Abstract Library

#3030 Targeting CXCR4 and Thioredoxin Reductase in Theranostics of Atypical Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

Introduction: Atypical carcinoid and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are currently incurable. There is thus a critical need for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for lung neuroendocrine neoplasms (LNEN). Chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4), a G protein coupled receptor and theranostic target, plays a crucial role in metastases of LNEN. We hypothesize combination of thioredoxin reductase (TR) inhibitor represents a metabolic strategy to enhance cytotoxicity in peptide-receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) of LNEN.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Liu D

Authors: Liu D, Fath M, Robles Planells C, Balk E, Bellizzi A,

Keywords: CXCR4, thioredoxin reductase inhibitor, theranostics, atypical carcinoid, small cell lung cancer,

#2974 MEK/RAF and PARP as Novel Targets in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms – First Results from a Molecular in vitro Tumor Board

Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) are a heterogeneous group comprising well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NET) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC). Although, major progress has been made in the development of targeted therapies in various cancers, establishment of a promising personalized therapy in NEN is still pending. So far, a lack of suitable preclinical models represent a major challenge concerning the validation of a mutational based targeted therapy (MBTT)

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Viol F, Sipos B, Amin T, Fahl M, Grabowski P,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine neoplasms, Personalized therapy, Preclinical in vitro models, Mutational based targeted therapy,

#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,

#2908 Re-Cellularised Human Pancreas 3D Scaffolds as a Novel Model for Biomarker Discovery in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (pNETs)

Introduction: The lack of preclinical models of pNETs has challenged identification of tissue specific biomarkers of disease. Culturing cancer cells in their native tissue enables the close study of cell-ECM interaction and tissue remodelling. The biological products of such interactions can form a basis for discovery of novel biomarkers of the disease, and were previously linked with a range of inflammatory and malignant conditions.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Ney A

Authors: Ney A, Al-Akkad W, Frenguelli L, Acedo P, Mazza G,

Keywords: 3d models, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Biomarkers,

#2898 Novel Preclinical Models of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors for Drug Screening

Introduction: The incidence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) from the small bowel (SBNETs) has increased markedly over the past several decades. Many patients with these tumors present with metastatic disease, and research into new treatment options for these tumors have been hindered by the limited number of patient-derived SBNET cell lines and in vivo models available for drug testing.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Ear P

Authors: Ear P, Tran C, Li G, Kaemmer C, Ellen A,

Keywords: SBNET, drug screening, spheroids, PDX models, precision medicine,