scholarly journals Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characteristics of Gastrointestinal MiNENs

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Kyung Yeo ◽  
Nara Yoon ◽  
Go Eun Bae

BackgroundA mixed neuroendocrine–non-neuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNEN) is a recently defined entity that comprises a neuroendocrine tumor (NEN) component and a non-neuroendocrine tumor (nNEN) component. As MiNEN is a recently defined entity, its molecular nature is not well known. Here, we evaluated the clinicopathologic and molecular characteristics of gastrointestinal (GI) MiNENs.MethodsWe performed a genomic analysis of 31 samples from 12 GI MiNEN cases using next-generation sequencing. We examined the primary NEN and nNEN components, as well as the metastatic NENs and nNENs. The relationships between the clinical tumor features (component, location, and grade) and their molecular characteristics were examined.ResultsThe 12 MiNENs included in the study were found in the stomach (n=10), distal rectum (n=1), and anus (n=1). Primary MiNENs that had NENs as the major component showed a worse clinical outcome than those that had nNENs as the major component. All distant metastatic tumors originating from MiNENs were NENs. In addition, NENs generally carried 1.5 times more gene mutations and copy number variations than nNENs. The ATRX gene deletion and TP53 gene mutation were the most common variants in both components of GI MiNENs.ConclusionsWe have revealed the detailed clinicopathologic and molecular findings with distinguishable alterations of GI MiNENs. To our knowledge, this is the first study to report the ATRX gene deletion in GI MiNENs. The molecular characteristics of GI MiNENs could provide clues to the pathogenic origin and progression of GI MiNENs.

Author(s):  
Т.М. Сорокина ◽  
О.А. Соловова ◽  
В.Б. Черных

Тяжелые формы мужского и женского бесплодия, привычного невынашивания беременности, аномалий формирования пола часто обусловлены генетическими причинами или связаны с генетическими факторами. Медико-генетическое обследование и консультирование пациентов с нарушением репродукции зачастую ограничивается использованием стандартных рутинных исследований, поэтому не позволяет выявить многие наследственные формы репродуктивной патологии. Методы геномного анализа позволяют повысить эффективность диагностики генетически обусловленных нарушений репродукции, вызванных генными мутациями и вариациями числа копий (CNV), но их пока широко не используют в практическое медицине. В статье рассмотрены современные возможности медико-генетического обследования мужчин с нарушением фертильности, а также приведены показания и алгоритмы диагностики генетических причин мужского бесплодия, связанного с различными формами патозооспермии. Evere forms of male and female infertility, recurrent miscarriage, abnormalities in disorders of sex development are often due to genetic causes or are associated with genetic factors. Genetic examination and counseling of patients with reproductive problems is often limited to the use of standard routine techniques, therefore, it is not possible to identify many hereditary forms of reproductive pathology. Genomic analysis methods can improve the diagnosis of genetic reproductive disorders caused by gene mutations and copy number variations (CNVs), but they are not yet widely used in practical medicine. The article discusses the modern possibilities of medical-genetic examination of infertile men with, as well as the indications and diagnostic algorithms for the genetic causes of male infertility associated with various forms of pathozoospermia.


Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 5259-5259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Ping ◽  
Eleanor R McIntosh ◽  
Guo Tao ◽  
Dejun Shen ◽  
Vishnu Reddy

Abstract Background: The FAB classification system divides AML into eight subtypes, M0-M7, based on the blast cell morphology and its degree of myeloid maturation. It's an older system to classify AML, but is still used in some treatment protocols. Some prognostic factors related to patient and tumor characteristics have been previously described for AML, including age, Karnofsky score, and karyotype etc. However, the prognostic genomic biomarkers for detailed FAB subtypes of AML are not well defined. Design: Whole genome sequencing data were analyzed in 197 cases of AML. Twenty-four mutation genes and 38 copy number altered genes were selected based on change rate >=2% as a cutoff. Kaplan Meier Survival analysis for these genes was performed in five FAB subtypes (M0-M5). M6 and M7 are excluded from this study because of small sample size (M6, n=3; M7, n=3). All sequencing data and corresponding pathology information were from The Cancer Genome Atlas (Acute Myeloid Leukemia, TCGA provisional) and were analyzed via cBioPortal bioinformatics tool. Result: Total of seven mutation genes and two copy number altered genes show prognostic values. TP53 gene mutation is associated with worse overall survival in M0 (n=18). DNMT3A gene mutation is associated with worse overall survival in M1 (n=44). Gene mutations of NPM1, FLT3, IDH1 and gene amplification of KMT2A are associated with worse overall survival in M2 (n=44). BRINP3 gene mutation is associated with worse overall survival in M3 (n=21). TP53 gene mutation and gene amplification of KMT2A and ERG are associated with worse overall survival in M4 (n=39). KRAS mutation is associated with worse overall survival in M5 (n=22). (Log-rank test, p<0.05 for all tests) Conclusion: These data suggest that different FAB subtypes of AML could have unique prognostic genomic biomarkers. Compared with whole exome sequencing, targeted gene sequencing for these biomarkers may save time and money for patients. Further studies are necessary to understand the biological effects of these gene mutations/amplifications and confirm the above associations. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 282-282
Author(s):  
Markus D. Sachs ◽  
Horst Schlechte ◽  
Katrin Schiemenz ◽  
Severin V. Lenk ◽  
Dietmar Schnorr ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Chao Wang ◽  
Min Shi ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jun Ji ◽  
Ruyan Xie ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To investigate the molecular characteristics in tumor immune microenvironment that affect long-term survival of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD). Methods The tumor related genetic features of a female PAAD patient (over 13-year survival) who suffered from multiple recurrences and metastases, and six operations over one decade were investigated deeply. Genomic features and immune microenvironment signatures of her primary lesion as well as six metastatic tumors at different time-points were characterized. Results High-frequency clonal neoantigenic mutations identified in these specimens revealed the significant associations between clonal neoantigens with her prognosis after each surgery. Meanwhile, the TCGA and ICGC databases were employed to analyse the function of KRAS G12V in pancreatic cancer. Conclusions The genomic analysis of clonal neoantigens combined with tumor immune microenvironment could promote the understandings of personalized prognostic evaluation and the stratification of resected PAAD individuals with better outcome.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382199527
Author(s):  
Helin Wang ◽  
Jieqing Wu ◽  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Jianqing Hao ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
...  

