Association of HLA-DRB1, DQA1 and DQB1 alleles and haplotype in Parkinson's disease from South India.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative motor disease exhibiting familial and sporadic forms. The present study was aimed to elucidate the association of HLA-DRB1*, DQA1* and DQB1* alleles with PD. A total of 105 PD patients and 100 healthy controls were typed by PCR-SSP method.

Association of , and Phenytoin-Induced Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions in the South Indian Tamil Population.

Phenytoin (PHT) is one of the most commonly reported aromatic anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) to cause cutaneous adverse reactions (CADRs), particularly severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). Although human leukocyte antigen is associated with PHT-induced Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrosis (SJS/TEN) in East Asians, the association is much weaker than it is reported for carbamazepine (CBZ). In this study, we investigated the association of pharmacogenetic variants of the HLA B gene and with PHT-CADRs in South Indian epileptic patients.

HLA-DRB1 genes and the expression dynamics of HLA CIITA determine the susceptibility to T2DM.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease with polygenic inheritance. The expression of major histocompatibility complex class II genes are regulated by several trans-activators. We have studied the expression of HLA-DRB1, RFX, CIITA-P1, PIV transactivators, immunophenotyping of cells, SNPs in CIITA-168 (A/G) and IFN-γ + 874 (T/A) in T2DM patients and controls (n = 201 each).

HLA-DRB1* and DQB1* allele and haplotype diversity in eight tribal populations: Global affinities and genetic basis of diseases in South India.

The distribution of HLA class-II DRB1* and DQB1* alleles/ haplotypes were studied in 438 individuals of 8 Dravidian tribal groups inhabiting the Western Ghats, south India. The HLA typing was performed by PCR-SSP method. In order to identify the 5-locus Ancestral Extended Haplotypes (AEH), the alleles of HLA-A, -B and -C loci were typed for DNAs with predominant 2-locus haplotypes.

Association of slow acetylator genotype of N-acetyltransferase 2 with Parkinson's disease in south Indian population.

Aim: Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with predisposing genetic and environmental factors. The present study was undertaken to elucidate the possible association of NAT2 gene polymorphism in PD patients from south India.

Methods: Using previously validated PCR-RFLP assays, we genotyped 105 PD subjects and 101 healthy controls for N-acetyl transferase (NAT2) gene polymorphism.

The small molecule antibody mimic SH7139 targets a family of HLA-DRs expressed by B-cell lymphomas and other solid cancers.

Selective high-affinity ligands (SHALs) belong to a novel class of small-molecule cancer therapeutics that function as targeted prodrugs. SH7139, the most advanced of the SHAL drugs designed to bind to a unique β-subunit structural epitope located on HLA-DR10, has exhibited exceptional preclinical efficacy and safety profiles. A comparison of SH7139 and SH7129, a biotin derivative of the drug developed for use as a diagnostic, showed the incorporation of a biotin tag did not alter the SHALs ability to target or kill HLA-DR10 expressing Raji cells.

Association of HLA class II alleles/haplotypes and amino acid variations in the peptide binding pockets with rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease, caused by environmental and genetic factors.

Aim: To elucidate the association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1*/DQB1* alleles/haplotypes and the variations of polymorphic amino acid changes in peptide binding pockets in RA patients from south India.

Methods: HLA typing was performed in 176 RA patients and 176 healthy controls by polymerase chain reaction-sequence-specific primers method.

Diversity and association of HLA/KIR receptors with type 2 diabetes in South India.

The present study was undertaken to delineate the association(s) of KIR-HLA combination in South Indian Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. The T2DM patients (n = 343) and healthy controls (n = 309) were genotyped for KIR/HLA ligands by PCR-SSP method. The increased frequency of activatory KIR (aKIR) 2DS2 (OR = 1.

Effect of angiotensin converting enzyme gene I/D polymorphism in South Indian children with nephrotic syndrome.

Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common childhood kidney diseases. It is mostly found in the age group of 2 to 8 years. Around 10%-15% of nephrotic syndrome cases are non-responders of steroid treatment (SRNS).

Molecular Cloning and Docking of Gene Encoding Cysteine Protease With Antibiotic Interaction in NBMKU12 From the Clinical Isolates.

causes a variety of diseases ranging from mild diseases to severe invasive infections which result in significant morbidity and mortality. This study focuses on the antibiotic resistance of and their interaction with cysteine protease. Around 36 beta-hemolytic isolates were collected from the clinical lab, of which seven isolates (19.

Associations of CTLA4 +49 A/G Dimorphism and HLA-DRB1*/DQB1* Alleles With Type 1 Diabetes from South India.

The aim of present study was to elucidate the association of CTLA4 +49 A/G and HLA-DRB1*/DQB1* gene polymorphism in south Indian T1DM patients. The patients and controls (n = 196 each) were enrolled for CTLA4 and HLA-DRB1*/DQB1* genotyping by RFLP/PCR-SSP methods. The increased frequencies of CTLA4 'AG' (OR = 1.

Predisposition of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Deletion/Deletion Genotype to Coronary Artery Disease with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South India.

