Muhammad Masroor , Zeba Haque , Haya Anwar , Farina Hanif , Waqas Ahmed Farooqui
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Data from 60 participants including gender and age matched 43 NAFLD cases and 17 controls were analyzed for genetic polymorphisms (PNPLA3 rs738408, rs738409; APOC3 rs2845116, rs2845117) with power estimates ranging from 71.6 to 90 % for genetic parameters. Anthropometric, biochemical, and liver enzyme measurements and DNA sequencing were performed. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, for continuous variables independent <em>t</em>-tests (normally distributed) and Mann-Whitney <em>U</em> tests for non-normal liver parameters were applied. Genetic associations were evaluated through chi-square tests with Monte Carlo simulation (for small cell counts) and effect sizes calculated using Cramer's V.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant associations were found between NAFLD and polymorphisms APOC3 rs2845117 (C allele, <em>p</em> = 0.027 and APOC3 rs2845116 (T allele, <em>p</em> = 0.039). A significant association was also observed for PNPLA3 10109C > G (<em>p</em> = 0.00.030) but not PNPLA3 rs738408; 10,112C > T (<em>p</em> = 0.073). Cases showed significantly higher BMI, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, serum triglycerides, and liver enzymes (ALT, Alkaline phosphatase, Gamma GT) compared to controls (<em>p</em> < 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Metabolic and anthropometric factors were strongly associated with NAFLD. Genetic variants in <em>APOC3</em> (rs2845117, rs2845116) and <em>PNPLA3</em> (rs738409) but not rs738408 showed significant associations with NAFLD. <em>APOC3</em> rs2845117 CC conferring the highest risk for NAFLD. 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This reports part of the data from a larger project exploring risk factors for NAFLD. Data from 60 participants including gender and age matched 43 NAFLD cases and 17 controls were analyzed for genetic polymorphisms (PNPLA3 rs738408, rs738409; APOC3 rs2845116, rs2845117) with power estimates ranging from 71.6 to 90 % for genetic parameters. Anthropometric, biochemical, and liver enzyme measurements and DNA sequencing were performed. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, for continuous variables independent <em>t</em>-tests (normally distributed) and Mann-Whitney <em>U</em> tests for non-normal liver parameters were applied. Genetic associations were evaluated through chi-square tests with Monte Carlo simulation (for small cell counts) and effect sizes calculated using Cramer's V.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant associations were found between NAFLD and polymorphisms APOC3 rs2845117 (C allele, <em>p</em> = 0.027 and APOC3 rs2845116 (T allele, <em>p</em> = 0.039). A significant association was also observed for PNPLA3 10109C > G (<em>p</em> = 0.00.030) but not PNPLA3 rs738408; 10,112C > T (<em>p</em> = 0.073). Cases showed significantly higher BMI, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, serum triglycerides, and liver enzymes (ALT, Alkaline phosphatase, Gamma GT) compared to controls (<em>p</em> < 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Metabolic and anthropometric factors were strongly associated with NAFLD. Genetic variants in <em>APOC3</em> (rs2845117, rs2845116) and <em>PNPLA3</em> (rs738409) but not rs738408 showed significant associations with NAFLD. <em>APOC3</em> rs2845117 CC conferring the highest risk for NAFLD. 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Association of APOC3 and PNPLA3 genetic polymorphism in adult Pakistani population with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Background
NAFLD occurs in many individuals without obesity, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes, indicating other factors like genetic predisposition play a significant role.
Objective
This study investigates the association between genetic polymorphisms (PNPLA3 and APOC3) and metabolic markers, including liver enzymes and HbA1c, in predicting NAFLD within a Pakistani population.
Methods
This case-control study was conducted at Dow University of Health Sciences from 2015 to 2021. This reports part of the data from a larger project exploring risk factors for NAFLD. Data from 60 participants including gender and age matched 43 NAFLD cases and 17 controls were analyzed for genetic polymorphisms (PNPLA3 rs738408, rs738409; APOC3 rs2845116, rs2845117) with power estimates ranging from 71.6 to 90 % for genetic parameters. Anthropometric, biochemical, and liver enzyme measurements and DNA sequencing were performed. Categorical variables were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, for continuous variables independent t-tests (normally distributed) and Mann-Whitney U tests for non-normal liver parameters were applied. Genetic associations were evaluated through chi-square tests with Monte Carlo simulation (for small cell counts) and effect sizes calculated using Cramer's V.
Results
Significant associations were found between NAFLD and polymorphisms APOC3 rs2845117 (C allele, p = 0.027 and APOC3 rs2845116 (T allele, p = 0.039). A significant association was also observed for PNPLA3 10109C > G (p = 0.00.030) but not PNPLA3 rs738408; 10,112C > T (p = 0.073). Cases showed significantly higher BMI, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, serum triglycerides, and liver enzymes (ALT, Alkaline phosphatase, Gamma GT) compared to controls (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
Metabolic and anthropometric factors were strongly associated with NAFLD. Genetic variants in APOC3 (rs2845117, rs2845116) and PNPLA3 (rs738409) but not rs738408 showed significant associations with NAFLD. APOC3 rs2845117 CC conferring the highest risk for NAFLD. These markers may aid early detection and guide targeted prevention.