A functional variation in pre-microRNA-196a is associated with susceptibility of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk in Chinese Han
Kai Wang, Hong Guo, Huamei Hu, Gang Xiong, Xingying Guan, Juan Li, Xueqing Xu, Kang Yang, Yun Bai
Biomarkers: Biochemical Indicators of Exposure, Response, and Susceptibility to Chemicals 2010, 15 (7): 614-8
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-protein-coding RNAs that function as tumour suppressors or oncogenes. A single nucleotide change in the sequence of pre-miRNA can affect miRNA expression, so single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in pre-miRNA may be biomarkers for biomedical applications. In this study, we performed a genetic association study between the SNP (rs11614913) in pre-miRNA-196a and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) susceptibility in a case-control study. We found that the homozygote CC of this SNP increased the risk of ESCC compared with the homozygote TT and the risk was more evident among smokers than non-smokers. Therefore, this functional SNP may be a biomarker for ESCC outcome.
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