Circulating-tumour DNA methylation of HAND1 gene: a promising biomarker in early detection of colorectal cancer.
BMC Med Genomics
; 17(1): 117, 2024 Apr 30.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the significant global health concerns with an increase in cases. Regular screening tests are crucial for early detection as it is often asymptomatic in the initial stages. Liquid biopsies, a non-invasive approach that examines biomarkers in biofluids, offer a promising future in diagnosing and screening cancer. Circulating-tumour DNA (ctDNA) is the genetic material in biofluids released into the circulatory system by cells. ctDNA is a promising marker for monitoring patients since cancer cells display distinct DNA methylation patterns compared to normal cells. The potential of our research to contribute to early detection and improved patient outcomes is significant.AIMS:
The primary objective of this research project was to explore the HAND1 methylation levels in plasma ctDNA as a potential biomarker for diagnosing CRC and evaluate the methylation level of the well-established gene SPET9 to compare it with the methylation level of HAND1. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Plasma samples were collected from 30 CRC patients and 15 healthy individuals, with CRC samples obtained pre-treatment. ctDNA was extracted and treated with bisulfite for methylation status assessment. Quantitative methylation-specific PCR (qMS-PCR) was performed for HAND1 and SEPT9, using ß-actin (ACTB gene) as a reference. The study aims to evaluate the potential of these genes as diagnostic biomarkers for CRC, contributing to early detection and improved patient outcomes.RESULTS:
Our study yielded significantresults:
90% of CRC patients (27 out of 30) had hypermethylation in the SEPT9 gene, and 83% (25 out of 30) exhibited hypermethylation in the HAND1 gene. The methylation levels of both genes were significantly higher in CRC patients than in healthy donors. These findings underscore the potential of SEPT9 and HAND1 methylation as promising biomarkers for diagnosing CRC, potentially leading to early detection and improved patient outcomes.CONCLUSION:
These findings highlight the potential of SEPT9 and HAND1 methylation as promising biomarkers for diagnosing CRC. However, further research and validation studies are needed to confirm these findings and to explore their clinical utility in CRC diagnosis and management.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorretais
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Biomarcadores Tumorais
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Metilação de DNA
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Fatores de Transcrição Hélice-Alça-Hélice Básicos
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Detecção Precoce de Câncer
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DNA Tumoral Circulante
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Med Genomics
Assunto da revista:
GENETICA MEDICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irã