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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Single nucleotide gene polymorphism and Nerve growth factor are risk factors that increase the severity of Allergic Rhinitis

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Biochemistry

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is a health issue that affects nasal membranes, causing congestion and sneezing. It is caused by type 2 helper cells that produce IgE that reacts to allergens. BDNF and NGF are useful biomarkers for allergic phenotypes, and NGF plays a role in the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. Our goal is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this condition by studying if NGF levels differ between people with allergic rhinitis and healthy people, as well as the novel link between BDNF rs6265 polymorphisms and their severity. To achieve this, we conducted a case-control study among 120 subjects with rhinitis of both sexes. Three groups of individuals were created: those with mild allergic rhinitis, those with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis, and a control group diagnosed according to clinical examination and skin prick tests for allergen sensitivity. We conducted complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Nerve growth factor (NGF), and genotyping for BDNF rs6265 polymorphism. This study explored the link between NGF, BDNF gene variations, and allergic rhinitis severity in adults from Upper Egypt. The results showed that higher NGF levels were associated with more severe allergic rhinitis, but skin prick tests were more closely associated with the condition's severity. Inflammatory markers IL-6 and IL-1β levels increased with severity, confirming their established roles in allergic rhinitis. Contrary to existing research, the most common genotype for BDNF rs6265 in this population was GG. The research found that BDNF rs6265 gene polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of moderate-to-severe AR. The most prevalent genotype in our research was GG. NGF levels were higher in AR cases than in controls and can act as a potential biomarker in the diagnosis of AR. IL-1β and IL-6 may also be biomarkers in the diagnosis of AR.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.277624.9481

Keywords

BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), Nerve Growth Factor, Allergic Rhinitis

Authors

First Name

Zeinab

Last Name

Kadry

MiddleName

Mahmoud

Affiliation

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt,

Email

zeinabmahmoud448@gmail.com

City

sohag

Orcid

0009-0009-4707-0114

First Name

Nesma

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

Atef

Affiliation

Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt,

Email

nesmaaatef@med.sohag.edu.eg

City

sohag

Orcid

0009-0008-6003-820x

First Name

Sara

Last Name

Selim

MiddleName

Mostafa

Affiliation

Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt

Email

dr.sara2022@gmail.com

City

sohag

Orcid

-

First Name

Reda

Last Name

Yousef

MiddleName

Salah

Affiliation

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt,

Email

redaasaf@yahoo.com

City

sohag

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-

Volume

67

Article Issue

10

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49535

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-03-19

Publish Date

2024-10-01

Page Start

573

Page End

585

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0449-2285

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2357-0245

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Single nucleotide gene polymorphism and Nerve growth factor are risk factors that increase the severity of Allergic Rhinitis

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30 Dec 2024