To investigate the function of minisatellite alleles of MUC6-MS5, we examined the effects on gene expression from luciferase reporters when inserted with minisatellites.     ///    "A significant association (odds ratio [OR]=7.08) between short rare MUC6-MS5 alleles and relative risks were observed for gastric cancer (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.43-35.19. "    ///    "Therefore, we suggest that the short rare MUC6-MS5 alleles may be related to cancer development by the regulation of MUC6 expression.. "