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
2019
Implication of DNA repair genes in Lynch-like syndrome
Xicola RM, Clark JR, Carroll T, Alvikas J, Marwaha P, Regan MR, Lopez-Giraldez F, Choi J, Emmadi R, Alagiozian-Angelova V, Kupfer SS, Ellis NA, Llor X. Implication of DNA repair genes in Lynch-like syndrome. Familial Cancer 2019, 18: 331-342. PMID: 30989425, PMCID: PMC6561810, DOI: 10.1007/s10689-019-00128-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA MethylationDNA Mismatch RepairDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGerm-Line MutationHeterozygoteHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMiddle AgedMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2MutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinSequence Analysis, DNAConceptsLLS patientsDistinct mutational signaturesGenome integrityLynch syndromeMutational signaturesMicrosatellite instabilityGermline mutationsColorectal cancerSequence analysisRepair genesSomatic MMR gene mutationsLS casesConsecutive CRC patientsMutational profileSomatic mutationsLynch-like syndromeL mutationMMR gene mutationsDNA repair genesFirst-degree relativesLikely pathogenic variantsSingle nucleotide variantsMLH1 promoter methylationTumor mutational profileExhibit microsatellite instability
2018
Lack of APC somatic mutation is associated with early-onset colorectal cancer in African Americans
Xicola RM, Manojlovic Z, Augustus GJ, Kupfer SS, Emmadi R, Alagiozian-Angelova V, Triche T, Salhia B, Carpten J, Llor X, Ellis NA. Lack of APC somatic mutation is associated with early-onset colorectal cancer in African Americans. Carcinogenesis 2018, 39: 1331-1341. PMID: 30239619, PMCID: PMC6292413, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgy122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenomatous Polyposis Coli ProteinBlack or African AmericanCadherinsColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Copy Number VariationsDNA MethylationDNA-Binding ProteinsExome SequencingFemaleGATA6 Transcription FactorHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMixed Function OxygenasesProto-Oncogene ProteinsSOX9 Transcription FactorTranscription FactorsWnt Signaling Pathway
2015
Mutation Spectrum and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in African American Families with Lynch Syndrome
Santa Cruz Guindalini R, Win AK, Gulden C, Lindor NM, Newcomb PA, Haile RW, Raymond V, Stoffel E, Hall M, Llor X, Ukaegbu CI, Solomon I, Weitzel J, Kalady M, Blanco A, Terdiman J, Shuttlesworth GA, Lynch PM, Hampel H, Lynch HT, Jenkins MA, Olopade OI, Kupfer SS. Mutation Spectrum and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in African American Families with Lynch Syndrome. Gastroenterology 2015, 149: 1446-1453. PMID: 26248088, PMCID: PMC4648287, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.07.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenosine TriphosphatasesAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA Mismatch RepairDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFamilyFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2MutationMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsConceptsColorectal cancerLynch syndromeCumulative riskRisk of CRCUS referral centersMMR gene mutationsMutation spectrumNongenetic risk factorsYears of ageMismatch repair genesMMR gene productsMutation-carrying familiesReferral centerRetrospective studyCRC riskRisk factorsFamily historyCancer riskHigh incidenceCRC conditionsSyndromeAbstractTextMMR genesAscertainment criteriaCancer
2014
The MLH1 c.1852_1853delinsGC (p.K618A) Variant in Colorectal Cancer: Genetic Association Study in 18,723 Individuals
