Circulating MicroRNAs in the Screening of Prenatal Down Syndrome.

Objective: Screening tests are recommended to identify genetic defects, chromosomal aneuploidies, and structural birth defects. Sonographic and maternal serum-based options are available for the risk assessment of aneuploidy in the first and/or second trimester. Also, invasive diagnostic methods, such as amniocentesis, are used for prenatal diagnosis, but these methods carry a tangible risk to the fetus.

Biomarker potential of hsa-miR-145-5p in peripheral whole blood of manic bipolar I patients.

Objective: Bipolar I disorder (BD-I) is a type of bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by manic or mixed episodes. Detecting microRNA regulations as epigenetic actors in BD-I is important to elucidate the pathogenesis of the disease and reveal the potential of microRNAs (miRNAs) as biomarkers.

Methods: We evaluated the expression profile of six candidate miRNAs (hsa-miR-145-5p, hsa-miR-376a-3p, hsa-miR-3680-5p, hsa-miR-4253-5p, hsa-miR-4482-3p, and hsa-miR-4725) in patients with BD-I and in healthy controls (aged 11-50 years).

A Study Investigating the Role of 2 Candidate SNPs in Bax and Bcl-2 Genes in Alzheimer's Disease.

Objective: The proto-oncogene Bax (Bcl-2-associated X protein) and related protein Bcl-2 (B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia/lymphoma-2) genes are triggers of apoptosis in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The balance of these proteins has an important role in the death or life of a neuronal cell, and the functional polymorphisms in genes expressing these proteins have been found to promote apoptosis. To investigate the role of Bax and Bcl-2 genes in AD, we examined the presence of the 2 polymorphisms in peripheral blood.

MicroRNA dysregulation in manic and euthymic patients with bipolar disorder.

Background: Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a major psychiatric disorder with an unclear pathophysiology. Peripheral blood samples are easily drawn, making them are good candidates for diagnosing diseases. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA transcripts that regulate gene expression by binding to the 3'- UTR of mRNAs and directing their degradation.

Genetic Predisposition to Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor Gene Polymorphisms as Potential Biomarkers.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene polymorphisms and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (URPL).

Materials And Methods: This study included 70 URPL patients with a history of two or more miscarriages and 70 healthy multiparous women as a control group. KIR genotyping was performed in all subjects for the KIRs 2DL1-4 and 2DS1-5 genes using polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific primers.

The role of certain gene polymorphisms involved in the apoptotic pathways in polycythemia vera and essential thrombocytosis.

Background: Polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocytosis (ET) are hematological disorders characterized by excessive production of mature and functional blood cells. These cellular disorders are thought to be associated with impaired apoptosis, which is one of the major cellular death mechanisms in hematopoietic cells.

Objectives: In this study, our objective was to examine the association between potential polymorphisms of the Bcl 2, Bax, Fas and Fas Ligand genes involved in apoptosis and the occurrence of PV and ET.

Regulating the Regulators in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Genetic Association Study of microRNA Biogenesis Pathways.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent complex psychiatric disorders in children as well as adults. ADHD impacts not only the affected individuals but also their families and social and professional networks. The clinical and diagnostic criteria for ADHD remain imprecise, in part, due to lack of robust biomarkers.

Investigation of Dysregulation of Several MicroRNAs in Peripheral Blood of Schizophrenia Patients.

Objective: The prevalence of schizophrenia is 1%, and it is a debilitating disorder that often results in a shortened lifespan. Peripheral blood samples are good candidates to investigate because they can be easily drawn, and they are widely studied in psychiatric disorders. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA transcripts.

Microribonucleic acid dysregulations in children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Aim: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. Although disorder etiology and pathogenesis remains unknown, several theories about OCD development have been proposed, and many researchers believe that it is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. In the current study, our aim was to investigate miRNA levels in OCD.

Effects of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi equipment on microRNA expression in brain tissue.

Purpose: MicroRNAs (miRNA) play a paramount role in growth, differentiation, proliferation and cell death by suppressing one or more target genes. However, their interaction with radiofrequencies is still unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of radiofrequency radiation emitted from a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) system on some of the miRNA in brain tissue.

Folate metabolism gene polymorphisms and risk for down syndrome offspring in Turkish women.

Aims: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal abnormality. Many studies have assessed the association between maternal gene polymorphisms involved in folate metabolism and the risk of having a DS offspring, but data are conflicting. Six common polymorphisms in folate-metabolizing genes were analayzed to determine possible risk factors for a child to be born having DS (DS mothers); these samples were taken from 47 Turkish mothers having DS children (case group) and 49 control mothers.

Long term and excessive use of 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation alter microRNA expression in brain.

Purpose: We still do not have any information on the interaction between radiofrequency radiation (RF) and miRNA, which play paramount role in growth, differentiation, proliferation and cell death by suppressing one or more target genes. The purpose of this study was to bridge this gap by investigating effects of long-term 900 MHz mobile phone exposure on some of the miRNA in brain tissue.

Materials And Methods: The study was carried out on 14 Wistar Albino adult male rats by dividing them into two groups: Sham (n = 7) and exposure (n = 7).

Association of SNAP-25 Gene Ddel and Mnll Polymorphisms with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Objective: The synaptosomal-associated protein of 25 kDa (SNAP-25) gene is a presynaptic plasma membrane protein and an integral component of the vesicle docking and fusion machinery mediating secretion of neurotransmitters. Previously, several studies reported association between SNAP-25 and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We investigated whether these SNAP-25 polymorphisms (MnlI T/G and DdelI T/C) were also associated with ADHD in the Turkish population.

Evaluation of several micro RNA (miRNA) levels in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders, although disorders etiology and pathogenesis remains unknown, several theories about ADHD development have been proposed and many researchers believe that it is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. In this study we evaluated miR18a-5p, miR22-3p, miR24-3p, miR106b-5p, miR107, miR125b-5p and miR155a-5p levels in child and adolescent ADHD patients. The research sample consisted a group of 52 ADHD patients, and 52 healthy volunteer controls.

Association among SNAP-25 gene DdeI and MnlI polymorphisms and hemodynamic changes during methylphenidate use: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study.

Objective: To investigate the interaction of treatment-related hemodynamic changes with genotype status for Synaptosomal associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) gene in participants with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on and off single dose short-acting methylphenidate treatment with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

Method: A total of 15 right-handed adults and 16 right-handed children with DSM-IV diagnosis of ADHD were evaluated. Ten milligrams of short-acting methylphenidate was administered in a crossover design.