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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(9)2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38731914

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths globally. While ethnic differences in driver gene mutations have been documented, the South American population remains understudied at the genomic level, despite facing a rising burden of CRC. We analyzed tumors of 40 Chilean CRC patients (Chp) using next-generation sequencing and compared them to data from mainly Caucasian cohorts (TCGA and MSK-IMPACT). We identified 388 mutations in 96 out of 135 genes, with TP53 (45%), KRAS (30%), PIK3CA (22.5%), ATM (20%), and POLE (20%) being the most frequently mutated. TSC2 mutations were associated with right colon cancer (44.44% in RCRC vs. 6.45% in LCRC, p-value = 0.016), and overall frequency was higher compared to TCGA (p-value = 1.847 × 10-5) and MSK-IMPACT cohorts (p-value = 3.062 × 10-2). Limited sample size restricts definitive conclusions, but our data suggest potential differences in driver mutations for Chilean patients, being that the RTK-RAS oncogenic pathway is less affected and the PI3K pathway is more altered in Chp compared to TCGA (45% vs. 25.56%, respectively). The prevalence of actionable pathways and driver mutations can guide therapeutic choices, but can also impact treatment effectiveness. Thus, these findings warrant further investigation in larger Chilean cohorts to confirm these initial observations. Understanding population-specific driver mutations can guide the development of precision medicine programs for CRC patients.


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Neoplasias del Colon , Mutación , Proteína 2 del Complejo de la Esclerosis Tuberosa , Humanos , Chile/epidemiología , Proteína 2 del Complejo de la Esclerosis Tuberosa/genética , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Neoplasias del Colon/genética , Neoplasias del Colon/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Colon/patología , Anciano , Adulto , Secuenciación de Nucleótidos de Alto Rendimiento , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Transducción de Señal/genética
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Mod Pathol ; 35(2): 249-255, 2022 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34504308

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The 8th Edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging Manual designates discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft tissue by testicular germ cell tumors as a metastatic deposit. We conducted a retrospective international multi-institutional study to validate the current recommendations. Thirty-three (72%) nonseminomatous and 13 (28%) seminomatous testicular germ cell tumors were collected from 15 institutions in America, Europe, and Asia. Testicular tumor size ranged from 1.3 to 18.0 cm (mean: 6.1). Cases were classified as discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft tissue (n = 26), continuous cord involvement (n = 17), or cord lymphovascular invasion (n = 3). The mean follow-up was 39 months. Clinical stage for discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft-tissue patients was I (local disease) in 2/24 (8%), II (regional disease) in 6/24 (25%), and III (distant disease) in 16/24 (67%) cases; 16 (67%) patients presented with distant metastasis. Clinical stage for continuous cord involvement patients was I in 9/17 (53%), II in 4/17 (23%), and III in 4/17 (23%); 4 (23%) patients presented with distant metastasis. Disease progression was seen in 4 patients with discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft tissue and 5 with continuous cord-involvement (p = 0.699). When comparing discontinuous and continuous cord involvement, a significant difference was found in cord margin status (p = 0.044), spermatic cord tumor size (p = 0.016), lymph-node involvement (p = 0.037), distant metastasis (p = 0.010), individual clinical stage (p = 0.003), and nonadvanced vs. advanced disease (p = 0.003) at presentation. In multivariate analysis, after adjusting for age, histology, testicular tumor size, percent of embryonal carcinoma, lymphovascular invasion, and cord margin status, discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft tissue was significantly associated (p = 0.011) with advanced clinical stage at presentation. Our findings support the designation of metastatic disease for discontinuous involvement of spermatic cord soft tissue, as introduced by the 8th edition of the AJCC staging.


