The frequency of CCR5delta32 polymorphism in the central Black Sea coastal region in a healthy population

Güneş S., Kara N., Baǧci H.

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.37, sa.1, ss.17-19, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.17-19
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Chemokine receptor, Delta32, Turkish people
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: Delta32 polymorphism in the chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) gene affects human immune deficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) entry, transmission, and outcome. The aim of this study was to determine the allelic frequencies of genetic variant CCR5delta32, which influence susceptibility to HIV-1 infection, in a northern Turkish population. Materials and Methods: We determined the allelic frequencies of CCR5delta32 in 449 unrelated healthy individuals from the central Black Sea coastal region without any known history of HIV-1 infection. The polymorphism was analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The population was in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Delta32 allelic frequencies were calculated. Results: The frequency of mutant delta32 allele in this population was 5.2%. Conclusions: Our data indicate that the low frequency of CCR5delta32 allele may be related to higher genetic susceptibility to HIV-1 infection in the central Black Sea coastal region Turkish population. © TÜBİTAK.