Hepatoprotective effects of S-adenosyl-L-methionine against alcohol-and cytochrome P450 2E1-induced liver injury

S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) acts as a methyl donor for methylation reactions and participates in the synthesis of glutathione. SAM is also a key metabolite that regulates hepatocyte growth, differentiation and death. Hepatic SAM levels are decreased in animal models of alcohol liver injury and in patients with alcohol liver disease or viral cirrhosis. This review describes the protection by SAM against alcohol and cytochrome P450 2E1-dependent cytotoxicity both in vitro and in vivo and evaluates mechanisms for this protection.

Cytochrome P450 2E1 genetic polymorphism and gastric cancer in Changle,Fujian Province

AIM: Genetic polymorphism in enzymes of carcinogen metabolism has been found to have the influence on the susceptibility to cancer. Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) is considered to play an important role in the metabolic activation of procarcinogens such as N-nitrosoamines and low molecular weight organic compounds. The purpose of this study is to determine whether CYP450 2E1 polymorphisms are associated with risks of gastric cancer. METHODS: We conducted a population based case-control study in Changle county, Fujian Province, a high-risk region of gastric cancer in China. Ninety-one incident gastric cancer patients and ninety-four healthy controls were included in our study. Datas including demographic characteristics, diet intake, and alcohol and tobacco consumption of individuals in our study were completed by a standardized questionnaire.PCR-RFLP revealed three genotypes:heterozygote (C1/C2) and two homozygotes (C1/C1 and C2/C2) in CYP2E1. RESULTS: The frequency of variant genotypes (C1/C2 and C2/C2) in gastric cancer cases and controls was 36.3% and 24.5%, respectively. The rare homozygous C2/C2 genotype was found in 6 individuals in gastric cancer group(6.6%), whereas there was only one in the control group (1.1%). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (two-tailed Fisher's exact test P=0.066). Individuals in gastric cancer group were more likely to carry genotype C1/C2 (odds ratio, OR=1.50) and C2/C2 (OR=7.34) than individuals in control group (chi(2) =4.597, for trend P=0.032). The frequencies of genotypes with the C2 allele (C1/C2 and C2/C2 genotypes) were compared with those of genotypes without C2 allele (C1/C1 genotype) among individuals in gastric cancer group and control group according to the pattern of gastric cancer risk factors. The results show that individuals who exposed to these gastric cancer risk factors and carry the C2 allele seemed to have a higher risk of developing gastric cancer. CONCLUSION: Polymorphism of CYP2E1 gene may have some effect in the development of gastric cancer in Changle county, Fujian Province.

Cytochrome P450 2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI Polymorphisms Are Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in Mongolian and Han Population in Inner Mongolia

Objective： To explore the relationship between cytochrome P450 2E1 （CYP2E1） RsaI/PstI and DraI polymorphism and lung cancer susceptibility in Mongolian and Han population in Inner Mongolia of China. Methods： CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI polymorphisms were detected by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism in 64 lung cancer patients, 150 healthy Mongolian and 150 healthy Han individuals. The distribution of genotype and allele frequencies of CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI polymorphisms were studied. Results： The risk of lung cancer was increased in individuals with CYP2E1 （cl/cl） and CYP2E1 （DD） with OR values of 2.431 （95%CI=1.082-5.460） and 2.778 （95%CI=1.358-5.683） respectively （P0.05）. When CYP2E1 RsaI/PstI and DraI polymorphisms were combined, the risk of lung cancer was reduced in individuals with CYP2E1 （cl/c2＋c2/c2 and DD＋CC） with OR values of 0.233 （95%CI=0.088-0.615, P0.05）. In smokers, the susceptibility to lung cancer was higher in the individuals with CYP2E1 （c1/c1） and CYP2E1 （DD） than in the individuals with c2 and C allele （P0.05, OR=2.643 and 4.308 respectively）. There was no significant difference in distribution of CYP2E1 genotype frequency between healthy Mongolian, Han population and lung cancer patients, healthy controls in Inner Mongolia. Conclusion： CYP2E1 （c1/c1） and CYP2E1 （DD） are predisposing factors of lung cancer in population in Inner Mongolia. CYP2E1 （c2﹢C） co-mutation may decrease the risk of lung cancer. Smoking exerts synergetic effect with CYP2E1 （c1/c1） and CYP2E1 （DD） on the occurrence of lung cancer.

