Table 3. Results of association analysis of four significant taggers SNPs located on NFATC1 gene with post-transplant BPAR episodes using multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted by two confounding factors (CsA/TAC usage and sirolimus administration).
| SNPs | Model | OR | 95% CIs | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rs2290154 | Additive | 2.2 | 1.36–3.55 | 0.001 |
| Dominant | 2.35 | 1.17–4.74 | 0.02 | |
| Recessive | 3.33 | 1.47–7.52 | 0.003 | |
| HOM | 1.87 | 0.90–3.90 | 0.09 | |
| HET | 5.03 | 1.93–13.13 | 0.0009 | |
| rs2304738 | Additive | 2.13 | 1.31–3.45 | 0.002 |
| Dominant | 2.27 | 1.18–4.36 | 0.01 | |
| Recessive | 3.35 | 1.32–8.48 | 0.01 | |
| HOM | 1.89 | 0.96–3.75 | 0.06 | |
| HET | 4.91 | 1.76–13.69 | 0.002 | |
| rs754093 | Additive | 2.30 | 1.45–3.66 | 0.0004 |
| Dominant | 2.54 | 1.29–4.97 | 0.006 | |
| Recessive | 3.64 | 1.60–8.27 | 0.002 | |
| HOM | 5.56 | 2.16–14.27 | 0.0003 | |
| HET | 1.98 | 0.98–4.03 | 0.05 | |
| rs754096 | Additive | 2.58 | 1.59–4.22 | 0.0001 |
| Dominant | 3.44 | 1.48–7.98 | 0.004 | |
| Recessive | 3.28 | 1.61–6.68 | 0.001 | |
| HOM | 6.72 | 2.48–18.14 | 0.0001 | |
| HET | 2.62 | 1.09–6.26 | 0.03 |
*, P value less than adjusted P value (0.05/14=0.0036) was considered as statistical significant. BPAR, biopsy-proven acute rejection; SNPs, single nucleotide polymorphisms; CsA, cyclosporine A; TAC, tacrolimus; OR, odds ratio; CIs, confidential intervals.