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    American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) ; 2009
    In:  Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Vol. 18, No. 5 ( 2009-05-01), p. 1599-1609
    In: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 18, No. 5 ( 2009-05-01), p. 1599-1609
    Abstract: To characterize the expression of the mismatch repair gene MutL-homolog 1 (MLH1) in normal colorectal crypts in humans, and assess parameters of its expression as a potential biomarker of risk for colorectal neoplasms, we conducted a pilot, colonoscopy-based case-control study (51 cases, 154 controls) of incident, sporadic colorectal adenoma. Biopsies of normal-appearing rectal, sigmoid, and ascending colon mucosa were procured, immunohistochemically processed for MLH1 protein, and analyzed using custom quantitative image analysis procedures. MLH1 expression in the ascending colon was, on average, 49% proportionally lower in cases than controls (P = 0.03), but there was little evidence for case-control differences in the rectum and sigmoid colon. In cases and controls, average MLH1 expression in the ascending colon tended to be lower with increased age [by 56% (P = 0.02) and 25% (P = 0.16), respectively, for those ≥55 years], and with a history of colorectal cancer in a first-degree relative (by 22% [P = 0.56] and 34% [P = 0.16], respectively). Among cases, but not controls, average MLH1 expression tended to be higher with current alcohol consumption, regular aspirin use, and higher total intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and folate. There was little indication of similar differences in the rectum. These preliminary data suggest that lower MLH1 expression in the normal colonic mucosa, at least in the ascending colon, may be associated with increased risk of incident, sporadic colorectal adenoma, as well as with modifiable risk factors for colorectal neoplasms, thus supporting further investigation of MLH1 expression as a potential “treatable” biomarker of risk for colorectal neoplasms. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2009;18(5):1599–609)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1055-9965 , 1538-7755
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2009
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    In: Cancer Prevention Research, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2021-01-01), p. 65-76
    Abstract: Increased COX-2 and decreased 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-HPGD) expression promote prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and colorectal carcinogenesis. Experimental studies suggest that vitamin D and calcium may inhibit these pathways, but their effects on colorectal tissue COX-2 and 15-HPGD expression in humans are unknown. We tested the effects of supplemental vitamin D (1,000 IU/day) and/or calcium (1,200 mg/day) on COX-2 and 15-HPGD expression in the morphologically normal rectal mucosa from 62 paients with colorectal adenoma in a placebo-controlled chemoprevention trial. We measured biomarker expression using automated IHC and quantitative image analysis at baseline and 1-year follow-up, and assessed treatment effects using mixed linear models. The primary outcome was the COX-2/15-HPGD expression ratio, because these enzymes function as physiologic antagonists. After 1 year of treatment, the mean COX-2/15-HPGD expression ratio in full-length crypts proportionately decreased 47% in the vitamin D group (P = 0.001), 46% in the calcium group (P = 0.002), and 34% in the calcium + vitamin D group (P = 0.03), relative to the placebo group. Among individuals with the functional vitamin D–binding protein isoform DBP2 (GC rs4588*A), the COX-2/15-HPDG ratio decreased 70% (P = 0.0006), 75% (P = 0.0002), and 60% (P = 0.006) in the vitamin D, calcium, and combined supplementation groups, respectively, relative to placebo. These results show that vitamin D and calcium favorably modulate the balance of expression of COX-2 and 15-HPGD—biomarkers of inflammation that are strongly linked to colorectal carcinogenesis—in the normal-appearing colorectal mucosa of patients with colorectal adenoma (perhaps especially those with the DBP2 isoform). Prevention Relevance: Supplemental calcium and vitamin D reduce indicators of cancer-promoting inflammation in normal colorectal tissue in humans, thus furthering our understanding of how they may help prevent colorectal cancer.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1940-6207 , 1940-6215
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) ; 2009
    In:  Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Vol. 18, No. 1 ( 2009-01-01), p. 65-73
    In: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 18, No. 1 ( 2009-01-01), p. 65-73
    Abstract: Background: Transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α), a stimulatory growth factor and member of the epidermal growth factor family, is a mediator of oncogenesis and malignant progression in colorectal carcinogenesis. Limited evidence suggests its utility as a growth-related biomarker of risk for colorectal cancer. Methods: We measured expression of TGF-α in biopsies of normal-appearing colorectal mucosa using automated immunohistochemistry and quantitative image analysis in a subsample of 29 cases and 31 controls from a colonoscopy-based case-control study (n = 203) of biomarkers of risk for incident sporadic colorectal adenoma. Diet, lifestyle, and medical history were assessed with validated questionnaires. Results: TGF-α expression in the rectum was 51% higher in cases compared with controls (P = 0.05) and statistically significantly associated with accepted risk factors for colorectal neoplasms (36% lower among nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug users, 49% lower among women using hormone replacement therapy, 79% higher among persons with a family history of colorectal cancer). Conclusions: TGF-α expression in the normal-appearing rectal mucosa shows promise as an early, potentially modifiable biomarker of risk for colorectal cancer. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2009;18(1):65–73)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1055-9965 , 1538-7755
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2009
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    American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) ; 2009
    In:  Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Vol. 18, No. 11 ( 2009-11-01), p. 2965-2973
    In: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 18, No. 11 ( 2009-11-01), p. 2965-2973
    Abstract: To characterize the expression of the mismatch repair gene MSH2 in normal colorectal crypts in humans and assess parameters of its expression as a potential modifiable biomarker of risk for colorectal neoplasms, we conducted a pilot, colonoscopy-based case-control study (51 cases and 154 controls) of incident, sporadic colorectal adenoma. Biopsies of normal-appearing rectal, sigmoid, and ascending colon mucosa were procured, immunohistochemically processed for MSH2 protein, and analyzed using custom quantitative image analysis procedures. MSH2 expression in adenoma cases was lower than in controls by 49% (P = 0.01) and 23% (P = 0.06) in the ascending colon and rectum, respectively, but not in the sigmoid colon. MSH2 expression in the rectum was 39% (P = 0.04) higher in subjects who regularly took a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug than in those who did not, and it tended to be lower in those with adenomas in the right colon and those who had an adenoma with more advanced characteristics. These preliminary data suggest that lower MSH2 expression in the normal colonic mucosa, at least in the ascending colon and rectum, may be associated with increased risk of incident, sporadic colorectal adenoma as well as with modifiable risk factors for colorectal neoplasms, thus supporting further investigation of MSH2 expression as a potential modifiable biomarker of risk for colorectal neoplasms. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2009;18(11):2965–73)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1055-9965 , 1538-7755
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2009
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    American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) ; 2012
    In:  Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Vol. 21, No. 6 ( 2012-06-01), p. 969-979
    In: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 21, No. 6 ( 2012-06-01), p. 969-979
    Abstract: Background: Malfunctioning of the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC)/β-catenin signaling pathway is both an early and common event in sporadic colorectal cancer. To assess the potential of APC/β-catenin signaling pathway markers as treatable, preneoplastic biomarkers of risk for colorectal neoplasms, we conducted a pilot colonoscopy-based case–control study (51 cases and 154 controls) of incident, sporadic colorectal adenoma. Methods: We evaluated APC, β-catenin, and E-cadherin expression in normal mucosa from the rectum and ascending and sigmoid colon using automated immunohistochemical and quantitative image analysis. Diet, lifestyle, and medical history were assessed with validated questionnaires. Results: In the normal rectal mucosa, the ratio of the proportion of APC expression in the upper 40% of crypts with total β-catenin expression (APC/β-catenin score) was 14.3% greater in controls than in cases [P = 0.02; OR, 0.40; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.14–1.14]. Compared with controls, in cases, APC expression was 3.2% lower, β-catenin expression was 3.0% higher, and E-cadherin expression was 0.7% lower; however, none of these differences were statistically significant. The APC/β-catenin score statistically significantly differed according to categories of plausible risk factors for colorectal cancer [e.g., it was 17.7% higher among those with 25(OH) vitamin D3 concentrations ≥ 27 ng/mL] . Conclusions: These preliminary data suggest that the combined expression of APC and β-catenin in the normal rectal mucosa may be associated with risk for incident, sporadic colorectal neoplasms, as well as with modifiable risk factors for colorectal neoplasms. Impact: Our results may help advance the development of treatable, preneoplastic biomarkers of risk for colorectal neoplasms. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 21(6); 969–79. ©2012 AACR.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1055-9965 , 1538-7755
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2012
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