title: Polymorphisms of GSTA1 contribute to elevated cancer risk: evidence from 15 studies.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are involved in the detoxification of carcinogens, and may be linked to carcinogenesis. As a vital component of GSTs, GSTA1 plays an important role in carcinogenesis. However, the studies about the effect of GSTA1 polymorphisms on cancer risk are limited and the conclusions are contradictory. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between GSTA1 polymorphisms (-567T>G, (69C>T and -52G>A) and cancer risk.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature search of PubMed and Web of Science databases was conducted from their inception through December 2013. Crude odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the association of GSTA1 polymorphisms and cancer risk.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 15 studies were enrolled, and the results indicated that GSTA1 BB genotype was associated with elevated cancer risk, especially in colorectal cancer. Further stratifications showed that GSTA1 BB genotype was associated with increased cancer risk in Caucasian populations and in the study with population-based controls.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This meta-analysis suggested that GSTA1 BB genotype was a risk factor for colorectal cancer, especially in Caucasian populations.
authors.affiliation: Central Laboratory, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
authors.forename: Qiwen
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Deng
authors.forename: Bangshun
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: He
authors.forename: Yuqin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.forename: Huiling
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Xian
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Houqun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ying
authors.forename: Kang
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Hongxin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: Shukui
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000201:enzymology / Q000208:ethnology / Q000235:genetics*; D005787:Gene Frequency; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005982:Glutathione Transferase / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D016017:Odds Ratio; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D044465:White People / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: C484555:GSTA1 protein, human; D005982:Glutathione Transferase