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Genetics Non-Association between rs7903146 and rs12255372 Polymorphisms in Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Gene and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Jahrom City, Iran
Mohammad Pourahmadi1,2, Saiedeh Erfanian2, Malihe Moradzadeh3, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi2
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2015;39(6):512-517.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2015.39.6.512
Published online: November 13, 2015
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1Department of Anatomy, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.

2Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.

3Department of New Sciences and Technology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

corresp_icon Corresponding author: Saeideh Erfanian. Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Motahari Avenue, Jahrom, Iran. erfanian_85@yahoo.com
• Received: January 27, 2015   • Accepted: August 17, 2015

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  • Background
    Transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) is a transcription factor in the Wnt signaling pathway. High levels of TCF7L2 have been reported in most human tissues, including the heart, lung, brain, liver, kidney, placenta, adipose tissues, and pancreatic β-cells. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between TCF7L2 polymorphisms (rs12255372 and rs7903146) and type 2 diabetes mellitus in the city of Jahrom, Iran.
  • Methods
    This case-control study was conducted with 200 patients referred to Diabetes Clinics and 200 healthy subjects in Jahrom City. Biochemical characteristics were first determined. TCF7L2 rs1255372 and rs7903146 polymorphisms were then genotyped using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method.
  • Results
    T-allele frequencies of both single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were significantly higher in diabetic patients than in normal glucose-tolerant subjects (rs12255372: 20.3% vs. 14.5%; rs7903146: 28.5% vs. 22.25%). The rs12255372 (G/T) polymorphism analysis showed an odds ratio of 0.473 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.170 to 1.314; P=0.151) for the TT genotype and 0.646 (95% CI, 0.410 to 1.019; P=0.060) for the TG genotype, compared with the GG genotype. The rs7903146 (C/T) polymorphism odds ratios for TT and TC genotypes were 0.564 (95% CI, 0.280 to 1.135; P=0.109) and 0.751 (95% CI, 0.487 to 1.157; P=0.194) compared with the CC genotype, respectively.
  • Conclusion
    The rs12255372 and rs7903146 SNPs of the TCF7L2 gene were not associated with insulin resistance in the evaluated population.
Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide public health concern. This condition causes increased blood glucose level, lipid, carbohydrate, protein metabolism disturbance, and absolute or relative insulin deficiency. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common metabolic disease in which genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development. In fact, this condition is the final stage of a chronic and progressive disorder resulting from insulin resistance, decreased pancreatic β-cell function, and increased glucose production by the liver. T2DM is currently diagnosed as a blood glucose level rate higher than normal or clinical manifestation of diabetes symptoms [1]. Studies have shown that insulin resistance develops a decade before T2DM clinically manifests [2]. Insulin resistance is a pathological condition in which the target cells, particularly muscle cells and adipose tissues, decrease their insulin response. Pancreatic β-cells increase insulin secretion to maintain glucose homeostasis [3].
Excess insulin secretion from pancreatic cells can control blood glucose in the early stages of T2DM. However, compensatory insulin is not enough to control the blood glucose level. Over time, patients show impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and finally present with T2DM and β-cell deficiency [4]. All types of diabetes with IGT are insulin resistant. Insulin resistance is involved in pathogenic disorders, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, T2DM, obesity, fatty liver disease, and cardiac diseases. These disorders combine to comprise metabolic syndromes (insulin-resistance syndromes) [5].
T2DM is a multifactorial, polygenic disease. Diverse genetic loci are involved in the susceptibility to this disease. Environmental factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, are also responsible for the T2DM phenotype [67]. Simultaneous T2DM incidence in identical twins is estimated to be 70% to 90% [89]. A higher risk of diabetes in infants is present if either parent suffers from T2DM. The risk increases to 40% in children if both parents are affected [10]. Insulin resistance appears by reduced glucose utilization in skeletal muscles. This condition is present in many non-diabetic, first-degree relatives of patients with T2DM [11].
Detection of genetic susceptibility to T2DM can be effective for prevention. Several genes are involved in the physiopathology of T2DM. Grant et al. [11] found that gene variants of transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) showed strong associations with the risk of T2DM (combined odds ratio, 1.56; P=4.7) in subjects from Iceland, Denmark, and the United States.
The TCF7L2 gene has been shown to be the most important gene for diabetes susceptibility in European populations. In fact, each copy of the allele in the diabetes susceptibility gene increases the risk of diabetes 1.4- to 1.5-fold. The encoded TCF7L2 gene is a transcription factor and member of the Wnt signaling pathway [12]. High levels of this transcription factor have been reported in most human tissues, including the heart, lung, brain, liver, kidney, placenta, adipose tissues, and pancreatic β-cells [13].
Lyssenko et al. [14] found that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs12255372 and rs7903146 in TCF7L2 have strong associations with T2DM risk. Risk alleles of these genes are associated with dysfunction in pancreatic β-cells in all subjects [11]. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of SNPs and their relationship with the incidence of T2DM in the Iranian city of Jahrom. Findings were presented to health administrators and university authorities to help prevent T2DM as efficiently as possible.
Patient characteristics
The number of participants selected for this cross-sectional study was determined using statistical methods. All subjects were selected using convenience sampling. The study group comprised 200 diabetic patients who were referred to clinics in Jahrom. The control population comprised 200 healthy individuals. All participants resided in the Persian-speaking region of Jahrom. Population demographics are highly homogenous in this area, and subjects in this study included just one ethnic group.
Age, sex, high density lipoprotein (HDL) level, low density lipoprotein (LDL) level, cholesterol, and fasting blood sugar (FBS) were measured and recorded in a questionnaire. A 5 mL blood sample was then collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tubes and stored at -20℃ for DNA extraction.
