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The MPO −463G>A polymorphism and cancer risk: a meta-analysis based on 43 case–control studies.
- Source :
- Mutagenesis; Jul2010, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p389-395, 7p, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an endogenous oxidant enzyme that generates reactive oxygen species and plays an important role in the aetiology of cancer. The MPO −463G>A polymorphism influences MPO transcription and has been implicated in cancer risk. However, results from published studies on the association between the MPO −463G>A polymorphism and risk of cancer are conflicting. To derive a more precise estimation of association between the MPO −463G>A polymorphism and risk of cancer, we performed a meta-analysis based on 43 case–control studies, including a total of 14 171 cancer cases and 17 319 controls. We used odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the strength of the association. Overall, individuals with the −463A allele had a 0.93-fold lower cancer risk in a dominant model (OR = 0.93, 95% CI = 0.87–1.00). In the stratified analyses, we observed a similar association in European populations (heterozygote comparison: OR = 0.90, 95% CI = 0.82–0.99) and hospital-based studies (dominant model: OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.79–0.99). When stratified by cancer type, however, no significant association was found. The results suggested that the MPO −463A allele does not contribute to the development of cancer. Additional well-designed large studies are required to validate these findings in different populations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02678357
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Mutagenesis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 51859886
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/geq018