Abulí A, Bujanda L, Muñoz J, Buch S, Schafmayer C, Valeria Maiorana M, Veneroni S, van Wezel T, Liu T, Westers H, Esteban-Jurado C, Ocaña T, Piqué JM, Andreu M, Jover R, Carracedo A, Xicola RM, Llor X, Castells A, , Dunlop M, Hofstra R, Lindblom A, Wijnen J, Peterlongo P, Hampe J, Ruiz-Ponte C, Castellví-Bel S. The MLH1 c.1852_1853delinsGC (p.K618A) Variant in Colorectal Cancer: Genetic Association Study in 18,723 Individuals. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e95022. PMID: 24743384, PMCID: PMC3990597, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0095022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenosine TriphosphatasesAmino Acid SubstitutionCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Repair EnzymesDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGenetic Association StudiesGerm-Line MutationHumansINDEL MutationMaleMismatch Repair Endonuclease PMS2Mutation, MissenseMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsConceptsColorectal cancerPathological characteristicsLynch syndromeCase-control studyLynch syndrome tumorsFamilial adenomatous polyposisDefective DNA mismatch repairGenotype-phenotype correlationFrequent neoplasmLow-penetrance variantsFamily historyLarge cohortImportant causeAdenomatous polyposisTotal burdenGenetic susceptibilityGermline mutationsUncertain significancePathogenic consequencesSyndromeMLH1 geneCommon formDNA mismatch repairMendelian syndromesRisk variants
2012
A High Degree of LINE-1 Hypomethylation Is a Unique Feature of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Antelo M, Balaguer F, Shia J, Shen Y, Hur K, Moreira L, Cuatrecasas M, Bujanda L, Giraldez MD, Takahashi M, Cabanne A, Barugel ME, Arnold M, Roca EL, Andreu M, Castellvi-Bel S, Llor X, Jover R, Castells A, Boland CR, Goel A. A High Degree of LINE-1 Hypomethylation Is a Unique Feature of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e45357. PMID: 23049789, PMCID: PMC3458035, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0045357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenomaAdultAge of OnsetArgentinaCase-Control StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA GlycosylasesDNA MethylationDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGene ExpressionGerm-Line MutationHumansLong Interspersed Nucleotide ElementsMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMiddle AgedMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 3 ProteinNuclear ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafSpainSurvival AnalysisUnited StatesConceptsEarly-onset colorectal cancerColorectal cancerLINE-1 methylationLINE-1 hypomethylationLynch syndrome colorectal cancersMismatch repair protein expressionSomatic BRAF V600E mutationNormal colonic mucosa samplesBetter overall survivalCancer-related mortalityMean LINE-1 methylation levelGermline MUTYH mutationsSporadic colorectal cancerRepair protein expressionColonic mucosa samplesMicrosatellite instability statusDistinct molecular subtypesBRAF V600E mutationLINE-1 methylation levelsLower LINE-1 methylationOverall survivalCRC tissuesMethylation statusPoor prognosisLynch syndrome
2011
A two-phase case–control study for colorectal cancer genetic susceptibility: candidate genes from chromosomal regions 9q22 and 3q22
Abulí A, Fernández-Rozadilla C, Giráldez MD, Muñoz J, Gonzalo V, Bessa X, Bujanda L, Reñé JM, Lanas A, García AM, Saló J, Argüello L, Vilella À, Carreño R, Jover R, Xicola RM, Llor X, Carvajal-Carmona L, Tomlinson IP, Kerr DJ, Houlston RS, Piqué JM, Carracedo A, Castells A, Andreu M, Ruiz-Ponte C, Castellví-Bel S, for the Gastrointestinal Oncology Group of the Spanish Gastroenterological Association. A two-phase case–control study for colorectal cancer genetic susceptibility: candidate genes from chromosomal regions 9q22 and 3q22. British Journal Of Cancer 2011, 105: 870-875. PMID: 21811255, PMCID: PMC3171011, DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAntigens, CDCarrier ProteinsCase-Control StudiesChromosomes, Human, Pair 3Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9Colorectal NeoplasmsDNA-Binding ProteinsGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGPI-Linked ProteinsHumansMaleNuclear ProteinsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideSemaphorinsConceptsCRC riskCRC casesColorectal cancerSingle nucleotide polymorphismsCancer-related deathCase-control studyLarge CRC cohortsGenetic variantsLow-penetrance genetic variantsCRC cohortCRC susceptibilityCRC familiesSecond causeGenetic susceptibilityGenetic riskGenetic linkage studiesAdditional associationsCandidate genesRiskPhase 2Plausible candidate genesFurther validationPhase 1Two-phase case-control studyLinkage studiesCancer Risk Assessment in Lynch Syndrome: Does the Gene Matter?
