广西壮族人群GSTM1和GSTT1基因多态性与肺癌易感性关系的研究

[目的]探讨广西壮族人群谷胱甘肽硫转移酶（glutathione S-transferase,GST）中的GSTM1和GSTT1基因多态性与肺癌易感性的关系。[方法]以病例对照研究方法,采用聚合酶链式反应（PCR）分别检侧58例肺癌患者和60例健康对照的GSTM1、GSTT1基因多态性;χ2检验分析各种基因型频率在肺癌组和对照组之间的差异;用Logistic回归分析吸烟与GSTM1、GSTT1基因型多态性的联合作用。[结果]单独分析GSTM1、GSTT1基因多态性与肺癌相关性无统计学意义,而两者联合则与肺癌有相关性（χ2=4.085,P=0.043）。吸烟与GSTM1缺陷型基因对肺癌易感有协同作用,OR为3.778（95%CI：1.170～12.194,P=0.026）;吸烟与GSTT1缺陷型基因对肺癌易感无协同作用,OR为2.833（95%CI：0.982～8.173）。[结论]GSTM1、GSTT1的单一基因多态性不增加患肺癌的危险,而两者联合作用时可增加患肺癌的风险。GSTM1缺陷型有吸烟行为的人更易患肺癌。     

四川人群中CYP1A1基因Ile-Val和Msp1位点多态性与肺癌易感性的研究

目的　探讨细胞色素P45 0 (CYP1A1)基因异亮氨酸 (Ile) 缬氨酸 (Val)位点和Msp1位点多态性和肺癌易感性的相关关系。方法　以病例对照的研究方法 ,采用PCR RFLP和ASA PCR技术检测 82例原发性肺癌和 91例对照的CYP1A1基因Ile Val位点和Msp1位点多态性。 结果　Ile Val三种多态基因型在肺癌组和对照组分布差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,Ile/Val、Val/Val基因型在肺癌组的分布频率明显高于对照组 ;logistic回归分析结果显示Ile/Val、Val/Val基因型患肺癌的危险分别是Ile/Ile基因型的 1.969倍和3 .15 0倍 ;当按吸烟分层后 (将Ile/Val、Val/Val基因型合并分析 ) ,吸烟组中Ile/Val、Val/Val合并基因型患肺癌的危险是Ile/Ile基因型的 3 .0 5 9倍 ,而在不吸烟组其OR为 1.687;Msp1位点多态性在肺癌组和对照组差异无统计学意义。结论　CYP1A1第 7外显子的Ile/Val、Val/Val基因型与肺癌的易感性有关 ,可望作为肺癌易感人群筛选的重要指标 ;尚不能认为Msp1多态性与肺癌的易感性有关     

GSTT1基因多态性与中国四川汉族人群肺癌遗传易感性关系的研究

背景与目的GSTs可能参与机体致癌物的解毒反应，如保护个体免受吸烟的损害，因此GSTs基因多态性被认为是个体是否患癌的易感因素。本研究的目的是探讨GSTT1基因多念性与中国四川汉族人群肺癌遗传易感性的关系。方法采用病例对照和PCR—RFLP方法检测中国四川汉族人群肺癌患者150例和健康对照者152例的GSTT1基因缺失型的频率，并评价其与吸烟和肺癌遗传易感性的关系。结果①GSTT1（-）基因型在肺癌组和对照组分别为54．7％(82／150)和38．2％(58/152)．二者间比较有显著性差异(OR=1．681，95％CI=1，009～2．803，P=0．046)；②GSTT1(-)基因型患肺鳞癌(OR=2．969．95％CI=1．511～5．834。P=0．002)及肺腺癌(OR=2．095．95％CI=1．060～4．140，P=0．033)的风险性明显增加；③吸烟者中GSTT1(-)基因型者患肺癌的风险是GSTT1( )者的4．051倍；①GSTT1(-)基因型者中，吸烟者患肺癌的风险是不吸烟者的53．885倍；⑤吸烟≥20包年者中，GSTT1(-)基因型者患肺癌的风险是GSTT1( )者的4．296倍。结论①(GSTT1(-)基因型增加四川汉族人群患肺癌的风险性．特别是增加患肺鳞癌的风险；②GSTT1(-)基因型和吸烟之间存在交互作用，吸烟量越大且为GSTT1(-)基因型者则患肺癌的风险性越大。     

