Paraoxonase 1 promoter and coding region polymorphisms in Parkinson's disease

Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) promoter region polymorphisms, serum PON1 status and coronary heart disease

INTRODUCTION Serum paraoxonase-1 (PON1) retards the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein and cell membranes and is atheroprotective. Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the PON1 gene have been shown to affect serum PON1 levels and have been related to the presence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in some studies. However, contradictory results have been reported with regard to promoter regio...

Polymorphisms in the human paraoxonase (PON1) promoter.

Paraoxonase (PON1) is a protein component of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles that protects against oxidative damage to both low-density lipoprotein and HDL and detoxifies organophosphorus pesticides and nerve agents. A wide range of expression levels of PON1 among individuals has been observed. We examined the promoter region of PON1 for genetic factors that might affect PON1 activity ...

The combined effect of paraoxonase promoter and coding region polymorphisms on the risk of arterial ischemic stroke among young adults.

BACKGROUND Serum paraoxonase (PON1) is a high-density lipoprotein-associated esterase with antioxidant and antiatherogenic properties that has recently been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Interindividual variability in PON1 levels is determined by the Q192R and L55M coding region polymorphisms and by 2 recently described polymorphisms in the promoter of the PON1 gene,...

Genetic Variation in MMP-1 Promoter Region and

Alzheimer’s Disease and Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) Gene Polymorphisms

BACKGROUND Some studies have indicated that human paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity shows a polymorphic distribution. The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of PON1 polymorphism in patients with Alzheimer's disease in Gorgan and compare it with a healthy control group. METHOD The study included 100 healthy individuals and 50 patients. Enzyme activity and genetic polymorphism of P...