Low Variability and Stable Frequency of Common Haplotypes of the TP53 Gene Region in Colorectal Cancer Patients in a Slovak Population.

AIM: To test the association between common TP53 haplotypes and colorectal cancer (CRC) development. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 277 CRC patients and 167 healthy volunteers were included in the study. Common TP53 haplotypes were estimated from eight single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs1614984, rs77697176, rs12947788, rs1800372, rs2909430, rs1042522, rs17878362 and rs11652704). Stepwise haplotype trend regression showed the haplotype-regressor cccgaRDa as a possible predictive marker. RESULTS: The rare haplotype cccgaRDa was identified in 10 CRC cases and 3 controls. Although it is approximately twice as common in CRC (odds ratio (OR)=2.068; 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.471-9.069), the cccgaRDa haplotype frequency is low in the studied groups. Results of our study suggest that the common TP53 variability is relatively low (only 3 haplotypes occurred above 10%). CONCLUSION: The haplotype background of TP53 gene is relative stable and despite low haplotype-regressor cccgaRDa frequency it shows to be a possible predictive parameter for CRC development.

The Intricate Network of Adipokines and Stroke.

Cerebrovascular disorders, particularly ischemic stroke, are one of the most common neurological disorders. High rates of overweight and obesity support an interest in the role of adipose tissue and adipose tissue releasing cytokines in inducing associated comorbidities. Adipokines can serve as a key messenger to central energy homeostasis and metabolic homeostasis. They can contribute to the crosstalk between adipose tissue and brain. However recent research has offered ambiguous data on the network of adipose tissue, adipokines, and vascular disorders. In our paper we provide a critical insight into the role of adipokines in evolution of ischemic stroke.