注射用丹参总酚酸(冻干)对人CYP450酶和P-糖蛋白体外抑制作用及对大鼠CYP1A2和CYP3A体内诱导作用(英文)

目的探讨注射用丹参总酚酸(冻干)(SLI)对人CYP450酶和P-糖蛋白体外抑制作用以及对大鼠CYP1A2和CYP3A体内诱导作用。方法①应用P450-GloTMCYP450检测试剂盒,通过化学发光法测定SLI和经典抑制剂对细胞色素P4501A2(CYP1A2),CYP2D6,CYP3A4,CYP2C19和CYP2C9的IC50值,通过比较SLI和经典抑制剂对相应细胞色素P450亚型的IC50值来判断SLI对人CYP450酶的体外抑制作用。②Wistar大鼠分别iv给予SLI 3,10和30 mg·kg-1和诱导剂苯巴比妥钠20 mg·kg-1,采用探针底物法,通过比较代谢产物的生成速率来评价SLI对大鼠CYP1A2和CYP3A的诱导作用。③应用ATP酶检测试剂盒,通过化学发光法测定ATP酶活性来评价SLI是否为P-gp的底物或抑制剂。结果①CYP1A2,CYP2C9,CYP2C19,CYP2D6和CYP3A4抑制剂的IC50与SLI对其的IC50进行比较(CYP1A2:0.12μmol·L-1vs 840μmol·L-1;CYP2C9:3.362μmol·L-1vs 704μmol·L-1;CYP2C19:3.236μmol·L-1vs 306μmol·L-1;CYP2D6:0.117μmol·L-1vs 2660μmol·L-1;CYP3A4:0.078μmol·L-1vs 1780μmol·L-1)。②与空白对照组(86.4±6.3)nmol·g-1.min-1相比,SLI 3,10和30 mg·kg-1组CYP1A2活性分别为83.4±6.6,82.5±4.0和(83.4±6.6)nmol·g-1.min-1。与空白对照组(16.1±0.9)nmol·g-1.min-1比较,SLI 3,10和30 mg·kg-1组CYP3A活性分别为15.7±0.6,15.9±0.7和(15.9±1.0)nmol·g-1.min-1,无显著性差异。③以临床血药浓度为依据设计的一系列浓度的SLI 0.0002,0.0006,0.002,0.006,0.017,0.052,0.156和0.468 g.L-1的ATP酶活性分别与空白对照组进行比较(5.8,5.3,5.8,5.5,5.8,5.2,,5.8,5.3,vs 5.75μmol·g-1.min-1),无显著性差异。结论SLI临床给药剂量既不能体外抑制人CYP1A2,CYP2D6,CYP3A4,CYP2C19和CYP2C9酶活性,也不能诱导大鼠CYP1A2和CYP3A,同时也不是P-gp的体外抑制剂或底物。

Influences of V5-epitope tag on the metabolic activation of AFB1 by human cytochrome P450 2A13

Objective： To explore the impact of V5-epitope tag inserted in the commercial pcDNA5/FRT/V5-His TOPO expression vector on the metabolic activation of AFB1 by human CYP2A13. Methods ： A C-terminal 6 × Histag was first introduced into CYP2A13 cDNA by PCR and subsequently transferred into the expressing vector pcDNA5/FRT. Another commercial pcDNA5/FRT/V5-His TOPO expression vector was used to develop the construct directly via PCR. Both of the constructs were then transfected into Flp-In CHO and allowed for the stable expression of CYP2A13. The mouse CYP2A5 and the vector alone were used as positive and negative control, respectively. The presence of CYP2A5 and CYP2A13 cDNA and their protein expression in the stable transfectant cells were deterrrfined by immunoblotting assay using a monoclonal antibody against 6 × Histag. The AFBl-induced cytotoxicity in these tranfected CHO cells were conducted by MTS assay and the IC50 of cell viability was used to compare the CYP enzyme metabolic activity in AFB1 metabolism among these cells. Results： In accordance with the Flp-In system working mechanism, all the transfectant cells presented same protein expression level. The CHO cells expressing CYP2A5 was more sensitive to AFB1 treatment than those cells expressing CYP2A13, there was about 30-fold ICs0 difference between the two cells （2.1 nmol/L vs 58 nmol/L）. Interestingly, CYP2A13 fused with V5-Histag had the lost of metabolic activity to AFB1 than that fused with Histag alone, the ICa, of the viability in CHO-2A13-His-V5 cells was about 20-fold less than CHO-2A13- His （〉 1 000 nmol/L vs 58 nmol/L）. However, there was no change between CYP2A5 fused with V5-Histag and Histag alone （2.4 nmol/L vs 2.1 nmol/L）. Conclusion： The results demonstrate that CYP2A13 fused with V5-epitope has a significant impact on its metabolic activation to AFB1, which indicated that it should be careful to select a new expressing vector for evaluating the enzyme activity in carcinogen metabolism.

