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#4622 Elucidating the role of high mobility group box 3 (Hmgb3) during progression and response to radiation therapy in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: We have recently demonstrated that HMGB3 is upregulated during the pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PanNETs) transition via dedifferentiation from a relatively benign molecular subtype to an aggressive and highly metastatic molecular subtype. HMGB3 expression has recently been linked to resistance to therapy, metastasis, and poor prognosis in patients with various solid cancers.

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Presenting Author: Kulathunga N

Authors: Kulathunga N, Wang Z, Qureshi A, Lok B, Tyryshkin K,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour, HMGB3, tumour progression,

#4607 BH3-mimetic drugs elicit cell death of neuroendocrine tumours in preclinical models – An emerging therapeutic strategy for NETs

Introduction: There is an unmet clinical need to identify new, effective therapies for patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Analysis of single-cell expression data revealed that NETs express high levels of the Bcl2 family of antiapoptotic proteins. Therefore, we hypothesised that proapoptotic drugs, such as BH3-mimetics, can induce programmed cell death, i.e., apoptosis, of neuroendocrine cancer cells.

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Presenting Author: Michael I

Authors: Kulathunga N, Wang Z, Kale J, Lens A, Tsui H,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumour, BH3-mimetics, Navitoclax, Cabozantinib, patient-derived organoids, apoptosis, 177Lu-Dotatate,

#4336 Life-threatening hypoglycaemia due to insulinoma successfully treated with PRRT

Introduction: Malignant insulinoma is an uncommon tumour that is usually accompanied by severe hypoglycaemia.

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Authors: Ledwon A, Michalik B, Kropinska A, Paliczka-Cieslik E, Blewaska A,

Keywords: insulinoma, sever hypoglycaemia, PRRT,

#4183 Establishment of novel patient-derived preclinical models for neuroendocrine tumors

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise in different organs and are heterogeneous with limited treatment options. Preclinical models established from patient tumor specimens enable precision oncology by assessing the response to various drug treatments.

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Presenting Author: Michael I

Authors: Kulathunga N, Wang Z, Li B, Li Y, Tsui H,

Keywords: preclinical models, patient-derived organoids, patient-derived xenografts, drug screening,

#3952 Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) in the management of patients with ectopic Cushing’s syndrome due to metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasia (GEPNEN): A single centre experience

Introduction: Metastatic GEPNEN can cause ectopic Cushing’s syndrome (ECS). ECS is highly morbid and often refractory to medical therapy. Bilateral adrenalectomy (BA) carries risk and long-term morbidity. Patients (pts) unsuitable for surgery have dismal outcomes. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) is a rational option for hormone control in ECS caused by NEN with high somatostatin receptor (SSTR) expression yet detailed case series to guide its use are lacking.

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Presenting Author: Boehm E

Authors: Boehm E, Hung T, Akhurst T, Alipour R, Cardin A,

Keywords: GEPNEN, PRRT, Ectopic Cushing's Syndrome,