谷胱甘肽转硫酶T1、M1基因型和烟酒茶嗜好与食管癌、胃癌

目的 :研究谷胱甘肽转硫酶T1、M1(GSTT1、GSTM 1)基因多态性和烟酒茶嗜好及其相互作用与食管癌、胃癌易感性的关系。方法 :在上消化道癌高发区淮安市进行了病例 -对照研究 (食管癌 141例 ,胃癌 15 3例 ;人群对照 2 2 3例 ) ,调查研究对象的烟酒茶嗜好习惯 ,以多重PCR方法分析GSTT1、GSTM1基因型。结果 :食管癌组GSTM1-基因型频度 (75 .18% )显著高于对照组 (5 9.6 4 % ,P =0 .0 0 2 4 ;多因素调整OR =2 .33,95 %CI =1.39～ 3.92 )。吸烟或不饮茶与GSTM 1 基因型在增加食管癌发生的风险中有明显的协同作用。在GSTT1 基因型者中 ,吸烟习惯显著增加食管癌、胃癌的危险性 ;在GSTM1 基因型者中 ,经常饮酒显著增加食管癌、胃癌的危险性。结论 :食管癌、胃癌的发生与生活习惯、GSTM1和GSTT1基因型以及它们的相互作用有关。     

肝细胞癌患者的谷胱甘肽硫转移酶基因缺失的研究

目的　研究广西黄曲霉毒素B1(AFB1)高污染区人群谷胱甘肽硫转移酶GSTM 1和GSTT1基因缺失多态性与肝细胞癌高发的相关性。方法　采用聚合酶链反应 (PCR)方法检测 110例高污染区肝细胞癌患者和 135例无癌健康对照者的GSTM1和GSTT1基因型分布。结果　正常对照组GSTM 1和GSTT1基因缺失率分别为 4 7.4 %和 4 0 .7% ,肝细胞癌组GSTM 1和GSTT1基因缺失率分别为 6 3.6 %和 6 0 .0 % ;GSTM 1基因缺失在肝细胞癌组和正常对照组之间 ,差异具有显著性意义 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;GSTT1基因缺失在肝细胞癌组和正常对照组之间差异具有非常显著性意义 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　肝细胞癌患者GSTM1和GSTT1基因缺失水平偏高可能是易感的原因之一。     

谷胱苷肽S转硫酶T1、M1和P1基因多态性与结直肠癌易感性的关系

目的研究谷胱苷肽S转硫酶T1、M1和P1(GSTT1、GSTM1和GSTP1)多态性与结直肠癌易感性的关系。方法在江苏省进行了1个病例—对照研究(结直肠癌患者315例,人群对照439例),调查研究对象的生活习惯,抽取静脉血,提取白细胞DNA,以多重PCR技术检测GSTT1和GSTM1基因缺失,PCR-RFLP技术检测GSTP1基因单核苷酸多态(第104密码子A→G)。结果①在结直肠癌组和正常组GSTT1和GSTM1基因缺失频率分别为55.24%、57.31%和72.70%、73.29%、差异无显著性。②在结直肠癌组GSTP1 A/A、A/G和G/G基因型分布频度分别为57.51%、36.74%和5.75%;对照组分别为63.70%、31.05%和5.25%,2组之间差异无显著性(χ2 MH=2.993,P=0.224)。与GSTP1 A/A基因型携带者相比,G/G基因型者发生结直肠癌的危险性无显著升高,其性别、年龄、吸烟、饮酒习惯调整后的OR为1.09(95%CI:0.79~1.51)。结论GSTT1、GSTM1基因缺失型和GSTP1 G/G基因型与结直肠癌的易感性无显著相关。     

肝细胞癌、鼻咽癌患者谷胱甘肽硫转移酶M1和T1基因型分布

目的 探讨高危区肝细胞癌和鼻咽癌患者谷胱甘肽硫转移酶M1 (GSTM1) 及T1 (GSTT1)基因多态性的分布。方法 应用PCR技术检测181例肝细胞癌、126例鼻咽癌患者和641例对照组人体GSTM1和GSTT1基因型。结果 GSTM1空白基因型(null)在肝癌组、鼻咽癌组与对照组频率分别为65.2%、61.9%和47.6%,病例组与对照组比较,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.01)。GSTT1空白基因型(null)在肝癌组、鼻咽癌组与对照组频率分别为57.5%、62.7%和43.1%,病例组与对照组比较,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.001)。结论 在肝细胞癌、鼻咽癌高发区解毒酶基因GSTM1和GSTT1呈多态性分布,二者的null基因型均增加患肝细胞癌、鼻咽癌的风险。     

