Aim
To investigate the association between monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) (-2518 A/G) and RANTES (-403 G/A) polymorphism and risk and clinical course of BCC. Material and
Conclusions
These findings suggest that -2518 A/G MCP-1 polymorphism may be involved in BCC pathogenesis.
Material and methods
The study group consisted of 150 unrelated patients with BCC and 140 healthy, unrelated, age- and sex-matched volunteers. The polymorphisms were analysed using the amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction method (ARMS-PCR) and single specific primer-polymerase chain reaction (SSP-PCR). Serum cytokine levels were measured with ELISA.
Methods
The study group consisted of 150 unrelated patients with BCC and 140 healthy, unrelated, age- and sex-matched volunteers. The polymorphisms were analysed using the amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction method (ARMS-PCR) and single specific primer-polymerase chain reaction (SSP-PCR). Serum cytokine levels were measured with ELISA.
Results
The presence of the MCP-1 -2518 GG genotype was statistically more frequent in BCC patients and it increased the risk of BCC (OR = 2.63, p = 0.003). Genotype -330 GG was statistically more common in patients with less advanced tumours (OR = 2.8, p = 0.017). Monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 serum level was statistically higher with GG genotype. In the BCC group MCP-1 serum levels were decreased. Neither polymorphic variants of RANTES nor the chemokine serum concentration differed significantly between the study groups. Conclusions: These findings suggest that -2518 A/G MCP-1 polymorphism may be involved in BCC pathogenesis.