2018
Colorectal cancer molecular classification using BRAF, KRAS, microsatellite instability and CIMP status: Prognostic implications and response to chemotherapy
Murcia O, Juárez M, Rodríguez-Soler M, Hernández-Illán E, Giner-Calabuig M, Alustiza M, Egoavil C, Castillejo A, Alenda C, Barberá V, Mangas-Sanjuan C, Yuste A, Bujanda L, Clofent J, Andreu M, Castells A, Llor X, Zapater P, Jover R. Colorectal cancer molecular classification using BRAF, KRAS, microsatellite instability and CIMP status: Prognostic implications and response to chemotherapy. PLOS ONE 2018, 13: e0203051. PMID: 30188916, PMCID: PMC6126803, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease-free survivalColorectal cancerMicrosatellite instabilityCIMP statusTNM stageKRAS mutationsBRAF mutationsMSS tumorsMolecular classificationAdvanced stage IIRetrospective observational studyPopulation-based cohortCpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) statusCancer molecular classificationSomatic KRASAdjuvant chemotherapyAdjuvant treatmentCRC patientsPrognostic implicationsWorse prognosisPrognostic valueClinical criteriaObservational studyMolecular subtypesMAIN OUTCOMETFAP2E Methylation and Expression Status Does Not Predict Response to 5-FU-based Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer
Murcia O, Jover R, Egoavil C, Perez-Carbonell L, Juárez M, Hernández-Illán E, Rojas E, Alenda C, Balaguer F, Andreu M, Llor X, Castells A, Boland CR, Goel A. TFAP2E Methylation and Expression Status Does Not Predict Response to 5-FU-based Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2018, 24: 2820-2827. PMID: 29535127, PMCID: PMC7396148, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-17-2940.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorectal cancerProtein expressionClinic-based trialsStage IV patientsAdvanced colorectal cancerDisease-free survivalColorectal cancer patientsPredictors of responseClin Cancer ResColorectal cancer samplesIV patientsMulticenter cohortMethylation statusPatient cohortCancer patientsIHC analysisIHC stainingPatientsStage IICancer ResChemotherapyCancerCancer samplesCohortHypermethylation status
2015
Efficacy of Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil Therapy for Patients with EMAST-Positive Stage II/III Colorectal Cancer
Hamaya Y, Guarinos C, Tseng-Rogenski SS, Iwaizumi M, Das R, Jover R, Castells A, Llor X, Andreu M, Carethers JM. Efficacy of Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil Therapy for Patients with EMAST-Positive Stage II/III Colorectal Cancer. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0127591. PMID: 25996601, PMCID: PMC4440728, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127591.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorectal cancerStage II/III CRC patientsStage II/III colorectal cancerKaplan-Meier survival curvesSelected Tetranucleotide RepeatsSporadic colorectal cancerElevated microsatellite alterationsEMAST statusEfficacy of adjuvantsCRC patientsImproved survivalPatient outcomesSomatic dysfunctionPatientsMicrosatellite alterationsSurvival curvesCancerChemotherapySurvival dataSubsequent cytotoxicityEMASTSurvivalMMR functionSame extentCytotoxicity
2014
IGFBP3 Methylation Is a Novel Diagnostic and Predictive Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer
Perez-Carbonell L, Balaguer F, Toiyama Y, Egoavil C, Rojas E, Guarinos C, Andreu M, Llor X, Castells A, Jover R, Boland CR, Goel A. IGFBP3 Methylation Is a Novel Diagnostic and Predictive Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e104285. PMID: 25127039, PMCID: PMC4134211, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0104285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorColorectal NeoplasmsCpG IslandsDNA MethylationFemaleHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3Intestinal MucosaMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMutationNeoplasm StagingPrognosisPromoter Regions, GeneticProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafTreatment OutcomeConceptsCRC patientsColorectal cancerPredictive biomarkersStage IICRC cohortPoor disease-free survivalDisease-free survivalIndependent risk factorPopulation-based cohortPotential clinical significancePromising diagnostic biomarkerFree survivalRisk factorsColonic tumorsCRC-specific genesClinical significanceNormal mucosaCancer-related genesPatientsDiagnostic biomarkersTumor tissueBiomarkersCohortCancerHuman cancers
2013
Genetic susceptibility variants associated with colorectal cancer prognosis
Abulí A, Lozano JJ, Rodríguez-Soler M, Jover R, Bessa X, Muñoz J, Esteban-Jurado C, Fernández-Rozadilla C, Carracedo A, Ruiz-Ponte C, Cubiella J, Balaguer F, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Clofent J, Morillas JD, Nicolás-Pérez D, Xicola RM, Llor X, Piqué JM, Andreu M, Castells A, Castellví-Bel S. Genetic susceptibility variants associated with colorectal cancer prognosis. Carcinogenesis 2013, 34: 2286-2291. PMID: 23712746, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgt179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOutcome overall survivalColorectal cancerGenetic susceptibility variantsG alleleColorectal cancer prognosisDisease-free survivalRecurrence-free intervalSuch prognostic factorsBetter clinical outcomesCancer-related deathBetter OSOverall survivalCRC patientsPrognostic factorsClinical outcomesPatient survivalShorter survivalCRC cohortPredictive biomarkersIntensive treatmentLifestyle habitsHigh riskSusceptibility variantsCancer prognosisSomatic genetic factors
2012
BMP2 / BMP4 colorectal cancer susceptibility loci in northern and southern European populations
