2023
Molecular and Sociodemographic Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Latinos Living in Puerto Rico
Perez-Mayoral J, Gonzalez-Pons M, Centeno-Girona H, Montes-Rodríguez I, Soto-Salgado M, Suárez B, Rodríguez N, Colón G, Sevilla J, Jorge D, Llor X, Xicola R, Toro D, Tous-López L, Torres-Torres M, Reyes J, López-Acevedo N, Goel A, Rodríguez-Quilichini S, Cruz-Correa M. Molecular and Sociodemographic Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Latinos Living in Puerto Rico. Genes 2023, 14: 894. PMID: 37107652, PMCID: PMC10138302, DOI: 10.3390/genes14040894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkersColorectal NeoplasmsDNA MethylationFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)Puerto RicoConceptsEarly-onset colorectal cancerColorectal cancerCpG island methylator phenotypeMicrosatellite instabilityExact testColorectal cancer disparitiesSporadic colorectal cancerFisher's exact testMolecular carcinogenic pathwaysClinicopathologic featuresClinicopathological characteristicsCancer deathCancer disparitiesColorectal tumorsCarcinogenic pathwaysHispanic menMutation statusTumorsAdditional studiesMethylator phenotypeHispanic subpopulationsChi-squaredAmerindian admixtureMolecular pathwaysMolecular markers
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 OUTCOME
2014
Prevalence of somatic mutl homolog 1 promoter hypermethylation in Lynch syndrome colorectal cancer
Moreira L, Muñoz J, Cuatrecasas M, Quintanilla I, Leoz ML, Carballal S, Ocaña T, López‐Cerón M, Pellise M, Castellví‐Bel S, Jover R, Andreu M, Carracedo A, Xicola RM, Llor X, Boland CR, Goel A, Castells A, Balaguer F. Prevalence of somatic mutl homolog 1 promoter hypermethylation in Lynch syndrome colorectal cancer. Cancer 2014, 121: 1395-1404. PMID: 25557234, PMCID: PMC10508888, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExcess of Proximal Microsatellite-Stable Colorectal Cancer in African Americans from a Multiethnic Study
Xicola RM, Gagnon M, Clark JR, Carroll T, Gao W, Fernandez C, Mijic D, Rawson JB, Janoski A, Pusatcioglu CK, Rajaram P, Gluskin AB, Regan M, Chaudhry V, Abcarian H, Blumetti J, Cintron J, Melson J, Xie H, Guzman G, Emmadi R, Alagiozian-Angelova V, Kupfer SS, Braunschweig C, Ellis NA, Llor X. Excess of Proximal Microsatellite-Stable Colorectal Cancer in African Americans from a Multiethnic Study. Clinical Cancer Research 2014, 20: 4962-4970. PMID: 25013126, PMCID: PMC4167473, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-0353.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal colorectal cancerColorectal cancerMicrosatellite instabilityLymphocytic infiltrateKRAS mutationsAfrican AmericansMicrosatellite stable colorectal cancerDistal colorectal cancerFisher's exact testMicrosatellite stable tumorsMann-Whitney U testYoung African AmericansMedian ageAA patientsHigher BMICancer disparitiesChicago HospitalsStable tumorsAge 50High incidenceMultiethnic StudyExact testYounger ageCancerOlder ageIGFBP3 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 cancersMultiple 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
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
Validation Microsatellite Path Score in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Bessa X, Alenda C, Paya A, Álvarez C, Iglesias M, Seoane A, Dedeu JM, Abulí A, Ilzarbe L, Navarro G, Pellise M, Balaguer F, Castellvi-Bel S, LLor X, Castells A, Jover R, Andreu M. Validation Microsatellite Path Score in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients With Colorectal Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 3374-3380. PMID: 21788563, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.34.3947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma, MucinousAgedCarcinoma, MedullaryCarcinoma, Signet Ring CellCohort StudiesColorectal NeoplasmsDNA Mismatch RepairFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGerm-Line MutationHeterozygoteHumansMaleMicrosatellite InstabilityMutL Protein