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#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)

Presenting Author:

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

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

#2827 Characterization of Epigenetic Modulation in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) represent a rare and heterogeneous tumor entity. Despite advances in therapy cancer progression and resistance mechanisms are still challenging. Recent genome wide sequencing analyses in PanNETs identified a large number of mutated genes involved in epigenetic modulation.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Schmitz R

Authors: Schmitz R, Weißbach J, Kleinlein J, Schrader J, Grabowski P,

Keywords: PanNET, HDAC-Inhibition, SOCS3, lncRNA, Macrophages,

#2800 Thymosin Beta 4 Is an Autocrine Mitogen for Neuroendocrine Tumour Cells

Introduction: The most commonly used NET marker chromogranin A, has a sensitivity between 60-90% and a specificity of less than 50%, hence better NET markers are needed. Previous secretome analysis using BON1, NCI-H727 and SHP-77 cell lines has led to the discovery of various candidate NET markers. One such marker is Thymosin Beta 4 (TB4). TB4 is a small 43 amino acid intracellular peptide first isolated from bovine thymus tissue.TB4 or its oxidised form TB4SO are thought to play a role in various aspects of cancer biology including tumour invasion, metastasis and apoptosis.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Balasundaram P, Beaumont N, Liang S, Cuenco J, Lu X,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumour, biomarkers, signalling,

#2739 Epigenetic Landscape of Pancreatic Neuro-Endocrine Tumors Reveals Distinct Cells of Origin and Means of Tumor Progression

Introduction: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PanNETs) arise from cells of the Islets of Langerhans. The majority of PanNETs are non-functional and their cell of origin cannot be defined analysing specific hormone production. Cell of origin assessment has proven importance to identify risk factors, prevent tumour development, and tailor treatment in many malignancies. Recent data on super-enhancer signatures has suggested a potential origin of PanNET from α- or β-cells. We and others have shown that distinct epigenetic profiles assessed by DNA methylation (DNAme) characterize genomic and prognostic groups of PanNET.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Di Domenico A

Authors: Di Domenico A, Pipinikas C, Maire R, Bräutigam K, Vassella E,

Keywords: cell of origin, alpha, beta, methylation, expression, epigenetic, neuroendocrine, progression, PanNET, tumor,

#2706 A New Possibility in SI-NET Surgery by Using a New β- Probe and 90Y-DOTATOC: A Pilot Study

Introduction: In neuroendocrine tumor (NET), complete surgery could better the prognosis of this disease: radioguided surgery (RGS) with beta-radioisotopes, as 90Y, is a novel approach focused on developing a new probe which, detecting electrons and operating with low background, provides a clearer delineation of the margins of lesions with low radiation exposition for surgeons.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Grana C

Authors: Grana C, Bertani E, Collamati F, Faccini R, Pisa E,

Keywords: Small intestine neuroendocrine tumors, liver metastases, β- probe, 90Y-DOTATOC,