Affiliation:
1. “National Center for Biotechnology” LLP, JSC National Holding “Qazbiopharm”, Korgalzhyn 13/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
2. School of Medicine, Astana Medical University, Beibitshilik 49a, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
3. Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Road, Shenzhen 518060, China
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a socially significant disease with increasing prevalence worldwide. It is characterized by heterogeneous metabolic disorders and is associated with various risk factors, including BMI, abnormal lipid levels, hypertension, smoking, dietary preferences, physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, family history of diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes, inflammation, intrauterine environment, age, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Assessing the genetic risk of developing T2DM in specific populations remains relevant. The ADIPOQ gene, encoding adiponectin, is directly related to the risk of developing T2DM, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Our study demonstrated significant associations of ADIPOQ gene polymorphisms with the risk of developing T2DM and obesity, as well as with fasting glucose levels and BMI, in the Kazakh population. Specifically, rs266729 was significantly associated with T2DM and obesity in the Kazakh population, while other studied polymorphisms (rs1501299, rs2241766, and rs17846866) did not show a significant association. These findings suggest that ADIPOQ gene polymorphisms may influence T2DM risk factors and highlight the importance of genetic factors in T2DM development. However, further research in larger cohorts is needed to confirm these associations.
Funder
the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan