Abstract
Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) and MBL-associated serine protease 2 (MASP-2) are key factors of the lectin pathway of complement activation. Polymorphisms of the MBL2 and MASP-2 genes affect serum levels of MBL and MASP-2. In patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), the MBL and MASP-2 serum levels are increased and high MASP-2 levels are associated with recurrence and poor survival, whereas low MBL levels predict post-operative pneumonia. It is not known whether these associations are genetically based. In this study, the MBL and MASP-2 genotypes are investigated in 593 patients with CRC and 348 healthy controls. The potential association between genetic profile and infections, recurrence and survival is evaluated. Four single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of MBL2 were analysed using TaqMan assays, with characterization of MBL2 wildtype A, variants B, C and D and alleles H/L, Y/X and P/Q. The SNP D120G for MASP-2 was determined. Serum levels of MBL and MASP-2 were measured. The MBL2 and MASP-2 genotype distribution was similar among patients with CRC and healthy controls and MBL2 genotype significantly associated with MBL concentration in serum (P
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Immunology |
Volume | 73 |
Pages (from-to) | 122-7 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0300-9475 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
© 2011 The Authors. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Mannose-Binding Lectin
- Mannose-Binding Protein-Associated Serine Proteases
- Middle Aged
- Treatment Outcome