B

Abstract

Background : Primary spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (PSICH) is common in Asia and may have a genetic basis.
Objective : To report the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and a ADDUCIN (ADD1) gene polymorphisms in patients with PSICH.
Setting : Tertiary care teaching referral hospital.
Patients and Methods : Study subjects included 104 patients with PSICH diagnosed by computed tomography (CT) brain scan and 198 controls. The vascular risk factors of stroke were noted. The location and size of the hematoma on CT scan were recorded. ACE (rs4646994) and a ADDUCIN (rs4961) gene polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The genotype and allele frequency were compared between patients and controls and within the PSICH group.
Results : The median age of the PSICH group was 58 years, 17 (16.3%) patients were aged above 70 years and 40 (38%) were females. Ninety-three (91.2%) patients were hypertensive and 17 (16.5%) were diabetic. Hematoma was putaminal in 88 (84.5%), pontine in 5 (4.9%), cerebellar in 2 (1.9%), lobar in seven (6.8%) and multiple and primary intraventricular in one (1%) patient each. In the patients with PSICH, ACE DD genotype was present in 44 (42.8%) and ID in 40 (38.4%) whereas in controls these were 22 (11.1%) and 103 (52%) respectively. ADD1- WW genotype was found in two patients (1.9%), and GW in 44 patients (42.7%). In the controls these were found in nine (4.5%) and 65 (32.8%) respectively. DD genotype had 7.4 times higher risk of PSICH. ADD1 variant genotypes were not associated with increased risk but in association with ACE DD genotype resulted in significantly higher risk of PSICH. ACE and ADD1 variant genotypes were associated with nonlobar hematoma.
Conclusion : ACE DD genotype in isolation or in combination with ADD1 GW genotype is associated with PSICH, especially nonlobar hematoma.

Keywords
Angiotensin-converting enzyme, genetic study, hypertension, intracerebral hemorrhage, stroke, a ADDUCIN

 
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