Functionalized selenium nanoparticles ameliorated acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity through synergistically triggering PKCδ/Nrf2 signaling pathway and inhibiting CYP 2E1

Selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)have been demonstrated potential for use in diseases associated with oxidative stress.Functionalized SeNPs with lower toxicity and higher biocompatibility could bring better therapeutic activity and clinical application value.Herein,this work was conducted to investigate the protective effect of Pleurotus tuber-regium polysaccharide-protein complex funtionnalized SeNPs(PTR-SeNPs)against acetaminophen(APAP)-induced oxidative injure in HepG2 cells and C57BL/6J mouse liver.Further elucidation of the underlying molecular mechanism,in particular their modulation of Nrf2 signaling pathway was also performed.The results showed that PTR-SeNPs could significantly ameliorate APAP-induced oxidative injury as evidenced by a range of biochemical analysis,histopathological examination and immunoblotting study.PTR-SeNPs could hosphorylate and activate PKCδ,depress Keap1,and increase nuclear accumulation of Nrf2,resulting in upregulation of GCLC,GCLM,HO-1 and NQO-1 expression.Besides,PTR-SeNPs suppressed the biotransformation of APAP to generate intracellular ROS through CYP 2E1 inhibition,restoring the mitochondrial morphology.Furthermore,the protective effect of PTR-SeNPs against APAP induced hepatotoxicity was weakened as Nrf2 was depleted in vivo,indicating the pivotal role of Nrf2 signaling pathway in PTR-SeNPs mediated hepatoprotective efficacy.Being a potential hepatic protectant,PTR-SeNPs could serve as a new source of selenium supplement for health-promoting and biomedical applications.

Three new alternative splicing variants of human cytochrome P450 2D6 mRNA in human extratumoral liver tissue

AIM: To identify the new alternative splicing variants of human CYP2D6 in human extratumoral liver tissue with RT-PCR and sequencing. METHODS: Full length of human CYP2D6 cDNAs was amplificated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from a human extratumoral liver tissue and cloned into pGEM-T vector. The cDNA was sequenced. Exons from 1 to 4 of human CYP2D6 cDNAs were also amplificated by RT-PCR from extratumoral liver tissues of 17 human hepatocellular carcinomas. Some RT-PCR products were sequenced. Exons 1 to 4 of CYP2D6 gene were amplified by PCR from extratumoral liver tissue DNA. Two PCR products from extratumoral liver tissues expressing skipped mRNA were partially sequenced. RESULTS: One of the CYP2D6 cDNAs had 470 nucleotides from 79 to 548 (3' portion of exons 1 to 5' portion of exon 4), and was skipped. Exons 1 to 4 of CYP2D6 cDNA were assayed with RT-PCR in 17 extratumoral liver tissues. Both wild type and skipped mRNAs were expressed in 4 samples, only wild type mRNA was expressed in 5 samples, and only skipped mRNA was expressed in 8 samples. Two more variants were identified by sequencing the RT-PCR products of exons 1 to 4 of CYP2D6 cDNA. The second variant skipped 411 nucleotides from 175 to 585. This variant was identified in 4 different liver tissues by sequencing the RT-PCR products. We sequenced partially 2 of the PCR products amplified of CYP2D6 exon 1 to exon 4 from extratumoral liver tissue genomic DNA that only expressed skipped mRNA by RT-PCR. No point mutations around exon 1, intron 1, and exon 4, and no deletion in CYP2D6 gene were detected. The third variant was the skipped exon 3, and 153 bp was lost. CONCLUSION: Three new alternative splicing variants of CYP2D6 mRNA have been identified. They may not be caused by gene mutation and may lose CYP2D6 activity and act as a down-regulator of CYP2D6.

细胞色素P4502E1(CYP2E1)与胃癌遗传易感性

为探讨细胞色素P4502E1(CYP2E1)基因变化与胃癌易感的关系,采用病例—对照分子流行病学研究方法和多聚酶链反应技术—限制性片段长度多态性(PCR—RFLP),对142例胃癌患者和167例正常对照者CYP2E1基因RsaⅠ酶切位点进行多态性分析。结果显示胃癌患者和正常对照人群在基因型和等位基因频率上均无显著的统计学差异;我国人群CYP2E1 RsaⅠ酶切位点多态性的分布频率与日本人群相近,与欧美人群差异较大。

稳定表达人细胞色素P4501A2的HepG2细胞的建立及其代谢效应

目的 :建立稳定表达人细胞的色素 P4 5 0 1A2 (CYP1A2 )的 Hep G2细胞。方法 :将所克隆的野生型CYP1A2 c DNA从重组质粒 p GEM- CYP1A2中用 Kpn / Bam H 双酶切 ,并亚克隆到哺乳动物细胞表达载体p REP9中。再将重组质粒转化感受态大肠杆菌 Top10 ,用氨苄青霉素抗性筛选和限制酶谱鉴定。改良的磷酸钙介导的细胞转染法将重组质粒 p REP9- CYP1A2转染肝癌细胞 Hep G2 ,用 RT- PCR技术对转基因细胞的 CYP1A2m RNA表达作了分析 ,并用 MTT法比较转基因细胞对黄曲霉素 B1(AFB1)细胞毒敏感试验。结果 :与 Hep G2细胞相比 ,Hep G2 - CYP1A2转基因细胞表达 CYP1A2 m RNA,能增强 AFB1的细胞毒作用。结论 :建立了稳定表达CYP1A2的转基因细胞系 ,可用于由 CYP1A2参与的毒理学与药物代谢研究。

CYP2E1基因多态和血清硒水平与肺癌关系的研究

目的：探讨CYP2E1基因RsaⅠ多态性单独作用和血清硒水平联合作用时与肺癌危险性的关系。方法：采用成组病例一对照研究方法，选择广州地区原发性肺癌患者58例，对照62例，制定统一调查表进行调查，用PCR检测CYP2E1基因多态性，用GHAFS测定血清硒。结果：CYP2E13种基因型在病例组与对照组的总体分布无统计学意义（X^2=1.578，P=0．454），CYP2E1多态性单独作用时与肺癌危险性关系无统计学意义（P〉0．05）；血清硒水平低（〈0．109mg／L）联合CYP2E1 C1C1基因型时OR为9．86（95％CI=1．13～85．99）。结论：CYP2E1基因单独作用与广州地区肺癌关系不明显，但血清硒水平低与CYP2E1 C1C1基因型之间存在协同作用，使肺癌发生的危险性显著增加。

Use of cafeine as a probe for rapid determination of cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 activity in humans

目的：建立快速测定细胞色素Ｐ４５０ＣＹＰ１Ａ２酶活性的高压液相色谱方法．方法：取３００μＬ血浆样品，用β羟乙基茶碱作内标，经５ｍＬ氯仿／异丙醇（９∶１）萃取处理后，用００５％的乙酸、乙腈和甲醇作为基本流动相，采用梯度洗脱程序在ＯＤＳ柱上分离待测组分，紫外检测波长２８２ｎｍ．结果：无内源性物质干扰测定．次黄嘌呤、内标和咖啡因快速基线分离，三者的保留时间均小于１３分钟．次黄嘌呤和咖啡因的检测下限均为０１μｍｏｌ·Ｌ－１，线性范围分别为１－１００μｍｏｌ·Ｌ－１和１－２００μｍｏｌ·Ｌ－１，相关系数分别为０９９９９和０９９８７，变异系数分别小于６％和１０％．两者的平均相对回收率为９６％－１０８％．结论：本方法快速、灵敏，可用于人群ＣＹＰ１Ａ２酶活性研究．

