Simple renal cysts and hypertension are associated with angiotensinogen (AGT) gene variant in Shiraz population (Iran)

Aim:To our knowledge, the relationship between simple renal cysts, hypertension and three significant genes of the renin-angiotensin system (AGT, AT1R and ACE1) has not been studied. The present study was designed to search for possible relationships between these significant polymorphic components, hypertension and simple renal cysts in Shiraz province (Iran).Methods:A total of 160 participants were recruited from the Motahari Clinic at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The subjects were divided into four main groups. Detection of the ACE1 genotype was performed with a nested-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) protocol. Two separate restriction fragment length polymorphism-PCR assays were used to identify AGT and AT1R genotypes.Results:The allele frequency of AGT M235T differed significantly between group 1 (patients with simple renal cysts and hypertension) and normal individuals (p <0.05). There were no significant differences in frequency for the other genes (ACE1 and AT1R).Conclusions:Our findings ...