Biochemical analysis
Height and weight were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI). Blood samples were obtained after 12 hours of fasting. FBS and standard oral glucose tolerance tests were performed to diagnose T2DM.
Serum levels of HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG) were determined by standard methods and commercial kits (Pars Azmon, Tehran, Iran). LDL-cholesterol was calculated based on the Friedewald formula.
After 12 hours of fasting, 5 mL of venous blood was drawn from each of the subjects. Half of the blood sample was used for biochemical evaluation, and the other half for DNA extraction. DNA was extracted from nucleated blood cells, according to the DNA extraction kit (Sinagen Co., Tehran, Iran). DNA was quantified spectrophotometrically prior to being used in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
PCR was performed in PCR premix pipes, manufactured by Bioneer Co. (Daejeon, Korea). The reaction contained MgCl2 solution 1.5 µM, dNTP each 250 µM, and 0.2 µL (1 unit) Taq polymerase enzyme, DNA template 2.5 µL, 10 pmol primers each, and sterile water to 20 µL total reaction volume.
PCR was performed using a thermal cycler (Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany). PCR cycling conditions included initial denaturation at 95℃ for 5 minutes, 35 cycles of denaturation at 95℃ for 30 seconds, annealing at 59℃ for 45 seconds, rs7903146 and rs1255372 polymorphisms at 55℃ for 40 seconds, extension at 72℃ for 30 seconds, and final extension at 72℃ for 5 minutes. Oligonucleotide primers were ordered from the Bioneer Co., based on the GenBank sequence database (National Centre for Biotechnology Information). Sequence of TCF7L2 gene containing two polymorphisms were investigated, using PCR amplification with specific primers rs7903146(C/T) F :5'-AAGAGAAGATTCCTTTTTAAATGGTG-3, R: 5'-CCTCATACGGCAATTAAATTATACA-3 and rs12255372(G/T) polymorphism F: 5'-CTGGAAACTAAGGCGTGAGG-3', R: 5'-GGGTCGATGTTGTTGAGCTT-3' F: 5'_GGTGGACTTGACTTTACTGG-3' and R: 5'_TAGAAGCAGCCTGGAGAA-3' was used. The final PCR product was analyzed on 2% agarose gel stained with ethidium bromide. To detect the rs7903146 (C/T) polymorphism, HpyCH4III restriction enzyme was used. SNP rs12255372 (G/T) could also be detected by Tsp509I restriction enzymes. In the presence of polymorphisms in 1 and 2 amplicons, the sequence of enzyme cutting sites could not be detected by restriction enzymes. Thus, a single band as large as the target amplicon existed in the presence of polymorphisms. A lack of polymorphism could be detected with more bands of specific weights.
PCR products were incubated for 24 hours at 37℃. Those with the allele-A of rs1255372 polymorphism were cut. Three bands of 143, 104, and 99 bp appeared, and uncut products (346 bp fragment) remained intact. PCR products with the G-allele of rs7903146 polymorphism were cut and two bands with lengths of 50 and 100 bp emerged. The 136 bp fragment remained intact in the uncut product. Digested products were then observed on agarose gel stained with 2% ethidium bromide.
Statistical analysis
SPSS version 11.5 was used for statistical analysis (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Variances between continuous variables (such as age) in diabetic and control groups were analyzed. The mean±standard error of age was shown. Relationships between different groups, genotypes, and TCF7L2 rs12255372 and rs7903146 polymorphism alleles were assessed by odds ratios with 95% confidence interval using a chi-square. P values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Overall, 200 patients with T2DM and 200 healthy subjects were studied to determine TCF7L2 gene rs12255372 and rs7903146 polymorphisms. Subjects ranged from 35 to 75 years of age. No significant differences in demographic characteristics were observed between patient and control groups. Table 1 shows demographic characteristics of the two groups. Males accounted for 35.5% (n=71) and 31.5% (n=63) of the control and patient groups, respectively. The difference between groups was not statistically significant (P=0.397). Diabetic patients were slightly older (52.7±13.5 vs. 51.6±11.1, P=0.199). Neither age nor BMI significantly differed between groups. Clinical data and participant baseline characteristics are shown in Table 1.
TT mutant genotype distributions for both analyzed SNPs (rs12255372 and rs7903146) did not significantly differ between patients and controls (P≥0.05). T-allele frequency distributions for both analyzed SNPs were significantly different (P≤0.05) (Table 2). Finally, the association between biochemical parameters and TT+TG versus GG and TT+TC versus CC genotypes was evaluated. Table 3 shows that total cholesterol in rs12255372 (G/T) and LDL in rs7903146 (C/T) were the only significant differences observed between biochemical variables and genotypes.
Recognizing genes potentially underlying T2DM is necessary for the initial prevention of the disease. Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder resulting from an interaction between genes and the environment. Genetic variations can insert minor or major impacts on T2DM. Intronic TCF7L2 variants are associated with T2DM. However, no specific mechanism exists demonstrating the relationship between T2DM and pathogenic genes. Although TCF7L2 has been extensively researched [11], little information about its biological role and susceptibility to diabetes is available. A study on three TCF7L2 variants (rs7903146, rs12255372, and rs4506565) was performed in India, and an association was detected between these three SNPs and T2DM [15].
These two SNPs have been shown to have strong correlations with T2DM in subjects from Iceland, Demark, and the United States [11]. A positive relationship between TCF7L2 variants and T2DM has also been demonstrated [16171819]. Four TCF7L2 genes (SNP rs11196205, rs7901695, rs12255372, and rs7903146) were investigated within a Japanese sample. A significant association was found between T2DM and these variants. Of all SNPs, rs12255372 showed the strongest association [20].
Additionally, Cauchi et al. [21] found a significant correlation between the rs7903146 polymorphism of TCF7L2 gene and T2DM risk in Morocco. However, studies performed in China [22], India [23], and the United Arab Emirates [24] found no significant association between this SNP in the TCF7L2 gene and T2DM. The current study found that rs12255372 (G/T) and rs7903146 (C/T) are not associated with T2DM in the sample recruited from Jahrom city.
The prevalence of rs12255372 (G/T) and rs7903146 (C/T) polymorphisms in the TCF7L2 gene varies by ethnicity. This variation is due to environmental and genetics factors.
Discrepancies and similarities between the current findings and previous research, differences in the selection of patients and controls in various studies, and demographic factors like ethnicity, race, and diet warrant consideration. These polymorphisms are not the only factors involved in diabetes occurrence.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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Table 1

