Review Article

Mink S38G Gene Polymorphism and Atrial Fibrillation in the Chinese Population: A Meta-Analysis of 1871 Participants

Table 2

Summary of meta-analysis of association of Mink S38G gene polymorphism and atrial fibrillation (AF) in the Chinese population.

Genetic modelPooled OR (95% CI) valueStudy numberAF sizeControl size

Allelic genetic model1.380 (1.200–1.600)<0.00001*685610150.140 (39.8%)

Recessive genetic model1.193 (1.033–1.377)0.017*685610150.057* (53.5%)
 Subgroup 1: SG1 < 601.320 (0.974–1.789)0.07332653020.055* (65.6%)
 Subgroup 2: SG1 ≥ 601.162 (1.036–1.302)0.010*35917130.106 (55.4%)

Dominant genetic model1.057 (1.025–1.089)<0.00001*685610150.437 (0%)

Additive genetic model1.105 (1.036–1.178)0.002*685610150.066* (51.6%)
 Subgroup 1: SG1 < 601.177 (1.017–1.361)0.029*32653020.038* (69.4%)
 Subgroup 2: SG1 ≥ 601.078 (1.024–1.135)0.004*35917130.316 (13.1%)

Homozygous genetic model1.128 (1.068–1.191)<0.00001*685610150.180 (34.1%)
Heterozygous genetic model1.078 (1.014–1.146)0.016*685610150.627 (0.0%)

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Abbreviations: AF: atrial fibrillation; CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; AF size: the total number of AF cases; control size: the total number of control group; allelic genetic model: G allele distribution frequency; recessive genetic model: GG versus SG + SS; dominant genetic model: SG + GG versus SS; additive genetic model: total G allele versus total S allele; homozygous genetic model: GG versus SS; heterozygous genetic model: SG versus SS; SG1: SG genotype number of AF group.