Xicola RM, Llor X. Cancer Risk Assessment in Lynch Syndrome: Does the Gene Matter? JAMA 2011, 305: 2351-2352. PMID: 21642691, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2011.771.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2009
Association of MUTYH and MSH6 germline mutations in colorectal cancer patients
Giráldez MD, Balaguer F, Caldés T, Sanchez-de-Abajo A, Gómez-Fernández N, Ruiz-Ponte C, Muñoz J, Garre P, Gonzalo V, Moreira L, Ocaña T, Clofent J, Carracedo A, Andreu M, Jover R, Llor X, Castells A, Castellví-Bel S, Gastrointestinal Oncology Group of the Spanish Gastroenterological Association. Association of MUTYH and MSH6 germline mutations in colorectal cancer patients. Familial Cancer 2009, 8: 525. PMID: 19685280, DOI: 10.1007/s10689-009-9282-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonoallelic MUTYH mutationsCRC patientsMSH6 mutationsMUTYH mutationsCRC riskGermline mutationsMUTYH mutation carriersColorectal cancer patientsColorectal cancer riskMSH6 germline mutationsCancer patientsHealthy carriersMutation carriersCancer riskPatientsGroup IIGroup IMUTYHRiskMissense mutationsMSH6Repair processNonsense mutationMutationsDNA repair processes
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
2005
Differential Features of Colorectal Cancers Fulfilling Amsterdam Criteria without Involvement of the Mutator Pathway
Llor X, Pons E, Xicola RM, Castells A, Alenda C, Piñol V, Andreu M, Castellví-Bel S, Payá A, Jover R, Bessa X, Girós A, Roca A, Gassull MA, Association F. Differential Features of Colorectal Cancers Fulfilling Amsterdam Criteria without Involvement of the Mutator Pathway. Clinical Cancer Research 2005, 11: 7304-7310. PMID: 16243801, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-05-0965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAgedAged, 80 and overCarrier ProteinsCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisDNA Mutational AnalysisDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGerm-Line MutationHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMutationMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsProspective StudiesSpainConceptsHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancerHNPCC patientsAmsterdam criteriaColorectal cancerPathway alterationsMicrosatellite instabilityMetachronous adenomatous polypsLeft-sided tumorsMismatch repair gene mutationsAmsterdam II criteriaColorectal cancer patientsNonpolyposis colorectal cancerRepair gene mutationsMismatch repair deficiencyDetailed family historyMMR alterationsEndometrial cancerLymphocytic infiltratePathologic dataCancer patientsFamily historyAdenomatous polypsHNPCC familiesPatientsTumor DNAAccuracy of Revised Bethesda Guidelines, Microsatellite Instability, and Immunohistochemistry for the Identification of Patients With Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
Piñol V, Castells A, Andreu M, Castellví-Bel S, Alenda C, Llor X, Xicola RM, Rodríguez-Moranta F, Payá A, Jover R, Bessa X, Association F. Accuracy of Revised Bethesda Guidelines, Microsatellite Instability, and Immunohistochemistry for the Identification of Patients With Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer. JAMA 2005, 293: 1986-1994. PMID: 15855432, DOI: 10.1001/jama.293.16.1986.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAgedCarrier ProteinsChromosomal InstabilityColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisCost-Benefit AnalysisDNA Mutational AnalysisDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGenetic Carrier ScreeningGenetic TestingGerm-Line MutationGuidelines as TopicHeterozygoteHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMicrosatellite RepeatsMiddle AgedMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNeoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene ProteinsSensitivity and SpecificitySpainConceptsMicrosatellite instability testingBethesda guidelinesMLH1 germline mutationsInstability testingMicrosatellite instabilityGermline testingColorectal cancerGermline mutationsHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancerRevised Bethesda GuidelinesProtein expressionIdentification of patientsLogistic regression analysisNonpolyposis colorectal cancerMismatch repair deficiencyNational Cancer InstituteCancer genetic testingTumor characteristicsClinical parametersFamily historyNationwide studyIdentification of individualsCancer InstitutePatientsGenetic testing