Abstract:
: Aims: This meta-analysis evaluated the value of using Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA titers as a predictive factor in assessing the clinical course of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients in Southeast Asia. Methods: A systematic search was performed using PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase online databases. Eligible studies with complete baseline information and extractable hazard ratios (HRs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and other details were included in this analysis. All pooled statistics were calculated using RevMan 5.3 software with inverse variance methods, forest plots, or funnel plots directly; the results were analyzed both in toto and by subgroups using meta-regression and sensitivity analyses. Results: Forty studies involving 27,235 subjects were included in this meta-analysis. When the recommended EBV DNA viral cutoff values of 2,000, 0, and 0 copies/mL were used for the pretreatment, mid treatment, and post treatment groups, respectively, all values above these cutoffs were associated with at least a 2.5-fold increased risk of death compared with patients with lower levels of EBV DNA (HRs and 95% CIs were 2.47 [2.10-2.89], 2.67 [1.50-4.75], and 5.25 [3.58-7.71], respectively, p < 0.05). This finding could also explain heterogeneities among the studies. Conclusion: Higher pretreatment, mid-treatment, and post-treatment EBV DNA levels were all significantly correlated with poor outcomes for patients afflicted with NPCs. Further investigations of EBV DNA levels, combined with addressing tumor size, lymph nodes, metastases stages, are needed to determine whether they can be used as clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.
journal_name
Genet Test Mol Biomarkersjournal_title
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkersauthors
Xie X,Ren Y,Wang K,Yi Bdoi
10.1089/gtmb.2018.0304subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-07-01 00:00:00pages
448-459issue
7eissn
1945-0265issn
1945-0257journal_volume
23pub_type
杂志文章,meta分析abstract:AIM:To investigate the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the phospholipase A2 group IVC (PLA2G4C) and phospholipase A2 group XIIA (PLA2G12A) polymorphisms in the Northeast Han Chinese population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 68 family trios (children diagnosed with ASD and their unaffected par...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2016.0195
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Aims: Split-hand/split-foot malformation (SHFM) is a developmental and congenital limb malformation characterized by variable degrees of medial clefting or absence of one or more digits in hands and/or feet. The aim of this study was to identify the underlying cause of thr...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2020.0024
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:The present study was undertaken to investigate a length polymorphism of (GT)n repeats of the heme oxygenase-1 (HMOX-1) gene and its association with serum bilirubin levels in apparently healthy adults. METHODS:A total of 211 individuals (normal hematology and liver function test) with bilirubin levels of 1.7 to 2...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2010.0132
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within precursor microRNAs (miRNAs) can affect the expression of the miRNAs and may be involved in the pathogenesis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Aims: ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2019.0003
更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:Our aim was to examine the diagnostic yield of genetic testing in 855 consecutive unrelated cases referred for Long QT syndrome (LQTS). RESULTS:Eight hundred fifty five consecutive patients with a mean age at testing of 27.5±18.6 years, were referred for LQTS genetic testing and had accompanying clinical informati...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2012.0118
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are driving a shift from single-gene to multigene panel testing for clinical genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA). This study explored perceptions, experiences, and challenges with NGS testing for GCRA among U.S. community-based clinicians. METHODS:...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2015.0061
更新日期:2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Current classifications of diabetes distinguish between type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, recent evidence highlights overlap between T1D and T2D. In a recent study, we have suggested for the first time that STAT4 gene polymorphism is associated with increased risk for the development of T1D in ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2008.0128
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects nearly 50% of the diabetic population. Advanced glycation end products, measured through skin autofluorescence (SAF), play an important role in the diagnosis and prevention of DPN. To date, however, no relevant study...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2018.0328
更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2017.0036
更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:Previous studies suggest that the MDM2 gene is one of the most important candidate genes for influencing the risk of osteosarcoma. This study aims to investigate the potential association of MDM2 c.346G>A genetic variant with the risk of osteosarcoma in Chinese. A total of 738 subjects were recruited in this...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2014.0260
更新日期:2015-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:This study was carried out to evaluate the association of genetic polymorphism -670A>G in the promoter of Fas gene as well as serum biomarkers aspartate aminotransferase (AST) platelet ratio index (APRI) and AST/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) with significant fibrosis and cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C patients. ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2011.0098
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Background: Studies investigating the relationship between polymorphisms of the sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) gene and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have reported differing results. Therefore, the present meta-analysis was performed to clarify the effects of the S...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2019.0229
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Aim: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited, autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease that causes high morbidity and mortality. The prevalence is 1-2/100,000, while the incidence is 1/6000-1/10,000 among live births. Due to the high carrier frequency (1/40-1/60) of...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2020.0085
