VEGF gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to colorectal cancer disease in Italian population

Background  The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an endothelial cell-specific mitogen involved in the process of angiogenesis, a crucial phase in tumor growth and metastasis. We carried out a case–control study to evaluate whether polymorphisms of VEGF gene modulate the risk of developing colorectal cancer disease (CCD). Materials and methods  We evaluated VEGF −2578A/C, −460T/C, and +405C/G genotypes obtained from a series of 302 CCD patients and 115 controls from the Italian population using polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism assay. Results  Strong linkage disequilibrium (LD) was detected between −2578A/C and −460T/C (D′ = 0.97; CI = 0.93–1) and between −2578A/C and +405C/G (D′ = 0.97; CI = 0.98–1) in the case group. Complete LD was detected between −2578A/C and +405C/G and between −460T/C and +405C/G (D′ = 1; CI = 0.84–1; CI = 0.82–1, respectively) in the control group. A reduced risk for the disease was associated with −2578C/A and −2578C/C (odds ratio (OR) = 0.34, CI = 0.162–0.676 and OR = 0.38, CI = 0.181–0.775, respectively). A direct association was found for carriers of the VEGF −460C/C polymorphism (OR = 3.55; CI = 1.659–8.469). We identified a protective haplotype −2578A, −460T, and +405G (OR = 0.04; CI = 0.009–0.19) and two different high-risk haplotypes −2578A, −460C, and +405G (OR = 1.90; CI = 1.31–2.27) and −2578C, −460C, and +405C (OR = 9.62; CI = 1.3–70.87). Conclusions  The present study suggests that the VEGF gene polymorphisms may play a role in the development of colorectal cancer. Paolo Maltese and Emanuele Canestrari contributed equally to the study.     

Dependency of phenprocoumon dosage on polymorphisms in the VKORC1 and CYP2C9 genes

Objectives Polymorphisms in the vitamin K epoxide–reductase-complex-1 (VKORC1) and the cytochrome-P450-isozyme (CYP2C9) genes account for therapeutic responses to vitamin K antagonists (VKA). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of VKORC1 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms among patients under phenprocoumon and its influence on the VKA dosage. Methods Patients under phenprocoumon were screened for the polymorphisms −1639G > A and 3730G > A in the VKORC1 gene and 430C > T and 1075A > C in the CYP2C9 gene by means of a StripAssay. Baseline clinical and laboratory parameters were registered. Results Among 53 patients (28 females, mean age 72.5 years), VKORC1 polymorphisms were found in 34 [−1639G > A: homozygote (n = 11), heterozygote (n = 23)] and 28 [3730G > A: homozygote (n = 7), heterozygote (n = 21)] patients. Thirteen patients were compound heterozygote. CYP2C9 polymorphisms were found in 12 [430G > T: homozygote (n = 1), heterozygote (n = 11)] and 7 [1075A > C: homozygote (n = 0), heterozygote (n = 7)] patients. Seventeen patients had at least one VKORC1 and one CYP2C9 polymorphism. Mean phenprocoumon dosage per week to achieve therapeutic anticoagulation was lower (higher) in patients with than without the VKORC1 polymorphism −1639G > A (3730G > A) or the CYP2C9 polymorphisms. Despite the presence of VKORC1 or CYP2C9 polymorphisms, mean International Normalized Ratio was not significantly different between patients with and without polymorphisms. Conclusions Though VKORC1 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms influence the phenprocoumon dosage necessary to achieve therapeutic anticoagulation, anticoagulation is therapeutic if carefully monitored.     

Associations of the CTLA-4 polymorphisms with type 1 diabetes in a Chilean population: Case-parent design

CTLA-4 plays a key role in T cells regulation. We analysed the CTLA-4 +49A/G and −318C/T polymorphisms in 178 cases of type 1 diabetes and their parents (534 individuals) from Santiago, Chile. A significant overall association with T1D (p = 0.028) was observed, possibly due to an overtransmission of the G–T haplotype.     

Association of APOE-C1 gene cluster polymorphisms with gallstone disease

BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphisms in apolipoprotein genes may be associated with alteration in lipid profile and susceptibility to gallstone disease. AIM: To find out the association of APOE HhaI and APOC1 HpaI polymorphisms with gallstone disease. SUBJECTS: HhaI polymorphism of APOE and HpaI polymorphism of APOC1 were analysed in DNA samples of 214 gallstone patients and 322 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. METHODS: For genotyping DNA samples of all study subjects were amplified using polymerase chain reaction, followed by restriction digestion. All statistical analyses were done using SPSS v11.5 and ARLEQUIN v2.0 softwares. RESULT: APOC1 HpaI polymorphism was found to be significantly associated with gallstone disease. Frequency of H2H2 was significantly higher (P = 0.017) in patients than in controls and it was imposing very high risk (OR 9.416, 95% CI 1.125-78.786) for gallstone disease. When data were stratified in male and female, H2H2 was associated (P = 0.011) with disease in females only. Analysis at allele level revealed no association. APOE HhaI polymorphism and APOE-C1 haplotypes showed no association with gallstone disease. CONCLUSION: APOC1 HpaI polymorphism is associated with gallstone disease and shows gender-specific differences. APOE HhaI polymorphism may not be associated with gallstone disease.     

