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SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Correlation between vascular endothelial growth factor A gene polymorphisms and tendon and ligament injury risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xi-Yong Li, Yun-Lu Wang, Su Yang, Chang-Sheng Liao, Song-Feng Li, Peng-Fei Han

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Xi-Yong LiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, 110 South Yan'an Road, Changzhi, 046000, People's Republic of China.
Yun-Lu WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, 110 South Yan'an Road, Changzhi, 046000, People's Republic of China.
Su YangGraduate School, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, People's Republic of China.
Chang-Sheng LiaoGraduate School, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, People's Republic of China.
Song-Feng LiGraduate School, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, People's Republic of China.
Peng-Fei HanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, 110 South Yan'an Road, Changzhi, 046000, People's Republic of China. 18003551149@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundRelevant evidence suggests that angiogenic factors contribute significantly to fibril matrix reconstruction following physical injuries to tendon ligaments. Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), with its potent angiogenic effect, has been studied extensively, and its functional polymorphisms, including rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963, have been the focus of numerous investigations. Some scholars have explored the association between gene polymorphisms in the VEGFA and the risk of tendon ligament injury, but the findings are not entirely consistent.

objectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the association between rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963 gene polymorphisms in VEGFA and the risk of tendon and ligament injuries.

methodsAfter including articles about the association of VEGFA rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963 polymorphisms with tendon and ligament injuries according to the search strategy, we assessed their quality and conducted meta-analyses to examine the link between these polymorphisms and the risk of tendon and ligament injuries using odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals.

resultsOf 86 related articles, six were included in the meta-analysis. Some of these suggest an association between VEGFA rs2010963 and the risk of tendon and ligament injury in the population, with the specific C allele being one of the adverse factors for knee injury. Some studies suggest that VEGFA rs699947 and VEGFA rs1570360 single-nucleotide polymorphisms are associated with anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament rupture is nearly doubled in individuals with the rs699947 CC genotype compared to the control group. Our analysis did not find any significant relationship between VEGFA gene polymorphisms (rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963) and the chance of tendon and ligament injury without consideration of race. However, the European population reveals that the CC genotype of VEGFA rs699947 can result in a greater risk of tendon and ligament injury, whereas the AG genotype for rs1570360 provides some protection. Additionally, rs2010963 was significantly associated with tendon and ligament injury; individuals with the C allele and the CC genotype had higher risk. False-positive report probability confirmed the high credibility of our results.

conclusionOverall, this study found no significant association between VEGFA rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963 polymorphisms and the risk of tendon ligament injury. However, in subgroup analysis, some genotypes of VEGFA rs699947, rs1570360, and rs2010963 were found to increase the risk of tendon ligament injury in European populations.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesTendon InjuriesCase-Control StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansLigamentsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideTendonsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVEGFA protein, humanGene polymorphismsLigament injuryMetaTendon injuryVEGFA

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PMCPMC10845593

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