Validation of a Mouse Model of Pancreatic Carcinogenesis

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Mutations in Mucinous Versus Nonmucinous Precursor Lesions of the Pancreas: Validation of a Mouse Model of Pancreatic Carcinogenesis

The primary aim of this study is to determine if mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 result in different precancerous pathways to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), as suggested in our validated mouse model. Genomic DNA will be isolated on normal tissue obtained from patients who underwent pancreatic resection for PDAC, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) or mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN). Tissue will be examined for the three most common founder mutations in Ashkenazi Jews. In the cases in which BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are found, heterozygote normal and abnormal tissue will be examined to look for mutations in the other BRCA1 or BRCA2 allele. The interaction between other cancer causing genes with BRCA1/2 will also be evaluated by comparing the sequences of the other genes in pre-cancerous lesions.

We hypothesize that BRCA1- and BRCA2-mediated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progresses through the PanIN route, as seen in both BRCA1 and BRCA2 murine models of pancreatic cancer. We further hypothesize that BRCA1 mutations may enable an additional pre- neoplastic pathway through MCN, and that IPMN may embody yet another pre- neoplastic pathway.

Study Overview

• Status: Terminated
• Conditions: Pancreatic Cancer

Detailed Description

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the fourth leading cause of death from malignancy in the United States. Several gene mutations and cancer syndromes have been identified that are found in greater frequency in individuals with PDAC, including the breast ovary cancer syndrome (BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations). We have recently generated mouse models of pancreatic cancer in which we found that deletions of either BRCA1 or BRCA2 cooperate with K-ras activation and p53 mutations to increase the rate of tumorigenesis via accelerated progression of Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PanIN). However, only BRCA1 deletions were associated with the development of concomitant Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms (MCNs), suggesting potentially distinct pathways for BRCA1- and BRCA2-mediated tumorigenesis in the pancreas. Our primary aim is to determine if germline mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 result in different pre-neoplastic pathways to pancreatic cancer, as in our murine model. Genomic DNA will be isolated on normal tissue obtained from patients who underwent pancreatic resection for pancreatic cancer, IPMN or MCN. Tissue will be genotyped for the three most common founder mutations in Ashkenazi Jews. In the cases in which BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are found, heterozygote normal and abnormal tissue will be microdissected to look for loss of heterozygosity at the BRCA1 or BRCA2 allele. Our secondary aim is to evaluate the interaction of p53 and Kras with BRCA1 and BRCA2 by sequencing p53 and Kras in PanIN as compared to IPMN and MCN lesions.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Anticipated): 450

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • New York
    • New York, New York, United States, 10032
      • Columbia University Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All subjects have a tissue-confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, MCN or IPMN and underwent surgical resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, MCN or IPMN at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Tissue-confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, MCN, or IPMN.
• Underwent surgical resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, MCN, or IPMN.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwilling to provide informed consent.
• Under the age of 18.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
BRCA1 vs. BRCA2 mutations	The primary aim is to determine if germline mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 result in different pre-neoplastic pathways to pancreatic cancer, as seen in our murine model. Genomic DNA will be isolated on normal tissue obtained from patients who underwent pancreatic resection for pancreatic cancer, IPMN or MCN. Tissue will be genotyped for the three most common founder mutations in Ashkenazi Jews. In the cases in which BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are found, heterozygote normal and abnormal tissue will be microdissected to look for loss of heterozygosity at the BRCA1 or BRCA2 allele.	1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Interaction of other cancer genes with BRCA1 and BRCA2	The secondary aim is to evaluate the interaction of p53 and K-ras with BRCA1 and BRCA2 by sequencing p53 and K-ras in PanIN as compared to IPMN and MCN lesions.	1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Columbia University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: March 1, 2009
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 1, 2013
• Study Completion (Actual): May 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 12, 2010
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 13, 2010
• First Posted (Estimate): April 14, 2010

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): June 23, 2015
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 22, 2015
• Last Verified: July 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Pancreatic Cancer; Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; BRCA1/2; Pre-neoplastic lesions; Mouse model for pancreatic cancer
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Digestive System Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Endocrine System Diseases; Digestive System Neoplasms; Endocrine Gland Neoplasms; Neoplastic Processes; Pancreatic Diseases; Pancreatic Neoplasms; Carcinogenesis
• Other Study ID Numbers: AAAE0097 (Other Identifier: Columbia University IRB)