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#4656 Development of a 3D patient-derived extracellular matrix hydrogel model of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour and mesenteric fibrosis

Introduction: The pathogenesis of mesenteric fibrosis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) is poorly understood, limiting development of effective treatments and biomarkers. A major barrier to research is the lack of disease models.

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Authors: Hodgetts H, Martins M, Luong T, Hall A, Webster A,

Keywords: small intestine, neuroendocrine, 3D model, hydrogel, fibrosis,

#4649 Claudin 18.2 overexpression in gastric neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Claudin 18.2, is a tissue biomarker physiologically expressed in both healthy gastric mucosa and gastric adenocarcinoma which represents a novel therapeutic target advanced gastric cancer. Various other cancers showed some overexpression of claudin 18.2 opening potential opportunities to agnostic targeted therapy. However, data about claudin 18.2 expression in NENs are poor with only an Eastern study showing higher rate of claudin 18.2 positivity in GEP-NENs, mainly from gastric primary site (27.8%).

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Presenting Author: Gervaso L

Authors: Gervaso L, Lobrano R, Pisa E, Benini L, Spada F,

Keywords: claudin, gastric NET, biomarker, Neuroendocrine tumour,

#4629 Identification of putative master regulators in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours using gene expression data and network inference

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) are a heterogenous group of pancreatic malignancies with a unique biology and pathophysiology. Tumour grade and extension are commonly used for prognostic determination. Current pathologic grading system needs regular updates to refine prognostic classification. Genomic screening may provide more objective classes and reflect tumour biology.

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Presenting Author: Jannin A

Authors: Jannin A, Elati M, Do Cao C, Figeac M, Leteurtre E,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour, RNA-Seq, Master regulators, MEN1,

#4628 Triple negative breast neuroendocrine carcinoma in older patient: A rare entity

Introduction: Neuroendocrine breast carcinoma is a rare histological form of breast cancer, that represent 0.1% of all breast cancers and is recognised by the World Health Organization as a distinct entity. Characterised by a non-specific clinical and radiological presentation. Therapeutic management is not codified and is usually superimposed on that of classical breast cancer.

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Authors: Aris H, Saidi M, Lahfa I,

Keywords: neuroendocrine carcinoma, triple negative breast cancer, platinum-based combination therapy,

#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,