The CXCL12 rs1801157 polymorphism and risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis

Abstract

BackgroundThe CXCL12 rs1801157 polymorphism is putatively associated with the risk of malignancy. However, research results are inconsistent regarding particular cancers, especially colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodsWe conducted a meta-analysis via a comprehensive literature search of the databases PubMed and Embase. Odds ratios and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals were extracted to assess comprehensively the association between the CXCL12 rs1801157 polymorphism and the risk of CRC.ResultsAccording to the following models, the correlation between the presence of the CXCL12 rs1801157 polymorphism and the risk of CRC was not statistically significant: allelic (G cf. A), heterozygous (GG cf. GA), homozygous (GG cf. AA), dominant (GG cf. GA+AA), or recessive (AA cf. GA+GG) for pooled calculating. However, in subgroup analysis, elevated risk of CRC was found in the non-Caucasian group in four genetic models, while no connection was found in the Caucasian group. The sensitivity analysis confirmed that the result of the Caucasian group was stable and analyzed the heterogeneity of the non-Caucasian group.ConclusionThis meta-analysis suggested that the CXCL12 rs1801157 polymorphism did not significantly confer a risk of CRC among Caucasians but may among non-Caucasians. These results warrant confirmation and further studies of different ethnic populations.

MicroRNA‐binding site polymorphisms and risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…190 For rs1801157 minor allele (A) increased risk of CRC was observed in Asian population. This result is similar to previous meta-analysis by Xu,191 which found significant association in non-Caucasian populations. This polymorphism is located in 3'UTR of CXCL12 in a putative miRNA-binding site for miR-941.…”