Are a novel polymorphism rs1329149 of CYP2E1 and a known polymorphism rs671 of ALDH2 of alcohol metabolizing enzymes associated with colorectal cancer in a southwestern Chinese population?
The results of this study suggest that rs671 A/A and the first reported locus rs1329149 T/T genotypes increase the susceptibility to CRC, and gene-environmental interaction between the two loci and alcohol use existed for CRC in Southwestern Chinese. Larger studies are warranted to verify our findings.
Hyperleptinemia and reduced coronary vasoreactivity occur concomitantly in young obese but otherwise healthy men. Moreover, the adenosine-stimulated myocardial flow is inversely related to prevailing concentration of serum leptin. Although this relationship appears to be explained by obesity and/or hyperinsulinemia, leptin might have a role in regulation of myocardial blood supply.