AIM: To investigate the possible association of G→A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the -1082 position of interleukin (IL)-10 promoter with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gast...AIM: To investigate the possible association of G→A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the -1082 position of interleukin (IL)-10 promoter with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA) in a population of a high incidence region of North China.METHODS: IL-10-G1082A promoter SNP was genotyped by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) in 355 cancer patients (203ESCC and 152 GCA) and 443 healthy controls.RESULTS: Smoking significantly increased the risk of ESCC and GCA development (the age and sex adjusted OR = 1.42and 2.64, 95%CI = 1.11-1.81 and 1.46-4.76, respectively).Similarly, family history of upper gastrointestinal cancer (UGIC) significantly increased the risk of developing ESCC and GCA (the age and sex adjusted OR = 1.44 and 3.10,95%CI = 1.18-1.75 and 1.94-4.97, respectively). The A/A, A/G and G/G genotype frequencies of IL-10-G1082A were 60.3%, 37.0% and 2.7% in healthy controls, 57.6%,39.9% and 2.5% in ESCC and 61.2%, 36.8% and 2.0% in GCA patients, respectively. The frequencies of A and G alleles were 78.8% and 21.2% in healthy controls, 77.6%and 22.4% in ESCC patients and 79.6%, 20.4% in GCA patients. The distribution of genotype and allelotype in ESCC and GCA patients was not significantly different from that in healthy controls (P＞0.05). Compared to the A/A genotype, the combination of A/G and G/G genotypes did not show a significant effect on the risk of developing ESCC and GCA; the adjusted odds ratio was 0.92 (95%CI = 0.76-1.11) in ESCC and 0.95 (95% CI = 0.61-1.46)in GCA, respectively. When stratified for smoking status and family history of UGIC, the combination of A/G and G/G genotypes also did not show any significant influence on the risk of ESCC and GCA development compared to A/A genotypes.CONCLUSION: IL-10-G1082A polymorphism might not be used as a stratification marker to predicate the risk of ESCC and GCA development in North China.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)in promoter of the DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNNT3B) gene and risk for development and lymphatic metastasis of gastric cardiac adenocarci...AIM: To investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)in promoter of the DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNNT3B) gene and risk for development and lymphatic metastasis of gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA).METHODS: The hospital based case-control study included 212 GCA patients and 294 control subjects without overt cancer. The DNMT3B SNP was genotyped by PCR and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. RESULTS: The C/C genotype was not detected in both GCA patients and controls. In control subjects, the frequency of T/T and C/T genotypes was 94.9% and 5.1% respectively,and that of T and C alleles was 97.4% and 2.6%, respectively.The genotype and allelotype distribution in the GCA patients was not significantly different from that in controls (P = 0.34 and 0.33, respectively). When stratified by smoking status and family history of upper gastrointestinal cancer, significant difference in the genotype distribution was not observed between GCA patients and controls. The distribution of DNMT3Bgenotypes in GCA patients with or without lymphatic metastasis did not show significant difference (P = 0.42). CONCLUSION: The distribution of DNMT3BSNP in North China is distinct from that in Caucasians. Although this SNP has been associated with susceptibility to lung, head, neck and breast cancer, it may not be used as a stratification marker to predict susceptibility and lymphatic metastasis of GCA, at least in the population of North China.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the effects and safety of combination chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (L-OHP) and S-1 (SOX regimen) in older patients with advanced gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA). METHODS: Seventy patients with ad...AIM:To evaluate the effects and safety of combination chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (L-OHP) and S-1 (SOX regimen) in older patients with advanced gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA). METHODS: Seventy patients with advanced GCA were classified according to age into an older group (≥ 75 years) and a control group (< 75 years). The SOX regimen was administered to the two groups as follows: S-1 (40 mg/m2 po bid) on days 1 to 14 followed by a 7-d off period, plus L-OHP (65 mg/m2 iv) for 2 h on days 1 and 8 of a 21-d cycle. This regimen was repeat-ed for four to six cycles. Response and swallow statuses were evaluated after two cycles (6 wk). Effects and toxicity were evaluated four weeks after chemotherapy was completed. RESULTS: The response rate was 65.6% (21/32) in the older group and 68.4% (26/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.062 and P = 0.804). Improvement in swallowing was 78.1% (25/32) in the older group and 76.3% (29/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.032 and P = 0.857). Effi cacy was 68.8% (22/32) in the older group and 65.8% (25/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.069 and P = 0.793). Toxicities were reversible and similar in both groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The SOX regimen is an effective, safe and well-tolerated regimen for older patients with advanced GCA.展开更多
