Nature Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
40(11), P. 1634 - 1643
Published: June 20, 2022
Abstract
Identification
of
cancer
driver
mutations
that
confer
a
proliferative
advantage
is
central
to
understanding
cancer;
however,
searches
have
often
been
limited
protein-coding
sequences
and
specific
non-coding
elements
(for
example,
promoters)
because
the
challenge
modeling
highly
variable
somatic
mutation
rates
observed
across
tumor
genomes.
Here
we
present
Dig,
method
search
for
anywhere
in
genome.
We
use
deep
neural
networks
map
cancer-specific
genome-wide
at
kilobase-scale
resolution.
These
estimates
are
then
refined
evidence
under
positive
selection
throughout
genome
by
comparing
expected
counts.
mapped
37
types
applied
these
maps
identify
putative
drivers
within
intronic
cryptic
splice
regions,
5′
untranslated
regions
infrequently
mutated
genes.
Our
high-resolution
rate
maps,
available
web-based
exploration,
resource
enable
discovery
genome-wide.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
604(7906), P. 517 - 524
Published: April 13, 2022
Abstract
The
rates
and
patterns
of
somatic
mutation
in
normal
tissues
are
largely
unknown
outside
humans
1–7
.
Comparative
analyses
can
shed
light
on
the
diversity
mutagenesis
across
species,
long-standing
hypotheses
about
evolution
their
role
cancer
ageing.
Here
we
performed
whole-genome
sequencing
208
intestinal
crypts
from
56
individuals
to
study
landscape
16
mammalian
species.
We
found
that
was
dominated
by
seemingly
endogenous
mutational
processes
all
including
5-methylcytosine
deamination
oxidative
damage.
With
some
differences,
signatures
other
species
resembled
those
described
8
,
although
relative
contribution
each
signature
varied
Notably,
rate
per
year
greatly
exhibited
a
strong
inverse
relationship
with
lifespan,
no
life-history
trait
studied
showing
comparable
association.
Despite
widely
different
life
histories
among
examined—including
variation
around
30-fold
lifespan
40,000-fold
body
mass—the
burden
at
end
only
factor
3.
These
data
unveil
common
mammals,
suggest
evolutionarily
constrained
may
be
contributing
Nature,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
602(7895), P. 101 - 105
Published: Jan. 12, 2022
Abstract
Since
the
first
half
of
twentieth
century,
evolutionary
theory
has
been
dominated
by
idea
that
mutations
occur
randomly
with
respect
to
their
consequences
1
.
Here
we
test
this
assumption
large
surveys
de
novo
in
plant
Arabidopsis
thaliana
In
contrast
expectations,
find
less
often
functionally
constrained
regions
genome—mutation
frequency
is
reduced
inside
gene
bodies
and
two-thirds
essential
genes.
With
independent
genomic
mutation
datasets,
including
from
largest
accumulation
experiment
conducted
date,
demonstrate
epigenomic
physical
features
explain
over
90%
variance
genome-wide
pattern
bias
surrounding
Observed
frequencies
around
genes
turn
accurately
predict
patterns
genetic
polymorphisms
natural
accessions
(
r
=
0.96).
That
primary
force
behind
sequence
evolution
supported
analyses
allele
frequencies.
Finally,
subject
stronger
purifying
selection
have
a
lower
rate.
We
conclude
epigenome-associated
2
reduces
occurrence
deleterious
,
challenging
prevailing
paradigm
directionless
evolution.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
607(7920), P. 799 - 807
Published: July 20, 2022
The
APOBEC3
family
of
cytosine
deaminases
has
been
implicated
in
some
the
most
prevalent
mutational
signatures
cancer1-3.
However,
a
causal
link
between
endogenous
enzymes
and
human
cancer
genomes
not
established,
leaving
mechanisms
mutagenesis
poorly
understood.
Here,
to
investigate
mutagenesis,
we
deleted
genes
from
cell
lines
that
naturally
generate
APOBEC3-associated
over
time4.
Analysis
non-clustered
clustered
across
whole-genome
sequences
251
breast,
bladder
lymphoma
line
clones
revealed
APOBEC3A
deletion
diminished
signatures.
Deletion
both
APOBEC3B
further
decreased
mutation
burdens,
without
eliminating
them.
increased
protein
levels,
activity
APOBEC3A-mediated
lines.
uracil
glycosylase
UNG
was
required
for
APOBEC3-mediated
transversions,
whereas
loss
translesion
polymerase
REV1
overall
burdens.
Together,
these
data
represent
direct
evidence
cells.
Our
results
identify
as
main
driver
mutations,
indicate
can
restrain
APOBEC3A-dependent
while
contributing
its
own
smaller
burdens
dissect
translate
activities
into
distinct
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
618(7964), P. 333 - 341
Published: May 10, 2023
Metastatic
cancer
remains
an
almost
inevitably
lethal
disease1-3.
A
better
understanding
of
disease
progression
and
response
to
therapies
therefore
utmost
importance.
