Saul Lira Albarran

Dr. Saul Lira Albarran

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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 July 2022 in Genes
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Gerardo J Alanis-FunesGerardo J Alanis-Funes
Gerardo J Alanis-Funes
SASaul Lira Albarran
Saul Lira Albarran
JHJesús Hernández-Pérez
Jesús Hernández-Pérez
MGMario A. Garza-Elizondo
Mario A. Garza-Elizondo
RORocio Ortiz-Lopez
Rocio Ortiz-Lopez
Claudia Rangel-EscareñoClaudia Rangel-Escareño
Claudia Rangel-Escareño
No genetic basis is currently established that differentiates hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) from hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Diagnosis is entirely based on clinical parameters with high overlap, leading to frequent misdiagnosis of these two phenotypes. This study presents a landscape of DNA mutations through whole-exome sequencing of patients clinically diagnosed with generalized HSD. In this study, three genes (MUC3A, RHBG, and ZNF717) were mutated in all five patients evaluated. The functional enrichment analysis on all 1162 mutated genes identified the extracellular matrix (ECM) structural constituent as the primary overrepresented molecular function. Ingenuity pathway analysis identified relevant bio-functions, such as the organization of ECM and hereditary connective tissue disorders. A comparison with the matrisome revealed 55 genes and highlighted MUC16 and FREM2. We also contrasted the list of mutated genes with those from a transcriptomic analysis on data from Gene Expression Omnibus, with only 0.5% of the genes at the intersection of both approaches supporting the hypothesis of two different diseases that inevitably share a common genetic background but are not the same. Potential biomarkers for HSD include the five genes presented. We conclude the study by describing five potential biomarkers and by highlighting the importance of genetic/genomic approaches that, combined with clinical data, may result in an accurate diagnosis and better treatment.

29 January 2024 in Diagnostics
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GMGabriela Angelica Martínez-Nava
Gabriela Angelica Martínez-Nava
LULaura Keren Urbina-Jara
Laura Keren Urbina-Jara
SASaul Lira Albarran
Saul Lira Albarran
HGHenry Leonidas Gomez
Henry Leonidas Gomez
Erika Ruiz-GarciaErika Ruiz-Garcia
Erika Ruiz-Garcia
MCMarlid Cruz-Ramos
Marlid Cruz-Ramos
(1) Background: Somatic mutations may be connected to the exposome, potentially playing a role in breast cancer’s development and clinical outcomes. There needs to be information regarding Latin American women specifically, as they are underrepresented in clinical trials and have limited access to somatic analysis in their countries. This study aims to systematically investigate somatic mutations in breast cancer patients from Latin America to gain a better understanding of tumor biology in the region. (2) Methods: We realize a systematic review of studies on breast cancer in 21 Latin American countries using various databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, RedAlyc, Dianlet, and Biblioteca Virtual en Salud. Of 392 articles that fit the criteria, 10 studies have clinical data which can be used to create a database containing clinical and genetic information. We compared mutation frequencies across different breast cancer subtypes using statistical analyses and meta-analyses of proportions. Furthermore, we identified overexpressed biological processes and canonical pathways through functional enrichment analysis. (3) Results: 342 mutations were found in six Latin American countries, with the TP53 and PIK3CA genes being the most studied mutations. The most common PIK3CA mutation was H1047R. Functional analysis provided insights into tumor biology and potential therapies. (4) Conclusion: evaluating specific somatic mutations in the Latin American population is crucial for understanding tumor biology and determining appropriate treatment options. Combining targeted therapies may improve clinical outcomes in breast cancer. Moreover, implementing healthy lifestyle strategies in Latin America could enhance therapy effectiveness and clinical outcomes.

1 January 2018
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AUAlfredo Ulloa-Aguirre
Alfredo Ulloa-Aguirre
TZTeresa Zariñán
Teresa Zariñán
SASaul Lira Albarran
Saul Lira Albarran