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Neoplasias de Células Germinales y Embrionarias , Cordón Espermático , Neoplasias Testiculares , Humanos , Masculino , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Neoplasias de Células Germinales y Embrionarias/patología , Neoplasias de Células Germinales y Embrionarias/terapia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Cordón Espermático/patología , Neoplasias Testiculares/patología , Neoplasias Testiculares/terapia
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Hepatology ; 73(6): 2293-2310, 2021 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33020926

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy of the biliary tract. Most cases of GBC are diagnosed in low-income and middle-income countries, and research into this disease has long been limited. In this study we therefore investigate the epigenetic changes along the model of GBC carcinogenesis represented by the sequence gallstone disease → dysplasia → GBC in Chile, the country with the highest incidence of GBC worldwide. APPROACH AND RESULTS: To perform epigenome-wide methylation profiling, genomic DNA extracted from sections of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded gallbladder tissue was analyzed using Illumina Infinium MethylationEPIC BeadChips. Preprocessed, quality-controlled data from 82 samples (gallstones n = 32, low-grade dysplasia n = 13, high-grade dysplasia n = 9, GBC n = 28) were available to identify differentially methylated markers, regions, and pathways as well as changes in copy number variations (CNVs). The number and magnitude of epigenetic changes increased with disease development and predominantly involved the hypermethylation of cytosine-guanine dinucleotide islands and gene promoter regions. The methylation of genes implicated in Wnt signaling, Hedgehog signaling, and tumor suppression increased with tumor grade. CNVs also increased with GBC development and affected cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A, MDM2 proto-oncogene, tumor protein P53, and cyclin D1 genes. Gains in the targetable Erb-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 gene were detected in 14% of GBC samples. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that GBC carcinogenesis comprises three main methylation stages: early (gallstone disease and low-grade dysplasia), intermediate (high-grade dysplasia), and late (GBC). The identified gradual changes in methylation and CNVs may help to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying this aggressive disease and eventually lead to improved treatment and early diagnosis of GBC.


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Metilación de ADN , Epigénesis Genética , Neoplasias de la Vesícula Biliar/genética , Cálculos Biliares/genética , Hiperplasia/genética , Carcinogénesis , Línea Celular Tumoral , Variaciones en el Número de Copia de ADN , Femenino , Genes Relacionados con las Neoplasias/genética , Humanos , Masculino
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FASEB J ; 34(6): 7847-7865, 2020 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32301552

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Transient receptor potential melastatin 4 (TRPM4) is a Ca2+ -activated nonselective cationic channel that regulates cell migration and contractility. Increased TRPM4 expression has been related to pathologies, in which cytoskeletal rearrangement and cell migration are altered, such as metastatic cancer. Here, we identify the K+ channel tetramerization domain 5 (KCTD5) protein, a putative adaptor of cullin3 E3 ubiquitin ligase, as a novel TRPM4-interacting protein. We demonstrate that KCTD5 is a positive regulator of TRPM4 activity by enhancing its Ca2+ sensitivity. We show that through its effects on TRPM4 that KCTD5 promotes cell migration and contractility. Finally, we observed that both TRPM4 and KCTD5 expression are increased in distinct patterns in different classes of breast cancer tumor samples. Together, these data support that TRPM4 activity can be regulated through expression levels of either TRPM4 or KCTD5, not only contributing to increased understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved on the regulation of these important ion channels, but also providing information that could inform treatments based on targeting these distinct molecules that define TRPM4 activity.


Asunto(s)
Neoplasias de la Mama/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama/patología , Movimiento Celular/fisiología , Canales de Potasio/metabolismo , Canales Catiónicos TRPM/metabolismo , Animales , Mama/metabolismo , Mama/patología , Células COS , Línea Celular , Línea Celular Tumoral , Chlorocebus aethiops , Femenino , Células HEK293 , Humanos , Células MCF-7 , Pronóstico , Ubiquitina-Proteína Ligasas/metabolismo
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Curr Urol Rep ; 20(10): 59, 2019 Sep 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31478111

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to summarize the most current literature regarding the most important aspects to consider when developing a center of excellence for prostate imaging and biopsy. RECENT FINDINGS: Multiparametric MRI (mp-MRI) has changed the way we diagnose and treat prostate cancer. This imaging modality allows for more precise identification of areas suspicious in terms of harboring prostate cancer, enabling performance of targeted mp-MRI-guided biopsies that have been demonstrated to yield superior cancer detection rates. Centers worldwide are increasingly adopting this technology. However, obtaining results comparable with those findings published in the literature can be challenging. The imaging and biopsy process entails the need for a multidisciplinary team including a dedicated radiologist, urologist, and pathologist. Adequate mp-MRI interpretation for accurate lesion identification, acquaintance with the biopsy technique selected, and precise characterization of Gleason Score/Grade Groupings are equal determinants of accurate biopsy results. Furthermore, all specialists are required to attain appropriate learning curves to ensure optimal results. In this review, we characterize crucial aspects to consider when developing a center of excellence for prostate imaging and biopsy as well as insights regarding how to implement them.


