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#4647 Crosstalk between cancer-associated fibroblasts and small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour cells in a 3D spheroid model

Introduction: At diagnosis, over 50% of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) have metastasised to the mesentery where they often induce extensive fibrosis. Recent studies highlight the crucial interaction between SI-NET cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in the pathogenesis of mesenteric fibrosis (MF).

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Authors: van der Slik E, Feelders R, van Koetsveld P, Iyer A, Hofland J,

Keywords: mesenteric fibrosis, small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour, CAF,

#4642 Establishing a standardised histopathological grading system for mesenteric fibrosis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Mesenteric fibrosis (MF) frequently develops around mesenteric metastasis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour (SI-NET) patients. Since MF is not always detected radiologically, histopathological examination is considered the gold standard. However, there is no uniform histopathological scoring system for MF correlated with clinical data.

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Authors: van der Slik E, Feelders R, Hofland L, Hall A, Iyer A,

Keywords: small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour, mesenteric fibrosis, grading system,

#3464 Digital quantification of somatostatin receptor subtype 2 immunostaining in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and GH-secreting adenoma: A validation study

Introduction: Somatostatin receptor subtype 2 (SST2) immunostaining (IHC) is routinely performed in neuroendocrine tumors (NET) and recommended in acromegaly guidelines. No univocal score of SST2 IHC has been validated yet.

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Presenting Author: Campana C

Authors: Campana C, van Koetsveld P, Iyer A, van Velthuysen M, van den Dungen E,

Keywords: SST2, digital image analysis, panNET, staining intensity, percentage of positive cell,

#3047 Functional Consequence of β-Arrestin 1 Gene Knock-Out in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Cell Line BON-1

Introduction: An important limiting factor influencing treatment efficacy of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) with somatostatin analogs (SSA) is the availability of somatostatin receptors (SSTR) on NETs. While downregulation or altered pattern of SSTR expression are important considerations, receptor internalization/desensitization by β-arrestins may be a crucial contributing factor. Interestingly, our previous study showed a preferential higher expression of β-arrestin 1 (ARRB1), in gastroenteropancreatic NETS (GEP-NETs) compared to pituitary adenomas.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Iyer A

Authors: Iyer A, Vriens J, Dogan-Oruç F, van Koetsveld P, Hofland L,

Keywords: β-arrestin 1, CRISPR-Cas9, BON-1, knock-out, SSTR, SSA, Pan-NET,

#2999 Aberrant Tryptophan Metabolism in Stromal Cells Is Associated with Mesenteric Fibrosis in Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours

Introduction: Increased levels of serotonin secretion are associated with mesenteric fibrosis (MF) in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs). However, only a proportion of patients with increased serotonin production will develop mesenteric fibrosis.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Blazevic A

Authors: Blazevic A, Iyer A, Van Velthuysen M, Hofland J, Franssen G,

Keywords: Small-intestinal neuroendocrine tumors, mesenteric fibrosis, serotonin, tryptophan metabolism, proteomics,