AIM:To elucidate etiologic associations between Helicobacter pylori(H pylori),lifestyle,environmental factors and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma(GCA)among men. METHODS:A hospital-based case-control study was conducted...AIM:To elucidate etiologic associations between Helicobacter pylori(H pylori),lifestyle,environmental factors and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma(GCA)among men. METHODS:A hospital-based case-control study was conducted in Taiwan from 2000 to 2009.All cases were newly confirmed as primary GCA.Five controls were selected matching with age,sex,and admission date to each case.Participants were informedof potential risk factors with a structured question- naire by trained interviewers during hospitalization and provided a blood sample for the determination of H pylori infection.Odds ratio(OR)and 95%confidence interval(95%CI)were used to evaluate risk,and a multivariate conditional logistic regression model was performed. RESULTS:All participants recruited for this study were men,consisting of 41 cases and 205 controls.Results of the univariate analysis showed that significant factors associated with the etiology of GCA included H pylori(OR =2.69,95%CI=1.30-5.53),cigarette smoking(OR= 2.28,95%CI=1.05-4.96),working or exercising after meals(OR=3.26,95%CI=1.31-8.11),salted food (OR=2.51,95%CI=1.08-6.11),fresh vegetables(OR =0.28,95%CI=0.09-0.80),fruits(OR=0.19,95% CI=0.04-0.89),and rice as principal food(OR=0.53, 95%CI=0.30-0.85).Multivariate conditional logistic regression models indicated that a significantly elevated risk of contracting GCA was associated with working or exercising after meals(OR=3.18,95%CI=1.23-9.36) and H pylori infection(OR=2.93,95%CI=1.42-6.01). In contrast,the consumption of fresh vegetables(OR =0.22,95%CI=0.06-0.83),fruits(OR=0.28,95% CI=0.09-0.79)and rice as principal food(OR=0.48, 95%CI=0.24-0.93)remained as significant beneficial factor associated with GCA. CONCLUSION:Working or exercising after meals and H pylori infection increase the risk of GCA,but higher intakes of rice,fresh vegetables and fruits reduce the risk.展开更多
Background We investigated the possible association of the functional polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor （TNF） genes with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma （ESCC） and gastric cardiac ade...Background We investigated the possible association of the functional polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor （TNF） genes with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma （ESCC） and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma （GCA）.Methods The TNF-α-308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） were genotyped using polymerase-chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism （PCR-RFLP） analysis, in 555 cancer patients （291 ESCC and 264 GCA） and 437 healthy controls in a high incidence region of North China. Results Among healthy controls, frequencies of the TNF-α 1/1, 1/2 and 2/2 genotypes were 89.4% ,9.2% and 1.4% respectively, while frequencies of the TNF-β B1/B1, B1/B2 and B2/B2 genotypes were 12.6% , 32.3% and 55.1%, respectively. No significant difference was found in the overall genotype and allelotype distribution of the TNF-α-308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A SNPs among cancer patients and controls. However, both the B1/B1 genotype and B1/B2 genotype significantly increased the risk of developing ESCC [ the age and gender adjusted odds ratio （OR） =2.04 and 1.91, 95% confidence interval （CI） = 1.04 -4.43 and 1.14 - 2.60, respectively] and GCA （the age and gender adjusted OR =2. 68 and 2. 64, 95% CI = 1.14 -6.29 and 1.47 -4.72, respectively） in individuals with negative family history of UGIC, in comparison with the B2/B2 genotype. When the two TNF polymorphisms were combined and analyzed, individuals with the TNF-β B1/B2 and TNF-α1/2 or 2/2 genotypes significantly reduced the risk of developing ESCC and GCA, in comparison with those harboring the TNF-β B2/B2 and TNF-α 1/1 genotypes （ the age and gender adjusted OR = 0.37 and 0. 34, 95% CI =0. 15 -0.92 and 0. 13 -0.90, respectively）. Conclusions Therefore, the TNF-α -308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A genotyping may be used as a stratification markers to predicate the risk of ESCC and GCA development in North China.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30371591
