Meta-Analysis
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2023; 15(1): 171-185
Published online Jan 15, 2023. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i1.171
Rs3746444 T>C locus in miR-499 increases the susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis 14812 subjects
Jia-Kai Jiang, Han-Shen Chen, Wei-Feng Tang, Yu Chen, Jing Lin
Jia-Kai Jiang, Department of General Surgery, Changzhou No. 3 People’s Hospital, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China
Han-Shen Chen, Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
Wei-Feng Tang, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Yu Chen, Jing Lin, Department of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
Yu Chen, Jing Lin, Cancer Bio-Immunotherapy Center, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
Yu Chen, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Jiang JK and Chen HS contributed to this manuscript equally. Jiang JK, Lin J, Chen Y contributed to the conception of the study; Chen HS and Tang WF contributed significantly to the analysis and manuscript preparation; Jiang JK, Chen Y performed the data analyses and wrote the manuscript; HS Chen and Lin J helped perform the analysis with constructive discussions.
Supported by Fujian Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy, No. 2020Y2012; the Startup Fund for Scientific Research, Fujian Medical University, No. 2019QH1071; the Science and Technology Supporting Project of Changzhou City, No. CE20205034; Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology, Fujian Province, No. 2021Y9227; and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. U1705282.
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Corresponding author: Jing Lin, MA, Doctor, Department of Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, No. 420 Fuma Road, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China. 423559148@qq.com
Received: October 1, 2022
Peer-review started: October 1, 2022
First decision: October 20, 2022
Revised: October 26, 2022
Accepted: November 28, 2022
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Published online: January 15, 2023
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Recently, many investigations have suggested that the rs3746444 T>C locus in the microRNA (miR)-499 gene may contribute to the occurrence of cancer. However, reports on the association between rs3746444 and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are conflicting.

AIM

To further understand and explore the potential correlation between the single-nucleotide polymorphism of rs3746444 and the incidence of HCC.

METHODS

In this meta-analysis, we obtained electronic literature by searching the PubMed, Embase and Chinese BioMedical Disc databases (through May 20, 2022). All eligible case-control, prospective cohort or nested case-control studies with sufficient data for calculating the odds ratios with their 95% confidence intervals were included.

RESULTS

Ultimately, a total of 17 independent studies were included. We identified that rs3746444 was associated with the development of HCC (C vs T: P = 0.019 and CC/CT vs TT: P = 0.016). In Asian individuals, rs3746444 was associated with susceptibility to HCC (C vs T: P = 0.013 and CC/CT vs TT: P = 0.016). In addition, this study identified that the miR-499 rs3746444 locus was associated with susceptibility to HCC in the normal/healthy control subgroup (C vs T: P = 0.034 and CC/CT vs TT: P = 0.024).

CONCLUSION

In summary, this meta-analysis highlights that rs3746444 in the miR-499 gene is involved in the occurrence of HCC, especially in Asian individuals.

Keywords: Polymorphism; MicroRNA-499; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Meta-analysis; Susceptibility

Core Tip: Many investigations have suggested that the rs3746444 T>C locus in the microRNA (miR)-499 gene may contribute to the occurrence of cancer. However, reports on the association between rs3746444 and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are conflicting. This meta-analysis highlights that rs3746444 in the miR-499 gene is involved in the occurrence of HCC, especially in Asian individuals.