HLA-G polymorphism in a Polish population and reproductive failure

Tissue Antigens. 2008 Jan;71(1):67-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.2007.00942.x. Epub 2007 Oct 29.

Abstract

To investigate whether human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G gene polymorphism is associated with reproductive failure in a Polish population, we sequenced exons 2-4 of the HLA-G gene in 58 couples with three recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSAs) in the first trimester of pregnancy and 58 fertile control couples. We identified 12 different HLA-G alleles. Neither allele was found to be associated with an increased risk of RSA in the population. HLA-G allele sharing was similar in couples with RSA and in control fertile couples. All cases and controls were also genotyped for the -725C>G polymorphisms in the promoter region and the 14-bp insertion deletion in the 3' untranslated region of the HLA-G gene. The frequencies of both variants in RSA women and control fertile women were similar. These results suggest that HLA-G gene polymorphism does not influence the risk of RSA in the Polish population, but further studies are needed in this regard.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / genetics*
  • Adult
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • HLA Antigens / genetics*
  • HLA-G Antigens
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / genetics*
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Poland
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • HLA Antigens
  • HLA-G Antigens
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II