Clinical data of the study subjects

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Variable NGT subjects Type 2 diabetic subjects P value
Sex, male/female 71/129 (35.5/64.5) 63/137 (31.5/68.5) 0.397
Age, yr 11.1±51.6 13.5±52.7 0.199
BMI, kg/m2 11.3±27 16.2±28.4 0.031
FBG, mg/dL 9.3±93.5 70±159.6 <0.001
Total cholesterol, mg/dL 44.4±197.6 56.6±206.1 0.205
HDL-C, mg/dL 8.9±42.8 25.5±45.8 0.299
LDL-C, mg/dL 33.1±125.1 42.8±122.6 0.545
TG, mg/dL 77.9±150.9 122.7±186.2 0.001

Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard error.

NGT, normal glucose tolerance; BMI, body mass index; FBG, fasting blood glucose; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG, triglyceride.

Table 2

Genotype frequencies of rs7903146 and rs12255372 polymorphisms in type 2 diabetic patients (n=200) and control subjects (n=200)

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Genotype NGT subjects (n=200) Type 2 diabetic subjects (n=200) Odds ratio P value
rs12255372 (G/T)
 GG 148 (75) 130 (65) Reference Reference
 TG 46 (22) 59 (29.5) 0.646 (0.410-1.019) 0.060
 TT 6 (3) 11 (6.5) 0.473 (0.170-1.314) 0.151
 TT+TG 52 (24) 70 (35) 0.619 (0.402-0.954) 0.038
 GG 148 (76) 130 (65)
 Frequency of T allele, % 14.5 20.3 0.668 (0.461-0.967) 0.033
rs7903146 (C/T)
 CC 126 (63) 109 (54.5) Reference
 TC 59 (29.5) 68 (34) 0.751 (0.487-1.157) 0.194
 TT 15 (7.5) 23 (11.5) 0.564 (0.280-1.135) 0.109
 TT+TC 74 (37) 91 (45.5) 0.703 (0.472-1.049) 0.104
 CC 126 (63) 109 (54.5)
 Frequency of T allele, % 22.25 28.5 0.718 (0.521-0.989) 0.043

Values are presented as number (%).

NGT, normal glucose tolerance.

