Variants in the genes encoding TNF-α, IL-10, and GSTP1 influence the effect of α-tocopherol on inflammatory cell responses in healthy men

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Anna EnglandRobert F Grimble

Abstract

Despite evidence of antioxidant effects of vitamin E in vitro and in animal studies, large, randomized clinical trials have not substantiated a benefit of vitamin E in reducing inflammation in humans. An individual's genetic background may affect the response to α-tocopherol supplementation, but this has rarely been investigated. The aim of this study was to explore the role of genetic polymorphisms on changes in LPS-stimulated inflammatory cytokine production from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) after α-tocopherol supplementation. A total of 160 healthy, middle-aged male volunteers (mean age: 52.7 y) were given dietary supplements of either 75 IU (low dose; n = 57) or 600 IU (high dose; n = 103) α-tocopherol/d for 6 wk. The production of TNF-α and IL-1β, -6, and -10 by PBMCs after LPS stimulation was measured at baseline and after 6 wk. Polymorphisms in 15 genes involved in inflammation or responses to oxidative stress were characterized in the subjects. The ability of α-tocopherol to affect TNF-α production by LPS-stimulated PBMCs was influenced by the TNFA -238 polymorphism (P = 0.016). The ability of α-tocopherol to affect IL-6 production was influenced by the GSTP1 313 polymorphism (P = 0.019). The ability of α-...Continue Reading

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