Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas

ObjectiveThe diagnosis of precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer (CRC) presents significant challenges in clinical practice. In this study, we conducted a clinical investigation using the UCAD technique after analyzing chromosomal copy number variations (CNVs) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded...

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Main Authors: Guo Zhili, Xue Yuyue, Yu Fang, Ren Dianqun, Zhang Qin, Liu Jie
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1591548/full
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author Guo Zhili
Xue Yuyue
Yu Fang
Ren Dianqun
Zhang Qin
Liu Jie
Liu Jie
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Xue Yuyue
Yu Fang
Ren Dianqun
Zhang Qin
Liu Jie
Liu Jie
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description ObjectiveThe diagnosis of precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer (CRC) presents significant challenges in clinical practice. In this study, we conducted a clinical investigation using the UCAD technique after analyzing chromosomal copy number variations (CNVs) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples from various pathological stages, aiming to evaluate the value of detecting chromosomal instability (CIN) in CRC diagnosis.MethodsBased on colonoscopic pathological findings, we selected 39 FFPE specimens of tubular adenomas, 8 FFPE specimens of villous adenomas, 16 cases diagnosed as tubular-villous adenomas, and 14 cases without defined pathological subtype classification. The UCAD technique was employed to analyze these specimens, with the objective of delineating differences in chromosomal instability among the various pathological subtypes.ResultsUCAD analysis confirmed that among 39 patients diagnosed with tubular adenomas, 12 (30.76%) exhibited CIN positivity, primarily characterized by amplifications of chromosomal segments on 13q, 7, and 8, and losses on 18q and 14q. In the 8 patients diagnosed with villous adenomas, 6 (75%) were CIN-positive, displaying amplifications at 13q, 7, 8q, and 20, along with losses at 18q and 14q. Among 16 patients diagnosed with tubular-villous adenomas, 8 (50%) demonstrated CIN positivity. Additionally, 8 out of 14 cases lacking a defined pathological subtype were CIN-positive.ConclusionThe assessment of CIN correlates with both pathological subtypes and disease progression. UCAD-based detection of CIN contributes to the diagnosis of colorectal adenomas (CRA), with aberrations in chromosomes 7 and 8 potentially being closely associated with PLCRA.
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spelling doaj-art-204e1d2febfe4e81b2401c7b9b90ebaa2025-08-22T04:10:40ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-08-011510.3389/fonc.2025.15915481591548Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomasGuo Zhili0Xue Yuyue1Yu Fang2Ren Dianqun3Zhang Qin4Liu Jie5Liu Jie6Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaJiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaJiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaJiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaJiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaJiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Putuo Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaObjectiveThe diagnosis of precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer (CRC) presents significant challenges in clinical practice. In this study, we conducted a clinical investigation using the UCAD technique after analyzing chromosomal copy number variations (CNVs) in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples from various pathological stages, aiming to evaluate the value of detecting chromosomal instability (CIN) in CRC diagnosis.MethodsBased on colonoscopic pathological findings, we selected 39 FFPE specimens of tubular adenomas, 8 FFPE specimens of villous adenomas, 16 cases diagnosed as tubular-villous adenomas, and 14 cases without defined pathological subtype classification. The UCAD technique was employed to analyze these specimens, with the objective of delineating differences in chromosomal instability among the various pathological subtypes.ResultsUCAD analysis confirmed that among 39 patients diagnosed with tubular adenomas, 12 (30.76%) exhibited CIN positivity, primarily characterized by amplifications of chromosomal segments on 13q, 7, and 8, and losses on 18q and 14q. In the 8 patients diagnosed with villous adenomas, 6 (75%) were CIN-positive, displaying amplifications at 13q, 7, 8q, and 20, along with losses at 18q and 14q. Among 16 patients diagnosed with tubular-villous adenomas, 8 (50%) demonstrated CIN positivity. Additionally, 8 out of 14 cases lacking a defined pathological subtype were CIN-positive.ConclusionThe assessment of CIN correlates with both pathological subtypes and disease progression. UCAD-based detection of CIN contributes to the diagnosis of colorectal adenomas (CRA), with aberrations in chromosomes 7 and 8 potentially being closely associated with PLCRA.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1591548/fullcolorectal adenomawhole-genome sequencingtubular adenomavillous adenomachromosomal instability
spellingShingle Guo Zhili
Xue Yuyue
Yu Fang
Ren Dianqun
Zhang Qin
Liu Jie
Liu Jie
Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
Frontiers in Oncology
colorectal adenoma
whole-genome sequencing
tubular adenoma
villous adenoma
chromosomal instability
title Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
title_full Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
title_fullStr Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
title_full_unstemmed Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
title_short Application of low-coverage whole-genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
title_sort application of low coverage whole genome sequencing technology in risk stratification of colorectal adenomas
topic colorectal adenoma
whole-genome sequencing
tubular adenoma
villous adenoma
chromosomal instability
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1591548/full
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