Study Findings

The Study Findings table contains information on the genetic findings of a particular NESHIE or CP genetic study. Variants with statistically-significant associations with NESHIE or CP have p-values < 0.05. Odds ratio values quantify the strength of association of a variant allele with NESHIE or CP.

Paper: Gibson et al., 2006

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.01.093

Study population description: Causasian; 448 children with CP born in South Australia from the South Australian Cerebral Palsy Register and 883 controls

Regional classification: Oceania

Sequencing or genotyping methods: Genotyping of MBL gene polymorphisms using heteroduplex genotyping methods. Genotyping of TNF gene polymorphisms using amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction genotyping methods

Variant Reported allele or genotype Condition Condition description Disease status Odds ratio P value
rs1800629 GA genotype CP Quadriplegia, gestational age >= 37 weeks Susceptibility 1.820 0.02000000
rs1800629 GA + AA genotype CP Hemiplegia, gestational age < 32 weeks Susceptibility 2.380 0.03000000