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ABSTRACT: Purpose
Several researchers have suggested that the rs4779584 (15q13.3) polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). However, past results remain inconclusive. We addressed this controversy by performing a meta-analysis of the relationship between rs4779584 of GREM1-SCG5 and colorectal cancer.Methods
We selected 12 case-control studies involving 11,769 cases of CRC and 14,328 healthy controls. The association between the rs4779584 polymorphism and CRC was examined by the overall odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). We used different genetic model analyses, sensitivity analyses, and assessments of bias in our meta-analysis.Results
GREM1-SCG5 rs4779584 polymorphisms were associated with CRC in all of the genetic models that were examined in this meta-analysis of 12 case-control studies.Conclusion
GREM1-SCG5 rs4779584 polymorphisms may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
SUBMITTER: Yang H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3933649 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Yang Hua H Gao Ya Y Feng Tian T Jin Tian-Bo TB Kang Long-Li LL Chen Chao C
PloS one 20140224 2
<h4>Purpose</h4>Several researchers have suggested that the rs4779584 (15q13.3) polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). However, past results remain inconclusive. We addressed this controversy by performing a meta-analysis of the relationship between rs4779584 of GREM1-SCG5 and colorectal cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>We selected 12 case-control studies involving 11,769 cases of CRC and 14,328 healthy controls. The association between the rs4779584 polym ...[more]