Meta-analysis of the rs4779584 polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk.

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 gene

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3933649 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature