Lipoprotein subclasses and gastrointestinal cancers: novel perspectives and potential associations
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 3, 2025
Background
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
associations
between
serum
lipoprotein
subclasses
and
long-term
risk
of
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancers
enhance
our
understanding
etiology
GI
cancers.
Methods
prospective
cohort
included
249,450
participants
from
UK
Biobank.
Cox
proportional
hazard
models
were
used
assess
association
17
with
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
was
employed
corresponding
dose–response
relationships.
Additionally,
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
evaluate
causal
relationships
lipoproteins
Results
A
total
4,787
cases
recorded
over
a
median
follow-up
period
12.92
years.
Our
results
revealed
that
majority
high-density
(HDL)
subclasses,
such
as
very
large-,
medium-HDL-particles,
positively
associated,
while
several
low-density
(LDL)
negatively
associated
overall
cancer.
RCS
linear
relationship
elevated
levels
most
particles
cancer
development.
subgroup
indicated
significant
sex-dependent
interaction
However,
MR
different
at
genetic
level.
Conclusion
In
this
large-scale
metabolomics
study,
we
identified
further
research
is
needed
fully
elucidate
their
roles
in
mechanisms
Language: Английский
The causal relationship between hepatitis B, immunophenotypes and liver cancer: a Mendelian randomization study
Zhili Cao,
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Chunyu Zhang,
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Shan Chen
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et al.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
third
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
globally,
and
infection
with
hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV)
one
major
risk
factors
for
development
HCC.
However,
definitive
causal
relationship
between
HBV
liver
cancer
has
not
been
clearly
established.
In
this
study,
we
employed
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
to
estimate
effect
on
hepatocellular
by
using
genetic
variations
as
instrumental
variables.
We
obtained
summary
statistics
from
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
related
B.
conducted
analysis,
variants
associated
variables
cancer.
our
MR
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
method
performed
sensitivity
analyses
robustness
assessments
Egger
regression
median
method.
Our
analysis
revealed
a
significant
association,
indicating
that
leads
(IVW
odds
ratio
=
2.233,
95%
confidence
interval
1.844-2.703,
P
<
0.001).
Sensitivity
confirmed
effect,
no
evidence
horizontal
pleiotropy.
Similar
results
were
observed
across
different
methods,
supporting
strong
risk.
Specifically,
CD25
IgD-CD38-
cell
subset
(β
1.15,
CI
1.07-1.24,
3.0
×
10^-
4).
Additionally,
five
immune
phenotypes
significantly
HCC
risk:
HLA
DR
+
monocytes.
This
study
demonstrates
risk,
highlighting
potential
factor
in
carcinoma.
Language: Английский
A mendelian randomization study on the association between type 2 diabetes and the risk of bladder cancer
Yuan He,
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Yu Chen,
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Chang Gao
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et al.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
We
used
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
to
examine
the
potential
causal
effects
of
type
2
diabetes
and
glycemic
traits
on
bladder
cancer
risk.
Two-sample
MR
were
conducted
using
summary
data
from
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS).
Exposures
included
diabetes,
fasting
glucose,
glycosylated
hemoglobin
(HbA1c),
insulin,
proinsulin
levels,
with
as
outcome.
Four
methods-inverse
variance
weighted,
MR-Egger,
weighted
median,
mode-were
assess
effects.
Sensitivity
ensure
that
results
robust.
In
inverse
model,
a
weak
positive
effect
was
detected
between
genetically
predicted
HbA1c
(OR
=
1.003,
95%
CI
1.0001
1.0052,
P
0.043).
Other
methods
produced
same
trend,
although
not
all
statistically
significant.
However,
there
no
evidence
support
or
levels
cancer.
No
significant
heterogeneity
pleiotropy
detected.
analysis
indicated
mild
promoting
increased
Further
larger
sample
sizes
are
needed
confirm
this
hypothesis.
Language: Английский
An atlas on risk factors for gastrointestinal cancers: A systematic review of Mendelian randomization studies
Yixuan Huang,
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Junhua Wu,
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Yuqiang Zhao
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et al.
Preventive Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
189, P. 108147 - 108147
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Language: Английский
Alcohol consumption and its association with cancer, cardiovascular, liver and brain diseases: a systematic review of Mendelian randomization studies
Frontiers in Epidemiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Background
The
health
effects
of
alcohol
consumption,
particularly
regarding
potential
protective
benefits
light
to
moderate
intake
compared
abstinence,
remain
a
subject
ongoing
debate.
However,
epidemiological
studies
face
limitations
due
imprecise
exposure
measurements
and
the
for
bias
through
residual
confounding
reverse
causation.
To
address
these
limitations,
we
conducted
systematic
review
Mendelian
Randomization
(MR)
examining
causal
relationship
between
consumption
cancers,
cardiovascular,
liver,
neurological
diseases.
Methodology
We
searched
PubMed,
ScienceDirect
Embase
Europe
PMC
up
05/2024
MR
investigating
association
genetically
predicted
with
liver
assessed
methodological
quality
based
on
key
elements
design
genetic
tool.
Results
included
70
that
matched
our
inclusion
criteria.
Our
showed
significant
multiple
cancers
such
as
oral
oropharyngeal,
esophageal,
colorectal
hepatocellular
carcinoma
cutaneous
melanoma.
While
available
did
not
consistently
confirm
adverse
or
other
lung
cancer,
suggested
by
observational
studies.
Additionally,
confirmed
likely
effect
risk
hypertension,
atrial
fibrillation,
myocardial
infraction
vessels
disease.
there
was
no
evidence
support
cognitive
function,
Alzheimer's
disease,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
reported
in
while
revealed
an
increased
epilepsy
sclerosis.
provided
limited
results
link
Conclusions
Despite
valuable
insights
into
various
outcomes
provided,
it
is
worth
noting
inconsistent
ability
instrumental
variables
distinguish
abstainers,
drinkers
makes
difficult
differentiate
U
J-shaped
vs.
linear
relationships
outcome.
Additional
research
necessary
establish
formal
assessment
tools
conduct
more
diverse
populations,
including
non-European
ancestries.
Systematic
Review
Registration
www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021246154
,
Identifier:
PROSPERO
(CRD42021246154).
Language: Английский
Identification of key exosomes-related genes in hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Zhuoyi Wang,
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Jian‐Fang Lu,
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Xiangyan Liu
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et al.
Technology and Health Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
One
of
the
primary
risk
factors
for
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
hepatitis
B
virus
(HBV).
Exosomes
have
a
significant
impact
on
dissemination
HBV-infected
HCC.
This
study
aimed
to
screen
HBV
exosome-related
hub
genes
in
HCC
better
understanding
pathogenic
mechanism.
First,
multiple
HBV-induced
datasets
were
collected
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database,
and
gene
set
was
obtained
relevant
literature.
Nine
HBV-related
exosome
(HP,
C9,
APOA1,
PON1,
TTR,
LPA,
FCN2,
FCN3,
MBL2)
selected
through
differential
analysis
network
analysis.
An
receiver
operation
characteristic
(ROC)
revealed
that
these
had
good
diagnostic
value.
These
primarily
enriched
biological
processes
such
as
citrate
cycle
tca
cycle,
phenylalanine
metabolism,
fatty
acid
according
enrichment
(GSEA).
Furthermore,
this
predicted
miRNA
(hsa-miR-590-5p)
targeting
well
12
lncRNAs
(AL121655,
SAP30-DT,
LINC00472,
etc.)
hsa-miR-590-5p.
Finally,
nelarabine,
methylprednisolone,
methylprednisolone
be
possible
medications
target
based
CellMiner
database.
To
sum
up,
work
crucial
discovering
new
biomarkers
comprehending
function
growth
Language: Английский