Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population

BackgroundThe presence of genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has been associated with a diverse array of diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the correlations between mtDNA D-loop, its haplotypes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the Chinese population, and the as...

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Main Authors: Yang Chen, Wei-jia Wu, Li-wei Xing, Xiao-juan Zhang, Jing Wang, Xiao-yan Xia, Rui Zhao, Rong Zhao
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1206995/full
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author Yang Chen
Yang Chen
Wei-jia Wu
Li-wei Xing
Xiao-juan Zhang
Jing Wang
Xiao-yan Xia
Rui Zhao
Rong Zhao
Rong Zhao
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Yang Chen
Wei-jia Wu
Li-wei Xing
Xiao-juan Zhang
Jing Wang
Xiao-yan Xia
Rui Zhao
Rong Zhao
Rong Zhao
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description BackgroundThe presence of genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has been associated with a diverse array of diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the correlations between mtDNA D-loop, its haplotypes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the Chinese population, and the associations between mtDNA D-loop and symptoms of PCOS. The study also sought to determine whether the mtDNA copy number in Chinese patients with PCOS differed from that of individuals in the control group.MethodsInfertile individuals who only had tubal or male factor treatment were the focus of research by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). mtDNA haplotypes were categorized using polymorphic D-loop sites. mtDNA D-loop, PCOS features, and mtDNA haplotypes were analyzed using R software to determine the strength of the association between the three. There are certain DNA haplotypes linked to PCOS. Microdroplet digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to determine the mtDNA copy number in a convenience sample of 168 PCOS patients and 83 controls.ResultsAmong the research group, the majority of D-loop mutations were infrequent (frequency< 1%), with only 45 variants displaying a minimum allele frequency (MAF) of 5% or higher. No association was found between polymorphism loci in PCOS patients and body mass index (BMI). Noteworthy, C194T, 1A200G, 523delAC, and C16234T showed positive correlations with elevated LH/FSH levels. Additionally, specific polymorphic loci G207A, 16036GGins, and 16049Gins within the D-loop region of mtDNA potentially exerted a protective role in PCOS development. Conversely, no statistical significance was observed in the expression levels of C16291T and T489C. Chinese women with mtDNA haplotype A15 exhibited a decreased risk of developing PCOS. Moreover, a significant difference in mtDNA copy number was detected, with controls averaging 25.87 (21.84, 34.81), while PCOS patients had a mean of 129.91 (99.38, 168.63).ConclusionCertain mtDNA D-loop mutations and haplotypes appear to confer protection against PCOS in Chinese women. In addition, elevated mtDNA copy number may serve as an indicator during early stages of PCOS.
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spelling doaj.art-f54013b228184d8e9626eb01377472d72023-09-06T19:23:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Endocrinology1664-23922023-09-011410.3389/fendo.2023.12069951206995Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese populationYang Chen0Yang Chen1Wei-jia Wu2Li-wei Xing3Xiao-juan Zhang4Jing Wang5Xiao-yan Xia6Rui Zhao7Rong Zhao8Rong Zhao9Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaDepartment of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaDepartment of Scientific Research, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaYunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaDepartment of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaDepartment of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaDepartment of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaDepartment of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Hainan Women and Children’s Medical Center, Haikou, Hainan, ChinaNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaYunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaBackgroundThe presence of genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has been associated with a diverse array of diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the correlations between mtDNA D-loop, its haplotypes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the Chinese population, and the associations between mtDNA D-loop and symptoms of PCOS. The study also sought to determine whether the mtDNA copy number in Chinese patients with PCOS differed from that of individuals in the control group.MethodsInfertile individuals who only had tubal or male factor treatment were the focus of research by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). mtDNA haplotypes were categorized using polymorphic D-loop sites. mtDNA D-loop, PCOS features, and mtDNA haplotypes were analyzed using R software to determine the strength of the association between the three. There are certain DNA haplotypes linked to PCOS. Microdroplet digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to determine the mtDNA copy number in a convenience sample of 168 PCOS patients and 83 controls.ResultsAmong the research group, the majority of D-loop mutations were infrequent (frequency< 1%), with only 45 variants displaying a minimum allele frequency (MAF) of 5% or higher. No association was found between polymorphism loci in PCOS patients and body mass index (BMI). Noteworthy, C194T, 1A200G, 523delAC, and C16234T showed positive correlations with elevated LH/FSH levels. Additionally, specific polymorphic loci G207A, 16036GGins, and 16049Gins within the D-loop region of mtDNA potentially exerted a protective role in PCOS development. Conversely, no statistical significance was observed in the expression levels of C16291T and T489C. Chinese women with mtDNA haplotype A15 exhibited a decreased risk of developing PCOS. Moreover, a significant difference in mtDNA copy number was detected, with controls averaging 25.87 (21.84, 34.81), while PCOS patients had a mean of 129.91 (99.38, 168.63).ConclusionCertain mtDNA D-loop mutations and haplotypes appear to confer protection against PCOS in Chinese women. In addition, elevated mtDNA copy number may serve as an indicator during early stages of PCOS.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1206995/fullPCOSmtDNA D-loophaplotypemtDNA copy numberpolymorphic locimutation
spellingShingle Yang Chen
Yang Chen
Wei-jia Wu
Li-wei Xing
Xiao-juan Zhang
Jing Wang
Xiao-yan Xia
Rui Zhao
Rong Zhao
Rong Zhao
Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
Frontiers in Endocrinology
PCOS
mtDNA D-loop
haplotype
mtDNA copy number
polymorphic loci
mutation
title Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
title_full Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
title_fullStr Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
title_short Investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA D-loop variants, haplotypes, and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for clinical phenotypes in the Chinese population
title_sort investigating the role of mitochondrial dna d loop variants haplotypes and copy number in polycystic ovary syndrome implications for clinical phenotypes in the chinese population
topic PCOS
mtDNA D-loop
haplotype
mtDNA copy number
polymorphic loci
mutation
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1206995/full
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