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ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2010

CARD15 mutations and colorectal cancer in a South European country.

Paulo Freire, Francisco Portela, Maria M Donato, Pedro Figueiredo, Manuela Ferreira, Pedro Amaro, Anabela Sá, Paulo Andrade, Hermano Gouveia, Carlos Sofia

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Paulo FreireDepartment of Gastroenterology, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal. pauloavfreire@gmail.com
Francisco Portela
Maria M Donato
Pedro Figueiredo
Manuela Ferreira
Pedro Amaro
Anabela Sá
Paulo Andrade
Hermano Gouveia
Carlos Sofia
University of Coimbra · PT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCARD15 mutations are associated with higher susceptibility to Crohn's disease (CD) and longstanding colonic CD increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The relation between these mutations and sporadic CRC remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess whether germline and/or somatic CARD15 mutations are risk factors for sporadic CRC in Portugal and whether there are genotype-phenotype correlations in these patients.

methodsThe three main CARD15 mutations (R702W, G908R and 3020insC) were researched in 112 sporadic CRC patients and 152 healthy subjects.

resultsOverall, CARD15 mutations were found in 18 patients (16.1%) and in 15 controls (9.9%; p = 0.132). Individually, the incidence of R702W was significantly higher in patients than in controls (12.5% vs. 5.3%, p = 0.035), whereas the genotype frequencies for G908R (2.7% vs. 3.3%) and 3020insC (0.9% vs. 1.3%) were not statistically different between the two groups. Entire genotypic agreement was found in patients genotyped for blood and neoplastic DNA. A significantly higher incidence of CARD15 mutations was detected in patients with CRC diagnosed under 60 years old (28.6% vs. 10.4%, p = 0.015) and in female patients (24.4% vs. 10.4%, p = 0.048). No associations were found between CARD15 mutations and family history, symptoms or CRC pathologic characteristics.

conclusionsThe CARD15 R702W variant might be a predisposing factor to sporadic CRC in Portugal, particularly in patients under 60-years old and in female patients. This susceptibility appears to be linked with germline CARD15 mutations. Nevertheless, we have found no evidence that CARD15 mutations predict the pathologic characteristics of CRC.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseMutationAge FactorsCase-Control StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA, NeoplasmGenotypeHumansNod2 Signaling Adaptor ProteinPortugalRisk FactorsSex FactorsDNA, NeoplasmNOD2 protein, humanNod2 Signaling Adaptor Protein

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