Evaluation of the relationship between CD36 and MARCO single-nucleotide polymorphisms and susceptibility to carotid atherosclerosis in a Chinese Han population.

OBJECTIVE:This study analyzed the genetic association between two scavenger receptors single nucleotide polymorphisms (CD36 rs1761667, MARCO rs12998782) and carotid atherosclerosis in a Chinese Han population. METHODS:Samples of genomic DNA collected from patients (n=215) and healthy control subjects (n=252) were analyzed by the polymerase chain reaction with high-resolution melting analysis. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were used to evaluate the association between the two SNPs and carotid atherosclerosis. RESULTS:There was no difference between the SNPs regarding their association with the frequency of carotid atherosclerosis in the case and control groups or in the male case group and control group. Female patients of genotype GA for CD36 rs1761667 and CT for MARCO rs12998782 were at an increased risk for carotid atherosclerosis. The presence of rs1761667 GA and rs12998782 CT may increase the risk for carotid atherosclerosis among postmenopausal females. CONCLUSIONS:CD36 and MARCO are associated with the susceptibility of Chinese Han females to carotid atherosclerosis. Menopausal status may affect the association between gene polymorphisms and carotid atherosclerosis in the female Chinese Han population.

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