To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship between TGF-β1 polymorphisms and gastric cancer (GC) risk, we conducted a meta-analysis of all available case-control studies relating the C-509 T, T869C, and G 915C polymorphisms of the TGF-β1 gene to the risk of developing GC. The effect summary odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were obtained. Funnel plots and Egger's test were used to estimate publication bias. Finally, 11 studies were included in the final meta-analysis. With respect to C-509 T polymorphism, it was found that significantly increased GC risk was associated with the TT genotype in the recessive genetic model in overall analysis (TT vs. CC + CT: OR = 1.23, 95% CI 1.09-1.38, P(heterogeneity) = 0.13) and in Asian population (TT vs. CC + CT: OR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.10-1.39, P(heterogeneity) = 0.18). With respect to T869C and G915C polymorphisms, no significant association with GC risk was demonstrated in overall analysis and subgroup analyses according to ethnicity for all genetic models. This meta-analysis suggested that the T allele of TGF-β1 509C/T polymorphism is probably the susceptibility factor for GC.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13277-013-1408-5DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

polymorphisms gastric
8
gastric cancer
8
updated meta-analysis
4
meta-analysis transforming
4
transforming growth
4
growth factor-β1
4
factor-β1 gene
4
gene three
4
polymorphisms
4
three polymorphisms
4

Similar Publications

Replication Study and Meta-Analysis of the Contribution of Seven Genetic Polymorphisms in Immune-Related Genes to the Risk of Gastric and Colorectal Cancers.

Int J Immunogenet

January 2025

Department of Biological Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

Recently, it has been realized that immune processes participate in the pathogenesis of human cancers. A large number of genetic polymorphisms in immune-related genes have been extensively examined for their roles in the susceptibility of gastric cancer (GC) and colorectal cancer (CRC), including IL4 gene rs2070874, IL4RA gene rs1801275, IL18 gene rs187238, IL18RAP gene rs917997, IL17A gene rs8193036, IL23R gene rs1884444 and IL23R gene rs10889677. However, there is no consistent conclusion, which calls for further research.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Gastrointestinal cancers (GIC), encompassing colonic, rectal, and gastric malignancies, rank among the most prevalent cancer types globally, contributing significantly to cancer-related mortality. In the scientific literature, various syndromes associated with colorectal and gastric cancers have been elucidated, highlighting the intricate interplay between genetic factors and disease manifestation. The primary objective of this study was to conduct a genetic exploration aimed at elucidating these associations and identifying shared genetic determinants across these cancer types.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), decreases quality of life and causes disability. The underlying processes are not fully understood. This study uses Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to identify cytokines that may be associated with UC and CD, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment decisions.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Pan-cancer analysis shows that BCAP31 is a potential prognostic and immunotherapeutic biomarker for multiple cancer types.

Front Immunol

December 2024

Department of Otolaryngology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

Article Synopsis
  • BCAP31 is a transmembrane protein primarily found in the endoplasmic reticulum that may be involved in cancer development, though its exact role is not fully known.
  • Researchers gathered data on BCAP31 expression from databases and found that higher levels of BCAP31 are associated with worse cancer prognosis.
  • The study investigated various factors like immune cell infiltration, drug responses, and conducted experiments on cell lines to understand BCAP31's functions and impact on cancer biology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) remains one of the predominant malignant tumors within the digestive tract, yet its underlying biological mechanisms remain elusive. The primary objective of this study is to delineate the causal relationship between circulating metabolites and GC.

Method: The primary Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was based on three large GWAS datasets.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!