| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8817412 | Biomedical and Environmental Sciences | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This study explored the association between the lncRNA HOTAIR polymorphism and susceptibility to lead poisoning in a Chinese population. We speculated that lead poisoning caused elevated levels of oxidative stress, which, in turn, activate the HOTAIR gene to cause apoptosis. Three lncRNA HOTAIR tagSNPs (rs7958904, rs4759314, and rs874945) were genotyped by TaqMan genotyping technology in 113 lead-sensitive and 113 lead-resistant Chinese workers exposed to lead. Rs7958904 was significantly associated with susceptibility to lead poisoning (P = 0.047). The rs7958904 G allele had a protective effect compared with the C allele and reduced the risk of lead poisoning (P = 0.016). Rs7958904 may act as a potential biomarker for predicting the risk of lead poisoning and distinguishing lead-sensitive individuals from lead-resistant individuals.
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Authors
Lin CHEN, Qiu Ni ZHAO, Xiu Rong QIAN, Bao Li ZHU, En Min DING, Bo Shen WANG, Heng Dong ZHANG, Hong YANG,