白细胞介素-6基因多态性与肺癌易感关联性的研究

目的：探讨白细胞介素-6（IL-6）基因多态性与肺癌易感性的关联性。方法：提取175例肺癌患者及200例正常对照者外周血基因组DNA,采用PCR方法扩增IL-6基因包含-174、-572、-597三个多态性位点的片段,采用限制性片段长度多态性方法（restriction fragment length polymorphism,RFLP）明确肺癌患者及正常对照者基因型。以非条件Logistic回归校正混杂因素,并进行多态性与肺癌风险关联性的统计学分析。结果：IL-6基因-174位点均为G/G型,未发现G/C和C/C型;-572位点存在C/C、G/C、G/G三种基因型;-597位点G/G型占99.2%,仅有3例为G/A型,未发现A/A型。肺癌组与对照组相比,基因分布（G/C基因型＋G/G基因型与C/C基因型相比）存在显著差异。分层分析显示：携带G/C及G/G基因型男性、40～70岁组和不吸烟肺癌组与正常对照组相比,肺癌发病风险降低。结论：IL-6基因启动子区-572位点多态性与肺癌易感性显著相关,携带G/C及G/G基因型的个体肺癌发病风险降低。     

IGF-1和IGFBP-3基因多态性与非吸烟女性肺癌关联研究

  目的   探讨胰岛素样生长因子-1（IGF-1）和胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-3（IGFBP-3）单核苷酸多态性与非吸烟女性肺癌发病的关系。   方法   采用TaqMan单核苷酸多态性分型技术,检测287例中国汉族女性肺癌患者和281例正常女性对照者IGF-1和IGFBP-3基因位点的基因型。   结果   IGF-1基因rs2946834位点的三种基因型（CC/CT/TT）在女性非吸烟肺癌患者和对照间的分布具有显著性差异（P < 0.001）,与TT基因型相比,CC基因型显著降低女性肺癌的发病风险（OR=0.28,95%CI:0.15~ 0.54）。另外,在非吸烟女性中,IGF-1（rs1520220）GG基因型可降低晚期肺癌发病风险（OR=0.30,95%CI:0.09~0.96）。   结论   IGF-1基因单核苷酸多态性可能与女性非吸烟肺癌的发病相关,这一结论有待于大样本以及功能学研究的进一步证实。      

中国南方粤语方言地区汉族人群GSTM1、GSTT1基因多态性

背景与目的:了解谷胱甘肽-S-转移酶M1、T1(GSTM1、GSTT1)基因多态性在中国南方粤语方言地区健康人群中的分布规律,初步探讨其与人群某些疾病家族史之间的关系。材料与方法:根据研究目的在广东省新兴县和广东省广州市两个地区选择符合条件的健康人群606人作为研究对象。应用聚合酶链式反应-2%琼脂糖凝胶电泳的方法检测调查对象GSTM1、GSTT1基因型。结果:在调查人群中,GSTM1基因纯合缺失基因型GSTM1(-/-)的出现频率为56.8%(n=597);GSTT1基因纯合缺失基因型GSTT1(-/-)的出现频率为42.1%(n=579);两基因联合缺失的频率为22.8%(n=570)。结论:GSTM1与GSTT1基因之间在人群中分布相互独立,无连锁现象,GSTM1基因在两个不同地区来源人群中的分布有显著差异。GSTT1在人群中不同基因型的分布与研究人群中冠心病疾病家族史的发生之间显著关联,有冠心病家族史人群GSTT1缺失基因型的表达显著增加。     

Genomic Pattern of GSTM1 and T1 Gene Null polymorphism of Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Eastern India

Objective: Homozygous deletion i.e., null polymorphism of the Glutathione S transferases genes hinders detoxification reactions by altering the sensitization of glutathione s transferases enzymes. Hence, we analysed the association between the GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms and head and neck cancer (HNC). Methods: The study consists of 238 healthy controls and 160 diagnosed cases of HNC, who attended the Regional Cancer Centre, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (a tertiary care hospital). DNA was extracted from whole blood of patients and control using Qiagen DNA extraction kit. GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms were examined using PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis. Results: GSTM0 null polymorphism was 26.25% and 15.13% in cases and control respectively. GSTT0 null polymorphism was observed in 18.13% cases and 8.82% in control groups. The GSTM0 null polymorphism was present significantly in case group as compared to control group (OR = 1.997, p = 0.006). There was also significant association of GSTT0 null polymorphism with case group as compared to control group (OR = 2.288, p = 0.006). The combined genotypes were also analysed. GSTM0T1 genotype (n = 27) was found to be most common among HNC group followed next by GSTM0T0 double deletion (n =15). Conclusion: The result indicated that there was strong association of GSTM0 and GSTT0 null polymorphism in those patients. The combined genotypes i.e., GSTM0T1 and GSTM0T0 null polymorphism also showed significant association in HNC patients.     

