The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates

Background. There was a contradiction in the previous literature on whether the D/D genotype of angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) is a protective or risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature neonates. To solve this debate, we intended to examine the association between...

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Main Authors: Dina Abdel Razek-Midan, Soheir Sayed Abou-El-Ella, Maha Atef Tawfik, Amr Konsowa
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Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2022-06-01
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author Dina Abdel Razek-Midan
Soheir Sayed Abou-El-Ella
Maha Atef Tawfik
Amr Konsowa
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Maha Atef Tawfik
Amr Konsowa
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description Background. There was a contradiction in the previous literature on whether the D/D genotype of angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) is a protective or risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature neonates. To solve this debate, we intended to examine the association between ACE gene polymorphism and RDS in premature neonates. Methods. We enrolled a total of 100 premature neonates with gestational age below 37 weeks. They were divided into 2 groups, the case group included 50 premature neonates diagnosed with RDS. While the control group included 50 premature neonates with no signs of RDS. We assessed ACE gene polymorphism using polymerase chain reaction. All neonates underwent chest x-ray, echocardiography, and routine laboratory investigations. Results. D/D and D/I genotypes were higher in the control group (48% and 50%) than in the case group (26% and 40%). Whereas, I/I genotype was lower in the control group (2%) than in the case group (34%) (p < 0.001). By counting D alleles among members of both groups, D-alleles were significantly higher in the control group (73%) than in the case group (46%) (p < 0.001). Conclusions. In premature neonates, D/D and D/I genotypes and D-alleles are protective factors for RDS. Whereas, I/I genotype and I-alleles are associated with the incidence of RDS with complications.
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spelling doaj-art-a67dc3169b214db8a6c1855672ee4f042025-08-20T02:55:38ZengHacettepe University Institute of Child HealthThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics0041-43012791-64212022-06-0164310.24953/turkjped.2021.4524The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonatesDina Abdel Razek-Midan0Soheir Sayed Abou-El-Ella1Maha Atef Tawfik2Amr Konsowa3Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.Department of Pediatrics, Birket Elsaba General Hospital, Menoufia, Egypt. Background. There was a contradiction in the previous literature on whether the D/D genotype of angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) is a protective or risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature neonates. To solve this debate, we intended to examine the association between ACE gene polymorphism and RDS in premature neonates. Methods. We enrolled a total of 100 premature neonates with gestational age below 37 weeks. They were divided into 2 groups, the case group included 50 premature neonates diagnosed with RDS. While the control group included 50 premature neonates with no signs of RDS. We assessed ACE gene polymorphism using polymerase chain reaction. All neonates underwent chest x-ray, echocardiography, and routine laboratory investigations. Results. D/D and D/I genotypes were higher in the control group (48% and 50%) than in the case group (26% and 40%). Whereas, I/I genotype was lower in the control group (2%) than in the case group (34%) (p < 0.001). By counting D alleles among members of both groups, D-alleles were significantly higher in the control group (73%) than in the case group (46%) (p < 0.001). Conclusions. In premature neonates, D/D and D/I genotypes and D-alleles are protective factors for RDS. Whereas, I/I genotype and I-alleles are associated with the incidence of RDS with complications. https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/173angiotensin-converting enzymegene polymorphismneonatesprematurerespiratory distress syndrome
spellingShingle Dina Abdel Razek-Midan
Soheir Sayed Abou-El-Ella
Maha Atef Tawfik
Amr Konsowa
The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
angiotensin-converting enzyme
gene polymorphism
neonates
premature
respiratory distress syndrome
title The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
title_full The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
title_fullStr The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
title_full_unstemmed The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
title_short The association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
title_sort association of angiotensin converting enzyme gene polymorphism with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
topic angiotensin-converting enzyme
gene polymorphism
neonates
premature
respiratory distress syndrome
url https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/173
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