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#4656 Development of a 3D patient-derived extracellular matrix hydrogel model of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour and mesenteric fibrosis

Introduction: The pathogenesis of mesenteric fibrosis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) is poorly understood, limiting development of effective treatments and biomarkers. A major barrier to research is the lack of disease models.

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Authors: Hodgetts H, Martins M, Luong T, Hall A, Webster A,

Keywords: small intestine, neuroendocrine, 3D model, hydrogel, fibrosis,

#4629 Identification of putative master regulators in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours using gene expression data and network inference

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) are a heterogenous group of pancreatic malignancies with a unique biology and pathophysiology. Tumour grade and extension are commonly used for prognostic determination. Current pathologic grading system needs regular updates to refine prognostic classification. Genomic screening may provide more objective classes and reflect tumour biology.

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Presenting Author: Jannin A

Authors: Jannin A, Elati M, Do Cao C, Figeac M, Leteurtre E,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour, RNA-Seq, Master regulators, MEN1,

#4588 Spatial transcriptomics identifies Wnt signalling in multifocal ileal neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Ileal neuroendocrine tumours (i-NETs) often present with multiple primary tumours (>30-40%). Recent studies showed no shared somatic mutations in multiple primary tumours, highlighting the need to examine the tumour microenvironment in tumorigenesis. The Wnt signalling pathway is crucial for organ stem cell regulation. While the Wnt/β-catenin pathway influences prostate and pancreatic NET/Cs, its role in i-NETs remains unclear.

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Authors: Yogo A, Akanuma N, Kim G, Thirlwell C, Mäkinen N,

Keywords: Wnt Signalling, Spatial Transcriptomics,

#4587 Exploring the splicing landscape to identify survival-related biomarkers in small intestine neuroendocrine neoplasms

Introduction: The study of small intestine neuroendocrine neoplasms (siNENs) is challenging due to their rarity and complexity. While transcriptomic subtypes have been identified, the mechanisms behind their progression are still unclear. The process of RNA splicing is often altered in cancer, and our group has described that such dysregulation is also present in various NENs.

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Presenting Author: Ibáñez Costa A

Authors: Ibáñez-Costa A, García Vioque V, Pedraza-Arévalo S, Hernando Cubero J, García A,

Keywords: small intestine neuroendocrine tumour, splicing, biomarker, survival, ki-67, RNA,

#4559 Exploring the interplay between RNA methylation and splicing dysregulation in neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Post-transcriptional modifications play crucial roles in regulating gene expression and cellular function. While recent findings indicate that alternative splicing dysregulation plays a key role in tumorigenic properties of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), the role of other RNA processing mechanisms, such as N6-methyladenosine (m6A) — being the most common RNA methylation — remains largely unexplored in NETs.

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Authors: Ruiz-Palacios D, Gutiérrez Camacho L, García Vioque V, Moreno Montilla M, Blázquez-Encinas R,

Keywords: RNA methylation, splicing, neuroendocrine tumour, lung NET, pan NET,