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TS gene polymorphisms in gastric cancer and colorectal cancer
Hou-Qiang Li, Ying-Hao Yu
Hou-Qiang Li, Ying-Hao Yu, Department of Pathology, Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command of Chinese PLA, Fuzhou 350025, Fujian Province, China
Supported by: the College Student Innovative Research Fund of Fujian Province, No. C12023
Correspondence to: Ying-Hao Yu, Professor, Chief Physician, Department of Pathology, Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command of Chinese PLA, 156 Xierhuan Road, Fuzhou 350025, Fujian Province, China. yuyinghao0808@126.com
Received: January 11, 2012 Revised: March 4, 2013 Accepted: March 14, 2013 Published online: April 8, 2013
Gastric cancer and colorectal cancer are the most common gastrointestinal tumors worldwide. The development, metastasis and recurrence of gastric cancer and colorectal cancer are complex and are affected and regulated by many factors. These factors have important significance in guiding treatment and predicting prognosis. Recent studies have shown that thymidylic acid synthase (TS) is closely related with the occurrence, chemotherapy and prognosis of gastric cancer and colorectal cancer; however, there is still some controversy over this view. This review discusses the relationship between TS gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer and colorectal cancer.
Key Words: Thymidylate synthase; Gene polymorphism; Drug resistance; Gastric cancer; Colorectal cancer
Citation: Li HQ, Yu YH. TS gene polymorphisms in gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2013; 21(10): 865-872
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