International Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
155(12), P. 2129 - 2140
Published: July 19, 2024
Oxford
Nanopore
Technologies
sequencing,
also
referred
to
as
stands
at
the
forefront
of
a
revolution
in
clinical
genetics,
offering
potential
for
rapid,
long
read,
and
real-time
DNA
RNA
sequencing.
This
technology
is
currently
making
sequencing
more
accessible
affordable.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
explore
its
regarding
precision
cancer
diagnostics
treatment.
We
encompass
critical
analysis
cases
where
was
successfully
applied
identify
point
mutations,
splice
variants,
gene
fusions,
epigenetic
modifications,
non-coding
RNAs,
other
pivotal
biomarkers
that
defined
subsequent
treatment
strategies.
Additionally,
address
challenges
applications
discuss
current
efforts
overcome
them.
Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 109 - 132
Published: April 19, 2023
DNA
sequencing
has
revolutionized
medicine
over
recent
decades.
However,
analysis
of
large
structural
variation
and
repetitive
DNA,
a
hallmark
human
genomes,
been
limited
by
short-read
technology,
with
read
lengths
100-300
bp.
Long-read
(LRS)
permits
routine
fragments
tens
to
hundreds
kilobase
pairs
in
size,
using
both
real-time
synthesis
nanopore-based
direct
electronic
sequencing.
LRS
haplotypic
phasing
genomes
enabled
the
discovery
characterization
rare
pathogenic
variants
repeat
expansions.
It
also
recently
assembly
complete,
gapless
genome
that
includes
previously
intractable
regions,
such
as
highly
centromeres
homologous
acrocentric
short
arms.
With
addition
protocols
for
targeted
enrichment,
epigenetic
modification
detection,
long-range
chromatin
profiling,
promises
launch
new
era
understanding
genetic
diversity
mutations
populations.
Cancer Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 880 - 909
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Blocking
cancer
genomic
instability
may
prevent
tumor
diversification
and
escape
from
therapies.
We
show
that,
after
MAPK
inhibitor
(MAPKi)
therapy
in
patients
mice
bearing
patient-derived
xenografts
(PDX),
acquired
resistant
genomes
of
metastatic
cutaneous
melanoma
specifically
amplify
resistance-driver,
nonhomologous
end-joining
(NHEJ),
homologous
recombination
repair
(HRR)
genes
via
complex
rearrangements
(CGR)
extrachromosomal
DNAs
(ecDNA).
Almost
all
sensitive
acquired-resistant
harbor
pervasive
chromothriptic
regions
with
disproportionately
high
mutational
burdens
significant
overlaps
ecDNA
CGR
spans.
Recurrently,
somatic
mutations
within
amplicons
enrich
for
HRR
signatures,
particularly
tumors.
Regardless
sensitivity
or
resistance,
breakpoint-junctional
sequence
analysis
suggests
NHEJ
as
critical
to
double-stranded
DNA
break
underlying
formation.
In
human
cell
lines
PDXs,
targeting
by
a
DNA-PKCS
prevents/delays
MAPKi
resistance
reducing
the
size
ecDNAs
CGRs
early
on
combination
treatment.
Thus,
causes
prevents
resistance.
Acquired
often
results
heterogeneous,
redundant
survival
mechanisms,
which
challenge
strategies
aimed
at
reversing
Acquired-resistant
melanomas
recurrently
evolve
resistance-driving
resistance-specific
CGRs,
thereby
nominating
chromothripsis-ecDNA-CGR
biogenesis
resistance-preventive
target.
Specifically,
DNA-PKCS/NHEJ
suppressing
ecDNA/CGR
MAPKi-treated
melanomas.
This
article
is
highlighted
Issue
feature,
p.
799.
Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(1), P. 11 - 22
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Abstract
Genomic
instability
is
a
hallmark
of
cancer
and
major
driving
force
tumorigenesis.
A
key
manifestation
genomic
the
formation
extrachromosomal
DNAs
(ecDNAs)
—
acentric,
circular
DNA
molecules
ranging
from
50
kb
to
5
Mb
in
size,
distinct
chromosomes.
Ontological
studies
have
revealed
that
ecDNA
serves
as
carrier
oncogenes,
immunoregulatory
genes,
enhancers,
capable
elevated
transcription
its
cargo
genes
heterogeneity,
leading
rapid
tumor
evolution
therapy
resistance.
Although
was
documented
over
half
century
ago,
past
decade
has
witnessed
surge
breakthrough
discoveries
about
biological
functions.
Here,
we
systematically
review
modern
biology
uncovered
last
ten
years,
focusing
on
how
during
this
pioneering
stage
illuminated
our
understanding
ecDNA-driven
transcription,
progression.
Furthermore,
discuss
ongoing
efforts
target
novel
approach
therapy.
This
burgeoning
field
entering
new
phase,
poised
reshape
knowledge
therapeutic
strategies.
Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 29 - 52
Published: May 25, 2022
In
cancer,
complex
genome
rearrangements
and
other
structural
alterations,
including
the
amplification
of
oncogenes
on
circular
extrachromosomal
DNA
(ecDNA)
elements,
drive
formation
progression
tumors.
ecDNA
is
a
particularly
challenging
alteration.
By
untethering
from
chromosomal
constraints,
it
elevates
oncogene
copy
number,
drives
intratumoral
genetic
heterogeneity,
promotes
rapid
tumor
evolution,
results
in
treatment
resistance.
The
profound
changes
shape
nuclear
architecture
generated
by
alter
transcriptional
landscape
tumors
catalyzing
new
types
regulatory
interactions
that
do
not
occur
chromosomes.
current
suite
tools
for
interrogating
cancer
genomes
well
suited
deciphering
sequence
but
has
limited
ability
to
resolve
structure
dynamics
generates.
Here,
we
review
challenges
resolving
form
function
discuss
emerging
tool
kit
spatial
organization,
what
been
learned
date
about
how
this
dramatic
change
alters
development,
progression,
drug
Briefings in Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(2)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Abstract
Extrachromosomal
circular
DNA
(eccDNA)
represents
a
large
category
of
non-mitochondrial
and
non-plasmid
extrachromosomal
DNA,
playing
an
indispensable
role
in
various
aspects
such
as
tumorigenesis,
immune
responses.
However,
the
information
characteristics
functions
about
eccDNA
is
fragmented,
hiding
behind
abundant
literatures
massive
whole-genome
sequencing
(WGS)
data,
which
has
not
been
sufficiently
used
for
identification
eccDNAs.
Therefore,
establishing
integrated
repository
portal
essential
identifying
analyzing
Here,
we
developed
Atlas
(http://lcbb.swjtu.edu.cn/eccDNAatlas),
user-friendly
database
eccDNAs
that
aims
to
provide
high-quality
resource
browsing,
searching
from
multiple
species.
currently
contains
629
987
8221
ecDNAs
manually
curated
1105
predicted
by
AmpliconArchitect
based
on
WGS
data
involved
66
diseases,
57
tissues
319
cell
lines.
The
content
each
entry
includes
sequence,
disease,
function,
characteristic,
validation
strategies.
Furthermore,
annotations
utilities
were
provided
explore
existing
or
user-defined
including
oncogenes,
typical
enhancers,
super
CTCF-binding
sites,
SNPs,
chromatin
accessibility,
eQTLs,
gene
expression,
survival
genome
visualization.
Overall,
provides
warehouse
serves
important
tool
future
research.