ABCG2 (ATP-binding cassette superfamily G member 2) is a cell membrane pump encoded by the gene. ABCG2 can protect cells against compounds initiating and/or intensifying neoplasia and is considered a marker of stem cells responsible for cancer growth, drug resistance and recurrence. Expression of the gene or its protein has been shown to be a negative prognostic factor in various malignancies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFP-glycoprotein, product of the (ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1) gene, has been reported to play an important role in multiple drug resistance during cancer therapy. However, its influence on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) risk has not been clearly defined. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between clinicopathological factors and SNPs T-129C, C1236T, G2677T/A, and C3435T, as well as its haplotype, and to investigate the role of ABCB1 polymorphisms in NSCLC development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe expression level of mRNA and also the function of P-gp are strictly connected with the polymorphic nature of the ABCB1 gene. In this study, we evaluated the association between promoter SNP, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study aimed to assess the HMGA1 gene expression level in NSCLC patients and to evaluate its association with selected clinicopathological features and overall survival of patients. The expression of the HMGA1, coding non-histone transcription regulator HMGA1, was previously proved to correlate with the ability of cancer cells to metastasize the advancement of the disease. The prognostic value of the HMGA1 expression level was demonstrated in some neoplasms, e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh-mobility group protein 1 (HMGA1) participates in the processes of DNA transcription, replication, recombination, and repair. The gene is expressed abundantly during embryogenesis and is reactivated during carcinogenesis. gene expression has been associated with a high degree of malignancy, metastatic tendency, and poor survival in breast, colon, ovary, and pancreatic cancers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCEBPA and c-MYC genes belong to TF and play an essential role in hematologic malignancies development. Furthermore, these genes also co-regulate with RUNX1 and lead to bone marrow differentiation and may contribute to the leukemic transformation. Understanding the function and full characteristics of selected genes in the group of patients with AML can be helpful in assessing prognosis, and their usefulness as prognostic factors can be revealed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGastric cancer is one of the most common worldwide types of cancer. It is a multifactorial disease and both environmental and genetic factors play an important role in its etiology. Evaluation of the relative expression level of NFKB2 gene in two groups of patients: peptic ulcer and gastric cancer and its role in the pathomechanism of these diseases was the aim of this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: CYP2C19 isoenzyme of cytochrome P450 in the liver catabolises proton pump inhibitors, one of the therapeutics utilized in Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, and in this way could influence the eradication effectiveness. The isoensyme contributes also to metabolism of endogenous substances, which derivatives are involved in the pathogenesis of peptic ulceration. CYP2C19*2 polymorphism (rs4244285) changing the CYP2C19 function could be relevant in the predisposition to peptic ulcer disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of SMAD-4 gene in cases of colorectal cancer and to link the obtained data with the development of this disease. SMAD-4 gene is responsible for the control of many important cellular processes, for example prevention of excessive epithelial cell growth and divisions. This suppressor gene is located on chromosome 18 within the region with frequent genetic losses in colorectal cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Peptic ulceration connected with chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal mucosa could be induced by Helicobacter pylori infection. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) encoded by TNFA gene is a key mediator in the inflammation process. There are several polymorphisms in the promoter of TNFA influencing its transcriptional activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to evaluate the participation of polymorphism at position C421A and mRNA expression of the ABCG2 gene in the development of peptic ulcers, which is a very common and severe disease. ABCG2, encoded by the ABCG2 gene, has been found inter alia in the gastrointestinal tract, where it plays a protective role eliminating xenobiotics from cells into the extracellular environment. The materials for the study were biopsies of gastric mucosa taken during a routine endoscopy.
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