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ArticlePloS one2017

Novel genetic locus at MHC region for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Chinese populations.

Peng Zhang, Xin-Min Li, Xue-Ke Zhao, Xin Song, Ling Yuan, Fang-Fang Shen, Zong-Min Fan, Li-Dong Wang

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Peng ZhangHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Xin-Min LiHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Xue-Ke ZhaoHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Xin SongHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Ling YuanDepartment of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Fang-Fang ShenThe Key Laboratory for Tumor Translational Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China.
Zong-Min FanHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Li-Dong WangHenan Key Laboratory for Esophageal Cancer Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7933-0410

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Abstract

backgroundOur previous genome-wide association study (GWAS) identified three independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region showing association with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). In this study, we increased GWAS sample size on MHC region and performed validation in an independent ESCC cases and normal controls with aim to find additional loci at MHC region showing association with an increased risk to ESCC.

methodsThe 1,077 ESCC cases and 1,733 controls were genotyped using Illumina Human 610-Quad Bead Chip, and 451 cases and 374 controls were genotyped using Illumina Human 660W-Quad Bead Chip. After quality control, the selected SNPs were replicated by TaqMan genotyping assay on another 2,026 ESCC cases and 2,384 normal controls.

resultsBy excluding low quality SNPs in primary GWAS screening, we selected 2,533 SNPs in MHC region for association analysis, and identified 5 SNPs with p <10-4. Further validation analysis in an independent case-control cohort confirmed one of the 5 SNPs (rs911178) that showed significant association with ESCC. rs911178 (PGWAS = 6.125E-04, OR = 0.644 and Preplication = 1.406E-22, OR = 0.489) was located at upstream of SCAND3.

conclusionThe rs911178 (SCAND3 gene) in MHC region is significantly associated with high risk of ESCC. This study not only reveal the potential role of MHC region for the pathogenesis of ESCC, but also provides important clues for the establishment of tools and methods for screening high risk population of ESCC.

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Genetic LociAsian PeopleCarcinoma, Squamous CellChinaEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaFemaleGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMajor Histocompatibility ComplexMaleMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReproducibility of Results

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