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Mismatch repair genes in Lynch syndrome: a review: [review] / Genes de reparo de DNA na síndrome de Lynch: uma revisão: [revisão]
Silva, Felipe Cavalcanti Carneiro da; Valentin, Mev Dominguez; Ferreira, Fábio de Oliveira; Carraro, Dirce Maria; Rossi, Benedito Mauro.
  • Silva, Felipe Cavalcanti Carneiro da; Hospital AC Camargo. BR
  • Valentin, Mev Dominguez; Hospital AC Camargo. BR
  • Ferreira, Fábio de Oliveira; Hospital AC Camargo. BR
  • Carraro, Dirce Maria; Hospital AC Camargo. BR
  • Rossi, Benedito Mauro; Hospital AC Camargo. BR
São Paulo med. j ; 127(1): 46-51, Jan. 2009. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-513105
ABSTRACT
Lynch syndrome represents 1-7 percent of all cases of colorectal cancer and is an autosomal-dominant inherited cancer predisposition syndrome caused by germline mutations in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mismatch repair genes. Since the discovery of the major human genes with DNA mismatch repair function, mutations in five of them have been correlated with susceptibility to Lynch syndrome: mutS homolog 2 (MSH2); mutL homolog 1 (MLH1); mutS homolog 6 (MSH6); postmeiotic segregation increased 2 (PMS2); and postmeiotic segregation increased 1 (PMS1). It has been proposed that one additional mismatch repair gene, mutL homolog 3 (MLH3), also plays a role in Lynch syndrome predisposition, but the clinical significance of mutations in this gene is less clear. According to the InSiGHT database (International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumors), approximately 500 different LS-associated mismatch repair gene mutations are known, primarily involving MLH1 (50 percent) and MSH2 (40 percent), while others account for 10 percent. Much progress has been made in understanding the molecular basis of Lynch Syndrome. Molecular characterization will be the most accurate way of defining Lynch syndrome and will provide predictive information of greater accuracy regarding the risks of colon and extracolonic cancer and enable optimal cancer surveillance regimens.
RESUMO
A síndrome de Lynch representa de 1-7 por cento de todos os casos de câncer colorretal. É uma síndrome de herança autossômica dominante que predispõe ao câncer e é causada por mutações nos genes de reparo de ácido desoxirribonucléico (DNA). Desde a descoberta dos principais genes com função de reparo de DNA, mutações nos genes MSH2, MLH1, MSH6, PMS2 e PMS1 estão relacionadas com a susceptibilidade à síndrome de Lynch. Outro gene, MLH3, tem sido proposto como tendo papel na predisposição à síndrome de Lynch, porém mutações de significância clínica nesse gene não são claras. De acordo com o banco de dados InSiGHT (International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumors), aproximadamente 500 diferentes mutações associadas à síndrome de Lynch são conhecidas, envolvendo primeiramente MLH1 (50 por cento), MSH2 (40 por cento) e outros (10 por cento). Grandes progressos têm ocorrido para nosso entendimento das bases moleculares da síndrome de Lynch. A caracterização molecular será a forma mais precisa para definirmos a síndrome de Lynch e irá fornecer informações preditivas mais precisas sobre o risco de câncer colorretal e extra-colônico, além de permitir regimes otimizados de manejo.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / DNA Mismatch Repair Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital AC Camargo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / DNA Mismatch Repair Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital AC Camargo/BR