RUNX3 Promoter Methylation Is Associated with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk: A Meta-Analysis.

Abstract

Runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3) has been reported to be a tumor-suppressing gene in hepatocellular carcinoma. Association between hepatocellular carcinoma and RUNX3 promoter methylation has been investigated in studies with specific ethnic backgrounds and small sample sizes. In this study, a meta-analysis was adopted to combine the data from 11 studies of association between RUNX3 promoter methylation and hepatocellular carcinoma. Pooled odds ratio for RUNX3 promoter methylation status in hepatocellular carcinoma versus control liver tissue was 24.37 (95%CI: 12.14, 48.92), p < .00001, indicates a strong association between methylation of the RUNX3 promoter and hepatocellular carcinoma.

• Authors: Xueyan Zhang, Hairong He, Xu Zhang, Wenjie Guo, Yueqi Wang
• Journal: Cancer investigation (Cancer Invest) Vol. 33 Issue 4 Pg. 121-5 (Apr 2015) ISSN: 1532-4192 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 25664646 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)

Chemical References

• Core Binding Factor Alpha 3 Subunit
• Runx3 protein, human

Topics

• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular (genetics)
• Core Binding Factor Alpha 3 Subunit (genetics)
• DNA Methylation
• Humans
• Liver Neoplasms (genetics)
• Promoter Regions, Genetic