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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,

#4534 Development of new 3D in vitro models for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PanNETs)

Introduction: Current PanNET in vitro models struggle to accurately replicate the tumour’s biology and microenvironment, limiting understanding of the mechanisms underlying PanNET behaviour and drugs response.

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Authors: Battistella A, Pinos R, Barbaglio F, Capurso G, Schiavo Lena M,

Keywords: Preclinical models, Pan NET, microenvironment, bioprinting, tumour slices, drug testing,

#4519 ANXA1-labelled cancer-associated fibroblasts induces tumour invasion and immunosuppressive microenvironment

Introduction: The growth pattern of a tumour is a marker for distinguishing inert from invasive tumours. In general, tumours such as the encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma show expansive growth. In contrast, invasive tumours, such as colorectal cancer and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, show invasive growth with infiltration into surrounding structures and have a poorer prognosis. Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PNEN) is the heterogeneous tumour originating from peptidergic neurons and neuroendocrine cells. PNEN with a high proportion of tumour mesenchyme, especially those presenting an infiltrating stroma, have a poor prognosis. In the infiltrating mesenchyme, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) play an important role. However, little research has been done on the mechanisms of how infiltrating CAF affects tumour malignancy and immune microenvironment.

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Presenting Author: Wang Y

Authors: Wang Y, Xu J, Chen J, Xu X, Ji S,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm, tumour-associated fibroblasts, immunosuppressive microenvironment,

#4476 Pancreatic stellate cells promote tumorigenesis and progression of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours through SERPINE2 and KCNA5

Introduction: Pancreatic stellate cells (PSC) are stromal cells in the pancreas that play a significant role in pancreatic pathology. Nevertheless, few studies have explored the significance of PSC in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (panNET). Their contribution to the fibrotic responses in panNET remains poorly understood. How PSC promote tumorigenesis and differentiation in panNET after being activated to myofibroblasts or cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) has not been studied.

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Presenting Author: Tang Q

Authors: Liu J, Li X, Bai J, Tang Q,

Keywords: caf, stellate cell, pan NET, Oncogenes,

#4373 Focal adhesion kinase drives proliferation and invasion in gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours via modulation of transformative cell signalling and gene expression

Introduction: Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) is a non-receptor protein kinase that localises in both the cytoplasm and nucleus, influencing cell function through its enzymatic and scaffold activities. Through its scaffold function, FAK modulates gene expression epigenetically. Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours (GI-NETs) exhibit a relatively low mutation rate, supporting the hypothesis that these malignancies may be driven epigenetically. Recently, PROTAC (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimeras) technology has enabled selective inhibition and degradation of FAK, providing a novel approach to explore its role in GI-NETs.

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Presenting Author: Gagliano T

Authors: Toffoli L, Ditsiou A, Moschioni E, Hamm V, Gagliano T,

Keywords: FAK, GI-NET, Cell Signalling, Epigenetics,