丹参酮对大鼠细胞色素P-450酶系和谷胱甘肽转移酶的作用

目的探讨丹参有效成分丹参酮 (Tan)对大鼠肝、肾组织内的细胞色素P 450酶 (cytochromeP 450,CYP)系和谷胱甘肽转移酶(GT)的影响。方法给予SD雄性大鼠丹参酮 (100mg·kg-1 )灌胃,每日 1次,连续10天后,选用CYP1A1、1A2、2B1、2E1及 3A特异性代谢底物,检测它们在肝和肾微粒体中的活性,同时检测肝、肾微粒体中的GT水平变化。结果实验表明,丹参酮可诱导肝微粒体内的CYP1A1、CYP1A2和CYP2B1活性显著升高(均P<0. 01),同时显著抑制CYP2E1的活性 (P<0. 01),也可诱导肝微粒体中GT的活性升高 (P<0.05)。结论丹参酮对CYP亚型的不同调节作用可能会影响与其合用药物在体内的代谢消除,丹参酮对GT的影响也具有一定的临床意义。

CYP2E1基因多态性与肝癌易感性的关系

目的 :研究细胞色素P45 0 2E1(CYP2E1)基因多态性与肝癌易感性的关系。方法 :在肝癌高发区泰兴市进行病例对照研究 ,调查研究对象的饮酒习惯 ,以PCR RFLP方法分析CYP2E1基因型。结果 :肝癌病例组与对照组中CYP2E1变异基因型 (C1/C2 +C2 /C2 )的分布频率分别为 41 0 6%和 3 7 0 2 % ,两者差异无统计学意义 ;从饮酒习惯等方面分析 ,携带CYP2E1变异基因型的饮酒者与携带野生基因型的不饮酒者间患肝癌危险性差异无统计学意义。结论

GSTT1,GSTM1 and CYP2E1 genetic polymorphisms in gastric cancer and chronic gastritis in a Brazilian population

AIM:To test the hypothesis that,in the Southeastern Brazilian population,the GSTT1,GSTM1 and CYP2E1 polymorphisms and putative risk factors are associated with an increased risk for gastric cancer. METHODS:We conducted a study on 100 cases of gastric cancer (GC),100 cases of chronic gastritis (CG),and 150 controls (C).Deletion of the GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes was assessed by multiplex PCR.CYP2E1/Pst1 genotyping was performed using a PCR-RFLP assay. RESULTS:No relationship between GSTT1/GSTM1 deletion and the c1/c2 genotype of CYP2E1 was observed among the three groups.However,a significant difference between CG and C was observed,due to a greater number of GSTT1/GSTM1 positive genotypes in the CG group.The GSTT1 null genotype occurred more frequently in Negroid subjects,and the GSTM1 null genotype in Caucasians,while the GSTM1 positive genotype was observed mainly in individuals with chronic gastritis infected with H pylori. CONCLUSION:Our findings indicate that there is no obvious relationship between the GSTT1,GSTM1 and CYP2E1 polymorphisms and gastric cancer.

Detection of CYP2E1,a Genetic Biomarker of Susceptibility to Benzene Metabolism Toxicity in Immortal Human Lymphocytes Derived from the Han Chinese Population

Objective Cytochrome P450 2E1 （CYP2E1） is an important metabolizing enzyme involved in oxidative stress responses to benzene, a chemical associated with bone marrow toxicity and leukemia, We aimed to identify the CYP2E1 genetic biomarkers of susceptibility to benzene toxicity in support of environmental and occupational exposure prevention, and to test whether a model using immortal human lymphocytes might be an efficient tool for detecting genetic biomarkers. Methods Immortalized human lymphocyte cell lines with independent genotypes on four CYP2E1 SNP sites were induced with 0.01% phenol, a metabolite of benzene. CYP2E1 gene function was evaluated by mRNA expression and enzyme activity. DNA damage was measured by Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis （SCGE）. Results Among the four SNPs, cells with rs2070673TT and rs2030920CC showed higher levels of ~YP2E1 transcription and enzymatic activity than the other genotypes in the same SNP site. Cells with higher gene expression genotypes also showed higher comet rates compared with lower gene expression genotypes. Conclusion These results suggest that CYP2E1 rs2070673 and rs2030920 might be the genetic biomarkers of susceptibility to benzene toxicity and that the immortalized human lymphocytes model might be an efficient tool for the detection of genetic biomarkers of susceptibility to chemicals.

