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#3056 Multi-Omic Characterization and Evolution of Neuroendocrine Neoplasm Organoids

Introduction: Molecular characterizations of neuroendocrine neoplasm (NENs) have unveiled candidate alterations associated with aggressiveness and suggested that the molecular link between neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) might be subtler than initially thought. For example, we have recently unveiled a new entity of pulmonary carcinoids (supra-carcinoids) with carcinoid-like morphology yet the molecular and clinical features of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). Testing hypotheses to explain aggressiveness and the possibility of progression or transition from NET to NEC through the accumulation of genetic anomalies requires in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Foll M

Authors: Alcala N, Dayton T, Mangiante L, Delhomme T, Tabone-Egling S,

Keywords: organoids, omics, evolution, lung, pancreas, bioinformatics,

#3053 The Splicing Machinery Is Dysregulated in Low Grade Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Alternative splicing dysregulation is increasingly regarded as a novel cancer hallmark influencing all key tumor features. We have shown that neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) overexpress aberrantly spliced variants of neuropeptides and receptors that increase tumor malignancy. More recently, we discovered that the splicing machinery is dysregulated in pituitary and pancreatic NETs. To date, the status of this machinery in low grade pulmonary NETs is largely unknown.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Blázquez-Encinas R

Authors: Blázquez-Encinas R, Caro M, Pedraza-Arévalo S, Alors-Pérez E, Herrera-Martínez A,

Keywords: low grade pulmonary NETs, splicing, splicing machinery, malignancy,

#3007 An mRNA-based Classifier Identifies PanNETs with Different Clinicopathological Characteristics

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that varies from indolent to highly aggressive diseases. Previous studies have suggested alterations of ATRX/DAXX as biomarkers of dismal prognosis, yet inconclusive data (especially in the metastatic setting) prevent those biomarkers to be used as routine clinical tests.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

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Authors: Vicentini C, Barbi S, Bersani S, Rusev B, Lawlor R,

Keywords: PanNET, gene expression profile, ATRX/DAXX mutations, patients’ stratification.,

#2955 Development of an EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours: Phases 1-3

Introduction: Measuring quality of life (QoL) in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (pNET) involves assessing issues from symptoms, disease and treatment. The validated gastrointestinal NETs module (EORTC QLQ-GINET21) is used with EORTC QLQ-C30 but there are concerns it inadequately measures QoL in pNET.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

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Authors: Friend E, Gray D, Fernández Ortega P, McNamara M, Kaltsas G,

Keywords: research, neuroendocrine, insulinoma, gastrinoma, non-functioning, VIPoma, Glucagonoma, questionnaire, quality of life,

#2902 DNA Methylation Analysis of the PDX1 Gene Can Be Used for PNET Subtyping and Has a Possible Prognostic Value

Introduction: Estimating prognosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) patients remains challenging. Mutation status of DAXX/ATRX/MEN1, histone modification patterns and immunohistochemistry for relevant transcription factors, including PDX1, were recently used to perform subtyping and distinguished two main types, A and B. These subtypes are linked to cell-of-origin and associated with clinical outcome.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

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Authors: Boons G, Vandamme T, Ibrahim J, Schepers A, Roeyen G,

Keywords: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, DNA Methylation, Prognostic Biomarker,