Table 3

Biochemical variables and genotypes

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Variable rs12255372 (G/T) rs7903146 (C/T)
TT+TG GG P value TT+TC CC P value
BMI, kg/m2 28.5±1.9 27.3±0.59 0.478 27.7±0.9 27.7±0.9 0.991
Fasting glucose, mg/dL 129.4±5.5 125.3±3.6 0.536 120.6±3.9 131.1±4.2 0.086
Total cholesterol, mg/dL 212.2±4.7 197.4±2.9 0.008 194.1±4.0 204.2±3.2 0.050
HDL-C, mg/dL 46.3±1.2 43.4±1.3 0.175 45.4±2.7 44.2±0.7 0.611
LDL-C, mg/dL 128.2±3.4 121.9±2.3 0.138 117.2±2.9 126.1±2.5 0.021
TG, mg/dL 174.1±10.5 166.2±5.9 0.489 158.7±7.2 176.1±7.1 0.101

Values are presented as the mean±standard error.

BMI, body mass index; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG, triglyceride.

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      Non-Association between rs7903146 and rs12255372 Polymorphisms in Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Gene and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Jahrom City, Iran
      Diabetes Metab J. 2015;39(6):512-517.   Published online November 13, 2015
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    Non-Association between rs7903146 and rs12255372 Polymorphisms in Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Gene and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Jahrom City, Iran
    Non-Association between rs7903146 and rs12255372 Polymorphisms in Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Gene and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Jahrom City, Iran
    VariableNGT subjectsType 2 diabetic subjectsP value
    Sex, male/female71/129 (35.5/64.5)63/137 (31.5/68.5)0.397
    Age, yr11.1±51.613.5±52.70.199
    BMI, kg/m211.3±2716.2±28.40.031
    FBG, mg/dL9.3±93.570±159.6<0.001
    Total cholesterol, mg/dL44.4±197.656.6±206.10.205
    HDL-C, mg/dL8.9±42.825.5±45.80.299
    LDL-C, mg/dL33.1±125.142.8±122.60.545
    TG, mg/dL77.9±150.9122.7±186.20.001
    GenotypeNGT subjects (n=200)Type 2 diabetic subjects (n=200)Odds ratioP value
    rs12255372 (G/T)
     GG148 (75)130 (65)ReferenceReference
     TG46 (22)59 (29.5)0.646 (0.410-1.019)0.060
     TT6 (3)11 (6.5)0.473 (0.170-1.314)0.151
     TT+TG52 (24)70 (35)0.619 (0.402-0.954)0.038
     GG148 (76)130 (65)
     Frequency of T allele, %14.520.30.668 (0.461-0.967)0.033
    rs7903146 (C/T)
     CC126 (63)109 (54.5)Reference
     TC59 (29.5)68 (34)0.751 (0.487-1.157)0.194
     TT15 (7.5)23 (11.5)0.564 (0.280-1.135)0.109
     TT+TC74 (37)91 (45.5)0.703 (0.472-1.049)0.104
     CC126 (63)109 (54.5)
     Frequency of T allele, %22.2528.50.718 (0.521-0.989)0.043
    Variablers12255372 (G/T)rs7903146 (C/T)
    TT+TGGGP valueTT+TCCCP value
    BMI, kg/m228.5±1.927.3±0.590.47827.7±0.927.7±0.90.991
    Fasting glucose, mg/dL129.4±5.5125.3±3.60.536120.6±3.9131.1±4.20.086
    Total cholesterol, mg/dL212.2±4.7197.4±2.90.008194.1±4.0204.2±3.20.050
    HDL-C, mg/dL46.3±1.243.4±1.30.17545.4±2.744.2±0.70.611
    LDL-C, mg/dL128.2±3.4121.9±2.30.138117.2±2.9126.1±2.50.021
    TG, mg/dL174.1±10.5166.2±5.90.489158.7±7.2176.1±7.10.101
    Table 1 Clinical data of the study subjects

    Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard error.

    NGT, normal glucose tolerance; BMI, body mass index; FBG, fasting blood glucose; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG, triglyceride.

    Table 2 Genotype frequencies of rs7903146 and rs12255372 polymorphisms in type 2 diabetic patients (n=200) and control subjects (n=200)

    Values are presented as number (%).

    NGT, normal glucose tolerance.

    Table 3 Biochemical variables and genotypes

    Values are presented as the mean±standard error.

    BMI, body mass index; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG, triglyceride.

    Pourahmadi M, Erfanian S, Moradzadeh M, Jahromi AS. Non-Association between rs7903146 and rs12255372 Polymorphisms in Transcription Factor 7-Like 2 Gene and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Jahrom City, Iran. Diabetes Metab J. 2015;39(6):512-517.
    Received: Jan 27, 2015; Accepted: Aug 17, 2015
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2015.39.6.512.

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