Serine/threonine kinase 15 gene polymorphism and risk of digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis

  • Authors:
    • Jianfei Luo
    • Ruicheng Yan
    • Li Zou
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  • Published online on: November 14, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2014.2070
  • Pages: 219-226
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Abstract

Previous studies have reported an association between the two coding polymorphisms (91T>A and 169G>A) of the serine/threonine kinase 15 (STK15) gene and the risk of digestive system cancers; however, the results are inconsistent. In the present study, a meta‑analysis was carried out to assess the association between the two STK15 polymorphisms and the risk of digestive system cancers. Relevant studies were identified using PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang and VIP databases up to February 18, 2014. The pooled odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using the fixed or random effects model. A total of 15 case‑control studies from 14 publications were included. Of these, 15 studies concerned the 91T>A polymorphism and included 7,619 cases and 7,196 controls and four studies concerned the 161G>A polymorphism and included 826 cases and 713 controls. A significantly increased risk of digestive system cancers was observed for the 91T>A polymorphism (recessive model: OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.07‑1.31). In subgroup analysis by ethnicity, a significant association was detected in Asian populations (recessive model: OR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.08‑1.36) but not in Caucasian and mixed populations. Stratification by tumor type indicated that the 91T>A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of esophageal and colorectal cancers under the recessive model (OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.03‑1.38; and OR, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.04‑1.46; respectively); however, no significant association was observed between the 169G>A polymorphism and the risk of digestive system cancers in any of the genetic models. Furthermore, in subgroup analysis by ethnicity, similar results were observed in the Asian and Caucasian populations. The present meta‑analysis demonstrated that the STK15 gene 91T>A polymorphism, but not the 169G>A polymorphism, may be a risk factor for digestive system cancers, particularly for esophageal and colorectal cancers.
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Luo J, Yan R and Zou L: Serine/threonine kinase 15 gene polymorphism and risk of digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis. Exp Ther Med 9: 219-226, 2015
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Luo, J., Yan, R., & Zou, L. (2015). Serine/threonine kinase 15 gene polymorphism and risk of digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 9, 219-226. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2014.2070
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Luo, J., Yan, R., Zou, L."Serine/threonine kinase 15 gene polymorphism and risk of digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 9.1 (2015): 219-226.
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Luo, J., Yan, R., Zou, L."Serine/threonine kinase 15 gene polymorphism and risk of digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 9, no. 1 (2015): 219-226. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2014.2070