Genetic mapping of pancreatic cancer by targeted next-generation sequencing e
Τίτλος | Genetic mapping of pancreatic cancer by targeted next-generation sequencing e |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Zarkavelis, G., Kotoula V., Kolliou G-A., Papadopoulou K., Tikas I., Karavasilis V., Samantas E., Dervenis C., Efstratiou I., Nicolaou I., Apessou D., Kafiri G., Koletsa T., Bompolaki I., Rallis G., Batistatou A., Glantzounis G., Pectasides D., Fountzilas G., & Pentheroudakis G. |
Journal | ESMO Open |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | e000525 |
Date Published | 2019 |
ISSN | 2059-7029 |
Abstract | Pancreatic cancer is one of the most fatal malignancies ranking fourth among the leading causes of cancer death with diagnosis at late stages carrying a dismal prognosis. The aim of our retrospective study was to describe the nature and the incidence of gene mutations and genomic instability in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinomas of a Greek patient population fully annotated with clinicopathological data. We used a targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel encompassing genes commonly mutated in pancreatic tumours in a patient population managed with either nab-paclitaxel regimens or targeted compounds modulating the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)/AKT/mTOR axis. We identified and as being the most prevalent mutations in the study population with the exception of an intriguingly lower incidence regarding KRAS mutants. Homologous recombination gene mutations were found to be mutually exclusive with mutations. The coexistence of both and mutation seems to adversely affect the outcome of the patients whether treated with targeted therapy against EGFR/Akt/mTOR axis or cytotoxic drugs. The poor prognosis observed, correlated to late presentation, specific molecular mutations and to high mutational load warrant prospective validating studies and research into the mechanistic pathophysiology of pancreatic tumours for more effective therapeutic targeting. |
DOI | 10.1136/esmoopen-2019-000525 |
Alternate Journal | ESMO Open |
PubMed ID | 31673425 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6802956 |