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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Epidemiology
  • Cancer Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health concern.
  • Identifying specific populations who can benefit from targeted interventions is crucial for public health.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on multiplicative interactions, neglecting additive interaction relevant for public health impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess both multiplicative and additive interactions between genetic risk scores and environmental factors in colorectal cancer.
  • To identify subgroups with high genetic susceptibility who may have differential responses to environmental factors and interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from large CRC consortia, including 45,247 cases and 52,671 controls.
  • Employed logistic regression to evaluate multiplicative and additive interactions (RERI).
  • Examined 13 environmental factors and a genetic risk score comprising 141 CRC-associated variants.

Main Results:

  • No evidence of multiplicative interaction was found between genetic risk scores and environmental factors.
  • Significant additive interactions were observed: high genetic susceptibility amplified CRC risk with heavy drinking, smoking, high BMI, and red meat intake.
  • Conversely, high genetic susceptibility may enhance the protective effects of aspirin/NSAIDs and increased intake of fruits, fiber, and calcium.

Conclusions:

  • Additive interaction analysis is vital for pinpointing high-risk subgroups for targeted CRC prevention strategies.
  • The identified subgroups can inform the development of precision prevention approaches for colorectal cancer.
  • Understanding gene-environment interactions is key to personalized cancer prevention.