Genetic and non-genetic risk factors for early-onset pancreatic cancer.



Nodari, Ylenia, Gentiluomo, Manuel, Mohelnikova-Duchonova, Beatrice, Kreivenaite, Edita, Milanetto, Anna Caterina, Skieceviciene, Jurgita, Landi, Stefano, Lawlor, Rita T, Petrone, Maria Chiara, Arcidiacono, Paolo Giorgio
et al (show 57 more authors) (2023) Genetic and non-genetic risk factors for early-onset pancreatic cancer. Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver, 55 (10). S1590-8658(23)00514-5-S1590-8658(23)00514-5.

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Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Early-onset pancreatic cancer (EOPC) represents 5-10% of all pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cases, and the etiology of this form is poorly understood. It is not clear if established PDAC risk factors have the same relevance for younger patients. This study aims to identify genetic and non-genetic risk factors specific to EOPC.<h4>Methods</h4>A genome-wide association study was performed, analysing 912 EOPC cases and 10 222 controls, divided into discovery and replication phases. Furthermore, the associations between a polygenic risk score (PRS), smoking, alcohol consumption, type 2 diabetes and PDAC risk were also assessed.<h4>Results</h4>Six novel SNPs were associated with EOPC risk in the discovery phase, but not in the replication phase. The PRS, smoking, and diabetes affected EOPC risk. The OR comparing current smokers to never-smokers was 2.92 (95% CI 1.69-5.04, P = 1.44 × 10<sup>-4</sup>). For diabetes, the corresponding OR was 14.95 (95% CI 3.41-65.50, P = 3.58 × 10<sup>-4</sup>).<h4>Conclusion</h4>In conclusion, we did not identify novel genetic variants associated specifically with EOPC, and we found that established PDAC risk variants do not have a strong age-dependent effect. Furthermore, we add to the evidence pointing to the role of smoking and diabetes in EOPC.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Humans, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Risk Factors, Genome-Wide Association Study
Divisions: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2023 10:58
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2023 12:48
DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2023.02.023
Open Access URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dld.2023.02.023
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3173118