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. 2011 Sep;13(9):664-71.
doi: 10.1007/s12094-011-0712-z.

APC and KRAS mutations in distal colorectal polyps are related to smoking habits in men: results of a cross-sectional study

Fernando Martínez  1 , Carlos Fernández-Martos, María Jesús Quintana, Antoni Castells, Antonio Llombart, Francisco Ińiguez, Vicente Guillem, Francisco Dasí
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APC and KRAS mutations in distal colorectal polyps are related to smoking habits in men: results of a cross-sectional study

Fernando Martínez et al. Clin Transl Oncol. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was (a) to evaluate the association between cigarette smoking and the prevalence of distal colorectal polyps and adenocarcinoma and (b) to analyse genetic alterations representing different molecular pathways of the colorectal carcinogenesis.

Methods: A total of 623 asymptomatic male (mean age: 53 years; 50-65) car factory workers were included. Information on smoking habits and other lifestyle factors were collected followed by a 60 cm colonoscopy. APC and KRAS mutations and microsatellite status were determined in colorectal lesions (colorectal carcinoma (CRC), hyperplastic (HP) and adenomatous polyps (AP)). Data were analysed using unconditional multiple logistic regression models.

Results: Smokers had a higher prevalence of AP (OR 2.1; 95% CI 1.2-3.6; p<0.05) and HP (OR 5.4; 95% CI 2.6- 11.1; p<0.05). No differences in CRC were observed. There was a dose-response relationship with the number of cigarettes smoked. The risk of developing AP or HP decreased after smoking cessation, even among heavy smokers (≥20 packs/year). KRAS mutations were more prevalent among smokers AP (OR 5.6; 95% CI 1.6-20.4; p=0.007). There was a trend of positive association with APC mutations (OR 3.5; 95% CI 0.9-4.4; p=0.096). APC and KRAS mutations were found in 36% and 61% of the HP of smokers, but were absent in non-smokers (p=0.89 and 0.78, respectively). There were no differences in MSI between smokers and non-smokers.

Conclusions: Cigarette smoking is associated with a higher risk of developing both HP and AP and a higher prevalence of mutations in APC and KRAS.

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