环氧化酶-2基因启动子区多态性与结直肠癌的易感性

目的:探讨环氧化酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)基因启动子区的-1195(G/A,rs689466)及3’非翻译区的8473(T/C,rs5275)2个位点的基因多态性与结直肠癌(colorectal cancer,CRC)发病风险的相关性.方法:采用病例-对照研究,利用聚合酶链式反应和限制性片段长度多态性(polymerase chain reaction-restrictive fragment length polymorphism,PCR-RFLP)分析方法,对343例CRC患者和340例健康人的COX-2基因的2个位点的多态性进行检测,采用SPSS11.0软件包统计分析各位点的基因型分布和等位基因频率.结果:COX-2-8473位点多态性的各基因型频率在病例组及对照组中分布均无显著差异(P>0.05),但COX-2-1195位点多态性的基因型频率在二组中分布有显著性差异(P<0.001),结果显示CRC患者COX-2-1195AG基因型在病例组的频率较对照组显著增高(校正后OR=2.23;95%CI:1.50-3.32),AA基因型在病例组中的频率亦较对照组高(校正后OR=2.46;95%CI:1.51-4.02),A等位基因携带者在病例组中的频率高于对照组(校正后OR=2.27;95%CI:1.55-3.34).各基因型分布在结肠癌及直肠癌中的分布无显著性差异(P>0.05).COX-2-1195A等位基因与淋巴结转移及TNM分期有显著相关性.结论:COX-2-1195位点AG/AA基因型是CRC的风险因素,且与CRC的淋巴结转移及TNM分期相关.     

ITGA1 polymorphisms and haplotypes are associated with gastric cancer risk in a Korean population

AIM:To evaluate the association between the geneticpolymorphisms and haplotypes of the ITGA1 gene and the risk of gastric cancer.METHODS:The study subjects were 477 age-and sex-matched case-control pairs.Genotyping was performed for 15 single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in ITGA1.The associations between gastric cancer and these SNPs and haplotypes were analyzed with multivariate conditional logistic regression models.Multiple testing corrections were carried out following methodology for controlling the false discovery rate.Gene-based association tests were performed using the versatile gene-based association study(VEGAS)method.RESULTS:In the codominant model,the ORs for SNPs rs2432143(1.517;95%CI:1.144-2.011)and rs2447867(1.258;95%CI:1.051-1.505)were statistically significant.In the dominant model,polymorphisms of rs1862610 and rs2447867 were found to be significant risk factors,with ORs of 1.337(95%CI:1.029-1.737)and 1.412(95%CI:1.061-1.881),respectively.In the recessive model,only the rs2432143 polymorphism was significant(OR=1.559,95%CI:1.150-2.114).The C-C type of ITGA1 haplotype block 2 was a significant protective factor against gastric cancer in the both codominant model(OR=0.602,95%CI:0.212-0.709,P=0.021)and the dominant model(OR=0.653,95%CI:0.483-0.884).The ITGA1 gene showed a significant gene-based association with gastric cancer in the VEGAS test.In the dominant model,the A-T type of ITGA1 haplotype block 2 was a significant risk factor(OR=1.341,95%CI:1.034-1.741).SNP rs2447867 might be related to the severity of gastric epithelial injury due to inflammation and,thus,to the risk of developing gastric cancer.CONCLUSION:ITGA1 gene SNPs rs1862610,rs2432143,and rs2447867 and the ITGA1 haplotype block that includes SNPs rs1862610 and rs2432143 were significantly associated with gastric cancer.     