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Instituciones de Salud/normas , Biopsia Guiada por Imagen/normas , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Neoplasias de la Próstata/diagnóstico por imagen , Biopsia/métodos , Biopsia/normas , Humanos , Biopsia Guiada por Imagen/métodos , Curva de Aprendizaje , Masculino , Clasificación del Tumor , Grupo de Atención al Paciente/normas , Desarrollo de Programa/normas , Neoplasias de la Próstata/patología , Estados Unidos
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Cancer Immunol Immunother ; 67(12): 1897-1910, 2018 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29600445

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Immunotherapy based on checkpoint blockers has proven survival benefits in patients with melanoma and other malignancies. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of treated patients remains refractory, suggesting that in combination with active immunizations, such as cancer vaccines, they could be helpful to improve response rates. During the last decade, we have used dendritic cell (DC) based vaccines where DCs loaded with an allogeneic heat-conditioned melanoma cell lysate were tested in a series of clinical trials. In these studies, 60% of stage IV melanoma DC-treated patients showed immunological responses correlating with improved survival. Further studies showed that an essential part of the clinical efficacy was associated with the use of conditioned lysates. Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a high-incidence malignancy in South America. Here, we evaluated the feasibility of producing effective DCs using heat-conditioned cell lysates derived from gallbladder cancer cell lines (GBCCL). By characterizing nine different GBCCLs and several fresh tumor tissues, we found that they expressed some tumor-associated antigens such as CEA, MUC-1, CA19-9, Erb2, Survivin, and several carcinoembryonic antigens. Moreover, heat-shock treatment of GBCCLs induced calreticulin translocation and release of HMGB1 and ATP, both known to act as danger signals. Monocytes stimulated with combinations of conditioned lysates exhibited a potent increase of DC-maturation markers. Furthermore, conditioned lysate-matured DCs were capable of strongly inducing CD4+ and CD8+ T cell activation, in both allogeneic and autologous cell co-cultures. Finally, in vitro stimulated CD8+ T cells recognize HLA-matched GBCCLs. In summary, GBC cell lysate-loaded DCs may be considered for future immunotherapy approaches.


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Vacunas contra el Cáncer/inmunología , Vacunas contra el Cáncer/uso terapéutico , Neoplasias de la Vesícula Biliar/terapia , Animales , Antígenos de Neoplasias/inmunología , Biomarcadores , Vacunas contra el Cáncer/efectos adversos , Línea Celular Tumoral , Células Dendríticas/inmunología , Células Dendríticas/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Vesícula Biliar/genética , Neoplasias de la Vesícula Biliar/inmunología , Neoplasias de la Vesícula Biliar/metabolismo , Regulación de la Expresión Génica , Respuesta al Choque Térmico , Humanos , Inmunoterapia/efectos adversos , Inmunoterapia/métodos , Activación de Linfocitos/genética , Activación de Linfocitos/inmunología , Macrófagos/inmunología , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Monocitos/inmunología , Monocitos/metabolismo , Linfocitos T/inmunología , Linfocitos T/metabolismo
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Rev Med Chil ; 145(8): 1021-1027, 2017 Aug.
Artículo en Español | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29189860

