Genetic polymorphisms 415 (T>C) (RS9658635) and +87 (C>T) (RS7610) and serum level of chromogranin A in subjects with metabolic syndrome in the Fars ethnic group.

The aim of study was to assess genetic polymorphisms and serum level of chromogranin A (CgA) and its association with metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in the Fars ethnic group. Two hundred and forty-six people from Fars ethnic group participated in the study. The ATP III criteria were used to determine MetS components. The serum CgA level was measured by ELISA and the detection of the two regions were performed by TETRA ARMs-PCR and RFLPPCR methods. In results, the CC, CT, and TT genotypes of +87 C>T were 65%, 31.7%, and 3.2%, and were 74.8%, 25.2%, and 0% in subjects with and without MetS, respectively. The C and T alleles of +87 C>T were 81%, 19% and 79%, 21% in both groups, respectively. The TT, CT, and CC genotypes of -415 T>C were 76.4%, 21.1%, 2.4% and were 58.5%, 40.6% and 0.8% in subjects with and without MetS, respectively. The T and C alleles were 87% and 13% and 79% and 21% in both groups, respectively. There was correlation between serum level of fasting blood sugar (FBS) and CgA in subjects with MetS. We conclude that the increased CgA level in the subjects with MetS has a positive significant relationship with serum level of FBS. The most differences in CgA gene polymorphism were seen in -415 T>C genotype than that of +87C>T genotype when compared two groups. It may mean that subjects with MetS in the Fars ethnic group are more sensitive and greater risk for the development of MetS in the genotype of -415 T>C.

Functional assessment of knee joint position sense following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

CONTEXT: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has both mechanical and proprioceptive (sensory) functions. Knee-joint proprioception has been assessed using either reproduction of position or threshold to detect passive motion in non-weight-bearing positions. It has been suggested that a more functional and dynamic/active assessment of proprioception might clarify the effects of injury and reconstruction on the proprioceptive function of ACL at the knee joint. OBJECTIVE: To assess knee joint position sense (JPS) following ACL reconstruction in functional positions. SUBJECTS: Twelve male patients who had undergone ACL reconstruction and 12 male healthy control subjects participated in the study. METHODS AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: JPS was evaluated by reproduction of the angles in weight-bearing position with limb movement into flexion and extension. The dominant knee of healthy subjects and both (reconstructed and uninjured) knees of the patients were tested. Absolute angular error was used as a dependent variable. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the operated and uninjured knees of patients or between patients and healthy controls (p>or=0.05). These results were measured during two tasks of limb movement into flexion and extension. CONCLUSION: We found no evidence of impaired JPS in weight-bearing positions in subjects with ACL reconstruction at a mean follow-up of 11 months after surgery compared with subjects with healthy knees.