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  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Cancer Research
  • Genetics and Genomics

Background:

  • Gastric cancer is a significant global health concern.
  • Prostate Stem Cell Antigen (PSCA) expression is linked to gastric cancer.
  • The role of SNP rs2294008 and PSCA in the gastritis-gastric cancer pathway requires elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association of SNP rs2294008 and PSCA expression in gastric carcinogenesis.
  • To determine the influence of rs2294008 on gastritis progression.
  • To assess the impact of Helicobacter pylori infection on PSCA expression.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control association study was conducted.
  • Genotyping for SNP rs2294008 was performed.
  • PSCA mRNA expression levels were analyzed in gastric mucosa samples.

Main Results:

  • rs2294008 (TT+TC genotypes) was significantly associated with chronic active gastritis progression (OR=3.88, P=9.4 × 10⁻⁵).
  • rs2294008 strongly correlated with PSCA mRNA expression (P=1.3 × 10⁻¹²).
  • H. pylori infection reduced PSCA expression, while eradication therapy increased it; PSCA levels decreased in severe gastritis among T allele carriers.

Conclusions:

  • SNP rs2294008 influences gastritis progression, likely through its effect on PSCA expression.
  • H. pylori infection negatively regulates PSCA expression.
  • Host genetic variation and bacterial infection interplay in regulating PSCA, potentially contributing to gastritis progression and gastric cancer development.