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Introduction: Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation is an important molecular biomarker, which provides information about the regulation of gene expression in the tissue of origin. There is an inverse correlation between SOST gene methylation and expression levels. ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2020.0172
更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIMS:The dopaminergic and endocannabinoid systems are involved in regulation of feeding behavior. The aim of the study is to examine the possible relation between polymorphisms of the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) and cannabinoid receptor-1 (CNR1) genes and childhood obesity. METHODS:A hundred obese children and 100 hea...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2012.0244
更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Background: To determine whether vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms are correlated with susceptibility to diabetic vascular complications. Methods: We included all eligible studies, and used Stata12.0 to calculate the ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2019.0037
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIMS:Efficient genotyping methods for many biologically significant repeat genetic polymorphisms, particularly in GC-rich regions of the genome, are limited. In particular, a short tandem repeat polymorphism [GGCGGG] in the promoter region of ALOX5 has been implicated as an important marker for inflammatory diseases. W...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2008.0103
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:Neurexin 1 has two major protein isoforms using alternative promoters, coding for the alpha-neurexin 1 (α-NRXN1) and beta-neurexin 1 (β-NRXN1) genes. This study is to explore the possibility that variants of the NRXN1 gene predispose to intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS:The c...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2014.0003
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIMS:Serotonin has been related to appetite and body weight control. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible association of the -1438 /A promoter polymorphism of the serotonin 2A receptor (5HT2AR) gene with obesity-related variables and response to sibutramine. PATIENTS/METHODS:We examined the potential im...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2011.0133
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Essential hypertension (EH) is a complex phenotype that is affected by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Some authors have explored the role of genetic variability of the glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes in EH risk with contrasting results. In particular, our previous study inv...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2011.0310
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent studies have identified genetic markers that may directly influence the risk of the coronary artery disease (CAD), in particular the renin angiotensin system genes. Since there are no existing data for the Tunisian population, we investigated the association between these polymorphisms (angiotensin-converting e...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2010.0070
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is estimated to be the most common sexually transmitted infection and is one of the causal factors in cervical cancer. Understanding the epidemiology of this infection is an important step toward developing strategies for its prevention. Cervical samples from 210 healthy women with...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2011.0354
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::β-Thalassemia is one of the most prevalent inherited diseases in China. To date, over 20 β-thalassemia mutations have been identified in the Chinese population, and four mutations [CD41-42 (-4 bp), IVS-2-654C→T, CD17A→T, and -28A→G] account for approximately 90% of the cases. Therefore, the exploration of simple, reli...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2010.0048
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and seronegative spondyloarthropathy (SPA) are autoimmune diseases of unknown etiology, which share some clinical manifestations in common. Previous family-based investigations su...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2016.0112
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the RNA and protein expression levels and clinical significance of the pore membrane protein 121 kDa (POM121) in lung cancer. Materials and Methods: Paired lung cancer and adjacent non...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2020.0053
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Background: Numerous studies, ranging from the alleviation of tissue ischemia to the assessment of cancer prognosis, have demonstrated the fundamental biological differences between human umbilical cord blood-derived endothelial progenitor cells (CB-EPCs) and adult periphe...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2019.0272
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found an association between the SNP rs143383 + 104T/C in the growth differentiation factor 5 (GDF5) gene and the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in various populations worldwide. OBJECTIVE:To discover if there is an association between the SNP rs143383 + 104T/C, in the GD...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2018.0142
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:manipur, one of the northeastern states of India, lies on the ancient silk route and serves as a meeting point between the Southeast Asia and South Asia. AIMS:this study was conducted to understand and estimate the genomic diversity among various population groups of Manipur, with a major goal of getting ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2010.0078
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Sarcoidosis is a complex disease with autoimmune basis and still unknown etiology. We have screened for mutations in the cystic fibrosis conductance regulator (CFTR) gene and genotyped single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interferon alpha-10 (IFNA10), IFNA17, and interferon gamma (IFNG) ...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2009.0198
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Mutations in FOXL2 gene are responsible for blepharophimosis ptosis epicanthus inversus and telecanthus syndrome (BPES). The BPES syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by eyelid malformations associated with premature ovarian failure (BPES type I) or not (BPES type II). The human FOXL2 pr...
journal_title:Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1089/gtmb.2009.0091
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00