The CellSearch system is the only FDA approved and successful used detection technology for circulating tumor cells(CTCs). However, the process for identification of CTCs by CellSearch appear to damage the cells, which may adversely affects subsequent molecular biology assays. We aimed to explore and establish a membrane-preserving method for immunofluorescence identification of CTCs that keeping the isolated cells intact. 98 patients with lung cancer were enrolled, and the efficacy of clinical detection of CTCs was examined. Based on the CellSearch principle, we optimized an anti-EpCAM antibody and improved cell membrane rupture. A 5 ml peripheral blood sample was used to enrich CTCs with EpCAM immunomagnetic beads. Fluorescence signals were amplified with secondary antibodies against anti-EpCAM antibody attached on immunomagnetic beads. After identifying CTCs, single CTCs were isolated by micromanipulation. To confirm CTCs, genomic DNA was extracted and amplified at the single cell level to sequence 72 target genes of lung cancer and analyze the mutation copy number variations (CNVs) and gene mutations. A goat anti-mouse polyclonal antibody conjugated with Dylight 488 was selected to stain tumor cells. We identified CTCs based on EpCAM+ and CD45+ cells to exclude white blood cells. In the 98 lung cancer patients, the detection rate of CTCs (≥1 CTC) per 5 ml blood was 87.76%, the number of detections was 1–36, and the median was 2. By sequencing 72 lung cancer-associated genes, we found a high level of CNVs and gene mutations characteristic of tumor cells. We established a new CTCs staining scheme that significantly improves the detection rate and allows further analysis of CTCs characteristics at the genetic level.


2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 540-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samanta Salvi ◽  
Valentina Casadio ◽  
Filippo Martignano ◽  
Giorgia Gurioli ◽  
Maria Maddalena Tumedei ◽  
...  

Background: We report a case of prostatic carcinosarcoma, a rare variant of prostatic cancer, which is composed of a mixture of epithelial and mesenchymal components with a generally poor outcome. Aims and methods: We aim to identify molecular alterations, in particular copy number variations of AR and c -MYC genes, methylation and expression of glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1), programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), AR, and phosphorylated AR expression. Results: We found a distinct molecular pattern between adenocarcinoma and carcinosarcoma, which was characterized by high AR copy number variation gain; positive expression of PD-L1, AR, and phosphorylated AR; low espression of GSTP1 in epithelial component. The sarcomatoid component had a lower gain of the AR gene, and no expression of PD-L1, AR, phosphorylated AR, or GSTP1. Both components had a gain of c-MYC copy number variation. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that carcinosarcoma has specific molecular characteristics that could be indicative for early diagnosis and treatment selection.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-270
Author(s):  
AE Misyurina ◽  
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SK Kravchenko ◽  
VA Misyurin ◽  
AM Kovrigina ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Randhir Sagar Yadav ◽  
Ashik Pokharel ◽  
Shumneva Shrestha ◽  
Ashbita Pokharel ◽  
Deepshikha Gaire ◽  
...  

Mixed serous-neuroendocrine neoplasm constitutes pancreatic serous cystic neoplasms and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, two tumor components with different underlying pathologies. The differentiation of these tumors is important as the management and prognosis depend on the pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor component. We report a case of mixed serous-neuroendocrine neoplasm in a 47-year-old female who presented with epigastric pain abdomen for two years. Imaging studies, tumor markers, thorough systemic evaluation, surgical resection, histopathological examination, and timely follow-up constituted our management approach. A 4 cm × 4 cm mass in the distal pancreas with multiple cysts in the pancreatic parenchyma containing serous fluid on distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy was found. The histopathological examination revealed combined benign serous cystadenoma and neuroendocrine tumor. She did not have any recurrence or metastasis by four years of follow-up.


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