Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. In 1996, approximately 133,500 new cases will occur and approximately 55,000 persons will die from this disease. Several studies have shown that screening asymptomatic populations for colorectal neoplasia can reduce mortality. Molecular genetic studies have demonstrated that the mutational activation of ras proto-oncogenes and mutational inactivation of tumor suppressor genes are associated with colorectal tumorigenesis. The objective of this proposal is to explore genetic approaches for early detection of colorectal cancer. We seek to achieve the following: 1. Generate a robust method for detecting ras gene mutations in stool specimens in an effort to provide a single specimen screening test for colorectal cancer. Evaluate test sensitivity and specificity through retrospective analysis of stool samples previously obtained from subjects with documented carcinomas or adenomas. 2. Compare the genetic method for detecting fecal ras oncogene mutation with an immunochemical test for fecal occult blood in a prospective study in patients undergoing surveillance colonoscopy.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
3P50CA062924-08S2
Application #
6502406
Study Section
Project Start
2001-05-04
Project End
2002-06-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
045911138
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218

  Publications

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Zhang, Jiajia; Quadri, Shafat; Wolfgang, Christopher L et al. (2018) New Development of Biomarkers for Gastrointestinal Cancers: From Neoplastic Cells to Tumor Microenvironment. Biomedicines 6:
Hata, Tatsuo; Suenaga, Masaya; Marchionni, Luigi et al. (2018) Genome-Wide Somatic Copy Number Alterations and Mutations in High-Grade Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia. Am J Pathol 188:1723-1733
Noë, Michaël; Rezaee, Neda; Asrani, Kaushal et al. (2018) Immunolabeling of Cleared Human Pancreata Provides Insights into Three-Dimensional Pancreatic Anatomy and Pathology. Am J Pathol 188:1530-1535
Schunke, Kathryn J; Rosati, Lauren M; Zahurak, Marianna et al. (2018) Long-term analysis of 2 prospective studies that incorporate mitomycin C into an adjuvant chemoradiation regimen for pancreatic and periampullary cancers. Adv Radiat Oncol 3:42-51
Zhang, Jiajia; Wolfgang, Christopher L; Zheng, Lei (2018) Precision Immuno-Oncology: Prospects of Individualized Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 10:
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Staedtke, Verena; Bai, Ren-Yuan; Kim, Kibem et al. (2018) Disruption of a self-amplifying catecholamine loop reduces cytokine release syndrome. Nature 564:273-277
Deng, Yang; Tu, Huakang; Pierzynski, Jeanne A et al. (2018) Determinants and prognostic value of quality of life in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Eur J Cancer 92:20-32
Tamura, Koji; Yu, Jun; Hata, Tatsuo et al. (2018) Mutations in the pancreatic secretory enzymes CPA1 and CPB1 are associated with pancreatic cancer. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 115:4767-4772

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