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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,

#3034 Somatostatin Analogs for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Is There Any Benefit When Ki-67 Is ≥ 10%?

Introduction: The antiproliferative effect of first-line long acting somatostatin analogs (SSA) in advanced gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) was shown in the PROMID and the CLARINET trials. Efficacy data in pancreatic NETs (PanNETs) with Ki-67 ≥ 10% are limited.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Merola E

Authors: Merola E, Alonso Gordoa T, Zhang P, Al-Toubah T, Pelle E,

Keywords: Pancreatic NET, Somatostatin Analogs, Grade 2 and 3, Safety, Efficacy,

#3015 Biopsy Specimen Diagnosis in Pulmonary Carcinoids, A Shot in the Dark

Introduction: Pulmonary carcinoids (PCs) are rare well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors, which can be separated into typical carcinoid (TC) and atypical carcinoid (AC). Advised treatment for local carcinoid disease is surgical resection using lobectomy, while parenchymal saving strategies such as sub-lobar or endobronchial resection might be considered for TC. In general, pre-operative diagnosis using a (transbronchial/transthoracic) biopsy sample is performed to demonstrate malignancy. However, TC and AC classification can solely be performed on surgical resection specimens, which may challenge pre-operative treatment decisions.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Moonen L

Authors: Moonen L, Derks J, Hermans B, Dingemans A, Speel E,

Keywords: pulmonary, neuroendocrine, carcinoid, biopsy, resection, diagnosis,

#2993 Proposal of New Imaging Criteria for Evaluating the Response of Liver Metastases to Systemic Treatments in Digestive Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) as an Alternative to RECIST 1.1

Introduction: RECIST 1.1 criteria have been challenged for the evaluation of treatment response in NET.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: de Mestier L, Dromain C, Lamarca A, La Salvia A, Op de Beeck B,

Keywords: imaging criteria, response evaluation, CT scan,

#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,