Abstract Library

#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)

Presenting Author:

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

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

#2963 Intrinsic Gene Programs in Metastasis-like Primary Subtype Is Associated with Early Metastatic Evolution in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours

Introduction: Three molecular subtypes of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PanNETs) have been described: insulinoma-like, intermediate and metastasis-like primary (MLP). The Latter is a non-functional tumours with highly metastatic potential. A mouse model of PanNET showed that MLP subtype has two different pathways of progression including stem/progenitor and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. However, the evolution of metastasis in patients requires further studies.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Sadanandam A

Authors: Sadanandam A, Lawlor R, Nyamundanda G, Ragulan C, Scarpa A,

Keywords: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, metastasis, metastatic evolution, early metastasis, recurrence, prognosis, Patient tumours, cause and effect relationship, computational modeling, molecular subtypes, stages, metastatic potential,

#2913 The Predictive Value of Neuroendocrine Transcript Analysis in Daily Practice: An Independent ‘Real-World’ Validation Study

Introduction: Assessment of disease status remains the fundamental basis in the management of gastro-entero-pancreatic neuro-endocrine tumors (GEPNETs). Circulating molecular information might be used as a liquid biopsy to predict its clinical course.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: van Treijen M

Authors: van Treijen M, van der Zee D, Heeres B, Staal F, Vriens M,

Keywords: biomarker, progression-free survival, gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours,

#2910 Virotherapy Shows Promising Efficacy in Neuroendocrine Cancers

Introduction: So far, there have been only two clinical studies using virotherapeutics to treat neuroendocrine cancers (NCT00314925 & NCT02749331). Notably, none of these approaches employed a clinically approved virotherapeutic compound.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Lauer U

Authors: Lauer U, Berchtold S, Smirnow I, Schaller M, Fehrenbacher B,

Keywords: neuroendocrine, cancer, virotherapy, virotherapeutics, preclinical, research,