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ArticleProstate cancer and prostatic diseases2013

Genetic factors regulating inflammation and DNA methylation associated with prostate cancer.

M Ianni, E Porcellini, I Carbone, M Potenzoni, A M Pieri, C D Pastizzaro, L Benecchi, F Licastro

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Article in Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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24 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

M IanniDepartment of Experimental Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
E Porcellini
I Carbone
M Potenzoni
A M Pieri
C D Pastizzaro
L Benecchi
F Licastro
Santa Maria Nuova Hospital · ITUniversity of Bologna · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProstate cancer (PCa) displays a strong familiarity component and genetic factors; genes regulating inflammation may have a pivotal role in the disease. Epigenetic changes control chromosomal integrity, gene functions and ultimately carcinogenesis. The enzyme glycine-N-methyltransferase (GNMT) contributes to S-adenosylmethionine level regulation and, by affecting DNA methylation, influences gene expression. The genotype and allele distribution of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter regions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), interleukin (IL)-10, IL-1β, alpha-1-antichymotrypsin (ACT) and GNMT genes, the level of global DNA methylation and the influence of GNMT SNP upon DNA methylation in a PCa case-control study have been investigated.

methodsSNPs of VEGF (rs699947), ACT (rs1884082), IL-1β (rs16944), IL-10 (rs1800896) and GNMT (rs9462856) genes were assessed by PCR or by real-time PCR methods. DNA methylation was assessed by an ELISA assay.

resultsFrequencies of the VEGF AA genotype, the IL-10 A allele and GNMT T allele were higher in PCa. The concomitant presence of the AA genotype of VEGF, the A allele of IL-10 and T allele of GNMT increased the risk of PCa. Total DNA methylation was decreased in PCa; control GNMT T carriers (T+) showed the highest level of DNA methylation.

conclusionsSNPs in VEGF, IL-10 and GNMT genes might have a synergistic role in the development of PCa. The GNMT T allele may influence PCa risk by affecting DNA methylation and prostate gene expression. Our observations might help implement the screening of unaffected subjects with an increased susceptibility to develop PCa.

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AgedAllelesalpha 1-AntichymotrypsinDNA MethylationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeGlycine N-MethyltransferaseHumansInflammationInterleukin-10Interleukin-1betaMalePolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, Single NucleotideProstatic NeoplasmsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Aalpha 1-AntichymotrypsinGlycine N-MethyltransferaseGNMT protein, humanInterleukin-10Interleukin-1betaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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