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BACKGROUND: 99mTc-sestamibi parathyroid SPECT scintigraphy is a useful tool in the pre-operative study of hyperparathyroidism. False negatives (FN) have been reported in 5.7-14% of the examinations. AIM: To characterize 99mTc-sestamibi FN in cases referred for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) to a university hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive retrospective analysis. We included patients with PHP, studied with SPECT scintigraphy, operated at our center between 2008 and 2015. Clinical and surgical data were recorded; biopsies of the FN were blindly reviewed by one pathologist. RESULTS: One hundred twenty one scintigraphies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Seven (5.8%) were negative and 114 positive. There was no difference in age, sex and PTH levels between FN and true positive scintigraphies. At surgery, one FN case had two hyperplasic glands and two cases had ectopic glands. Pathology reported adenoma in three cases, hyperplasia in three and carcinoma in one. The largest diameter of the lesion was lower in FN (1.3 and 2.1 cm respectively, p = 0.02) and the proportion of adenomas was higher in true positive cases (29% and 75% respectively; p < 0.01). The interval between scintigraphy and parathyroidectomy was greater in FN with a median of 92 days (range 20 days-3.2 years, p < 0.01). The percentage of oxyphilic cells observed was similar in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: FN parathyroid SPECT scintigraphies in PHP are uncommon. They corresponded to lesions under the equipment's resolution limit and resulted in longer time lags between scintigraphy and surgery.


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Hiperparatiroidismo Primario/diagnóstico por imagen , Glándulas Paratiroides/diagnóstico por imagen , Radiofármacos , Tecnecio Tc 99m Sestamibi , Tomografía Computarizada de Emisión de Fotón Único/métodos , Adenoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Adenoma/patología , Adulto , Anciano , Carcinoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Carcinoma/patología , Reacciones Falso Negativas , Femenino , Humanos , Hiperparatiroidismo Primario/patología , Hiperplasia/diagnóstico por imagen , Hiperplasia/patología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Glándulas Paratiroides/patología , Neoplasias de las Paratiroides/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias de las Paratiroides/patología , Estándares de Referencia , Valores de Referencia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Estadísticas no Paramétricas
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Diagnostics (Basel) ; 13(20)2023 Oct 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37892050

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Leiomyomas are the most common solid benign uterine neoplasms; they are usually asymptomatic and are identified incidentally. Yet, responsive to stimulation by estrogens, leiomyomas may expand, potentially outgrowing their blood supply to undergo hemorrhage, fibrosis, calcification, and atrophy. These pathologic mechanisms commonly lead to leiomyomas degeneration, i.e., red, hyaline, cystic, or myxoid. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the most accurate imaging technique for the characterization of leiomyomas. In cases of degeneration, variable features on T2-weighted and contrast-enhanced images can be found. With no recent radiologic pathologic correlation literature available on this matter, herewith, we provide computed tomography (CT)/MR imaging along with histopathological specimens of two young women who were diagnosed with hyaline or hyaline and cyst degeneration of uterine leiomyomas at our university hospital. We report on the imaging features of uterine leiomyomas using CT and MR imaging and discuss the available literature on imaging signs that may be suggestive of hyaline or cyst degeneration using either of the imaging examination methods.

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ACS Appl Eng Mater ; 1(10): 2555-2566, 2023 Oct 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37915552

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Glassy carbon (GC) material derived from pyrolyzed furan resin was modeled by using reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The MD polymerization simulation protocols to cure the furan resin precursor material are validated via comparison of the predicted density and Young's modulus with experimental values. The MD pyrolysis simulations protocols to pyrolyze the furan resin precursor is validated by comparison of calculated density, Young's modulus, carbon content, sp2 carbon content, the in-plane crystallite size, out-of-plane crystallite stacking height, and interplanar crystallite spacing with experimental results from the literature for furan resin derived GC. The modeling methodology established in this work can provide a powerful tool for the modeling-driven design of next-generation carbon-carbon composite precursor chemistries for thermal protection systems and other high-temperature applications.

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Biol Res ; 45(3): 297-305, 2012.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23283439

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in men worldwide. Chemotherapy response is very poor and resistance to hormone-based treatments is frequent in advances stages. Recently, tumor-initiating cells or cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been identified in several cancers, including PCa. These cells are thought to be responsible for therapy resistance, relapse and metastasis. In the present work, enriched populations of CSCs were obtained using a mixed procedure that included differential clone-forming ability, sphere growing induction (prostatospheres) and magnetic-associated cell sorting (MACS). Also, stem marker expression was determined in PCa biopsies of different histological grades and metastasis samples. The signature for stem markers of the isolated CSCs was CD133+/CD44+/ABCG2+/ CD24-. Expression of stem markers (CD133, CD44, and ABCG2) was higher in medium Gleason biopsies than in lower and higher grades, and lymph-node and bone metastasis samples. These results suggest that the CSCs in PCa reach an important number in medium Gleason grades, when the tumor is still confined into the gland. At this stage, the surgical treatment is usually with curative intention. However, an important percentage of patients relapse after treatment. Number and signature of CSCs may be a prognosis factor for PCa recurrence.


