Effect of in utero exposure to metals on methylation level of DNMT3B gene
YANG Wenlei, NI Wenlei, TIAN Tian, YU Jinghui, JIN Lei, REN Aiguo, WANG Linlin
Institute of Reproductive and Child Health, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
Abstract:Objective To investigate the relationship between concentration of heavy metals in umbilical cord and DNA methyltransferase gene (DNMT3B) methylation in cord blood. Methods This study was based on the case-control study conducted in Shanxi province, a total of 173 non-malformed infants were recruited in our analysis. Concentrations of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) in umbilical cord tissues were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The methylation level of DNMT3B gene in cord blood was determined by MassARRAY time-flight mass spectrometry array gene analysis platform. Multivariable liner regression models were used to analyze the effect of heavy metals on DNMT3B methylation status. Results The median (interquartile range) concentrations of As, Pb, Cd and Ni were 7.66 (5.24-10.30) ng/g, 23.91 (16.74-44.29) ng/g, 0.95 (0.47-2.71) ng/g and 21.42 (15.61-32.2) ng/g, respectively. The average methylation level of DNMT3B was (7.38±2.66)%. Multiple linear regression models showed Cd in umbilical cord have a significant effect on DNMT3B methylation level (β=0.74, P=0.03). No significant interaction was found between Cd and As, Pb or Ni on DNMT3B methylation level. Conclusion Umbilical cord heavy metals exposure may affect fetal methylation level of DNMT3B.
杨文蕾, 倪文丽, 田甜, 于锦慧, 靳蕾, 任爱国, 王琳琳. 重金属宫内暴露对胎儿DNMT3B基因甲基化的影响[J]. 中国生育健康杂志, 2021, 32(3): 243-246.
YANG Wenlei, NI Wenlei, TIAN Tian, YU Jinghui, JIN Lei, REN Aiguo, WANG Linlin. Effect of in utero exposure to metals on methylation level of DNMT3B gene. Chinese Journal of Reproductive Health, 2021, 32(3): 243-246.
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