Cancer driver mutations: predictions and reality
D Ostroverkhova, TM Przytycka… - Trends in Molecular …, 2023 - cell.com
Cancer cells accumulate many genetic alterations throughout their lifetime, but only a few of
them drive cancer progression, termed driver mutations. Driver mutations may vary between …
them drive cancer progression, termed driver mutations. Driver mutations may vary between …
Extrachromosomal DNA amplifications in cancer
E Yi, R Chamorro González, AG Henssen… - Nature Reviews …, 2022 - nature.com
Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) amplification is an important driver alteration in cancer. It
has been observed in most cancer types and is associated with worse patient outcome. The …
has been observed in most cancer types and is associated with worse patient outcome. The …
Mechanisms of APOBEC3 mutagenesis in human cancer cells
M Petljak, A Dananberg, K Chu, EN Bergstrom… - Nature, 2022 - nature.com
The APOBEC3 family of cytosine deaminases has been implicated in some of the most
prevalent mutational signatures in cancer,–. However, a causal link between endogenous …
prevalent mutational signatures in cancer,–. However, a causal link between endogenous …
APOBEC3B regulates R-loops and promotes transcription-associated mutagenesis in cancer
JL McCann, A Cristini, EK Law, SY Lee, M Tellier… - Nature Genetics, 2023 - nature.com
The single-stranded DNA cytosine-to-uracil deaminase APOBEC3B is an antiviral protein
implicated in cancer. However, its substrates in cells are not fully delineated. Here …
implicated in cancer. However, its substrates in cells are not fully delineated. Here …
Multiomic analysis of malignant pleural mesothelioma identifies molecular axes and specialized tumor profiles driving intertumor heterogeneity
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive cancer with rising incidence and
challenging clinical management. Through a large series of whole-genome sequencing …
challenging clinical management. Through a large series of whole-genome sequencing …
Addressing the benefits of inhibiting APOBEC3-dependent mutagenesis in cancer
Mutational signatures associated with apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme catalytic
polypeptide-like (APOBEC) 3 cytosine deaminase activity have been found in over half of …
polypeptide-like (APOBEC) 3 cytosine deaminase activity have been found in over half of …
Comprehensive analysis of mutational signatures reveals distinct patterns and molecular processes across 27 pediatric cancers
Abstract Analysis of mutational signatures can reveal underlying molecular mechanisms of
the processes that have imprinted the somatic mutations found in cancer genomes. Here, we …
the processes that have imprinted the somatic mutations found in cancer genomes. Here, we …
Blocking genomic instability prevents acquired resistance to MAPK inhibitor therapy in melanoma
P Dharanipragada, X Zhang, S Liu, SH Lomeli, A Hong… - Cancer discovery, 2023 - AACR
Blocking cancer genomic instability may prevent tumor diversification and escape from
therapies. We show that, after MAPK inhibitor (MAPKi) therapy in patients and mice bearing …
therapies. We show that, after MAPK inhibitor (MAPKi) therapy in patients and mice bearing …
Starfish infers signatures of complex genomic rearrangements across human cancers
Complex genomic rearrangements (CGRs) are common in cancer and are known to form via
two aberrant cellular structures—micronuclei and chromatin bridges. However, which of …
two aberrant cellular structures—micronuclei and chromatin bridges. However, which of …
APOBEC3-mediated mutagenesis in cancer: causes, clinical significance and therapeutic potential
K Butler, AR Banday - Journal of Hematology & Oncology, 2023 - Springer
Apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptides (APOBECs) are cytosine
deaminases involved in innate and adaptive immunity. However, some APOBEC family …
deaminases involved in innate and adaptive immunity. However, some APOBEC family …