2021
Exome sequencing of early-onset patients supports genetic heterogeneity in colorectal cancer
Fernández-Rozadilla C, Álvarez-Barona M, Quintana I, López-Novo A, Amigo J, Cameselle-Teijeiro J, Roman E, Gonzalez D, Llor X, Bujanda L, Bessa X, Jover R, Balaguer F, Castells A, Castellví-Bel S, Capellá G, Carracedo A, Valle L, Ruiz-Ponte C. Exome sequencing of early-onset patients supports genetic heterogeneity in colorectal cancer. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 11135. PMID: 34045552, PMCID: PMC8159954, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90590-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultColorectal NeoplasmsDNA HelicasesDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsExomeExome SequencingFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenetic HeterogeneityGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMaleMethyltransferasesMiddle AgedPoly-ADP-Ribose Binding ProteinsProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 13ConceptsEarly-onset CRC patientsColorectal cancerCRC patientsEarly-onset patientsGenetic variantsPotential risk allelesCRC onsetYoungest caseCRC developmentIndependent patientsPatientsTruncating variantsRisk allelesExome sequencingNovel genetic variantsRobust studiesTDG geneDisease developmentCandidate variantsCancerMolecular heterogeneityDiseaseComplex diseasesGenetic heterogeneityHigh-impact variants
2018
TFAP2E 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
2016
Association of a let-7 miRNA binding region of TGFBR1 with hereditary mismatch repair proficient colorectal cancer (MSS HNPCC)
Xicola RM, Bontu S, Doyle BJ, Rawson J, Garre P, Lee E, de la Hoya M, Bessa X, Clofent J, Bujanda L, Balaguer F, Castellví-Bel S, Alenda C, Jover R, Ruiz-Ponte C, Syngal S, Andreu M, Carracedo A, Castells A, Newcomb PA, Lindor N, Potter JD, Baron JA, Ellis NA, Caldes T, LLor X. Association of a let-7 miRNA binding region of TGFBR1 with hereditary mismatch repair proficient colorectal cancer (MSS HNPCC). Carcinogenesis 2016, 37: 751-758. PMID: 27234654, PMCID: PMC4967215, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgw064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAgedAllelesAxin ProteinBeta CateninBinding SitesColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA Mismatch RepairDNA Modification MethylasesDNA Repair EnzymesFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenotypeHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMiddle AgedProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IReceptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IIReceptors, Transforming Growth Factor betaTumor Suppressor Proteins
2014
Multiple Sporadic Colorectal Cancers Display a Unique Methylation Phenotype
Gonzalo V, Lozano JJ, Alonso-Espinaco V, Moreira L, Muñoz J, Pellisé M, Castellví-Bel S, Bessa X, Andreu M, Xicola RM, Llor X, Ruiz-Ponte C, Carracedo A, Jover R, Castells A, Balaguer F, . Multiple Sporadic Colorectal Cancers Display a Unique Methylation Phenotype. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e91033. PMID: 24643221, PMCID: PMC3958343, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overColorectal NeoplasmsCpG IslandsDNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasms, Multiple PrimaryPhenotypeProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)Ras ProteinsConceptsMultiple colorectal cancersColorectal cancerSporadic colorectal cancerMultiple tumorsCpG island methylator phenotypeSolitary tumorTumor multiplicityMismatch repair deficiency statusSynchronous colorectal cancerMethylation phenotypeCIMP-high tumorsDNA methylation profilingDNA hypermethylationBRAF mutationsDeficiency statusSignificant DNA hypermethylationTumorsTumor samplesMethylation profilingMethyLight assayTumor pairsMethylator phenotypeCpG sitesFunctional annotation clusteringPatients
2011
Stool-fermented Plantago ovata husk induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells independently of molecular phenotype
Sohn VR, Giros A, Xicola RM, Fluvià L, Grzybowski M, Anguera A, Llor X. Stool-fermented Plantago ovata husk induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells independently of molecular phenotype. British Journal Of Nutrition 2011, 107: 1591-1602. PMID: 22018732, DOI: 10.1017/s0007114511004910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicApoptosisBacteria, AnaerobicBcl-2 Homologous Antagonist-Killer ProteinBcl-X ProteinCell Line, TumorColorectal NeoplasmsFatty Acids, VolatileFecesFermentationGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMembrane Potential, MitochondrialNeoplasm ProteinsOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPlant EpidermisPlantagoRNA, MessengerSeedsConceptsMolecular phenotypesExtrinsic pathwayDeath receptor-mediated apoptosisDeath domain proteinActivator of caspaseMitochondrial membrane depolarisationApoptosis-inducing factorReceptor-mediated apoptosisInhibitor of apoptosisLoVo cellsRegulation of inhibitorAdenomatous polyposis coliTNF-α ligandDomain proteinsMetastatic cell linesPro-apoptotic environmentCaspase activatorsCRC cellsApoptotic proteaseDifferent molecular phenotypesPro-apoptotic effectsDeath receptorsPlantago ovata huskApoptosis survivinIntrinsic pathway
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 AssociatedAberrant DNA Methylation in Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer Without Mismatch Repair Deficiency
Goel A, Xicola RM, Nguyen T, Doyle BJ, Sohn VR, Bandipalliam P, Rozek LS, Reyes J, Cordero C, Balaguer F, Castells A, Jover R, Andreu M, Syngal S, Boland CR, Llor X. Aberrant DNA Methylation in Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer Without Mismatch Repair Deficiency. Gastroenterology 2010, 138: 1854-1862.e1. PMID: 20102720, PMCID: PMC2859993, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.01.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBase SequenceBasic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription FactorsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDNA MethylationDNA Mismatch RepairEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenomic InstabilityHumansLong Interspersed Nucleotide ElementsMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataMutationMutL Protein Homolog 1Nerve Tissue ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPedigreePhenotypeProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)Ras ProteinsSpainSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 1 ProteinSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling ProteinsUnited StatesConceptsHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancerNonpolyposis colorectal cancerHNPCC tumorsMismatch repair deficiencyColorectal cancerMicrosatellite instabilityGermline mismatch repair (MMR) gene mutationsLynch syndrome cancersMismatch repair gene mutationsRepair deficiencyBest diagnostic approachBRAF mutation statusRepair gene mutationsSporadic microsatellite instabilityV600E BRAF mutationLINE-1 methylationSyndrome cancersAmsterdam criteriaLynch syndromeKRAS mutationsTreatment responseBRAF mutationsHigh indexTumor behaviorCarcinogenic pathways
2007
Performance of Different Microsatellite Marker Panels for Detection of Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colorectal Tumors
Xicola RM, Llor X, Pons E, Castells A, Alenda C, Piñol V, Andreu M, Castellví-Bel S, Payá A, Jover R, Bessa X, Girós A, Duque JM, Nicolás-Pérez D, Garcia AM, Rigau J, Gassull MA. Performance of Different Microsatellite Marker Panels for Detection of Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colorectal Tumors. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2007, 99: 244-252. PMID: 17284719, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djk033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenosine TriphosphatasesAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarrier ProteinsCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Mismatch RepairDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMicrosatellite RepeatsMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2MutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNeoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPolymerase Chain ReactionPredictive Value of TestsSensitivity and SpecificitySpain