Key result
ACE gene I/I genotype is strongly linked to respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates.
Why the study?
Previous literature showed contradictory findings on whether the ACE D/D genotype is a protective or risk factor for RDS in premature neonates.
Is ACE gene polymorphism associated with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates?
Case-Control (n=100)
Is ACE gene polymorphism associated with respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates?
Absolute Event Rate: 34% vs 2%
p-value: p=< 0.001
In premature neonates, D/D and D/I genotypes and D-alleles of the ACE gene appear to be protective factors against respiratory distress syndrome, whereas the I/I genotype is associated with increased risk.
BACKGROUND: There was a contradiction in the previous literature on whether the D/D genotype of angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) is a protective or risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature neonates. To solve this debate, we intended to examine the association between ACE gene polymorphism and RDS in premature neonates. METHODS: We enrolled a total of 100 premature neonates with gestational age below 37 weeks. They were divided into 2 groups, the case group included 50 premature neonates diagnosed with RDS. While the control group included 50 premature neonates with no signs of RDS. We assessed ACE gene polymorphism using polymerase chain reaction. All neonates underwent chest x-ray, echocardiography, and routine laboratory investigations. RESULTS: D/D and D/I genotypes were higher in the control group (48% and 50%) than in the case group (26% and 40%). Whereas, I/I genotype was lower in the control group (2%) than in the case group (34%) (p < 0.001). By counting D alleles among members of both groups, D-alleles were significantly higher in the control group (73%) than in the case group (46%) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In premature neonates, D/D and D/I genotypes and D-alleles are protective factors for RDS. Whereas, I/I genotype and I-alleles are associated with the incidence of RDS with complications.
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Razek-Midan et al. (2022) conducted a case-control in Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (n=100). ACE gene polymorphism (I/I genotype and D-allele) vs. Control group (premature neonates without RDS) was evaluated on I/I genotype frequency (p=< 0.001). The I/I genotype of the ACE gene was significantly more frequent in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome compared to controls (34% vs 2%, p < 0.001).
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