Here
we
characterize
the
genomic
differences
between
early-stage
untreated
primary
tumours
late-stage
treated
metastatic
using
a
harmonized
pan-cancer
analysis
(or
reanalysis)
two
unpaired
primary4
metastatic5
cohorts
7,108
whole-genome-sequenced
tumours.
in
general
have
lower
intratumour
heterogeneity
conserved
karyotype,
displaying
only
modest
increase
mutations,
although
frequencies
structural
variants
are
elevated
overall.
Furthermore,
highly
variable
tumour-specific
contributions
mutational
footprints
endogenous
(for
example,
SBS1
APOBEC)
exogenous
processes
platinum
treatment)
present.
The
majority
types
had
either
moderate
lung
adenocarcinoma)
or
consistent
portraits
ovarian
serous
carcinoma)
when
comparing
disease.
Breast,
prostate,
thyroid
kidney
renal
clear
cell
carcinomas
pancreatic
neuroendocrine
exceptions
rule,
extensive
transformation
their
landscape
advanced
stages.
Exposure
treatment
further
scars
tumour
genome
introduces
evolutionary
bottleneck
that
selects
for
known
therapy-resistant
drivers
approximately
half
patients.
Our
data
showcase
potential
whole-genome
identify
distinctive
features
provide
valuable
resource
investigate
biological
basis
resistance
therapies.
British Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
126(3), P. 391 - 400
Published: Jan. 13, 2022
Abstract
Cell-free
DNA
(cfDNA)
analysis
represents
a
promising
method
for
the
diagnosis,
treatment
selection
and
clinical
follow-up
of
cancer
patients.
Although
its
general
methodological
feasibility
usefulness
has
been
demonstrated,
several
issues
related
to
standardisation
technical
validation
must
be
addressed
routine
application
in
cancer.
In
this
regard,
most
cfDNA
applications
are
still
limited
trials,
proving
value
settings.
paper,
we
review
current
trials
involving
cfDNA/ctDNA
highlight
those
where
it
useful
patient
stratification,
or
development
novel
approaches
early
diagnosis.
Our
query
included
including
terms
‘cfDNA’,
‘ctDNA’,
‘liquid
biopsy’
AND
‘cancer
OR
neoplasm’
FDA
EMA
public
databases.
We
identified
1370
(FDA
=
1129,
241)
liquid-biopsy
These
show
results
detection
confirm
as
tool
real-time
monitoring
acquired
therapy
resistance,
accurate
disease-progression
surveillance
improvement
treatment,
situations
that
result
better
quality
life
extended
overall
survival
Nature,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
597(7876), P. 387 - 392
Published: Aug. 25, 2021
Starting
from
the
zygote,
all
cells
in
human
body
continuously
acquire
mutations.
Mutations
shared
between
different
imply
a
common
progenitor
and
are
thus
naturally
occurring
markers
for
lineage
tracing1,2.
Here
we
reconstruct
extensive
phylogenies
of
normal
tissues
three
adult
individuals
using
whole-genome
sequencing
511
laser
capture
microdissections.
Reconstructed
embryonic
progenitors
same
generation
phylogeny
often
contribute
to
extents
body.
The
degree
this
asymmetry
varies
individuals,
with
ratios
two
reconstructed
daughter
zygote
ranging
60:40
93:7.
Asymmetries
pervade
subsequent
generations
can
differ
individual.
resolve
spatial
patterning
tissues,
revealing
contiguous
patches
of,
on
average,
301
crypts
colonic
epithelium
derived
most
recent
cell
also
effect
brain
development.
Using
data
ten
additional
men,
investigated
developmental
split
soma
germline,
results
suggesting
an
extraembryonic
contribution
primordial
germ
cells.
This
research
demonstrates
that,
despite
reaching
ultimate
tissue
patterns,
early
bottlenecks
commitments
lead
substantial
variation
patterns
both
within
individuals.
Somatic
mutations
obtained
microdissected
biopsies
used
these
back
zygote.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: May 3, 2022
Abstract
With
advances
in
sequencing
and
instrument
technology,
bioinformatics
analysis
is
being
applied
to
batches
of
massive
cells
at
single-cell
resolution.
High-throughput
can
be
utilized
for
multi-omics
characterization
tumor
cells,
stromal
or
infiltrated
immune
evaluate
progression,
responses
environmental
perturbations,
heterogeneous
composition
the
microenvironment,
complex
intercellular
interactions
between
these
factors.
Particularly,
T
cell
receptors,
alone
combination
with
RNA
sequencing,
useful
fields
immunology
immunotherapy.
Clinical
insights
obtained
from
are
critically
important
exploring
biomarkers
disease
progression
antitumor
treatment,
as
well
guiding
precise
clinical
decision-making
patients
malignant
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
applications
evolution,
immunology,
Additionally,
analyze
response
heterogeneity
resistance
checkpoint
The
limitations
cancer
research
also
discussed.