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CYP17 T27C polymorphism and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis based on 31 studies.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The cytochrome P450 17?-hydroxylase (CYP17) plays a vital role in androgen biosynthesis. A T-to-C polymorphism in the 5' promoter region of CYP17 has been implicated as a risk factor for prostate cancer, but the results of individual studies are inconclusive or controversial. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, we performed an updated meta-analysis from 31 studies based on 27 publications. METHODS:A comprehensive search was conducted to examine all the eligible studies of CYP17 polymorphism and prostate cancer risk. We used odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the strength of the association. RESULTS:Overall, individuals with CC/CT genotype were not associated with prostate cancer risk (CC vs. TT: OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 0.86-1.24, P = 0.72, P heterogeneity < 0.0001; CT vs. TT: OR = 0.99, 95% CI = 0.87-1.12, P = 0.88, P heterogeneity = 0.0006). In the stratified analysis by ethnicity, there was a significantly increased risk of prostate cancer among individuals of African descent under the recessive model (OR = 1.56, 95% CI = 1.01-2.39, P = 0.04, P heterogeneity = 0.65). CONCLUSION:This meta-analysis suggested that CYP17 polymorphism might be associated with prostate cancer risk among individuals of African descent.

SUBMITTER: Wei B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3596559 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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CYP17 T27C polymorphism and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis based on 31 studies.

Wei Bingbing B Zhang Yunyun Y Xi Bo B Chang Junkai J Bai Jinming J Su Jiantang J

Journal of biomedical research 20100501 3

<h4>Objective</h4>The cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase (CYP17) plays a vital role in androgen biosynthesis. A T-to-C polymorphism in the 5' promoter region of CYP17 has been implicated as a risk factor for prostate cancer, but the results of individual studies are inconclusive or controversial. To derive a more precise estimation of the relationship, we performed an updated meta-analysis from 31 studies based on 27 publications.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive search was conducted to examine all t ...[more]

PMID: 23554635

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CYP17 T27C polymorphism and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis based on 31 studies.

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CYP17 T27C polymorphism and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis based on 31 studies.

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