NOD2/CARD15 Variants and Colorectal Cancer in Hungary
Author Information
Author(s): Lakatos Peter Laszlo, Hitre Erika, Szalay Ferenc, Zinober Kerstin, Fuszek Peter, Lakatos Laszlo, Fischer Simon, Osztovits Janos, Gemela Orsolya, Veres Gabor, Papp Janos, Ferenci Peter
Primary Institution: Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Hypothesis
Are common NOD2/CARD15 mutations associated with sporadic colorectal cancer in Hungarian patients?
Conclusion
Common NOD2/CARD15 mutations do not contribute to colorectal cancer risk in the Hungarian population.
Supporting Evidence
- NOD2/CARD15 mutations were found in 14.4% of patients and 11.5% of controls.
- No significant differences in allele frequencies between patients and controls were observed.
- The study included a large cohort of 194 patients with sporadic colorectal cancer.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether certain gene mutations are linked to colon cancer in Hungarian people and found that they are not.
Methodology
DNA was screened for NOD2/CARD15 mutations in 194 colorectal cancer patients and 200 healthy controls using denaturing-HPLC and direct sequencing.
Limitations
The study may not account for all genetic and environmental factors influencing colorectal cancer risk.
Participant Demographics
194 sporadic CRC patients (108 males, 86 females, mean age 63.2 years) and 200 healthy controls (102 males, 98 females).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.45
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 0.72–2.34
Statistical Significance
p = NS
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