β2-肾上腺素能受体多态性/单倍型与支气管哮喘表型的相关性

目的 研究β2-肾上腺素能受体基因的多态性/单倍型与支气管舒张剂的反应性及血清免疫球蛋白E的负对数(lgIgE)间的关系.方法 2006年2月至2007年2月采用DNA测序法测定了201例哮喘患者(哮喘组)和276名健康对照者(健康对照组)的β2-AR基因5个位点(-47、-20、46、79、252)的基因型并确定其单倍型.统计学处理采用SPSS 11.5软件.以拟和优度的x2检验计算各位点基因型频率是否符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡.5个位点基因型的频率比较采用卡方检验,位点间的连锁不平衡采用确切概率法,不同基因型及单倍型与定量指标间的比较采用方差分析.如果方差分析有统计学意义,则用LSD方法对各组间的值进行两两比较.结果 哮喘组中Arg16Arg16基因型患者的支气管舒张剂反应性为(13±4)L,与Arg16Gly16基因型[(7±3)L]及G1y16Gly16基因型[(7±3)L]比较差异有统计学意义(F=81.55,P＜0.01);在哮喘组6种单倍型中,单倍型Arg16Gln27/Arg16Gln27的△FEV1最高[(13.4±3.5)L],与其他种单倍型[Gly16Gln27/Gly16Gln27(6.4±0.6)L、Gly16Glu27/Gly16Glu27(7.6±3.1)L、Gly16Gln27/Gly16Glu27(6.9±3.5)L、Gly16Gln27/Arg16Gln27(7.2±3.3)L及Gly16Glu27/Arg16Gln27(7.9±2.7)L]比较差异有统计学意义(F=32.55,P＜0.01);哮喘组中Gln27Gln27基因型患者的血清lgIgE为(2.51±0.33)IU/L,与Gln27Glu27基因型患者的血清lgIgE[(2.30±0.82)IU/L]比较差异有统计学意义(F=3.89,P＜0.05);哮喘组中单倍型Gly16Glu27/Arg16Gln27的血清lglgE最低[(2.13±0.15)IU/L],与其他4种单倍型[Arg16Gln27/Arg16Gln27为(2.56±0.14)IU/L、Gly16Glu27/Gly16Glu27为(2.40±0.16)IU/L、Gly16Gln27/Gly16Glu27为(2.54±1.26)IU/L、Gly16Gln27/Arg16Gln27为(2.48±0.48)IU/L]比较差异有统计学意义(F=3.56,P＜0.01).结论 依据所研究的哮喘表型,无论是β2-AR基因的多态性,还是单倍型均可能影响疾病的表现.     

Human glutathione S-transferase A1, T1, M1, and P1 polymorphisms and susceptibility to prostate cancer in the Japanese population

Purpose: The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing in low-risk populations such as Japanese. One of the causes of this increase is considered to be associated with the Western diet, especially the high intake of red meat and fat. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) A1, T1, M1, and P1 are phase II enzymes that are important for activation and detoxification of chemical carcinogens.Methods: In this study, 190 Japanese male patients with prostate cancer and 294 healthy controls, frequency-matched for age, were compared for frequencies of GSTA1, GSTT1, GSTM1, and GSTP1 genotypes.Results: Among smokers, the frequency of the GSTA1*A/*B or *B/*B genotype in patients with prostate cancer (27.8%) showed a statistically significant increase compared with the control group frequency (18.2%; odds ratio [OR] =1.72; 95% CI, 1.01–2.94). In addition, the frequency of GSTT1 nondeletion genotype was associated with prostate cancer among smokers (OR =1.68; 95% CI, 1.06–2.68). The OR of carrying the combined genotyping of GSTA1*A/*B or *B/*B and GSTT1 nondeletion was 2.08 (95% CI, 1.14–3.80) with the combined genotyping of GSTA1*A/*A and GSTT1 null as a reference. On the other hand, no significant associations were observed for genotypes of GSTM1 and GSTP1 I105V.Conclusions: These findings suggest that the GSTA1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms are associated with prostate cancer susceptibility, especially among smokers.     

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk: a systematic meta-analysis

AIM:To investigate the relationship between polymorphisms present in the vitamin D receptor(VDR) gene and colorectal cancer risk,a systematic meta-analysis of population-based studies was performed.METHODS:A total of 38 relevant reports published between January 1990 and August 2010 were identified,of which only 23 qualified for this meta-analysis based on our selection criteria.Five polymorphic variants of the VDR gene,including Cdx-2(intron 1e) and FokI(exon 2) present in the 5' region of the gene,and BsmI(intron 8),ApaI(intron 8),and TaqI(exon 9) sites present in the 3' untranslated region(UTR),were evaluated for possible associations with colorectalcancer risk.Review manager 4.2 was used to perform statistical analyses.RESULTS:In the meta-analysis performed,only the BsmI polymorphism was found to be associated with colorectal cancer risk.In particular,the BsmI B genotype was found to be related to an overall decrease in the risk for colorectal cancer [BB vs bb:odds ratio(OR) = 0.87,95% CI:0.80-0.94,P = 3 × 10-4;BB vs Bb + bb:OR = 0.90,95% CI:0.84-0.97,P = 5 × 10-4].Moreover,in subgroup analyses,the BsmI B genotype was significantly associated with colon cancer,and not rectal cancer.An absence of between-study heterogeneity was also observed.CONCLUSION:A meta-analysis of 23 published studies identified the BsmI polymorphism of the VDR gene to be associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.     

Association between polymorphisms of APE1 and OGG1 and risk of colorectal cancer in Taiwan

AIM: To evaluate the effects of OGG1(Ser326Cys, 11657A/G, and Arg154His) and APE1(Asp148Glu, and T-656G) polymorphisms on colorectal cancer(CRC) risk.METHODS: We enrolled 727 cases newly diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma and 736 age- and sex-matched healthy controls from a medical center in Taiwan. Genomic DNA isolated from the buffy coat was used for genotyping through polymerase chain reaction. Unconditional logistic regressions were used for calculating ORs and 95%CIs to determine the association between the genetic polymorphisms and CRC risk. Haplotype frequencies were estimated using PHASE software. Moreover, stratification analyses onthe basis of sex, age at diagnosis, and tumor subsite and stage were performed.RESULTS: The CRC risk was higher in patients with the OGG1 326Ser/Cys + Cys/Cys genotype(OR = 1.38, 95%CI: 1.03-1.85, P = 0.030), particularly high in patients with stage Ⅲ + Ⅳ cancer(OR = 1.48, 95%CI: 1.03-2.13) compared with patients with the Ser/Ser genotype. In addition, OGG1 11657 G allele carriers had a 41% reduced CRC risk among stage 0-Ⅱ patients(OR = 0.59, 95%CI: 0.35-0.98). The CRC risk was significantly higher among females with the APE1 Glu allele(OR = 1.41, 95%CI: 1.02-1.96). The APE1 148Glu/-656 G haplotype was also associated with a significant CRC risk in females(OR = 1.36, 95%CI: 1.03-1.78).CONCLUSION: OGG1 and APE1 polymorphisms are associated with stage- and sex-specific risk of CRC in the Taiwanese population.     

No association between the Arg201Gly polymorphism of the DCC gene and colorectal cancer.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In one small study, the DCC Arg201Gly polymorphism has been observed more frequently in colorectal cancer cases compared with controls. We wondered whether these results could be replicated in a much larger study. METHODOLOGY: The DCC Arg201 Gly polymorphism was genotyped in 625 unselected Caucasian colorectal cancer patients and 220 controls. Association analysis was used to search for a difference between patients and controls. Subgroup analyses were performed for site of tumour, gender, age at diagnosis, family history of colorectal cancer and modified Dukes classification. RESULTS: The association analyses revealed no difference in Arg201Gly genotype frequency between patients and controls, neither overall nor for different subgroups according to site of tumour, gender, age at diagnosis, family history of colorectal cancer and modified Dukes classification. CONCLUSION: No association was observed between the Arg201Gly polymorphism of DCC and colorectal cancer risk.     

N-Acetyltransferase 2 genetic polymorphisms and risk of colorectal cancer

AIM:To investigate the possible association between meat intake,cigarette smoking and N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) genetic polymorphisms on colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.METHODS:Patients with CRC were matched for gender and age to healthy controls.Meat intake and cigarette smoking were assessed using a specific frequency questionnaire.DNA was extracted from peripheral blood and the genotypes of the polymorphism were assessed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.Five NAT2 alle...     

Detection ofrat gene alterations andras proteins in colorectal cancer

DNA extracted from 31 primary colorectal carcinomas was analyzed for the presence ofras gene amplification and mutations. Nine carcinomas had Ha-ras amplification and seven Ki-ras amplification. Nine carcinomas had codon 12 Ki-ras mutations. Immunohistochemical staining forras proteins revealed a normal membrane association in normal mucosa and benign polyps but an abnormal cytoplasmic distribution in carcinomas. Amplification, mutations, and immunohistochemical staining were independent of histologic differentiation, Duke's stage, or DNA ploidy status. This study demonstrates that abnormalities ofras genes are a common finding in colorectal carcinomas. They are potentially important biologic changes associated with malignancy, although they do not appear to be related to clinical behavior. Supported by The Cancer Research Campaign and the North West Regional Health Authority.     

