Association of TAFI gene polymorphisms with severity of coronary stenosis in stable coronary artery disease. Issue 171 (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rattanawan, Chutima; Komanasin, Nantarat; Settasatian, Nongnuch; Settasatian, Chatri; Kukongviriyapan, Upa; Intharapetch, Pongsak; Senthong, Vichai
• Is Part Of: Thrombosis research. Issue 171(2018)
• Page Start: 171
• Page End: 176
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: CAD coronary artery disease -- OR odds ratio -- TAFI thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor -- PAI-1 plasminogen activator inhibitor 1; Atherosclerosis -- Fibrinolysis -- Thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor -- Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 -- Polymorphism; Thrombosis -- Periodicals; 616.135
• DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.10.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-3848

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Coronary stenosis is a consequence of atherosclerotic plaque progression that is associated with impaired fibrinolysis. Thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) are fibrinolysis inhibitors whose levels are influenced by acquired conditions and by polymorphisms. This study therefore aimed to investigate the association of TAFI and PAI-1 gene polymorphisms with severity of coronary stenosis in subjects with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and methods: A total of 327 subjects suspected with CAD who underwent a coronary angiogram were recruited. Gensini score was applied to stratify the severity of coronary stenosis. Based on the Gensini score, the subjects were categorized into low-medium (<20) or high (≥20) groups. The study polymorphisms included TAFI Ala147Thr (505G/A), Thr325Ile (1040C/T), +1542C/G, +1583T/A and PAI-1 -675 4G/5G. Most polymorphisms were genotyped by allele-specific polymerase chain reaction, except for TAFI Thr325Ile that was genotyped by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Results: A significant increase in the Gensini score was found in TAFI 505A and +1583A allele carriers. Binary regression analysis revealed the independent association of the TAFI 505G/A and +1583T/A polymorphisms with a high Gensini score [adjusted OR = 1.67 (95% CI: 1.03, 2.73) and 1.69 (95% CI: 1.04, 2.76), respectively]. Neither the homozygous PAI-1 -675 4G/4G nor the heterozygous 4G/5G was associated with a high Gensini score. Conclusions: The results indicated the contribution of TAFI polymorphisms to atherosclerosis progression and severity of coronary stenosis in stable CAD. Highlights: First study of association of TAFI polymorphisms with coronary stenosis severity Significant association between TAFI 505G/A and +1583T/A and high Gensini score TAFI polymorphisms seem to contribute to atherosclerotic plaque progression.