2023
Association between use of antihypertensive drugs and the risk of cancer: a population-based cohort study in Shanghai
Wang S, Xie L, Zhuang J, Qian Y, Zhang G, Quan X, Li L, Yu H, Zhang W, Zhao W, Qian B. Association between use of antihypertensive drugs and the risk of cancer: a population-based cohort study in Shanghai. BMC Cancer 2023, 23: 425. PMID: 37165412, PMCID: PMC10173582, DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-10849-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based cohort studyTotal cancerAntihypertensive drugsHypertensive patientsCohort studyAntihypertensive medicinesThyroid cancerHigh riskPossible dose-response relationshipAntihypertensive drug administrationCommon antihypertensive drugsRisk of cancerCommunity healthcare centersDose-response relationshipMajor cancer typesAntihypertensive classesCancer casesMAIN OUTCOMECancer riskHealthcare centersDrug AdministrationPatientsSignificant associationCancerCancer types
2011
Genotypes and phenotypes of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 in breast tumors among Chinese women
Qian B, Zheng H, Yu H, Chen K. Genotypes and phenotypes of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 in breast tumors among Chinese women. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2011, 130: 217. PMID: 21562710, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-011-1552-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskIGFBP-3 genotypesIGFBP-3 single nucleotide polymorphismsCancer riskChinese womenIGFBP-3Single nucleotide polymorphismsBreast cancerBreast tumorsTumor samplesLocal breast tissuesBreast cancer patientsIGF-I activityER-negative tumorsUnconditional logistic regressionCase-control studyFresh tumor samplesAge-matched controlsWilcoxon rank sum testRank sum testHigher peptide levelsIGFBP-3 geneIGF-I geneNegative tumorsCancer patients
2007
Energy balance, insulin resistance biomarkers, and breast cancer risk
Fair A, Dai Q, Shu X, Matthews C, Yu H, Jin F, Gao Y, Zheng W. Energy balance, insulin resistance biomarkers, and breast cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiology 2007, 31: 214-219. PMID: 17646056, PMCID: PMC1994998, DOI: 10.1016/j.cdp.2007.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAsian PeopleBiomarkersBody Mass IndexBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesChinaC-PeptideEnergy IntakeEnergy MetabolismExerciseFemaleHumansInsulin ResistanceInsulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3Insulin-Like Growth Factor IInsulin-Like Growth Factor IIMiddle AgedMotor ActivityRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsWaist-Hip RatioConceptsInsulin-like growth factorBreast cancer riskExercise/sports activitiesShanghai Breast Cancer StudyBody mass indexInsulin resistance biomarkersC-peptideCancer riskIGFBP-3Breast cancerLevels of IGFEnergy intakeInsulin growth factor binding protein 3Growth factor binding protein 3Chinese womenResistance biomarkersInsulin-like growth factor-1C-peptide levelsBreast cancer preventionPhysical activity statusSports activitiesTotal energy intakeBody fat distributionCase-control studyBreast cancer cases
2004
Insulin‐like growth factor‐I gene polymorphism and breast cancer risk in Chinese women
Wen W, Gao Y, Shu X, Yu H, Cai Q, Smith J, Zheng W. Insulin‐like growth factor‐I gene polymorphism and breast cancer risk in Chinese women. International Journal Of Cancer 2004, 113: 307-311. PMID: 15386404, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.20571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskBreast cancerPremenopausal womenCancer riskPopulation-based case-control studyAge frequency-matched controlsChinese womenIncident breast cancer casesPlasma IGF-I levelsInsulin-like growth factorIGF-I levelsFrequency-matched controlsCase-control studyBreast cancer casesAssociation of IGFDose-response mannerMeta-analysis resultsBreast cancer susceptibilityIGF-I geneSignificant genetic factorInsulin-like growth factor-I gene polymorphismPlasma IGFCancer casesGeneral populationGene polymorphismsReports: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I, Soy Protein Intake, and Breast Cancer Risk
Sanderson M, Shu X, Yu H, Dai Q, Malin A, Gao Y, Zheng W. Reports: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I, Soy Protein Intake, and Breast Cancer Risk. Nutrition And Cancer 2004, 50: 8-15. PMID: 15572292, DOI: 10.1207/s15327914nc5001_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIGF-I levelsShanghai Breast Cancer StudyIGFBP-3 levelsSoy protein intakeBreast cancer riskCancer riskProtein intakeBreast cancerInsulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 levelsPopulation-based case-control studyIncident breast cancer casesPremenopausal breast cancer riskPopulation-based cancer registriesBreast cancer cell growthInsulin-like growth factorPremenopausal breast cancerProtein-3 levelsEffects of IGFCase-control studyBreast cancer casesInsulin-like growthCancer cell growthBreast Cancer StudyPostmenopausal womenCancer RegistryGenetic polymorphisms in the IGFBP3 gene: association with breast cancer risk and blood IGFBP-3 protein levels among Chinese women.