CYP1A1,CYP2E1 and EPHX1 polymorphisms in sporadic colorectal neoplasms

AIM To investigate the contribution of polymorphisms in the CYP1A1, CYP2E1 and EPHX1 genes on sporadic colorectal cancer(SCRC) risk. METHODS Six hundred forty-one individuals(227 patients with SCRC and 400 controls) were enrolled in the study. The variables analyzed were age, gender, tobacco and alcohol consumption, and clinical and histopathological tumor parameters. The CYP1A1 *2A, CYP1A1 *2C CYP2E1 *5B and CYP2E1 *6 polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP). The EPHX1 Tyr113 His, EPHX1 His139 Arg and CYP1A1 *2C polymorphisms were detected by real-time PCR. Chisquared test and binary logistic regression were used in the statistical analysis. Haplotype analysis was conducted using the Haploview program, version 2.05.RESULTS Age over 6 2 years was a risk factor for SCRC development(OR = 7.54, 95%CI: 4.94-11.50, P < 0.01). Male individuals were less susceptible to SCRC(OR = 0.55, 95%CI: 0.35-0.85, P < 0.01). The CYP2E1*5B polymorphism was associated with SCRC in the codominant(heterozygous genotype: OR = 2.66, 95%CI: 1.64-4.32, P < 0.01), dominant(OR = 2.82, 95%CI: 1.74-4.55, P < 0.01), overdominant(OR = 2.58, 95%CI: 1.59-4.19, P < 0.01), and log-additive models(OR = 2.84, 95%CI: 1.78-4.52, P < 0.01). The CYP2E1*6 polymorphism was associated with an increased SCRC risk in codominant(heterozygous genotype: OR = 2.81, 95%CI: 1.84-4.28, P < 0.01; homozygous polymorphic : OR = 7. 3 2, 9 5 % C I : 1.85-28.96, P < 0.01), dominant(OR = 2.97, 95%CI: 1.97-4.50, P < 0.01), recessive(OR = 5.26, 95%CI: 1.35-20.50, P = 0.016), overdominant(OR = 2.64, 95%CI: 1.74-4.01, P < 0.01), and log-additive models(OR = 2.78, 95%CI: 1.91-4.06, P < 0.01). The haplotype formed by the minor alleles of the CYP2E1*5B(C) and CYP2E1*6(A) polymorphisms was associated with SCRC(P = 0.002). However, the CYP1A1 *2A, CYP1A1 *2C, EPHX1 Tyr113 His and EPHX1 His139 Arg polymorphisms were not associated with SCRC.CONCLUSION In conclusion, the results demonstrated that CYP2E1*5B and CYP2E1*6 minor alleles play a role in the development of SCRC.

CYP2C19 polymorphism has no influence on rabeprazole-based hybrid therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication

AIM To evaluate the impact of cytochrome P450 2C19(CYP2C19) and interleukin-1β(IL-1β) polymorphisms on the efficacy of Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) eradication by using rabeprazole-based hybrid therapy.METHODS A total of 88 H. pylori-infected patients were recruited to receive 14-d of hybrid therapy from March 2013 to May 2014. Three patients were excluded from analysis because of incomplete compliance. Either a follow-up endoscopy or 13 C-urea test was performed to determine the results of H. pylori eradication therapy. The genotypes of CYP2C19 and IL-1β were analyzed to investigate the impact on treatment effect. RESULTS The total eradication rate of H. pylori was 92.94%(79/85). According to the CYP2C19 genotypes, the rates of H. pylori eradication were 89.19% in extensive metabolizers(EM) and 95.83% in non-EM. The H.pylori eradication rates regarding the IL-1β genotypes were 92.59% in the normal acid secretion group and 93.10% in the low acid secretion group. After multivariable logistic regression analysis, both the genotypes of CYP2C19 and IL-1β had no significant influences on the eradication rates of H. pylori.CONCLUSION The CYP2C19 and IL-1β polymorphisms are not significantly independent factors of H.pylori eradication using rabeprazole-based hybrid therapy.

