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#3320 TGF-β increase caspase activation and migration in typical bronchial carcinoids

Introduction: Typical bronchial carcinoids (TBC) are well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) whose management can still be very challenging due to reduced sensitivity to therapy. Previous studies have reported TGF-β’s ability to activate mTOR pathway and induce epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Moreover, preliminary results show an overexpression of TGF-β signalling and caspase activation in TBC.

Conference: 18th Annual ENETS Concerence (2021)

Presenting Author: Gagliardi I

Authors: Borges de Souza P, Gagliardi I, Martelli M, Zatelli M,

Keywords: bronchial carcinoid, TGF-β signalling, mTOR, EMT,

#2999 Aberrant Tryptophan Metabolism in Stromal Cells Is Associated with Mesenteric Fibrosis in Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours

Introduction: Increased levels of serotonin secretion are associated with mesenteric fibrosis (MF) in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs). However, only a proportion of patients with increased serotonin production will develop mesenteric fibrosis.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Blazevic A

Authors: Blazevic A, Iyer A, Van Velthuysen M, Hofland J, Franssen G,

Keywords: Small-intestinal neuroendocrine tumors, mesenteric fibrosis, serotonin, tryptophan metabolism, proteomics,

#2983 Differential TGF-β Signalling in Typical and Atypical Bronchial Carcinoids

Introduction: Typical and atypical bronchial carcinoids (TBC and ABC) are well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN). Metastatic BC having low to moderate mitotic count may still be treated with somatostatin analogues and mTOR inhibitors; however, TBC and ABC have been reported to respond very differently to therapy and an effective treatment algorithm is still lacking. TGF-β is known for its ability to activate mTOR pathway and induce epithelial mesenchymal transition, affecting cell pathophysiological capabilities such as proliferation, migration and tissue invasiveness.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Borges de Souza P

Authors: Borges de Souza P, Tagliatti V, Capobianco S, Ambrosio M, Chinnici S,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine neoplasms, bronchial carcinoids, TGF-β,

#2982 Comprehensive Molecular Analysis Identifies Driver Mutations in Metastases of Sporadic Well-Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumours of the Small Intestine

Introduction: Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) represent a heterogenous group of tumours. The molecular mechanisms which contribute to progression of SI-NETs are poorly elucidated. They are considered to be molecularly distinct from neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs), which share oncogenic pathways with adenocarcinomas.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Samsom K

Authors: Samsom K, van Veenendaal L, Roepman P, Kodach L, Steeghs N,

Keywords: whole genome sequencing, neuroendocrine tumour, small intestine, genetics,

#2980 Metabolic Dysregulation and Circadian Clock in Cellular Models of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: The circadian clock genes encode transcription factors whose interaction with nuclear receptors allows the regulation of cellular metabolism.The invalidation of the genes of the clock core is associated with the development of many endocrine diseases including neuroendocrine cancer. Recently, the family of transcriptional coactivators PGC-1a has been identified as a key element in the integration of cellular metabolic state with the circadian clock. PRC, as a member of the PGC-1 family, was able to interact with several transcription factors, including the CLOCK factor. The specific induction of this PRC factor by the cell cycle, to modulate the energy function, the MAPkinase pathway and the expression of microRNAs, makes it a key factor in the metabolic adaptation of cancer cells.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Savagner F

Authors: Savagner F, Le Pennec S,

Keywords: Metabolism, Circadian clock, cell models,