Comprehensive profiling of DNA methylation in Korean patients with colorectal cancer.
BMB Rep
; 57(2): 110-115, 2024 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37605617
ABSTRACT
Alterations in DNA methylation play an important pathophysiological role in the development and progression of colorectal cancer. We comprehensively profiled DNA methylation alterations in 165 Korean patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), and conducted an in-depth investigation of cancer-specific methylation patterns. Our analysis of the tumor samples revealed a significant presence of hypomethylated probes, primarily within the gene body regions; few hypermethylated sites were observed, which were mostly enriched in promoter-like and CpG island regions. The CpG Island Methylator PhenotypeHigh (CIMP-H) exhibited notable enrichment of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H). Additionally, our findings indicated a significant correlation between methylation of the MLH1 gene and MSI-H status. Furthermore, we found that the CIMP-H had a higher tendency to affect the right-side of the colon tissues and was slightly more prevalent among older patients. Through our methylome profile analysis, we successfully verified the thylation patterns and clinical characteristics of Korean patients with CRC. This valuable dataset lays a strong foundation for exploring novel molecular insights and potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of CRC. [BMB Reports 2024; 57(2) 110-115].
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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DNA Methylation
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
BMB Rep
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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BIOQUIMICA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article