Multi-Omic profiling (MoP) for patients (pts) with pancreatic cancer (PDA): Initial results of the Know Your Tumor (KYT) initiative.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 282-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Pishvaian ◽  
Jonathan Robert Brody ◽  
Lynn Matrisian ◽  
Andrew Eugene Hendifar ◽  
Anitra Engebretson ◽  
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282 Background: Emerging insights into the molecular biology of tumors and recent developments in MoP have led to the identification of targets that can be used for selecting treatment (tx) regimens. Multiple testing platforms are available, though most studies to date have used only next generation DNA sequencing (NGS). Methods: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and Perthera have initiated an IRB-approved registry trial wherein we facilitate commercial MoP on tumor tissue from PDA patients. MoP includes NGS, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and phosphoproteomics (PHO). The results are reviewed by a team of PDA specialists in the context of the pt’s tx history. Tx options are prioritized based on the actionable molecular abnormalities. Pts are being followed longitudinally to assess physician acceptance of the tx options and track survival outcomes. Results: From 06/2014 to 09/2015, Perthera reports were delivered for 117 pts. 44% of the analyses were for second-line tx and 43% for ≥ third-line. Tumor based NGS and IHC were available for 75% and 90% of pts, respectively, and research use only PHO data was available for 20 pts. Actionable findings, defined based on a high response rate in pts with an identified molecular abnormality (in any cancer type), or based on a mechanism/pathway-defined implication of response to tx were identified in 43% of pts, primarily based on NGS. Incorporation of IHC refined and expanded chemotherapy tx options in all pts. PHO revealed pathway activation (e.g. mTOR, JAK-STAT, MET, RET, or EGFR) in 16/20 samples. Interestingly, only 45% of KRAS mutant samples had PHO-defined activation of the MEK-ERK pathway. Conclusions: MoP resulted in actionable findings in 43% of PDA pts using NGS and IHC. Incorporation of PHO data could have a significant impact on MoP-based therapy options. Analysis of the MoP in the context of patient history by a PDA specialist provided a service to treating oncologists in the community that was frequently incorporated into their treatment decisions. Survival outcomes will be presented. As additional testing platforms and results become available, the breadth and confidence of actionable markers is expected to increase.

Pancreas ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 348
Author(s):  
N. Omer ◽  
K. Boucher ◽  
J. DiSario

BMJ ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 329 (7467) ◽  
pp. 668-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun S Takhar ◽  
Ponni Palaniappan ◽  
Rajpal Dhingsa ◽  
Dileep N Lobo

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 4110-4123
Author(s):  
Sung J. Ma ◽  
Austin J. Iovoli ◽  
Gregory M. Hermann ◽  
Kavitha M. Prezzano ◽  
Anurag K. Singh

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2085-2094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiang‐Lan Lai ◽  
Yen‐Yang Chen ◽  
Chang‐Hsien Lu ◽  
Chia‐Yen Hung ◽  
Yung‐Chia Kuo ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (19) ◽  
pp. 7307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Huber ◽  
Corinna U. Brehm ◽  
Thomas M. Gress ◽  
Malte Buchholz ◽  
Bilal Alashkar Alhamwe ◽  
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The biology of solid tumors is strongly determined by the interactions of cancer cells with their surrounding microenvironment. In this regard, pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, PDAC) represents a paradigmatic example for the multitude of possible tumor–stroma interactions. PDAC has proven particularly refractory to novel immunotherapies, which is a fact that is mediated by a unique assemblage of various immune cells creating a strongly immunosuppressive environment in which this cancer type thrives. In this review, we outline currently available knowledge on the cross-talk between tumor cells and the cellular immune microenvironment, highlighting the physiological and pathological cellular interactions, as well as the resulting therapeutic approaches derived thereof. Hopefully a better understanding of the complex tumor–stroma interactions will one day lead to a significant advancement in patient care.


Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Bazzichetto ◽  
Fabiana Conciatori ◽  
Claudio Luchini ◽  
Francesca Simionato ◽  
Raffaela Santoro ◽  
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The threatening notoriety of pancreatic cancer mainly arises from its negligible early diagnosis, highly aggressive progression, failure of conventional therapeutic options and consequent very poor prognosis. The most important driver genes of pancreatic cancer are the oncogene KRAS and the tumor suppressors TP53, CDKN2A, and SMAD4. Although the presence of few drivers, several signaling pathways are involved in the oncogenesis of this cancer type, some of them with promising targets for precision oncology. Pancreatic cancer is recognized as one of immunosuppressive phenotype cancer: it is characterized by a fibrotic-desmoplastic stroma, in which there is an intensive cross-talk between several cellular (e.g., fibroblasts, myeloid cells, lymphocytes, endothelial, and myeloid cells) and acellular (collagen, fibronectin, and soluble factors) components. In this review; we aim to describe the current knowledge of the genetic/biological landscape of pancreatic cancer and the composition of its tumor microenvironment; in order to better direct in the intrinsic labyrinth of this complex tumor type. Indeed; disentangling the genetic and molecular characteristics of cancer cells and the environment in which they evolve may represent the crucial step towards more effective therapeutic strategies


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