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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Genetic variants and clinical determinants affecting the response to 5-Fluorouracil-based treatment in Chilean patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Leslie C Cerpa, Christopher Sandoval, Paula Escalante, Juan P Cayún, María A Lavanderos, Claudio Alarcón-Concha, Guillermo Kaempfe, Diego Moreno-Tapia, Camilo S Quiroz, Carolina Gutierrez-Cáceres and 7 more

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Leslie C CerpaLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Christopher SandovalClinical Laboratory, Felix Bulnes Clinical Hospital, Santiago, Chile.
Paula EscalanteLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Juan P CayúnLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
María A LavanderosLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Claudio Alarcón-ConchaLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Guillermo KaempfeLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Diego Moreno-TapiaLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Camilo S QuirozLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Carolina Gutierrez-CáceresLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Olga BarajasCenter for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Santiago, Chile.
Bettina MüllerCenter for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Santiago, Chile.
Alicia ColomboCenter for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Santiago, Chile.
Gerardo DonosoCenter for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Santiago, Chile.
Angie NuñezFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Nelson M VarelaLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Luis A QuiñonesLaboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Basic-Clinical Oncology (DOBC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in Chile, affecting both sexes. Late-stage diagnosis occurs in approximately 25% of cases, with a five-year survival rate of only 14%. Standard treatment involves surgical resection followed by 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy, often combined with oxaliplatin or irinotecan. However, patient responses vary significantly due to genetic polymorphisms affecting drug metabolism, including variants in TYMS, DPYD, GSTs, and DNA repair enzymes. While genetic factors influencing chemotherapy outcomes have been studied, their impact remains unclear and varies across populations. No predictive model integrating genetic and clinical variables for chemotherapy safety in Chilean colorectal cancer patients has been established. Objective: This study aimed to identify relevant genetic variants in Methods: A retrospective nested case-control study was conducted on 82 advanced colorectal cancer patients. Sixteen genetic variants were analyzed to assess their association with adverse reactions and their severity using logistic regression. Multivariate models were developed to predict chemotherapy safety. Results: Among the 16 variants analyzed in 82 patients, key findings included: The G allele of Conclusions: This study provides a foundation for developing pharmacogenetic-based predictive models for adverse reactions associated with 5-FU, including neuropathy, mucositis, and hematological and skin toxicities. Future research may refine these models to enable personalized dose adjustments, improving chemotherapy safety in Chilean colorectal patients.

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5-FUadverse drug reactionscolorectal cancerpharmacogeneticspharmacogenomics

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