Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) and MBL-associated serine protease 2 (MASP-2) genotypes in colorectal cancer

H Ytting, I J Christensen, Rudi Nora Steffensen, Jan Alsner, Steffen Thiel, Jens Christian Jensenius, U Hansen, H J Nielsen

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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 languageEnglish
JournalScandinavian Journal of Immunology
Volume73
Pages (from-to)122-7
Number of pages6
ISSN0300-9475
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2011
Externally publishedYes

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

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