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Antígenos CD/análisis , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Células Madre Neoplásicas/patología , Neoplasias de la Próstata/genética , Biomarcadores de Tumor/análisis , Biopsia , Neoplasias Óseas/secundario , Separación Celular , Humanos , Inmunohistoquímica , Metástasis Linfática/patología , Masculino , Clasificación del Tumor , Metástasis de la Neoplasia , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia , Pronóstico , Neoplasias de la Próstata/patología , Ensayo de Tumor de Célula Madre
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Rev Med Chil ; 140(9): 1116-25, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Español | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23354632

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BACKGROUND: The usefulness of positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-deoxyglucose (FDG) in sarcomas and non-sarcoma non-epithelial (NSNE) tumors is not clearly defined. AIM: To report a Chilean experience with NSNE tumors evaluated using PET with FDG. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of the database of a PET laboratory. Demographic data, indications and metabolic findings were compared with conventional imaging in 88 adults and children with diverse bone and soft tissue sarcomas as well as 24 gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), 6 pleural malignant mesotheliomas in adults, and 9 medulloblastomas in children. RESULTS: FDG showed good concordance with conventional imaging in NSNE tumors. It was helpful for staging, restaging, follow-up after treatment and for the detection of new not previously suspected lesions. CONCLUSIONS: PET with FDG could have a prognostic role and help in patient management, mainly in musculoskeletal and high grade or less differentiated sarcomas. In GIST, it was a good tool for immunotherapy control.


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Fluorodesoxiglucosa F18 , Neoplasias/diagnóstico por imagen , Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones , Radiofármacos , Sarcoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adulto Joven
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Arch Esp Urol ; 65(7): 713-6, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés, Español | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22971770

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OBJECTIVE: To report an unusual case of renal tumor and review the literature. METHODS: We present a 20 years old female with a history of acute right pyelonephritis. The ultrasound study revealed a tumor-like image in the lower pole of the right kidney . The CT-scan showed a mixed solid and cystic mass of 7 cm. in the lower pole of the right kidney. RESULTS: A right laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed. The total operative time was 90 minutes, with 24 minutes of warm ischemia. The estimated blood loss was 50 ml. and the length of stay (LOS) 36 hours. The pathology findings confirm a mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney. CONCLUSION: Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney is a benign and rare condition that doesn't show a clear difference with other renal tumors in image studies. Nephron-sparing surgery with margin study is the standard treatment when is feasible.


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Carcinoma/patología , Neoplasias Renales/patología , Neoplasias Complejas y Mixtas/patología , Células del Estroma/patología , Carcinoma/cirugía , Femenino , Humanos , Neoplasias Renales/cirugía , Neoplasias Complejas y Mixtas/cirugía , Nefrectomía , Pielonefritis/diagnóstico por imagen , Pielonefritis/etiología , Pielonefritis/patología , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Ultrasonografía , Adulto Joven
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Rev Chilena Infectol ; 29(4): 455-8, 2012 Aug.
Artículo en Español | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23096550

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Actinomycosis is an infrequent infection caused by bacteria from Actinomyces genus that manifests as a chronic, suppurative and progressive disease. It's more common in men. Thoracic actinomycosis occurs in 15% of the cases, and infection of the chest wall is less frequent. The clinical presentation mimics tuberculosis or neoplastic processes. In this article we present the case of a 63 year-old man with no comorbidity, with pulmonary actinomycosis involving the chest wall mimicking a neoplastic process, basing the diagnosis on histopathologic findings.