Homolog 1MutS Homolog 2 ProteinNuclear ProteinsPrognosisProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafSensitivity and SpecificitySpainConceptsPositive predictive valuePathologic featuresColorectal cancerLynch syndromeGermline MSH2 mutationMLH1/MSH2Cohort of patientsColorectal cancer populationSelection of patientsPopulation-based cohortBRAF mutation analysisMicrosatellite instability analysisHigher CRCGermline testingBethesda guidelinesTumor characteristicsPathological scoresTumor locationCancer populationMismatch repairMMR statusFamily historyMutation carriersPatientsMSH2 mutations
2010
Aberrant 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
2009
Utility of p16 Immunohistochemistry for the Identification of Lynch Syndrome
Payá A, Alenda C, Pérez-Carbonell L, Rojas E, Soto J, Guillén C, Castillejo A, Barberá V, Carrato A, Castells A, Llor X, Andreu M, Koh J, Enders GH, Benlloch S, Jover R. Utility of p16 Immunohistochemistry for the Identification of Lynch Syndrome. Clinical Cancer Research 2009, 15: 3156-3162. PMID: 19383812, PMCID: PMC2825754, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-3116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16DNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleGerm-Line MutationHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMaleMiddle AgedMutL Protein Homolog 1Neoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPrognosisProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafConceptsP16 immunohistochemistryLynch syndromeP16 expressionGermline mutationsMLH1 expressionMLH1 methylationGenetic testingSelection of patientsMLH1 germline mutationsGood surrogate markerMajority of tumorsPathogenic germline mutationsBRAF V600E mutationColorectal cancerSurrogate markerReal-time PCRBRAF mutationsMismatch repair proteinsNormal stainingMLH1 promoterV600E mutationSignificant associationImmunohistochemistryTumor tissueTumors
2007
A Prospective, Multicenter, Population-Based Study of BRAF Mutational Analysis for Lynch Syndrome Screening
Bessa X, Ballesté B, Andreu M, Castells A, Bellosillo B, Balaguer F, Castellví–bel S, Paya A, Jover R, Alenda C, Titó L, Martinez–Villacampa M, Vilella A, Xicola RM, Pons E, Llor X, Association G. A Prospective, Multicenter, Population-Based Study of BRAF Mutational Analysis for Lynch Syndrome Screening. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2007, 6: 206-214. PMID: 18096441, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2007.10.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAgedAged, 80 and overAmino Acid SubstitutionColorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary NonpolyposisFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingGerm-Line MutationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutL Protein Homolog 1MutL ProteinsNeoplasm ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPolymorphism, GeneticProspective StudiesProto-Oncogene Proteins B-rafConceptsSporadic colorectal cancerColorectal cancerCRC patientsMMR deficiencyBRAF mutationsV600E mutationGenetic testingGermline mutationsHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancerLynch syndrome screeningGermline genetic testingMLH1 germline mutationsPopulation-based studyGene mutation carriersMMR genes MLH1Nonpolyposis colorectal cancerBRAF V600E mutationBRAF mutational analysisMLH1 promoter methylationBRAF mutation analysisBRAF V600E mutation analysisMutation analysisBRAF analysisLynch syndromeFamily history
2006
Detection of BRAF V600E Mutation in Colorectal Cancer Comparison of Automatic Sequencing and Real-Time Chemistry Methodology
Benlloch S, Payá A, Alenda C, Bessa X, Andreu M, Jover R, Castells A, Llor X, Aranda FI, Massutí B. Detection of BRAF V600E Mutation in Colorectal Cancer Comparison of Automatic Sequencing and Real-Time Chemistry Methodology. Journal Of Molecular Diagnostics 2006, 8: 540-543. PMID: 17065421, PMCID: PMC1876165, DOI: 10.2353/jmoldx.2006.060070.Peer-Reviewed Original Research