BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most frequently mutated genes in ovarian cancer (OC) crucial both for the identification of cancer predisposition and therapeutic choices. However, germline variants in other genes could be involved in OC susceptibility. We characterized OC patients to detect mutations in genes other than BRCA1/2 that could be associated with a high risk of developing OC and permit patients to enter the most appropriate treatment and surveillance program. Next-generation sequencing analysis with a 94-gene panel was performed on germline DNA of 219 OC patients. We identified 34 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 and 38 in other 21 genes. The patients with pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in the non-BRCA1/2 genes mainly developed OC alone compared to the other groups that also developed breast cancer or other tumors (p = 0.001). Clinical correlation analysis showed that the low-risk patients were significantly associated with platinum sensitivity (p < 0.001). Regarding PARP inhibitors (PARPi) response, the patients with pathogenic mutations in the non-BRCA1/2 genes had worse PFS and OS. Moreover, a statistically significantly worse PFS was found for every increase of one thousand platelets before PARPi treatment. To conclude, knowledge about molecular alterations in genes beyond BRCA1/2 in OC could allow for more personalized diagnostic, predictive, prognostic, and therapeutic strategies for OC patients.

Gurioli, G., Tedaldi, G., Farolfi, A., Petracci, E., Casanova, C., Comerci, G., et al. (2022). Clinical Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing Multi-Gene Panel Highlighting the Landscape of Germline Alterations in Ovarian Cancer Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 23(24), 1-12 [10.3390/ijms232415789].

Clinical Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing Multi-Gene Panel Highlighting the Landscape of Germline Alterations in Ovarian Cancer Patients

Farolfi, Alberto;Petracci, Elisabetta;Comerci, Giuseppe;Cangini, Ilaria;Fonzi, Eugenio;Virga, Alessandra;Tassinari, Davide;Rosati, Marta;Ulivi, Paola;De Giorgi, Ugo
2022

Abstract

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most frequently mutated genes in ovarian cancer (OC) crucial both for the identification of cancer predisposition and therapeutic choices. However, germline variants in other genes could be involved in OC susceptibility. We characterized OC patients to detect mutations in genes other than BRCA1/2 that could be associated with a high risk of developing OC and permit patients to enter the most appropriate treatment and surveillance program. Next-generation sequencing analysis with a 94-gene panel was performed on germline DNA of 219 OC patients. We identified 34 pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 and 38 in other 21 genes. The patients with pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in the non-BRCA1/2 genes mainly developed OC alone compared to the other groups that also developed breast cancer or other tumors (p = 0.001). Clinical correlation analysis showed that the low-risk patients were significantly associated with platinum sensitivity (p < 0.001). Regarding PARP inhibitors (PARPi) response, the patients with pathogenic mutations in the non-BRCA1/2 genes had worse PFS and OS. Moreover, a statistically significantly worse PFS was found for every increase of one thousand platelets before PARPi treatment. To conclude, knowledge about molecular alterations in genes beyond BRCA1/2 in OC could allow for more personalized diagnostic, predictive, prognostic, and therapeutic strategies for OC patients.
2022
Gurioli, G., Tedaldi, G., Farolfi, A., Petracci, E., Casanova, C., Comerci, G., et al. (2022). Clinical Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing Multi-Gene Panel Highlighting the Landscape of Germline Alterations in Ovarian Cancer Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 23(24), 1-12 [10.3390/ijms232415789].
Gurioli, Giorgia; Tedaldi, Gianluca; Farolfi, Alberto; Petracci, Elisabetta; Casanova, Claudia; Comerci, Giuseppe; Danesi, Rita; Arcangeli, Valentina;...espandi
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