Genetic Polymorphisms of Xenobiotic Metabolizing Genes (GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1), Gene-Gene Interaction with Association to Lung Cancer Risk in North India; A Case Control Study

Aim: In this case control study involving, 220 human subjects; polymorphisms in xenobiotic metabolizing genes (GST-M1, -T1 and -P1) and their association to lung cancer risk is being analysed among smokers and non-smokers. GSTM1 or GSTT1 gene polymorphism and amino acid changes in GSTP1 have been correlated and may be associated to lung cancer risk. Other factor includes exposure to environmental pollutants and life style choices. We have explored gene-gene and gene-environment interaction in the aetiology of lung cancer risk among north Indian population. Patients and Methods: For the study we have collected 120 lung cancer patient blood samples from Kamala Nehru Memorial Cancer Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and 100 matched controls. DNA was isolated and GST-M1 and - T1 genotyping were assessed by multiplex PCR whereas the GSTP1 polymorphism was analysed using restriction fragment length polymorphism. The risk of lung carcinogenesis was assessed using logistic regression analysis calculating the odd ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: The risk of lung carcinogenesis was three fold higher for null GSTT1 (OR=3.045, 95%CI=1.750-5.301, p-value <0.001) genotype; whereas other two types; GSTM1 (OR= 1.342, 95% CI=0.788-2.284, p-value=0.270) and GSTP1 (OR=0.806, 95% CI=0.526-1.236, p-value=0.323) showed no association to lung cancer susceptibility respectively. Smokers diagnosed with lung cancer had more null genotypes for GSTT1 (OR=4.773, 95%CI=1.939-11.751, p<0.001). The ‘at risk’ genotype combination GSTM1 (null) /GSTT1 (null) (OR=1.76, 95%CI; 0.920-3.370, p-value=0.03) showed increased susceptibility to lung cancer risk. The genotype combination of GSTT1 (null)/GSTP1 (Ile/Ile) (p=0.009) was associated with increased lung cancer risk. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that; GSTT1 null genotype were more susceptible for lung cancer risk and smoking increases the susceptibility for lung cancer several folds among the North Indian population. Gene-gene interaction for null genotypes of GSTM1 and GSTT1 were correlated with higher risk of having lung cancer.     

Association between glutathione S-transferase T1 null genotype and risk of lung cancer: a meta-analysis of 55 studies

The relationship between glutathione S-transferase T1 (GSTT1) gene polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer from the published reports are still conflicting. This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between GSTT1 polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer. A comprehensive research was conducted through the databases, and 55 studies were recruited into this meta-analysis for the association of null genotype of GSTT1 with lung cancer susceptibility, consisting of 15,140 patients with lung cancer and 16,662 controls. There was a significant association between GSTT1 null genotype and lung cancer risk in the overall populations (OR?=?1.138, 95 % CI?=?1.032–1.255, P _{heterogeneity}?=?0.000, P?=?0.009). Furthermore, GSTT1 null genotype was associated with the lung cancer risk in Asians (OR?=?1.469, 95 % CI?=?1.228–1.757, P _{heterogeneity}?=?0.000, P?=?0.000). However, GSTT1 null genotype was not associated with the risk of lung cancer in Caucasians and Africans. In conclusion, GSTT1 null genotype is associated with the lung cancer in overall populations and in Asians.     

GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 polymorphism and lung cancer risk in relation to tobacco smoking