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Actinomicosis/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/diagnóstico , Actinomicosis/microbiología , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Pulmón/microbiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/microbiología , Pared Torácica/microbiología
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Viruses ; 14(6)2022 06 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35746684

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High-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPV) are the causal agents of an important subset of oropharyngeal cancers that has increased considerably in incidence in recent years. In this study, we evaluated the presence of HPV in 49 oropharyngeal cancers from Chilean subjects. The presence of HPV DNA was analyzed by conventional PCR, the genotypes were identified through sequencing, and the expression of E6/E7 transcripts was evaluated by a reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Additionally, to determine p16 expression-a surrogate marker for oncogenic HPV infection-a tissue array was constructed for immunohistochemistry (IHC). HPV was detected in 61.2% of oropharyngeal carcinomas, the most prevalent genotype being HPV16 (80%). E6 and E7 transcripts were detected in 91.6% and 79.1% of the HPV16-positive specimens, respectively, demonstrating functional HPV infections. Furthermore, p16 expression was positive in 58.3% of cases. These findings show a high prevalence of HR-HPV in oropharyngeal tumors from Chile, suggesting the necessity of additional studies to address this growing public health concern.


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Alphapapillomavirus , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello , Proteínas Oncogénicas Virales , Neoplasias Orofaríngeas , Infecciones por Papillomavirus , Alphapapillomavirus/genética , Chile/epidemiología , Inhibidor p16 de la Quinasa Dependiente de Ciclina/análisis , Inhibidor p16 de la Quinasa Dependiente de Ciclina/genética , ADN Viral/análisis , ADN Viral/genética , Humanos , Proteínas Oncogénicas Virales/genética , Neoplasias Orofaríngeas/metabolismo , Papillomaviridae/genética , Proteínas E7 de Papillomavirus/genética , Infecciones por Papillomavirus/complicaciones , Infecciones por Papillomavirus/epidemiología , Infecciones por Papillomavirus/metabolismo , ARN Viral/genética
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Microorganisms ; 10(5)2022 Apr 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35630333

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High-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs) are the etiological agents of cervical cancer. However, a low proportion of HR-HPV-infected women finally develop this cancer, which suggests the involvement of additional cofactors. Epstein−Barr virus (EBV) has been detected in cervical squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) as well as in low- (LSIL) and high-grade (HSIL) squamous intraepithelial lesions, although its role is unknown. In this study, we characterized HR-HPV/EBV co-presence and viral gene expression in LSIL (n = 22), HSIL (n = 52), and SCC (n = 19) from Chilean women. Additionally, phenotypic changes were evaluated in cervical cancer cells ectopically expressing BamHI-A Rightward Frame 1 (BARF1). BARF1 is a lytic gene also expressed in EBV-positive epithelial tumors during the EBV latency program. HPV was detected in 6/22 (27.3%) LSIL, 38/52 (73.1%) HSIL, and 15/19 (78.9%) SCC cases (p < 0.001). On the other hand, EBV was detected in 16/22 (72.7%) LSIL, 27/52 (51.9%) HSIL, and 13/19 (68.4%) SCC cases (p = 0.177). HR-HPV/EBV co-presence was detected in 3/22 (13.6%) LSIL, 17/52 (32.7%) HSIL, and 11/19 (57.9%) SCC cases (p = 0.020). Additionally, BARF1 transcripts were detected in 37/55 (67.3%) of EBV positive cases and in 19/30 (63.3%) of HR-HPV/EBV positive cases. Increased proliferation, migration, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was observed in cervical cancer cells expressing BARF1. Thus, both EBV and BARF1 transcripts are detected in low- and high-grade cervical lesions as well as in cervical carcinomas. In addition, BARF1 can modulate the tumor behavior in cervical cancer cells, suggesting a role in increasing tumor aggressiveness.

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Cancers (Basel) ; 14(3)2022 Jan 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35158906