Background: Worldwide, South Asians contribute to a high proportion of coronary artery disease (CAD) burden, mainly attributed to a high prevalence of diabetes. Early identification of such high-risk individuals would enable aggressive disease modification and prevention of complications. Definition of susceptible genotypes early in the course of disease may be one such avenue for reduction in morbidity and mortality from CAD.

Interaction of HLA-DRB1* alleles and CTLA4 (+49 AG) gene polymorphism in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.

Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases (AITDs), including Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and Graves' disease (GD), arise by the complex interaction of genes and environmental factors. The aim of present study was to study the susceptible associations of HLA-DRB1* alleles and CTLA4 +49 AG polymorphism in AITD in south India. AITD patients (n=235; HT=180; GD=55) and age/sex matched healthy controls (n, 235) were enrolled to type HLA-DRB1* alleles and 'CTLA4 +49 AG' by PCR-SSP and PCR-RFLP methods respectively.

In-vitro assessment of antimicrobial properties and lymphocytotoxicity assay of benzoisochromanequinones polyketide from Streptomyces sp JRG-04.

The chromanequinone (BIQ) compound produced by the mangrove estuary derived strain, Streptomyces sp. JRG-04 was effective even at low MIC level concentration against Methicillin resistant S. aureus and other clinical pathogens.

Nanocerium oxide increases the survival of adult rod and cone photoreceptor in culture by abrogating hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress.

In vitro cell culture system for adult rod and cone photoreceptor (PR) is an effective and economical model for screening drug candidates against all kinds of age related retinal blindness. Interestingly, adult PR cells have a limited survival in the culture system, thus preventing full exploitation of this in vitro approach for drug screening applications. The limited survival of the adult PR cells in culture is due to their inherently high oxidative stress and photic injury.

Correction: Polymorphic Alu Insertion/Deletion in Different Caste and Tribal Populations from South India.

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Association of HLA-A, B, DRB1* and DQB1* alleles and haplotypes in south Indian T2DM patients.

The genes of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system are implicated in the susceptibility of several diseases including Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association of HLA alleles with T2DM in south India. A total of 344 patients (195 males; 149 females) and 309 controls (186 males; 123 females) were genotyped for HLA-DR/-DQ alleles.

MTHFR (C677T) CT genotype and CT-apoE3/3 genotypic combination predisposes the risk of ischemic stroke.

The predisposition to ischemic stroke (IS) might involve interactions of several genes and environmental factors. The present study was aimed to evaluate the influence of polymorphisms in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR-C677T) and apolipoprotein-E (apo-E) as risk factors for IS patients in south Indian population. 200 IS patients and 193 age and sex matched controls were genotyped for MTHFR-C677T and apoE by Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method.

Polymorphic Alu Insertion/Deletion in Different Caste and Tribal Populations from South India.

Seven human-specific Alu markers were studied in 574 unrelated individuals from 10 endogamous groups and 2 hill tribes of Tamil Nadu and Kerala states. DNA was isolated, amplified by PCR-SSP, and subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis, and genotypes were assigned for various Alu loci. Average heterozygosity among caste populations was in the range of 0.

Susceptible and Protective Associations of HLA Alleles and Haplotypes with Cervical Cancer in South India.

Background: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes have been implicated in cervical cancer in several populations.

Objectives: To study the predispositions of HLA alleles/haplotypes with cervical cancer.

Materials And Methods: Clinically diagnosed and PAP smear confirmed cervical cancer patients (n 48) and age matched controls (n 47) were genotyped for HLA-A,-B,-DRB1* and DQB1* alleles by PCR-SSP methods.

Association of HLA-DR/DQ alleles and haplotypes with nephrotic syndrome.

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a debilitating renal problem in children resulting from an interaction between environmental and genetic factors including human leukocyte antigen genes (HLA). The aim of this work was to study the probable link between HLA alleles/haplotypes and NS in south India.

Methods: HLA DRB1*/DQB1* alleles were genotyped in 183 NS (76 steroid sensitive-SSNS; 107 steroid resistant-SRNS) and paediatric healthy controls (PHCs; n = 91) using polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers (PCR-SSP).

ACE-II genotype and I allele predicts ischemic stroke among males in south India.

Two hundred ischemic stroke patients and 193 age and sex matched healthy controls were studied for the presence of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Insertion/Deletion (ACE I/D) gene polymorphism. The PCR studies revealed that ACE 'II' (OR = 2.055; p = 0.

Hsp70 is an independent stress marker among frequent users of mobile phones.

The aim of this study was to measure the serum concentrations of heat shock protein (HSP) 70 and C-reactive protein (CRP) and the expression levels of the hsp70 gene among frequent users of mobile phones (FUMPs). We enrolled 120 employees of information technology (IT)/IT enabled service companies (FUMPs; IT professionals) and 102 infrequent users of mobile phones (IFUMPs; people from non-IT professions) as controls. The serum concentrations of HSP70 and CRP were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay and hsp70 gene expression by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.

A region of chromosome 20 is linked to leprosy susceptibility in a South Indian population.

A major susceptibility locus for leprosy has recently been mapped on chromosome 10 (10p13) by genome-wide linkage analysis. Microsatellite markers from this genome screen that showed suggestive evidence of linkage to leprosy were evaluated in an additional 140 families with affected sib pairs. A second region of linkage has thus been identified on chromosome 20 (20p12).