Ren Z, Cai Q, Shu X, Cai H, Li C, Yu H, Gao Y, Zheng W. Genetic polymorphisms in the IGFBP3 gene: association with breast cancer risk and blood IGFBP-3 protein levels among Chinese women. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2004, 13: 1290-5. PMID: 15298948, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.1290.13.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionBase SequenceBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesChinaConfidence IntervalsFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansIncidenceInsulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding ProteinsMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataOdds RatioPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, GeneticPopulation SurveillanceReference ValuesRisk AssessmentConceptsInsulin-like growth factorIGFBP-3 protein levelsBreast cancer riskBreast cancerVariant allelesIGFBP3 polymorphismsIGFBP-3IGFBP3 geneCancer riskElevated riskRisk genotypesActions of IGFsIncident breast cancer patientsChinese womenIGFBP-3 levelsIGF binding proteinBreast cancer patientsGenetic polymorphismsIGFBP-3 proteinProtein levelsCase-control studyDose-response mannerCancer patientsOdds ratioPolymorphism ACorrelation of Blood Sex Steroid Hormones with Body Size, Body Fat Distribution, and Other Known Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Post-Menopausal Chinese Women
Boyapati S, Shu X, Gao Y, Dai Q, Yu H, Cheng J, Jin F, Zheng W. Correlation of Blood Sex Steroid Hormones with Body Size, Body Fat Distribution, and Other Known Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Post-Menopausal Chinese Women. Cancer Causes & Control 2004, 15: 305-311. PMID: 15090725, DOI: 10.1023/b:caco.0000024256.48104.50.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous sex hormonesBreast cancer risk factorsCancer risk factorsSex hormonesHormone levelsRisk factorsBreast cancerReproductive factorsPopulation-based case-control studyEndogenous sex hormone levelsPost-menopausal healthy womenShanghai Breast Cancer StudyKnown Risk FactorsPost-menopausal Chinese womenSex hormone levelsBody fat distributionDietary macronutrient intakeBreast cancer riskCase-control studySex steroid hormonesLevels of testosteroneBreast Cancer StudyWaist circumferenceHealthy womenHip circumference
2003
Urinary phytoestrogen excretion and breast cancer risk: evaluating potential effect modifiers endogenous estrogens and anthropometrics.
Dai Q, Franke A, Yu H, Shu X, Jin F, Hebert J, Custer L, Gao Y, Zheng W. Urinary phytoestrogen excretion and breast cancer risk: evaluating potential effect modifiers endogenous estrogens and anthropometrics. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2003, 12: 497-502. PMID: 12814993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAnthropometryBiomarkers, TumorBody Mass IndexBody WeightBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesChinaDehydroepiandrosterone SulfateEatingEstrogensFemaleFibroadenomaHumansIsoflavonesMenopauseMiddle AgedPhytoestrogensPlant PreparationsRisk FactorsSex Hormone-Binding GlobulinStatistics as TopicTestosteroneWomen's HealthConceptsBody mass indexBreast cancer riskUrinary phytoestrogen excretionSteroid sex hormonesSex hormonesCancer riskSteroid hormonesUrinary isoflavonoidsBlood levelsInverse associationBreast cancerExcretion rateEndogenous steroid sex hormonesHigher body mass indexMammalian lignansConditional logistic regression modelsPotential confounding factorsHigh blood concentrationsCase-control pairsPotential protective associationLogistic regression modelsPostmenopausal womenMorning bloodMass indexHip ratio