title: Possible counter effect in newborns of 1936A>G (I646V) polymorphism in the AKAP10 gene encoding A-kinase-anchoring protein 10.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Cyclic adenosine monophosphate/protein kinase A (PKA) is important in embryonic development. The human AKAP10 gene is polymorphic: 1936A>G results in changes to a PKA-binding domain and increased targeting to mitochondria. Previous studies found G1936 as 'deleterious' in adults, and this study investigates whether this holds true in preterm birth.
  
  
  METHODS
  Study group consisted of 80 preterm newborns (PTNs) born before the 38th gestation week. Control group consisted of 123 full-term healthy newborns born after the 37th gestation week with uncomplicated pregnancies. Genomic DNA was extracted from umbilical blood and AKAP10 genotypes were identified by PCR/restriction enzyme.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant differences in frequencies of 1936A>G genotypes/alleles between both groups were found. PTNs had increased frequency (55%) of AA homozygotes (odds ratio, AA versus AG+GG: 2.63 (95% confidence interval: 1.33 to 5.20), P=0.006) after adjustments: mothers with previous PTNs, smoking, first pregnancy, first delivery and Cesarean section.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results suggest G1936 is preventative factor against preterm birth, in contrast with previously asserted negative effects in adults.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatal Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Łoniewska
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaczmarczyk
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Adler
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Biñczak-Kuleta
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kordek
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Horodnicka-Józwa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dawid
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rudnicki
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ciechanowicz
mesh_terms: D054758:A Kinase Anchor Proteins / Q000235:genetics*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D056084:Genetic Fitness; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D016015:Logistic Models; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D054758:A Kinase Anchor Proteins; C484639:AKAP10 protein, human