文摘AIM: To investigate the possible association of G→A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the -1082 position of interleukin (IL)-10 promoter with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA) in a population of a high incidence region of North China.METHODS: IL-10-G1082A promoter SNP was genotyped by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) in 355 cancer patients (203ESCC and 152 GCA) and 443 healthy controls.RESULTS: Smoking significantly increased the risk of ESCC and GCA development (the age and sex adjusted OR = 1.42and 2.64, 95%CI = 1.11-1.81 and 1.46-4.76, respectively).Similarly, family history of upper gastrointestinal cancer (UGIC) significantly increased the risk of developing ESCC and GCA (the age and sex adjusted OR = 1.44 and 3.10,95%CI = 1.18-1.75 and 1.94-4.97, respectively). The A/A, A/G and G/G genotype frequencies of IL-10-G1082A were 60.3%, 37.0% and 2.7% in healthy controls, 57.6%,39.9% and 2.5% in ESCC and 61.2%, 36.8% and 2.0% in GCA patients, respectively. The frequencies of A and G alleles were 78.8% and 21.2% in healthy controls, 77.6%and 22.4% in ESCC patients and 79.6%, 20.4% in GCA patients. The distribution of genotype and allelotype in ESCC and GCA patients was not significantly different from that in healthy controls (P＞0.05). Compared to the A/A genotype, the combination of A/G and G/G genotypes did not show a significant effect on the risk of developing ESCC and GCA; the adjusted odds ratio was 0.92 (95%CI = 0.76-1.11) in ESCC and 0.95 (95% CI = 0.61-1.46)in GCA, respectively. When stratified for smoking status and family history of UGIC, the combination of A/G and G/G genotypes also did not show any significant influence on the risk of ESCC and GCA development compared to A/A genotypes.CONCLUSION: IL-10-G1082A polymorphism might not be used as a stratification marker to predicate the risk of ESCC and GCA development in North China.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30371591the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,No.C20040062
文摘AIM: To investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)in promoter of the DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNNT3B) gene and risk for development and lymphatic metastasis of gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA).METHODS: The hospital based case-control study included 212 GCA patients and 294 control subjects without overt cancer. The DNMT3B SNP was genotyped by PCR and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. RESULTS: The C/C genotype was not detected in both GCA patients and controls. In control subjects, the frequency of T/T and C/T genotypes was 94.9% and 5.1% respectively,and that of T and C alleles was 97.4% and 2.6%, respectively.The genotype and allelotype distribution in the GCA patients was not significantly different from that in controls (P = 0.34 and 0.33, respectively). When stratified by smoking status and family history of upper gastrointestinal cancer, significant difference in the genotype distribution was not observed between GCA patients and controls. The distribution of DNMT3Bgenotypes in GCA patients with or without lymphatic metastasis did not show significant difference (P = 0.42). CONCLUSION: The distribution of DNMT3BSNP in North China is distinct from that in Caucasians. Although this SNP has been associated with susceptibility to lung, head, neck and breast cancer, it may not be used as a stratification marker to predict susceptibility and lymphatic metastasis of GCA, at least in the population of North China.
基金Supported by The National Outstanding Young Scientist Award of China, No. 30025016State Key Project for Basic Research, No. 30670956the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province, China, No. 0511043200
文摘AIM:To evaluate the effects and safety of combination chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (L-OHP) and S-1 (SOX regimen) in older patients with advanced gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma (GCA). METHODS: Seventy patients with advanced GCA were classified according to age into an older group (≥ 75 years) and a control group (< 75 years). The SOX regimen was administered to the two groups as follows: S-1 (40 mg/m2 po bid) on days 1 to 14 followed by a 7-d off period, plus L-OHP (65 mg/m2 iv) for 2 h on days 1 and 8 of a 21-d cycle. This regimen was repeat-ed for four to six cycles. Response and swallow statuses were evaluated after two cycles (6 wk). Effects and toxicity were evaluated four weeks after chemotherapy was completed. RESULTS: The response rate was 65.6% (21/32) in the older group and 68.4% (26/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.062 and P = 0.804). Improvement in swallowing was 78.1% (25/32) in the older group and 76.3% (29/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.032 and P = 0.857). Effi cacy was 68.8% (22/32) in the older group and 65.8% (25/38) in the control group (χ2 = 0.069 and P = 0.793). Toxicities were reversible and similar in both groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The SOX regimen is an effective, safe and well-tolerated regimen for older patients with advanced GCA.
