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Association between PAX-9 promoter polymorphisms and hypodontia in humans.

Abstract
Hypodontia, the congenital absence of one or a few teeth, is one of the most common alterations of the human dentition. The most common permanent missing teeth are the third molars, second premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors. Hypodontia does not represent a serious public health problem, but it may cause masticatory and speech dysfunctions, and esthetic problems. PAX 9 is believed to play an important role in tooth development. It is expressed at initiation, bud, cap, and bell stages of odontogenesis. Mutations in PAX 9 coding sequences have been implicated in autosomal dominant oligodontia affecting predominantly permanent molars and second premolars. Here, we report two polymorphisms in the promoter region of PAX 9 gene that are associated with hypodontia. DNA was extracted from buccal epithelial cells of 106 healthy Control individuals and of 102 unrelated individuals with hypodontia. PCR-RFLP was employed in the investigation of G-1031 A and T-912 C polymorphisms. Significant differences were obtained comparing Control and Test groups. Alleles G and T were found at a significant higher frequency in individuals with hypodontia, whereas alleles A and C were more frequent in Control subjects, p=0.0094 and 0.0086, respectively. The GT haplotype was significantly more prevalent in the hypodontia group, while the AC haplotype was more frequent in the Control group. These results indicate that polymorphisms in the promoter region of PAX 9 gene may have an influence on the transcriptional activity of this gene and are associated with hypodontia in humans.
AuthorsRegina C R Peres, Raquel M Scarel-Caminaga, Alexandre R do Espírito Santo, Sérgio R P Line
JournalArchives of oral biology (Arch Oral Biol) Vol. 50 Issue 10 Pg. 861-71 (Oct 2005) ISSN: 0003-9969 [Print] England
PMID16137495 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Chemical References
  • PAX9 Transcription Factor
  • PAX9 protein, human
Topics
  • Alleles
  • Anodontia (genetics)
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease (genetics)
  • Haplotypes
  • Humans
  • Molar
  • Mutation (genetics)
  • PAX9 Transcription Factor (genetics)
  • Polymorphism, Genetic (genetics)
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic (genetics)
  • Sequence Alignment

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