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ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2025

Evaluating Sex Disparity in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Risk in the UK Biobank Cohort.

Giulia Peduzzi, Roberto Pellungrini, Livia Archibugi, Federico Canzian, Cosmeri Rizzato, Gabriele Capurso, Daniele Campa

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7 authors.

Giulia PeduzziDepartment of Biology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4313-474X
Roberto PellungriniClasse di Scienze, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy.
Livia ArchibugiPancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Centre, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
Federico CanzianGenomic Epidemiology Group, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4261-4583
Cosmeri RizzatoDepartment of Biology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Gabriele CapursoPancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Centre, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
Daniele CampaDepartment of Biology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

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Università di Pisa
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe incidence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is lower in females than males (19.0 vs. 20.2 for 100,000 individuals in Europe). This disparity is commonly attributed to differences in exposure to lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption; however, hormonal activity may also play a role.

objectiveThis study aimed to comprehensively examine the role of hormone exposure and reproductive factors in males and females in PDAC susceptibility.

methodsWe analyzed 816 PDAC cases and 302,645 controls from the UK Biobank prospective cohort. Twenty hormone-related variables and a polygenic risk score (PRS) were examined in females and males using epidemiological methods and machine learning algorithms.

resultsOral contraceptives (OC) use increased PDAC risk (OR = 2.17 (95% CI: 1.70-2.80), p = 8.16 × 10

conclusionWe observed a consistent protective effect of the factors that decrease-the exposure to menstrual cycle related hormones. Additionally, exogenous hormones increase due to long exposure to OC and HRT increases the risk of the disease. Therefore, our result suggests that it is more important to which hormones an individual is exposed compared to the overall increase or decrease in exposure.

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Carcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalPancreatic NeoplasmsAdultAgedBiological Specimen BanksCase-Control StudiesContraceptives, OralFemaleHumansIncidenceMachine LearningMaleMiddle AgedPregnancyProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentContraceptives, OralSex Hormone-Binding Globulin

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PMID41004304
PMCPMC12606048

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