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 statusColorectal cancer molecular classification using BRAF, KRAS, microsatellite instability, and CIMP status: Prognostic implications and response to chemotherapy.
Murcia O, Juárez M, Hernández-Illán E, Rodriguez-Soler M, Giner-Calabuig M, Alustiza M, Egoavil C, Castillejo A, Alenda C, Mangas C, Barberá V, 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. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 668-668. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.4_suppl.668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisease-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 patientsWorse prognosisPrognostic implicationsPrognostic valueClinical criteriaObservational studyMolecular subtypesMAIN OUTCOME
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
2010
5-Fluorouracil Adjuvant Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Survival in Patients With CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Colorectal Cancer
Jover R, Nguyen T, Pérez–Carbonell L, Zapater P, Payá A, Alenda C, Rojas E, Cubiella J, Balaguer F, Morillas JD, Clofent J, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Bessa X, Xicola RM, Nicolás–Pérez D, Castells A, Andreu M, Llor X, Boland CR, Goel A. 5-Fluorouracil Adjuvant Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Survival in Patients With CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology 2010, 140: 1174-1181. PMID: 21185836, PMCID: PMC3073650, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.12.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticChemotherapy, AdjuvantCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsCpG IslandsDisease-Free SurvivalDNA MethylationFemaleFluorouracilFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPhenotypePredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsConceptsCpG island methylator phenotypeCIMP-positive tumorsAdjuvant chemotherapyColorectal cancerCIMP statusColorectal tumorsIndependent predictorsStage IITNM stage IIDisease-free survivalOnly independent predictorPopulation-based cohortResponse of patientsMedian followChemotherapySurvival timePatientsMLH1 promoterMultivariate analysisTumorsAbstractTextMicrosatellite instabilityCIMP-negative tumorsDFSMethylator phenotype
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