Association of E-cadherin (CDH1) gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer risk

AIM:To investigate the associations between CDH1 gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer(GC) risk predisposition.METHODS:We analyzed four CDH1 polymorphisms(+54 T>C,-160 C>A,-616 G>C,-3159 T>C) in an Omani population,by extraction of genomic DNA from the peripheral blood of 192 patients with GC and 170 control participants and performed CDH1 genotyping using DNA sequencing.RESULTS:CDH1-160-AA genotype was associated with an increased risk of GC(OR = 3.6,95% CI:1.1-11.8)(P = 0.03).There was no significant asso...     

转化生长因子β1-509C／T基因多态性与大肠癌的关系

目的研究转化生长因子β1（TGF—β1）基因-509位点C／T的多态性,并探讨其与大肠癌易感性的关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性方法,检测70例大肠癌组和102例对照组TGF—β1基因-509位点C／T等位基因及基因型分布,并对该基因多态性与大肠癌临床病理特征之间的关系进行分析。同时采用酶联免疫吸附试验（ELISA）检测大肠癌组和对照组血清TGF—β1水平。结果TGF—β1等位基因频率及基因型频率在大肠癌组和对照组的总体分布比较无显著性差异。大肠癌组按Dukes分期后,发现DukesC＋D期大肠癌患者-509CT／TT基因型频率明显高于DukesA＋B期患者（64．9％比39．4％,P=0．033,OR=2．840,95％CI：1．075～7．501）。DukesC＋D期大肠癌患者与DukesA＋B期相比,-509T等位基因频率有增高趋势（41．9％比27．3％,P=0．07,OR=1．922,95％CI：0．943～3．917）,但差异无显著性。大肠癌患者血清TGF—β1水平显著高于对照组。结论TGF—β1-509位点基因多态性与大肠癌无关,可能与大肠癌临床分期有关。     

COX-2基因多态性与结直肠癌发病风险的关系研究

目的 探讨环氧合酶-2(COX-2)-765G＞C、-1195G＞A、8473T＞C基因多态性与结直肠癌(CRC)遗传易感性的关系,同时评估COX-2基因多态性与某些因素共同作用对CRC发病风险的影响.方法 采用病例对照研究方法,入选CRC患者130例及健康非肿瘤人群120例.PCR-RFLP方法检测病例组和对照组COX-2基因的3个多态基因型,结果采用非条件logistic回归分析,用比值比(OR)及95％可信区间(CI)评估研究因素对疾病危险度的作用.结果 病例组COX-2-765G＞C、-1195G＞A、8473T＞C基因型频率与对照组间的差异均无统计学意义.根据体重指数(BMI)将研究对象分层后,发现-765GG基因型与CRC发病风险的相关性具有统计学意义,与正常BMI(＜23)相比,携带-765GG基因型且超重或肥胖者(BMI≥23)患CRC风险增高(OR=2.024,95％CI:1.089～3.760,P=0.024).此外,还发现吸烟可增加患CRC的风险,与不吸烟人群相比,吸烟人群中的8473TT基因型携带者患CRC的风险明显增高(OR=1.938,95％CI:1.021～3.677,P=0.042).结论 虽然COX-2 765G＞C、-1195G＞A、8473T＞C基因多态性与CRC遗传易感性之间没有相关性,但是携带-765GG基因型的高BMI人群或携带8473TT基因型的吸烟人群的CRC发生风险显著增高.对COX-2基因多态性位点的检测将有助于预防CRC的发生.     

Nucleotide excision repair pathway gene polymorphisms are associated with risk and prognosis of colorectal cancer

BACKGROUND Single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)are universally present in nucleotide excision repair(NER)pathway genes,which could make impacts on colorectal carcinogenesis and prognosis.AIM To explore the association of all tagSNPs in NER pathway genes with colorectal cancer(CRC)risk and prognosis in a northern Chinese population by a two-stage case-control design composed of a discovery and validation stage.METHODS Genotyping for NER SNPs was performed using kompetitive allele specific PCR.In the discovery stage,39 tagSNPs in eight genes were genotyped in 368 subjects,including 184 CRC cases and 184 individual-matched controls.In the validation stage,13 SNPs in six genes were analyzed in a total of 1712 subjects,including 854 CRC cases and 858 CRC-free controls.RESULTS Two SNPs(XPA rs10817938 and XPC rs2607775)were associated with an increased CRC risk in overall and stratification analyses.Significant cumulative and interaction effects were also demonstrated in the studied SNPs on CRC risk.Another two SNPs(ERCC2 rs1052555 and ERCC5 rs2228959)were newly found to be associated with a poor overall survival of CRC patients.CONCLUSION Our findings suggest novel SNPs in NER pathway genes that can be predictive for CRC risk and prognosis in a large-scale Chinese population.The present study has referential values for the identification of all-round NER-based genetic biomarkers in predicting the susceptibility and clinical outcome of CRC.