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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

The Contribution of DNA Ligase 4 Polymorphisms to Colorectal Cancer.

Yang Deng, Tao-Wei Ke, Te-Cheng Yueh, Yu-Ting Chin, Yun-Chi Wang, Yi-Chih Hung, Mei-Chin Mong, Ya-Chen Yang, Wen-Tzu Wu, Wen-Shin Chang and 3 more

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Yang DengDepartment of General Surgery, Wuxi Branch of Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Wuxi, P.R. China.
Tao-Wei KeDepartment of General Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Te-Cheng YuehTerry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yu-Ting ChinTerry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yun-Chi WangTerry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yi-Chih HungTerry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Mei-Chin MongDepartment of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Ya-Chen YangDepartment of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Wen-Tzu WuDepartment of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Wen-Shin ChangDepartment of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Jian Gu *Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, U.S.A.; jiangu@mdanderson.org.
DA-Tian Bau *Terry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.; artbau2@gmail.com.
Chia-Wen Tsai *Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, U.S.A.; wenwen816@gmail.com.
China Medical University · TWAsia University · TWChina Medical University Hospital · TWThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · USShanghai Jiao Tong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimWhile numerous biomarkers associated with genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer (CRC) have been identified and validated through epidemiological studies, the specific influence of DNA ligase 4 (Lig4) genotypes remains unexplored. This study aimed to elucidate the hitherto unexamined relationship between Lig4 genotypes and CRC risk. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe genotypes of Lig4 rs1805388 were determined applying the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism methodology. The potential association between these genotypes and CRC risk was assessed in a Taiwanese population comprising 362 CRC cases and an equal number of age- and sex-matched controls.

resultsIn the genotypic analysis, the distribution of CC, CT, and TT genotypes for Lig4 rs1805388 among CRC cases was 54.7%, 38.1%, and 7.2%, respectively. This distribution was not significantly different from the controls, which exhibited genotypic frequencies of 57.2%, 36.7%, and 6.1%, respectively (p for trend=0.7314). Analysis of allelic distribution indicated that individuals carrying the T allele of Lig4 rs1805388 displayed a slightly elevated CRC risk compared to those carrying the C allele (odds ratio=1.10, 95% confidence interval=0.87-1.39, p=0.4685).

conclusionThe variant genotypes of Lig4 rs1805388 may not serve as predictive markers for CRC risk in the Taiwanese population.

Indexed as

Colorectal NeoplasmsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideCase-Control StudiesDNA Ligase ATPGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansRiskDNA Ligase ATPLIG4 protein, humanColorectal cancerDNA ligase 4genotypesnon-homologous end-joiningsingle nucleotide polymorphism

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PMID38148049
PMCPMC10756467
OpenAlexW4390233520

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