Relationship Between ZAP-70 Gene (rs104893674 "A/C") Polymorphism With Risk for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

In acute myeloid leukemia, a large number of immature cells develop, which can related to some single nucleotide polymorphisms presence in positions of  genes  that encodes enzymes involved in cell activation and evolution signaling pathways. In this study, the association of rs104893674 (A / C) polymorphism with the risk of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in samples obtained from Fars and Isfahan Province hospitals was investigated. 

Methods & Materials:

 In the present case-control study conducted at Islamic Azad University of Kazerun in 2019, 94 AML patients and 99 age and sex-matched healthy individuals were enrolled. The rs104893674 (A / C)   polymorphism was determined by Tetra Primer ARMS PCR method. Data were analyzed by SPSS (version23) software using Chi-square statistical test.

Ethical Considerations: 

This study with research ethics code IR.IAU.KAU.REC.1398.051 has been approved by Research Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University of Kazerun.

 The results of this study showed a significant, allele and genotype-specific Association between rs104893674 (A / C) polymorphism with risk of AML. Thus, there are more likely to develop AML in AC genotype, individuals with A allele at this polymorphic site (P=0.000). 

 The association of acute myeloid leukemia with the genetic polymorphism of the ZAP-70 protein can be considered as an option for prognosis of this complication in susceptible individuals.