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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2017

Whole-genome sequencing revealed novel prognostic biomarkers and promising targets for therapy of ovarian clear cell carcinoma.

Hiroaki Itamochi, Tetsuro Oishi, Nao Oumi, Satoshi Takeuchi, Kosuke Yoshihara, Mikio Mikami, Nobuo Yaegashi, Yasuhisa Terao, Kazuhiro Takehara, Kimio Ushijima and 7 more

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Article in British journal of cancer, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 68 papers.

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68 citing papers in PubMed, 109 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors at 14 institutions in 1 country.

Hiroaki ItamochiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, Morioka 020-8505, Japan.
Tetsuro OishiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tottori University School of Medicine, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Nao OumiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tottori University School of Medicine, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Satoshi TakeuchiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, Morioka 020-8505, Japan.
Kosuke YoshiharaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan.
Mikio MikamiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara 259-1193, Japan.
Nobuo YaegashiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8574, Japan.
Yasuhisa TeraoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.
Kazuhiro TakeharaDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matusyama 791-0280, Japan.
Kimio UshijimaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume 830-0011, Japan.
Hidemichi WatariDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan.
Daisuke AokiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan.
Tadashi KimuraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
Toshiaki NakamuraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima 890-8760, Japan.
Yoshihito YokoyamaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan.
Junzo KigawaMatsue City Hospital, Matsue 690-8509, Japan.
Toru SugiyamaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, Morioka 020-8505, Japan.
Iwate Medical University · JPTottori University · JPHirosaki University · JPHokkaido University · JPJuntendo University · JPKagoshima City Hospital · JPKeio University · JPKurume University · JPMatsudo City Hospital · JPNiigata University · JPOsaka University · JPShikoku Cancer Center · JPTohoku University · JPTokai University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOvarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) is mostly resistant to standard chemotherapy that results in poor patient survival. To understand the genetic background of these tumours, we performed whole-genome sequencing of OCCC tumours.

methodsTumour tissue samples and matched blood samples were obtained from 55 Japanese women diagnosed with OCCC. Whole-genome sequencing was performed using the Illumina HiSeq platform according to standard protocols.

resultsAlterations to the switch/sucrose non-fermentable (SWI/SNF) subunit, the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signalling pathway, and the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK)/Ras signalling pathway were found in 51%, 42%, and 29% of OCCC tumours, respectively. The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate for patients with an activated PI3K/Akt signalling pathway was significantly higher than that for those with inactive pathway (91 vs 40%, hazard ratio 0.24 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.10-0.56), P=0.0010). Similarly, the OS was significantly higher in patients with the activated RTK/Ras signalling pathway than in those with the inactive pathway (91 vs 53%, hazard ratio 0.35 (95% CI 0.13-0.94), P=0.0373). Multivariable analysis revealed that activation of the PI3K/Akt and RTK/Ras signalling pathways was an independent prognostic factor for patients with OCCC.

conclusionsThe PI3K/Akt and RTK/Ras signalling pathways may be potential prognostic biomarkers for OCCC patients. Furthermore, our whole-genome sequencing data highlight important pathways for molecular and biological characterisations and potential therapeutic targeting in OCCC.

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Adenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarrier ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA HelicasesDNA Mutational AnalysisDNA, NeoplasmFemaleGenome, HumanHumansMiddle AgedMolecular Targeted TherapyNerve Tissue ProteinsARID1A protein, humanARID1B protein, humanBCL11A protein, humanBiomarkers, TumorCarrier ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA HelicasesDNA, NeoplasmDPF1 protein, humanNerve Tissue ProteinsNuclear ProteinsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktras ProteinsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesRepressor ProteinsSMARCA1 protein, humanSMARCA2 protein, humanSMARCA4 protein, humanSMARCC1 protein, humanTranscription Factors

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PMID28728166
PMCPMC5572180
OpenAlexW2736756678

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