The impact of genetic polymorphisms in GSTM1, GSTP1 or GSTT1 on susceptibility to lung cancer has received particular interest since these enzymes play a central role in detoxification of major classes of tobacco carcinogens. In the current German study we investigated the role of GSTM1, GSTT1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms as a genetic modifier of risk for individuals with lung cancer as susceptible genotypes especially in relation to tobacco smoking. The GSTM1, the GSTP1 as well as GSTT1-polymorphism were determined by real time PCR analysis in 446 lung cancer patients and 622 controls. The observed allele frequencies of the GSTP1 polymorphism in the population were within the range described for Caucasians. Multivariate analyses of lung cancer patients, who carried at least one mutant variant allele of GSTP1 (OR=1.03; 95%-CI: 0.76-1.39) did not show any elevated risks. GSTM1 or GSTT1 null-genotypes were found in 47.3% resp. 18.5% of the controls and in 52.5% resp. 16.8% of the cancer patients. The estimated risk of the GSTM1 null genotype for lung cancer was OR=1.34 (95%-CI: 0.99-1.81) and for the GSTT1 null genotype OR=0.88 (95%-CI: 0.59-1.32). When analyzed by histology no individual subtype of lung cancer was strongly associated with the polymorphisms. Lung cancer risk rose significantly with higher cumulative cigarette consumption confirming the association with smoking-related lung cancer risk. Stratified analysis between tobacco smoking and variant genotypes revealed for heavy smokers (>60 pack-years) increasing risks at the presence for at least one copy of the GSTP1 variant allele OR=50.56 (95%-CI: 15.52-164.79). The corresponding risks for GSTM1 null genotypes were OR=112.08 (95%-CI: 23.02-545.71) and for the GSTT1 null-genotype OR=158.49 (95%-CI: 17.75-1415.06) in smokers >60 pack-years. Analysing the interaction between tobacco smoking and the genotypes, combined smoking and having the susceptible genotypes did not show a joint effect. In this study polymorphisms of the GSTM1, GSTT1 or GSTP1 had no relevant modifying effect on lung cancer risk and cumulative smoking dose.     

Glutathione-S-transferase (GSTM1, GSTT1) Null Phenotypes and Risk of Lung Cancer in a Korean Population

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate any association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes withthe risk of lung cancer in a South Korean population. Methods: We conducted a large-scale, population-basedcase-control study including 3,933 lung cancer cases and 1,699 controls. Genotypes of GSTM1 and GSTT1 weredetermined using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: In logistic regression analysis adjusted for age andsmoking, we did not find any association between GSTM1 or GSTT1 and LC risk in women. However, in men,the GSTM1 and GSTTI null genotypes were borderline associated with risk (OR=1.18, 95% CI=0.99-1.41 forGSTM1, OR=1.18, 95% CI=0.99-1.41 for GSTT1), and combined GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes conferredan increased risk for LC in men (OR=1.39, 95% CI=1.08–1.78). The OR for the GSTT1 null genotype was greaterin subjects aged 55 years old or younger (OR=1.45, 95% CI=1.09-1.92 for men; OR=1.36, 95% CI=0.97–1.90for women), than in those over age 55 (OR=1.03, 95% CI=0.83-1.27 for men; OR=0.86, 95% CI=0.66–1.12 forwomen) in both genders (p for interaction <0.05). Conclusions: In the Korean population, the GSTM1 andGSTT1 null genotypes are risk factors for LC in men; the GSTT1 null genotype has a more prominent effecton LC risk in younger people (age 55 years and under) than in older individuals.     

Lung cancer susceptibility and polymorphisms of glutathione-S-transferase genes in Hong Kong

OBJECTIVE: To study the potential role of genetic polymorphisms of glutathione-S-transferases GSTM1, GSTT1 and GSTP1 in susceptibility to lung cancer in Hong Kong Chinese. METHODS: 229 consecutive incident patients with a histological diagnosis of lung cancer from a regional hospital and 197 healthy population-based controls were recruited for this study between July 1999 and June 2001. Genetic polymorphisms of GSTT1 and GSTM1 were determined using PCR-based technique. RESULTS: The frequencies of GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes were 51.8 and 59.4% in healthy controls and 63 and 54.7%, respectively, in lung cancer patients. GSTP1 Val105/Val105 genotype was found in only 1% of healthy controls. The risk for lung cancer with GSTT1 null genotype was significantly higher, adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.69, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.12-2.56, compared with those with the GSTT1 genotype; the increase in risk was found only in non-smokers. GSTM1 null genotype, combined GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotype and GSTP1 Val105/Val105 genotype did not confer any increase risk for lung cancer. CONCLUSION: GSTT1 null genotype is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer in non-smoking Chinese in Hong Kong.     

Glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms and oral cancer: a case-control study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This study evaluates the influence of genetic polymorphisms at GSTM1, GSTT1 and GSTP1 gene loci on oral cancer susceptibility among Brazilians from Rio de Janeiro. DNA extracted from white blood cells of 231 oral cancer patients and 212 hospital controls was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) methods. GSTM1 polymorphism distribution was different between cases and controls (P=0.006), with an overrepresentation of GSTM1 A/B genotype in controls. GSTM1 A/B individuals were at decreased oral cancer risk (OR=0.08; 95% CI=0.05-0.62). No statistically significant association was observed for GSTT1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms. Differences in the GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotype frequencies were observed between individuals of European origin and African origin, but these genotypes do not seem to influence the risk of oral cancer. Therefore, these results do not support the hypothesis of increased risk of GSTP1 G/G, GSTM1 or GSTT1 null genotypes for developing cancer in oral cavity, but the GSTM1 A/B genotype emerged as a protective factor.     

Genetic polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferases as modulators of lung cancer susceptibility

Some of the glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are polymorphic and may play a role in lung cancer susceptibility. Our previous study in a French Caucasian study population suggested GSTM1 null genotype as a moderate risk factor for lung cancer. Here we extended the study to investigate the potential role of GSTT1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms in susceptibility to lung cancer, either separately or in combination. The study population consisted of 268 controls and 251 cases. Nineteen percent of the controls and 15% of the cases had GSTT1 null genotype. The distribution of GSTP1*A/*A, *A/*B and *B/*B genotypes were 46.9, 45.5 and 7.6% in controls, and 47.8, 40.2 and 12.0% in cases, respectively. No statistically significant effects in the lung cancer risk were observed for the GSTT1 genotypes, but the GSTP1*B/*B genotype posed a 2-fold risk [odds ratio (OR) = 2.0, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.0-4.1] of this malignancy compared with the GSTP1*A allele containing genotypes; this association was mainly attributable to small cell lung cancer (OR = 3.6, 95% CI 1.3-9.8). The most remarkable risk was seen for the small cell carcinoma among subjects with the GSTP1*B/*B genotype and concurrent lack of the GSTM1 gene (OR = 6.9, 95% CI 1.6-30.2). The deficient genotypes for GSTM1 and GSTP1 seem thus to be important risk modifiers for lung cancer, especially in combination.     

GSTT1 and GSTM1 polymorphisms and prostate cancer risk in Asians: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) enzymes are involved in conjugation of electrophilic compounds to glutathione, and glutathione S-transferase T 1 (GSTT1) and glutathione S-transferase M 1 (GSTM1) polymorphisms have been implicated as risk factors for prostate cancer. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to define the effect of GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes on prostate cancer risk in Asians. We searched the PubMed and Wanfang Medical databases to identify published case–control studies investigating the associations of GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes with risk of prostate cancer in Asians. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran’s Q statistic and odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI) from individual studies were pooled using fixed or random effects models according to the heterogeneity. There were 18 studies (2,046 cases, 2,876 controls) on GSTM1 polymorphism, 15 studies (1,677 cases, 2,431 controls) on GSTT1 polymorphism, and 6 studies (675 cases, 853 controls) on GSTM1/GSTT1 interaction analysis. Overall, GSTM1 null genotype was significantly associated with increased risk of prostate cancer in Asians (random effects OR 1.80, 95 % CI 1.48–2.18, P?<?0.001), and GSTT1 null genotype was also significantly associated with increased risk of prostate cancer in Asians (random effects OR 1.40, 95 % CI 1.10–1.80, P?<?0.001). In addition, the GSTM1/GSTT dual null genotype was associated with higher risk of prostate cancer in Asians (random effects OR 2.14, 95 % CI 1.59–2.89, P?=?0.007). In conclusion, GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes are associated with increased risk of prostate cancer in Asians, and GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes are risk factors for the development of prostate cancer.     

Glulathione-S-transferases Gene Polymorphism in Prediction of Gastric Cancer Risk by Smoking and Helicobacter Pylori Infection Status

Aim: To evaluate the association of glutathione S-transferases gene polymorphisms with the risk of gastriccancer, with reference to smoking and Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: We conducted a 1:1 matched casecontrolstudy with 410 gastric cancer cases and 410 cancer-free controls. Polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1 andGSTP1 were determined using PCR-CTPP. Results: The GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes were significantlyassociated with the risk of gastric cancer after adjusting for potential confounding factors (OR=1.68, 95%CI=1.32-2.23 for null GSTM1, OR=1.73; 95% CI=1.24-2.13 for null GSTT1). The combination of null GSTM1and null GSTT1 conferred an elevated risk (OR=2.54, 95% CI=1.55-3.39). However, no association was foundfor GSTP1 polymorphism The smoking modified the association of GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes withthe risk of gastric cancer. Conclusion: GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes are associated with increased risk ofgastric cancer, and smoking modifies the association.