Polymorphisms of tumor necrosis factor-α, transforming growth factor-β, and interleukin-10 in asthma associated with olive pollen sensitization

J Immunol Res. 2014:2014:276345. doi: 10.1155/2014/276345. Epub 2014 Dec 21.

Abstract

Sensitization to specific olive pollen-allergens (Ole e 2 and 10) has been correlated with a clinical pattern of asthma. This study analyzes the association between several polymorphims of TNFA (G-308A, C-857T, and C-1031T), IL10 (C-571A and A-1117G), and TGFB (C-509-T) and these sensitizations. These polymorphisms were genotyped by allelic discrimination, in olive pollen-allergic patients (phenotyped for specific Ole e 2 and 10 sensitizations) and healthy controls. Levels of serum-soluble cytokines were correlated with specific genotypes and clinical phenotypes. The results showed that heterozygous TGFB C-509T genotype, besides having the lowest sera TGF- levels, was significantly increased in olive pollen-allergic patients compared with controls. According specific sensitizations, CC genotype of IL10 C-571A could be a protective factor for Ole e 2 sensitization and mainly for asthmatic Ole e 2 sensitized patients compared with asthmatic non-Ole e 2 sensitized patients (OR: 0.26, P = 0.008). In contrast, heterozygous CA genotype was increased in Ole e 2 asthmatic subjects compared to asthmatic non-Ole e 2 sensitized patients. Lastly, heterozygous TNFA G-308A genotype was associated with Ole e 10 sensitization (OR: 2.5, P = 0.04). In conclusion, these results suggest a role of TGF-β1 in olive-pollen sensitization and TNF-α and IL-10 genotypes in the asthma induced by specific olive-pollen allergens.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antigens, Plant / immunology
  • Asthma / genetics
  • Asthma / immunology*
  • Female
  • Genetic Association Studies
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Interleukin-10 / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Olea
  • Plant Proteins / immunology
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / genetics
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / immunology*
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / genetics*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / genetics*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antigens, Plant
  • Ole e 10 allergen, Olea europaea
  • Ole e 2 allergen, Olea europaea
  • Plant Proteins
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Interleukin-10
  • Immunoglobulin E