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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play key roles in cell processes and are good candidates for cancer risk prediction. Few studies have investigated the association between individual genotypes and lncRNA expression. Here we integrate three separate datasets with information on lncRNA expression only, both lncRNA expression and genotype, and genotype information only to identify circulating lncRNAs associated with the risk of gallbladder cancer (GBC) using robust linear and logistic regression techniques. In the first dataset, we preselect lncRNAs based on expression changes along the sequence "gallstones → dysplasia → GBC". In the second dataset, we validate associations between genetic variants and serum expression levels of the preselected lncRNAs (cis-lncRNA-eQTLs) and build lncRNA expression prediction models. In the third dataset, we predict serum lncRNA expression based on individual genotypes and assess the association between genotype-based expression and GBC risk. AC084082.3 and LINC00662 showed increasing expression levels (p-value = 0.009), while C22orf34 expression decreased in the sequence from gallstones to GBC (p-value = 0.04). We identified and validated two cis-LINC00662-eQTLs (r2 = 0.26) and three cis-C22orf34-eQTLs (r2 = 0.24). Only LINC00662 showed a genotyped-based serum expression associated with GBC risk (OR = 1.25 per log2 expression unit, 95% CI 1.04-1.52, p-value = 0.02). Our results suggest that preselection of lncRNAs based on tissue samples and exploitation of cis-lncRNA-eQTLs may facilitate the identification of circulating noncoding RNAs linked to cancer risk.

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Cell Adh Migr ; 15(1): 58-73, 2021 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33724150

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Neuroblastoma is a highly metastatic tumor that emerges from neural crest cell progenitors. Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) is a regulator of cell migration that binds to the receptor Neogenin-1 and is upregulated in neuroblastoma. Here, we show that Netrin-1 ligand binding to Neogenin-1 leads to FAK autophosphorylation and integrin ß1 activation in a FAK dependent manner, thus promoting neuroblastoma cell migration. Moreover, Neogenin-1, which was detected in all tumor stages and was required for neuroblastoma cell migration, was found in a complex with integrin ß1, FAK, and Netrin-1. Importantly, Neogenin-1 promoted neuroblastoma metastases in an immunodeficient mouse model. Taken together, these data show that Neogenin-1 is a metastasis-promoting protein that associates with FAK, activates integrin ß1 and promotes neuroblastoma cell migration.


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Integrina beta1 , Neuroblastoma , Animales , Adhesión Celular , Movimiento Celular , Quinasa 1 de Adhesión Focal/genética , Proteína-Tirosina Quinasas de Adhesión Focal , Proteínas de la Membrana , Ratones , Netrina-1
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J Pers Med ; 11(9)2021 Sep 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34575676

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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is progressively being used in clinical practice. However, several barriers preclude using this technology for precision oncology in most Latin American countries. To overcome some of these barriers, we have designed a 25-gene panel that contains predictive biomarkers for most current and near-future available therapies in Chile and Latin America. Library preparation was optimized to account for low DNA integrity observed in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. The workflow includes an automated bioinformatic pipeline that accounts for the underrepresentation of Latin Americans in genome databases. The panel detected small insertions, deletions, and single nucleotide variants down to allelic frequencies of 0.05 with high sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility. The workflow was validated in 272 clinical samples from several solid tumor types, including gallbladder (GBC). More than 50 biomarkers were detected in these samples, mainly in BRCA1/2, KRAS, and PIK3CA genes. In GBC, biomarkers for PARP, EGFR, PIK3CA, mTOR, and Hedgehog signaling inhibitors were found. Thus, this small NGS panel is an accurate and sensitive method that may constitute a more cost-efficient alternative to multiple non-NGS assays and costly, large NGS panels. This kind of streamlined assay with automated bioinformatics analysis may facilitate the implementation of precision medicine in Latin America.

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Cell Adh Migr ; 13(1): 33-40, 2019 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30160193

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Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common pediatric extracranial solid tumor. It arises during development of the sympathetic nervous system. Netrin-4 (NTN4), a laminin-related protein, has been proposed as a key factor to target NB metastasis, although there is controversy about its function. Here, we show that NTN4 is broadly expressed in tumor, stroma and blood vessels of NB patient samples. Furthermore, NTN4 was shown to act as a cell adhesion molecule required for the migration induced by Neogenin-1 (NEO1) in SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells. Therefore, we propose that NTN4, by forming a ternary complex with Laminin γ1 (LMγ1) and NEO1, acts as an essential extracellular matrix component, which induces the migration of SK-N-SH cells.


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Movimiento Celular , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Laminina/metabolismo , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/metabolismo , Netrinas/metabolismo , Neuroblastoma/patología , Receptores de Superficie Celular/metabolismo , Adhesión Celular , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Neuroblastoma/metabolismo , Células Tumorales Cultivadas
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