Role of CYP2E1 gene polymorphisms association with hepatitis risk in Northeast India

AIM:To investigate hepatitis virus, genetic and environmental factors, and their interactions in predisposing patients to liver diseases in Northeast India. METHODS:A total of 104 jaundice patients and 124 community controls were included. Serological analysis was performed by routine enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and nucleic acid testing for hepatitis viruses was done by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), followed by PCR direct sequencing for viral genotyping. Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) polymorphism was studied by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Nitrite and volatile nitrosamines in indigenous foods consumed routinely by the Northeast Indian ethnic population were estimated by Griess’s reagent and GC-MS, respectively.RESULTS: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection was predominantly prevalent (36.5%) in our cohort, followed by hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis E virus (HEV) andhepatitis C virus. HBV genotype D and HEV genotype 1 were the most dominant. CYP2E1 c1/c2 genotype frequency was comparatively higher in alcoholic (P<0.0001,OR =30.5) and cryptogenic (P=0.014, OR=8.714) patients, and was associated with significantly higher hepatitis risk (P=0.0.007,OR=6.489). Mutant C allele of Cyp2E1 DraⅠ frequency was comparatively higher in HAV (P=0.006), alcoholic (P =0.003) and cryptogenic (P=0.014) cases, and was associated with overall hepatitis risk (P=0.026, OR=5.083). Indigenous foods, Gundruk, Kharoli, betel leaf and nuts were found to have the highest nitrite content. CONCLUSION: Apart from viral factors, CYP2E1 polymorphism might be associated with increased risk of liver diseases in Northeast India. Indigenous foods that contain nitrite and nitrosamine might be an associated risk factor.

CYP2E1 Pst Ⅰ/Rsa Ⅰ polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk:A meta-analysis

AIM:To clarify the association between CYP2E1 PstⅠ/RsaⅠ polymorphism and susceptibility to colorectal cancer.METHODS:A meta-analysis based on 10 eligible casecontrol studies involving 4979 cases and 6012 controls was carried out to summarize the data on the association between CYP2E1 RsaⅠ/PstⅠ polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk.RESULTS:In comparison of the homozygote c2c2 and c2 carriers(c1c2 + c2c2) and the homozygous wild-type genotype(c1c1),no association was found between CYP2E1 RsaⅠ/PstⅠ polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk [odds ratio(OR)=1.24(95% CI:0.93-1.66) for c2c2;OR = 1.02(95% CI:0.88-1.19) for c2 carriers].In stratif ied analysis,Caucasians with c2c2 homozygote appeared to have an increased risk of colorectal cancer(OR=2.67,95% CI:1.03-6.89,P=0.043),no signif icant associations were found in other groups.CONCLUSION:c2c2 homozygote of CYP2E1 PstⅠ/RsaⅠ polymorphism may be associated with the increased risk of colorectal cancer in Caucasians,which needs further investigations.

Effects of ADH1C, ALDH2, and CYP2A6 Polymorphisms on Individual Risk of Tobacco-Related Lung Cancer in Male Japanese Smokers

Recent genome-wide association studies have identified several lung cancer susceptibility loci. We previously carried out a replication study in male Japanese smokers that focused on chromosome 5p15 (telomerase reverse transcriptase) and 3q28 (tumor protein p63) (Shimizu et al., Journal of Cancer Therapy, Vol. 2, No. 5, 2011, pp. 690-696). The current study was performed to confirm the association of traditional susceptibility loci [i.e., alcohol dehydrogenase 1C (ADH1C) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2)] in 1039 male Japanese smokers (573 lung cancer patients and 466 healthy control subjects) who were previously enrolled in a study to investigate the low odds ratio for lung cancer risk associated with functionally impaired and deletion polymorphisms in cytochrome P450 2A6 (CYP2A6). The minor allele frequency of rs671 in ALDH2 (0.304) was significantly higher in lung cancer cases than in controls (0.226), with an odds ratio of 1.42 [95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.12 - 1.80, p = 0.0033]. No significant association of rs698 in ADH1C with lung cancer risk was found in this population of male Japanese smokers. For light smokers categorized according to the 50th percentile Brinkman index value among the control subjects (620 daily cigarettes × years) and for the CYP2A6*1 wild-type non-carrier sub-population, significantly high odds ratios of 1.98 and 1.68 (95% CI of 1.28 - 3.06, p = 0.0022, and 1.07 - 2.66, p = 0.025), respectively, were observed for rs671 in ALDH2. The present results support the association of ALDH2 loci with lung cancers and suggest a specific effect of ALDH2 loci resulting in a higher risk of lung cancer in light smokers. CYP2A6 polymorphisms, including copy number polymorphisms, may lower the risk of heavy tobacco use-related lung cancer.