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The Role of the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in Hepatocarcinogenesis

Not Applicable
Conditions
Liver Cancer
Interventions
Other: The VDR genotype
Registration Number
NCT02461979
Lead Sponsor
Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Brief Summary

Previous data have suggested that vitamin D levels may influence cancer development. In particular, several single nucleotide polymorphisms have been described in the Vitamin D receptor( VDR gene), and some polymorphisms are associated with tumor occurrence. For instance, VDR polymorphisms have been related to cancers of the breast, prostate, skin, colon-rectum, bladder and kidney, although with conflicting observations . VDR polymorphisms have also been investigated in the context of some chronic liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B, primary biliary cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis . In a recent published study, VDR polymorphism may be used as a molecular marker to predict the risk and to evaluate the disease severity of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

A significant association of VDR (ApaI) polymorphism with the development of HCC in chronic HCV infection may help to identify those who are at high risk of developing HCC.

Detailed Description

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health problems worldwide . Chronic HCV infection is characterized by a high rate of progression to fibrosis, chronic hepatitis, leading to cirrhosis and ultimately to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Early detection is critically important because the most effective treatment for HCC is surgical resection or ablation therapy when the tumour is small. On the other hand, genetic factors can also contribute, particularly gene polymorphisms of inflammatory cytokines and growth factor ligands and receptors . Vitamin D is involved in the metabolism of skeleton as a systemic hormone but also has important roles in the regulation of host immune responses, fibrogenesis and development of cancer through vitamin D receptor (VDR). Previous data have suggested that vitamin D levels may influence cancer development. In particular, several single nucleotide polymorphisms have been described in the VDR gene, and some polymorphisms are associated with tumor occurrence. For instance, VDR polymorphisms have been related to cancers of the breast, prostate, skin, colon-rectum, bladder and kidney, although with conflicting observations. VDR polymorphisms have also been investigated in the context of some chronic liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B, primary biliary cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis . In a recent published study, VDR polymorphism may be used as a molecular marker to predict the risk and to evaluate the disease severity of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

A significant association of VDR ApaI polymorphism with the development of HCC in chronic HCV infection may help to identify those who are at high risk of developing HCC.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Hcv cirrhotic patient with and without Hcc
Exclusion Criteria
  • Malignancy other than HCC
  • Co-infection with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Cirrhosis is due to causes other than chronic hepatitis C

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Liver cirrhosisThe VDR genotypeThe VDR genotype in 20 HCV cirrhotic patient without HCC
Control groupThe VDR genotypeThe The VDR genotype in 10 healthy individuals as control
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)The VDR genotypeThe VDR genotype in 20 HCV cirrhotic patient with HCC
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
number of HCC patients with abnormal (APAL) VDR polymorphism6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta university - faculty of medicine

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Tanta, Elgharbia, Egypt

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