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ArticleJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2026

Genetic analysis of genes GSTP1, PTEN, and TP53 SNPs in non-melanoma skin cancer patients.

Yongzhong Xiong, Haider Ali Akhter, Aqsa Siddique, Aseel Smerat, Kuvonchbek Egamberdiyev, Ruziyeva Gulsara, Kashif Bashir

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Yongzhong XiongDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pingyin People's Hospital, Jinan City, 250499, Shandong Province, China.
Haider Ali AkhterDepartment of Biological Sciences, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, 05400, Pakistan.
Aqsa SiddiqueDepartment of Biological Sciences, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, 05400, Pakistan.
Aseel SmeratHourani Center for Applied Scientific Research, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan.
Kuvonchbek EgamberdiyevDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Mamun University, Urgench, Uzbekistan.
Ruziyeva GulsaraDepartment of Medicine, Termez University of Economics and Service, Termez, Uzbekistan.
Kashif BashirDepartment of Biological Sciences, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, 05400, Pakistan. kashifbashir70@gmail.com.

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objectiveOne of the most prevalent cancers in the world, non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is impacted by several genetic, demographic, and environmental factors. METHODOLOGY: This case-control study examined the relationship between NMSC susceptibility and GSTP1 (rs1695), PTEN (rs701848), and TP53 (rs17878362) polymorphisms in 300 Pakistani patients and 300 healthy controls. Additionally assessed were demographic factors such as age, gender, smoking status, and family history.

resultsThe findings showed a strong correlation between the risk of NMSC and all three SNPs. The heterozygous mutant genotype (AG) of GSTP1 rs1695 was significantly (p = 0.0053) associated with a higher risk of NMSC with a family history, while its heterozygote genotype (AG) was associated with smoking (p = 0.0001). The AG genotype was associated with an increased risk of disease in males and GG showed a significant (p = 0.0010) protective association in females. The heterozygous mutant (AG) genotype in the < 43 age while the homozygous mutant (GG) showed a lower disease risk (p = 0.0029) in the > 43 age group. Patients had a higher frequency of the heterozygous AG genotype (166, 55%) than controls (87, 29%) and homozygous mutant GG genotype (17, 6%) than controls (58, 19%), indicating a significant protective effect (OR = 0.25, 95% CI: 0.1-0.4; p = 0.0001).

conclusionThese correlations held true for age, gender, smoking status, and family history subgroups. The results indicate that these polymorphisms may function as potential genetic biomarkers for early detection and risk prediction, highlighting the crucial role of detoxification, tumor-suppressor, and DNA repair pathways in NMSC development. To confirm these findings, more extensive and useful research is advised.

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Glutathione S-Transferase piNon-Melanoma Skin NeoplasmsPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePTEN PhosphohydrolaseSkin NeoplasmsTumor Suppressor Protein p53AdultAgedCase-Control StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedGlutathione S-Transferase piGSTP1 protein, humanPTEN PhosphohydrolasePTEN protein, humanTP53 protein, humanTumor Suppressor Protein p53GSTP1Molecular biomarkersPTENSingle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)Skin cancer geneticsTP53Tumor suppressor

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