Association of IL-27 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (rs153109) with Allergic Rhinitis in Egyptian Population | ||
Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology | ||
Volume 35, Issue 2, April 2026 | ||
Document Type: New and original researches in the field of Microbiology. | ||
DOI: 10.21608/ejmm.2025.421322.1861 | ||
Authors | ||
Dina H. Shabana1; Ayman A. Allam1; Dina G. Abd elhameed2; Mohammed A. Abdelhady3; Fedaa Nabil* 1 | ||
1Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt | ||
2Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt | ||
3Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt | ||
Abstract | ||
Background: One worldwide health issue is allergic rhinitis (AR). It is an inflammatory disorder characterized by a failure in the regulation mechanism of the immune system. Interleukin 27 (IL-27) plays a critical function in immune-related illnesses and is a major mediator in controlling the differentiation of TCD4 + cells. Objectives: The goal of this study was to determine whether IL-27 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (rs153109) correlates with the risk of AR in Egyptian population. Methodology: This study included 216 adult participants, consisted of 108 AR patients and 108 apparently healthy controls. Genotyping of the rs153109 SNP in the IL-27P28 gene promoter was executed by (PCR-RFLP) method. Results: The two study groups' demographic characteristics (gender and age) were matched. TT genotype was found to be significantly higher among AR patients compared to control group (65.7% versus 34.3% respectively) with OR of 3.65 at 95% CI. The CT and CC genotypes were protective factors, being more prevalent in controls and linked to a lower risk of AR. Conclusion: IL-27p28 SNP (rs153109) is associated with susceptibility to AR making it potentially valuable genetic biomarker for the Egyptian population's vulnerability to AR. | ||
Keywords | ||
Allergic Rhinitis; IL-27; SNP rs153109; PCR-RFLP | ||
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