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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,

#4574 Long-acting somatostatin analogue injections for treating gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs) and acromegaly: BackSOM – A patient preference study

Introduction: Long-acting somatostatin analogues, lanreotide and octreotide, are indicated for first-line treatment of GEP-NETs and acromegaly. Lanreotide was approved in 2007 in Europe, and is supplied as a prefilled, ready-to-use syringe (LAN-PF). In 2021, a generic form of lanreotide was released and supplied in a syringe requiring assembly (LAN-RA). To ensure patient compliance with treatment, it is important to understand their injection experiences.

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Presenting Author: Hernando Cubero J

Authors: Rodien-Louw C, Simo-Servat A, Dubois M, Sheppard J, McDonnell M,

Keywords: gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumour, GEP-NET, acromegaly, lanreotide, LA-SSA, somatostatin, patient preference,

#4381 TOPK promotes tumorigenesis and metastasis of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms by enhancing the MAPK signalling pathway

Introduction: T-LAK cell-originated protein kinase (TOPK) is highly expressed in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) with liver metastasis and is associated with a poor prognosis.

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Presenting Author: Chen Q

Authors: Chen Q, Yuan M, Meng M, Ren S, Li G,

Keywords: TOPK, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, MAPK signalling pathway, Invasion and metastasis, HI-TOPK-032,

#4289 Temozolomide-associated hypermutation and response to immunotherapy in advanced pulmonary neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Temozolomide (TMZ) cytotoxicity depends on an intact DNA mismatch repair (MMR) pathway and low levels of O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT). However, absence of MGMT-mediated repair coupled with defective MMR (dMMR) may lead to enrichment of C:G to A:T transitions throughout the genome, a marked increase in tumour mutational burden (TMB), and loss of TMZ-induced cytotoxicity. This resistance mechanism is called TMZ-associated hypermutation (TAH). Theoretically, this effect could lead to sensitivity to checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy.

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Presenting Author: Buikhuisen W

Authors: Buikhuisen W, Badrising S, Moonen L, Derks J, Monkhorst K,

Keywords: Pulmonary NET, whole genome sequencing, temozolomide signature, immunotherapy,

#4174 Uncovering the genomic profiling of metastatic pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: Leveraging plasma circulating tumor DNA for comprehensive genetic characterisation and monitoring

Introduction: Liquid biopsy, notably plasma circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), is a non-invasive approach to elucidate the tumoral genomic profile from a blood sample. Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGL) are often operated, characterized by quiet genomes and usually indolent tumor growth. However, challenges arise with metastatic tumors due to accessibility, catecholamine-related crises and surgery issues. Thus, molecular mechanisms transitioning from indolent to metastatic tumors are largely unexplored.

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Authors: Arenillas Lallana C, Moreno-Cárdenas A, Casteràs A, García-Álvarez A, Hernando J,

Keywords: liquid biopsy, ctDNA, metastasis, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, genomic targets,