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ArticleEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2024

Cluster classification of a Brazilian gastric cancer cohort reveals remarkable populational differences in normal p53 rate.

Fábio Ribeiro Queiroz, Letícia da Conceição Braga, Carolina Pereira de Souza Melo, Matheus de Souza Gomes, Laurence Rodrigues do Amaral, Paulo Guilherme de Oliveira Salles

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Fábio Ribeiro QueirozInstituto Mário Penna, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0238-5787
Letícia da Conceição BragaInstituto Mário Penna, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6181-9410
Carolina Pereira de Souza MeloInstituto Mário Penna, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9698-5817
Matheus de Souza GomesLaboratório de Bioinformática e Análises Moleculares, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Patos de Minas, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7352-3089
Laurence Rodrigues do AmaralLaboratório de Bioinformática e Análises Moleculares, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Patos de Minas, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4681-5451
Paulo Guilherme de Oliveira SallesInstituto Mário Penna, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8839-3491

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Abstract

backgroundQueiroz et al. showed that the application of cluster methodology for classifying gastric cancer is suitable and efficient within a Brazilian cohort, which is known for its population heterogeneity. The study highlighted the potential utilization of this method within public health services due to its low-cost, presenting a viable means to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer.

backgroundOur Brazilian cohort with gastric cancer has a distinct distribution between mutated and normal p53.

backgroundNew genetic marker-based classifications improve gastric cancer diagnosis accuracy.

backgroundMachine learning integration enhances predictive value in gastric cancer diagnosis.

backgroundMolecular biomarkers complement clinical decisions, advancing personalized medicine.

objectiveGastric adenocarcinoma remains an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis, as evidenced by a 5-year survival rate of approximately 31%. The histological classifications already proposed do not accurately reflect the high biological heterogeneity of this neoplasm, particularly in diverse populations, and new classification systems using genetic markers have recently been proposed. Following these newly proposed models, we aimed to assess the cluster distribution in a Brazilian cohort. Furthermore, we evaluated whether the inclusion of other clinical and histological parameters could enhance the predictive value.

methodsWe used a previously described four-immunohistochemistry/EBER-ISH marker to classify a cohort of 30 Brazilian patients with gastric adenocarcinoma into five different clusters and compared the distribution with other genetically diverse populations. Furthermore, we used artificial intelligence methods to evaluate whether other clinical and pathological parameters could improve the results of the methodology.

resultsDisclosing the genetic variability between populations, we observed a more balanced distribution of the aberrant/normal p53 ratio (0.6) between patients negative for the other markers tested, unlike previous studies with Asian and North American populations. In addition, decision tree analysis reinforced the efficiency of these new classifications, as the stratification accuracy was not altered with or without additional data.

conclusionOur study underscores the importance of local research in characterizing diverse populations and highlights the complementary role of molecular biomarkers in personalized medicine for gastric adenocarcinoma, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and potentially improving survival rates.

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AdenocarcinomaBiomarkers, TumorStomach NeoplasmsTumor Suppressor Protein p53AdultAgedAged, 80 and overBrazilCluster AnalysisCohort StudiesFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMiddle AgedMutationBiomarkers, TumorTumor Suppressor Protein p53

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