Abstract Background and Objectives Regular blood donors may experience iron deficiency due to repeated blood donation. Genetic differences might have an impact on iron deficiency in regular blood donors. Some of these genes include those involved in activities related to iron absorption and transfer in blood. In this study, the association of the rs855791 single nucleotide polymorphism in TMPRSS6 gene with iron levels in male regular blood donors was investigated.
Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, 130 male regular blood donors participated. CBC tests, serum iron, ferritin, and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) were performed on their blood samples. The genotypes of the target polymorphisms were determined using the allele-specific PCR method. All collected data were analyzed using R software for statistical analysis.
Results The average age of the regular male blood donors was 45 years with a standard deviation of 10.5. Among the 130 regular blood donors, 28 individuals (21.54%) were homozygous for the T/T allele, 29 individuals (22.31%) were homozygous for the C/C allele, and 73 individuals were heterozygous for the C/T allele. No significant association was observed between the rs855791 single nucleotide polymorphism and iron assessment indicators.
Conclusions Single nucleotide polymorphism of TMPRSS6gene (rs855791 v736A) was not associated with iron level and related quantities in regular blood donors.
Samiee M, Chegini A, Shahabi M, Teimourpour A. A survey of association between TMPRSS6 gene polymorphism (rs855791 V736A) and biochemical indicators
of iron in male regular blood donors of Tehran transfusion center. Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2024; 21 (1) :9-20 URL: http://bloodjournal.ir/article-1-1523-en.html