Fernandez-Rozadilla C, Palles C, Carvajal-Carmona L, Peterlongo P, Nici C, Veneroni S, Pinheiro M, Teixeira MR, Moreno V, Lamas MJ, Baiget M, Lopez-Fernandez L, Gonzalez D, Brea-Fernandez A, Clofent J, Bujanda L, Bessa X, Andreu M, Xicola R, Llor X, Jover R, Consortium T, Castells A, Castellvi-Bel S, Carracedo A, Tomlinson I, Ruiz-Ponte C. BMP2 / BMP4 colorectal cancer susceptibility loci in northern and southern European populations. Carcinogenesis 2012, 34: 314-318. PMID: 23161572, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgs357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedBone Morphogenetic Protein 2Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4Case-Control StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsEuropeFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrognosisProspective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsSingle nucleotide polymorphismsMinor allele frequencyCancer susceptibility lociColorectal cancer susceptibility lociSouthern European populationsBone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signalingSusceptibility lociGenome-wide association studiesEuropean populationsMorphogenetic protein signalingSet of populationsDifferential taggingProtein signalingAssociation signalsSouthern European cohortsAssociation studiesDisequilibrium patternsFunctional variantsCausative variantsFurther study designsNucleotide polymorphismsAllele frequenciesLack of replicationLociComplex consequences
2010
Susceptibility Genetic Variants Associated With Colorectal Cancer Risk Correlate With Cancer Phenotype
Abulí A, Bessa X, González JR, Ruiz–Ponte C, Cáceres A, Muñoz J, Gonzalo V, Balaguer F, Fernández–Rozadilla C, González D, de Castro L, Clofent J, Bujanda L, Cubiella J, Reñé J, Morillas JD, Lanas Á, Rigau J, García A, Latorre M, Saló J, Bañares F, Argüello L, Peña E, Vilella À, Riestra S, Carreño R, Paya A, Alenda C, Xicola RM, Doyle BJ, Jover R, Llor X, Carracedo A, Castells A, Castellví–Bel S, Andreu M, Association G. Susceptibility Genetic Variants Associated With Colorectal Cancer Risk Correlate With Cancer Phenotype. Gastroenterology 2010, 139: 788-796.e6. PMID: 20638935, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.05.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCell DifferentiationChromosomes, Human, Pair 16Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8Colorectal NeoplasmsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGene FrequencyGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingOdds RatioPedigreePhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotideProspective StudiesReproducibility of ResultsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSpainConceptsCRC phenotypeColorectal cancer riskPopulation-based cohortAdvanced stage tumorsCancer phenotypeGenetic variantsCRC managementSpanish cohortColorectal adenomasCancer riskFamilial historyG allelePatientsC alleleGenetic Variants AssociatedPrevention programsSurveillance strategiesAbstractTextLogistic regressionRisk correlatesCRCAIMSReplication setCohortVariants AssociatedColorectal cancer prognosis twenty years later.
Bujanda L, Sarasqueta C, Hijona E, Hijona L, Cosme A, Gil I, Elorza JL, Asensio JI, Larburu S, Enríquez-Navascués JM, Jover R, Balaguer F, Llor X, Bessa X, Andreu M, Paya A, Castells A. Colorectal cancer prognosis twenty years later. World Journal Of Gastroenterology 2010, 16: 862-7. PMID: 20143465, PMCID: PMC2825333, DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i7.862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup IIGroup ISurgical mortalityConsecutive CRC patientsGroup II patientsOverall median survivalAdministration of chemotherapyColorectal cancer patientsColorectal cancer survivalPost-surgical mortalityAverage followMedian survivalCRC patientsII patientsTumor stageCancer patientsCancer survivalPatientsChemotherapySurvivalMortalityYearsFollowAdministration
2008
The efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer depends on the mismatch repair status
Jover R, Zapater P, Castells A, Llor X, Andreu M, Cubiella J, Balaguer F, Sempere L, Xicola RM, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Clofent J, Bessa X, Morillas JD, Nicolás-Pérez D, Pons E, Payá A, Alenda C, Association G. The efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer depends on the mismatch repair status. European Journal Of Cancer 2008, 45: 365-373. PMID: 18722765, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2008.07.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjuvant chemotherapyColorectal cancerMMR statusDisease-free survivalCohort of patientsColorectal cancer patientsSurvival of patientsMismatch repair statusMMR-defective tumorsMMR-deficient tumorsMicrosatellite instability analysisMSH2 immunohistochemistryTNM IIOverall survivalCancer patientsChemotherapyPatientsMMR deficiencyMultivariate analysisRepair statusCohortTumorsCancerIndependent effectsSurvival
2005
Mismatch repair status in the prediction of benefit from adjuvant fluorouracil chemotherapy in colorectal cancer
Jover R, Zapater P, Castells A, Llor X, Andreu M, Cubiella J, Piñol V, Xicola RM, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Clofent J, Bessa X, Morillas JD, Nicolás-Pérez D, Payá A, Alenda C. Mismatch repair status in the prediction of benefit from adjuvant fluorouracil chemotherapy in colorectal cancer. Gut 2005, 55: 848. PMID: 16299036, PMCID: PMC1856227, DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.073015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMMR-deficient tumorsAdjuvant chemotherapyColorectal cancerMMR statusDeficient tumorsStage IIMismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancersDisease-free survivalStandard clinical criteriaMismatch repair statusDeficient colorectal cancerMSH2 protein expressionLoss of MLH1Lack of benefitShort-term survivalPrediction of benefitFluorouracil chemotherapyMedian followFree survivalOverall survivalRetrospective studyTumor recurrenceClinical criteriaChemotherapyPatients