title: The pharmacogenetic impact of inflammatory genes on bladder cancer recurrence.
abstract: Although superficial bladder cancer can generally be treated successfully, tumor recurrence is a serious clinical problem, with a recurrence rate of approximately 70%. Clinicopathologic markers for superficial bladder cancer recurrence remain the best prognostic predictors in clinical decision making. Biomarkers that may complement clinicopathological parameters and increase the accuracy of outcome prediction have been extensively studied. A large number of molecular markers, including inflammatory genes, have been suggested to have predictive value for bladder cancer recurrence. The role of inflammation in the development and progression of bladder cancer, as in other malignancies, is gaining increased recognition. This review will summarize recent data regarding the impact of genetic variations in inflammatory genes on de novo bladder cancer recurrence, as well as recurrence in the context of bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) treatment. Genomic variation as a mechanism that may modify BCG efficacy is discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Blvd, Houston, 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gu
authors.forename: H Barton
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: Colin P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Dinney
authors.forename: Xifeng
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000276:immunology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005544:Forecasting; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods; D007249:Inflammation / Q000235:genetics*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000517:prevention & control; D010597:Pharmacogenetics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D001500:BCG Vaccine; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor