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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2012.13.2.569

Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphisms as Predictive and Prognostic Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer Risk  

Gao, Song (Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University)
Liu, Ning (Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University)
Ma, Yang (Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University)
Ying, Liu (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second West China Hospital, Sichuan University)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.13, no.2, 2012 , pp. 569-573 More about this Journal
Abstract
Early diagnosis and better prognosis of ovarian cancer is still a challenge. Besides environmental risk factors, genetic factors have established a role in pathogenesis of ovarian cancer. Methods: A case-control and a prospective study design conducted in 224 ovarian cancer patients and 432 controls in Chinese population. MTHFR C677T genotyping was done by PCR-RFLP. Results: Patients with ovarian cancer is associated with a higher less number of delivery and less frequent oral contraceptive use. When potential confounding factors adjusted logistic regression analysis between cases and controls were performed, significant association was obtained for 677T/T genotype and ovarian cancer (OR=3.13, 95% CI=1.59-5.72). Cox regression survival analysis showed individuals carrying T/T genotype had significantly increased HR for death in ovarian cancer patients (HR=2.86, 95% CI=1.27-7.93). In conclusion, we observed that the MTHFR C677T polymorphism is associated with the susceptibility and survival of ovarian cancer in Chinese population.
Keywords
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene; polymorphism; ovarian cancer risk;
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