基金Supported by China Medical University,Republic of China for Project Grant(CMU-EM01 and CMU94-074)
文摘AIM:To elucidate etiologic associations between Helicobacter pylori(H pylori),lifestyle,environmental factors and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma(GCA)among men. METHODS:A hospital-based case-control study was conducted in Taiwan from 2000 to 2009.All cases were newly confirmed as primary GCA.Five controls were selected matching with age,sex,and admission date to each case.Participants were informedof potential risk factors with a structured question- naire by trained interviewers during hospitalization and provided a blood sample for the determination of H pylori infection.Odds ratio(OR)and 95%confidence interval(95%CI)were used to evaluate risk,and a multivariate conditional logistic regression model was performed. RESULTS:All participants recruited for this study were men,consisting of 41 cases and 205 controls.Results of the univariate analysis showed that significant factors associated with the etiology of GCA included H pylori(OR =2.69,95%CI=1.30-5.53),cigarette smoking(OR= 2.28,95%CI=1.05-4.96),working or exercising after meals(OR=3.26,95%CI=1.31-8.11),salted food (OR=2.51,95%CI=1.08-6.11),fresh vegetables(OR =0.28,95%CI=0.09-0.80),fruits(OR=0.19,95% CI=0.04-0.89),and rice as principal food(OR=0.53, 95%CI=0.30-0.85).Multivariate conditional logistic regression models indicated that a significantly elevated risk of contracting GCA was associated with working or exercising after meals(OR=3.18,95%CI=1.23-9.36) and H pylori infection(OR=2.93,95%CI=1.42-6.01). In contrast,the consumption of fresh vegetables(OR =0.22,95%CI=0.06-0.83),fruits(OR=0.28,95% CI=0.09-0.79)and rice as principal food(OR=0.48, 95%CI=0.24-0.93)remained as significant beneficial factor associated with GCA. CONCLUSION:Working or exercising after meals and H pylori infection increase the risk of GCA,but higher intakes of rice,fresh vegetables and fruits reduce the risk.
基金This study was supported by a grant from the National NaturalScience Foundation China (No.30371591)
文摘Background We investigated the possible association of the functional polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor （TNF） genes with susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma （ESCC） and gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma （GCA）.Methods The TNF-α-308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） were genotyped using polymerase-chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism （PCR-RFLP） analysis, in 555 cancer patients （291 ESCC and 264 GCA） and 437 healthy controls in a high incidence region of North China. Results Among healthy controls, frequencies of the TNF-α 1/1, 1/2 and 2/2 genotypes were 89.4% ,9.2% and 1.4% respectively, while frequencies of the TNF-β B1/B1, B1/B2 and B2/B2 genotypes were 12.6% , 32.3% and 55.1%, respectively. No significant difference was found in the overall genotype and allelotype distribution of the TNF-α-308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A SNPs among cancer patients and controls. However, both the B1/B1 genotype and B1/B2 genotype significantly increased the risk of developing ESCC [ the age and gender adjusted odds ratio （OR） =2.04 and 1.91, 95% confidence interval （CI） = 1.04 -4.43 and 1.14 - 2.60, respectively] and GCA （the age and gender adjusted OR =2. 68 and 2. 64, 95% CI = 1.14 -6.29 and 1.47 -4.72, respectively） in individuals with negative family history of UGIC, in comparison with the B2/B2 genotype. When the two TNF polymorphisms were combined and analyzed, individuals with the TNF-β B1/B2 and TNF-α1/2 or 2/2 genotypes significantly reduced the risk of developing ESCC and GCA, in comparison with those harboring the TNF-β B2/B2 and TNF-α 1/1 genotypes （ the age and gender adjusted OR = 0.37 and 0. 34, 95% CI =0. 15 -0.92 and 0. 13 -0.90, respectively）. Conclusions Therefore, the TNF-α -308G/A and TNF-β ＋ 252G/A genotyping may be used as a stratification markers to predicate the risk of ESCC and GCA development in North China.
