title: Genetic polymorphisms for vascular endothelial growth factor in perinatal complications.
abstract: Low birth weight (LBW) infants have increased susceptibility to perinatal complications. An immature and impaired vascular system may possibly participate in these complications. There is evidence that supports the notion that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which is an essential regulator of embryonic angiogenesis, plays a central role in the pathogenesis of perinatal complications. We aimed to test whether functional genetic polymorphisms of VEGF are associated with the risk of preterm birth or perinatal morbidity. We enrolled 128 LBW infants (< or = 1500 grams). VEGF T-460C, VEGF C-2578A and VEGF G+405C polymorphisms were determined by real-time PCR or PCR-RFLP, respectively. Their genotypes were compared with VEGF genotypes of 200 healthy, term neonates. The prevalence of the VEGF+405 C allele was higher in LBW infants than in healthy, term neonates (OR [95% CI]: 1.29 [1.01-1.65]). Carrier state for the VEGF -2578A allele was an independent risk factor for enterocolitis necrotisans (NEC) (adjusted OR [95% CI]: 2.77 [1.00-7.65]). The carrier state for the VEGF -2578AA genotype was associated with a decreased risk of acute renal failure (ARF) (adjusted OR [95% CI]: 0.2 [0.05-0.78]). These results suggest that VEGF G+405C polymorphism might be associated with a higher risk of preterm birth and that VEGF C-2578A polymorphism may participate in the development of perinatal complications such as NEC and ARF.
authors.affiliation: 1st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, 1083 Budapest, Bókay J. u. 53-54., Hungary. banyasz@gyer1.sote.hu
authors.forename: Ilona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bányász
authors.forename: Géza
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bokodi
authors.forename: Barna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vásárhelyi
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Treszl
authors.forename: László
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Derzbach
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szabó
authors.forename: Tivadar
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tulassay
authors.forename: Adám
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vannay
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D020345:Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005787:Gene Frequency; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics*; D015810:Linkage Disequilibrium; D008297:Male; D020641:Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; D047928:Premature Birth; D012307:Risk Factors; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: C467484:VEGFA protein, human; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A