The KDR (VEGFR-2) Genetic Polymorphism Q472H and c-KIT Polymorphism M541L Are Associated With More Aggressive Behaviour in Astrocytic Gliomas.
Cancer Genomics Proteomics
; 17(6): 715-727, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIM:
Better diagnostic and prognostic markers are required for a more accurate diagnosis and an earlier detection of glioma progression and for suggesting better treatment strategies. This retrospective study aimed to identify actionable gene variants to define potential markers of clinical significance. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
56 glioblastomas (GBM) and 44 grade 2-3 astrocytomas were profiled with next generation sequencing (NGS) as part of routine diagnostic workup and bioinformatics analysis was used for the identification of variants. CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to measure microvessel density (MVD) and Log-rank test to compare survival and progression in the presence or absence of these variants.RESULTS:
Bioinformatic analysis highlighted frequently occurring variants in genes involved in angiogenesis regulation (KDR, KIT, TP53 and PIK3CA), with the most common ones being KDR (rs1870377) and KIT (rs3822214). The KDR variant was associated with increased MVD and shorter survival in GBM. We did not observe any correlation between the KIT variant and MVD; however, there was an association with tumour grade.CONCLUSION:
This study highlights the role of single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) that may be considered non-pathogenic and suggests the prognostic significance for survival of KIT rs3822214 and KDR rs1870377 and potential importance in planning new treatment strategies for gliomas.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Astrocitoma
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Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Biomarcadores Tumorais
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Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-kit
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Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único
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Receptor 2 de Fatores de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cancer Genomics Proteomics
Assunto da revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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GENETICA MEDICA
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NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido
País de publicação:
GR
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GRECIA
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GREECE
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GRÉCIA