<i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes

Recently, it was suggested that consensus molecular subtyping (CMS) may aide in predicting response to EGFR inhibitor (cetuximab) therapies. We recently identified that <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> as two tumor suppressor genes, when mutated, may enhance cetuximab sensitivity a...

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Autores principales: Ramya Thota, Mingli Yang, Lance Pflieger, Michael J. Schell, Malini Rajan, Thomas B. Davis, Heiman Wang, Angela Presson, Warren Jack Pledger, Timothy J. Yeatman
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:83b5ca18ff454dabb1beb852018f41e22021-11-11T15:29:56Z<i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes10.3390/cancers132153942072-6694https://doaj.org/article/83b5ca18ff454dabb1beb852018f41e22021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/21/5394https://doaj.org/toc/2072-6694Recently, it was suggested that consensus molecular subtyping (CMS) may aide in predicting response to EGFR inhibitor (cetuximab) therapies. We recently identified that <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> as two tumor suppressor genes, when mutated, may enhance cetuximab sensitivity and may represent easily measured biomarkers in tumors or blood. Our study aimed to use <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> mutations (AP) to refine the CMS classification to better predict responses to cetuximab. In total, 433 CRC tumors were classified into CMS1-4 subtypes. The cetuximab sensitivity (CTX-S) signature scores of AP vs. non-AP tumors were determined across each of the CMS classes. Tumors harboring combined AP mutations were predominantly enriched in the CMS2 class, and to a lesser degree, in the CMS4 class. On the other hand, AP mutated CRCs had significantly higher CTX-S scores compared to non-AP CRCs across <i>all</i> CMS classes. Similar results were also obtained in independent TCGA tumor collections (<i>n</i> = 531) and in PDMR PDX/PDO/PDC models (<i>n</i> = 477). In addition, the in vitro cetuximab growth inhibition was preferentially associated with the CMS2 cell lines harboring A/P genotypes. In conclusion, the AP mutation signature represents a convenient biomarker that refines the CMS classification to identify CRC subpopulations predicted to be sensitive to EGFR targeted therapies.Ramya ThotaMingli YangLance PfliegerMichael J. SchellMalini RajanThomas B. DavisHeiman WangAngela PressonWarren Jack PledgerTimothy J. YeatmanMDPI AGarticlecolorectal cancer<i>APC</i><i>TP53</i>mutationsCMS classificationEGFR inhibitorsNeoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogensRC254-282ENCancers, Vol 13, Iss 5394, p 5394 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic colorectal cancer
<i>APC</i>
<i>TP53</i>
mutations
CMS classification
EGFR inhibitors
Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
RC254-282
spellingShingle colorectal cancer
<i>APC</i>
<i>TP53</i>
mutations
CMS classification
EGFR inhibitors
Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
RC254-282
Ramya Thota
Mingli Yang
Lance Pflieger
Michael J. Schell
Malini Rajan
Thomas B. Davis
Heiman Wang
Angela Presson
Warren Jack Pledger
Timothy J. Yeatman
<i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
description Recently, it was suggested that consensus molecular subtyping (CMS) may aide in predicting response to EGFR inhibitor (cetuximab) therapies. We recently identified that <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> as two tumor suppressor genes, when mutated, may enhance cetuximab sensitivity and may represent easily measured biomarkers in tumors or blood. Our study aimed to use <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> mutations (AP) to refine the CMS classification to better predict responses to cetuximab. In total, 433 CRC tumors were classified into CMS1-4 subtypes. The cetuximab sensitivity (CTX-S) signature scores of AP vs. non-AP tumors were determined across each of the CMS classes. Tumors harboring combined AP mutations were predominantly enriched in the CMS2 class, and to a lesser degree, in the CMS4 class. On the other hand, AP mutated CRCs had significantly higher CTX-S scores compared to non-AP CRCs across <i>all</i> CMS classes. Similar results were also obtained in independent TCGA tumor collections (<i>n</i> = 531) and in PDMR PDX/PDO/PDC models (<i>n</i> = 477). In addition, the in vitro cetuximab growth inhibition was preferentially associated with the CMS2 cell lines harboring A/P genotypes. In conclusion, the AP mutation signature represents a convenient biomarker that refines the CMS classification to identify CRC subpopulations predicted to be sensitive to EGFR targeted therapies.
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author Ramya Thota
Mingli Yang
Lance Pflieger
Michael J. Schell
Malini Rajan
Thomas B. Davis
Heiman Wang
Angela Presson
Warren Jack Pledger
Timothy J. Yeatman
author_facet Ramya Thota
Mingli Yang
Lance Pflieger
Michael J. Schell
Malini Rajan
Thomas B. Davis
Heiman Wang
Angela Presson
Warren Jack Pledger
Timothy J. Yeatman
author_sort Ramya Thota
title <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
title_short <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
title_full <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
title_fullStr <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
title_full_unstemmed <i>APC</i> and <i>TP53</i> Mutations Predict Cetuximab Sensitivity across Consensus Molecular Subtypes
title_sort <i>apc</i> and <i>tp53</i> mutations predict cetuximab sensitivity across consensus molecular subtypes
publisher MDPI AG
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/83b5ca18ff454dabb1beb852018f41e2
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