Science November 2016 PMID 27811275

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer.

Ludmil B Alexandrov, Young Seok Ju, Kerstin Haase, Peter Van Loo, Iñigo Martincorena, Serena Nik-Zainal, Yasushi Totoki, Akihiro Fujimoto, Hidewaki Nakagawa, Tatsuhiro Shibata, Peter J Campbell, Paolo Vineis, David H Phillips, Michael R Stratton

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What people are saying

The discussions collectively emphasize the strong connection between tobacco smoking and mutational signatures in various cancers, particularly lung cancer, highlighting molecules like DNA-damaging agents and specific signatures like Signature 4. The tone shifts from supportive affirmations to detailed references of the research's mechanistic insights, indicating high interest and perceived impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly affirm the link between smoking and increased mutational signatures in cancer, emphasizing DNA damage and mutation accumulation.

InterestHigh interest

Posters demonstrate high interest, focusing on the specific mechanisms and examples, such as lung cancer's unique mutational signatures and the role of DNA damage.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posters share supportive statements, some, like those referencing detailed studies or the impact of specific signatures, show deeper engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions reflect a recognition of the significant influence of the findings, with mentions of implications for understanding cancer mechanisms and the role of smoking.

Abstract in brief

  • Tobacco smoking is linked to increased mutations in at least 17 types of human cancer, with different mutational signatures contributing to cancer development depending on the tissue.
  • Some signatures are caused by direct DNA damage from tobacco carcinogens, while others result from the activation of DNA editing enzymes like APOBEC or natural aging processes.
  • Smoking primarily influences cancer risk through increased mutation load, but it only causes limited changes in DNA methylation, and the evidence supports mutation accumulation as a key mechanism.]

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Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Yup, v true. C 'Smoking causes hundreds of genetic mutations' https://t.co/XHas1Factg via @NHSuk . The full @SerenaNikZainal et al study is available here ⬇️ 'Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer' https://t.co/RV4pqgEiqf https://t.co/D8NPoQVglc

Dec 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 32,257 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer https://t.co/g5TRf1gjtE

Jan 8, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 19,179 followers View post →
Philipp Markolin, PhD
@PhilippMarkolin · X

e.g lung cancers have a very specific mutational signature compared to others (because of smoking being a DNA damaging agent triggering a specific DNA repair mechanism) https://t.co/RX4Sf83vJz 5/

Jan 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,449 followers View post →
禁煙外来医師
@happylife0951 · X

がんゲノム解析で、喫煙者の肺癌には、Signature 4というC>A転移が多い変異パターンが見られる https://t.co/9nGU9jt0GA Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer SCIENCE 4 Nov 2016 Vol 354, Issue 6312 pp. 618-622

Feb 19, 2023 · 7,090 followers View post →
Daniel Corcos
@daniel_corcos · X

@MaartenvSmeden @go_bayes It creates DNA damage https://t.co/oBon8BImD7 DNA damage causes cancer

Jul 11, 2021 · 6,708 followers View post →
Cathy Cooke
@Cleverestcookie · X

RT @pash22: Yup, v true. C 'Smoking causes hundreds of genetic mutations' https://t.co/XHas1Factg via @NHSuk . The full @SerenaNikZainal et…

Dec 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 3,739 followers View post →

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禁煙外来医師
@happylife0951 · X

がんゲノム解析で、喫煙者の肺癌には、Signature 4というC>A転移が多い変異パターンが見られる https://t.co/9nGU9jt0GA Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer SCIENCE 4 Nov 2016 Vol 354, Issue 6312 pp. 618-622

Feb 19, 2023 · 7,090 followers View post →
mutational signatures twitbot
@mutSignatures · X

RT @PhilippMarkolin: e.g lung cancers have a very specific mutational signature compared to others (because of smoking being a DNA damaging…

Jan 10, 2022 · 1 share · 252 followers View post →
Philipp Markolin, PhD
@PhilippMarkolin · X

e.g lung cancers have a very specific mutational signature compared to others (because of smoking being a DNA damaging agent triggering a specific DNA repair mechanism) https://t.co/RX4Sf83vJz 5/

Jan 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,449 followers View post →
Jeffrey Townsend
@JeffTownsend · X

Smoking tobacco is a major contributor to tumor mutation burden in lung cancer. https://t.co/OK0ZAcFjbQ https://t.co/6VyWppLeHa https://t.co/7oRm1J92KL https://t.co/6LOawbLDBl

Nov 1, 2021 · 2,437 followers View post →
Daniel Corcos
@daniel_corcos · X

@MaartenvSmeden @go_bayes It creates DNA damage https://t.co/oBon8BImD7 DNA damage causes cancer

Jul 11, 2021 · 6,708 followers View post →
Cathy Cooke
@Cleverestcookie · X

RT @pash22: Yup, v true. C 'Smoking causes hundreds of genetic mutations' https://t.co/XHas1Factg via @NHSuk . The full @SerenaNikZainal et…

Dec 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 3,739 followers View post →
mutational signatures twitbot
@mutSignatures · X

RT @pash22: Yup, v true. C 'Smoking causes hundreds of genetic mutations' https://t.co/XHas1Factg via @NHSuk . The full @SerenaNikZainal et…

Dec 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 252 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Yup, v true. C 'Smoking causes hundreds of genetic mutations' https://t.co/XHas1Factg via @NHSuk . The full @SerenaNikZainal et al study is available here ⬇️ 'Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer' https://t.co/RV4pqgEiqf https://t.co/D8NPoQVglc

Dec 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 32,257 followers View post →
mutational signatures twitbot
@mutSignatures · X

RT @Wdekanter: Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer https://t.co/g5TRf1gjtE

May 31, 2020 · 1 share · 252 followers View post →
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@osoegawa_ths · X

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer https://t.co/UmObI0966D

Mar 14, 2020 · 349 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer https://t.co/g5TRf1gjtE

Jan 8, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 19,179 followers View post →
ɐʍɐ6ǝoso ıɥsnsʇɐ
@osoegawa_ths · X

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/VLxcRBx5Tb

Mar 23, 2019 · 349 followers View post →
Quaid Morris
@quaidmorris.bsky.social · Bluesky

Mutational signatures associated with tobacco smoking in human cancer: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/354/6312/618

Nov 4, 2016 View post →