Spatial Transcriptome‐Wide Profiling of Small Cell Lung Cancer Reveals Intra‐Tumoral Molecular and Subtype Heterogeneity
Zicheng Zhang,
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Xujie Sun,
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Yutao Liu
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Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(31)
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
Small
cell
lung
cancer
(SCLC)
is
a
highly
aggressive
malignancy
characterized
by
rapid
growth
and
early
metastasis
susceptible
to
treatment
resistance
recurrence.
Understanding
the
intra‐tumoral
spatial
heterogeneity
in
SCLC
crucial
for
improving
patient
outcomes
clinically
relevant
subtyping.
In
this
study,
whole
transcriptome‐wide
analysis
of
25
patients
at
sub‐histological
resolution
using
GeoMx
Digital
Spatial
Profiling
technology
performed.
This
deciphered
multi‐regional
heterogeneity,
distinct
molecular
profiles,
biological
functions,
immune
features,
subtypes
within
spatially
localized
histological
regions.
Connections
between
different
transcript‐defined
phenotypes
their
impact
on
survival
therapeutic
response
are
also
established.
Finally,
gene
signature,
termed
ITHtyper,
based
prevalence
levels,
which
enables
risk
stratification
from
bulk
RNA‐seq
profiles
identified.
The
prognostic
value
ITHtyper
rigorously
validated
independent
multicenter
cohorts.
study
introduces
preliminary
tumor‐centric,
regionally
targeted
transcriptome
resource
that
sheds
light
previously
unexplored
SCLC.
These
findings
hold
promise
improve
tumor
reclassification
facilitate
development
personalized
treatments
patients.
Language: Английский
Differential Gene Expression Analysis and Machine Learning identified Structural, TFs, Cytokine and Glycoproteins, including SOX2, TOP2A, SPP1, COL1A1, and TIMP1 as potential drivers of Lung Cancer
Biomarkers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Background
Lung
cancer
is
a
primary
global
health
concern,
responsible
for
considerable
portion
of
cancer-related
fatalities
worldwide.
Understanding
its
molecular
complexities
crucial
identifying
potential
targets
treatment.
The
goal
to
slow
disease
progression
and
intervene
early
prevent
the
development
advanced
lung
cases.
Hence,
there's
an
urgent
need
new
biomarkers
that
can
detect
in
stages.
Methods:
study
conducted
RNA-Seq
analysis
samples
from
publicly
available
SRA
database
(NCBI
SRP009408),
including
both
control
tumour
samples.
genes
with
differential
expression
between
healthy
tissues
were
identified
using
R
Bioconductor.
Machine
learning
(ML)
techniques,
Random
Forest,
Lasso,
XGBoost,
Gradient
Boosting,
Elastic
Net
employed
pinpoint
significant
followed
by
classifiers,
Multilayer
Perceptron
(MLP),
Support
Vector
Machines
(SVM),
k-Nearest
Neighbors
(k-NN).
Gene
ontology
pathway
analyses
performed
on
differentially
expressed
(DEGs).
top
DEG
machine
combined
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
analysis,
10
hub
essential
progression.
Results:
integrated
ML
DEGs
revealed
significance
specific
samples,
five
upregulated
(COL11A1,
TOP2A,
SULF1,
DIO2,
MIR196A2)
downregulated
(PDK4,
FOSB,
FLYWCH1,
CYB5D2,
MIR328),
along
their
associated
implicated
pathways
or
co-expression
networks
identified.
Among
various
algorithms
employed,
Forest
XGBoost
proved
effective
common
genes,
underscoring
pathogenesis.
MLP
exhibited
highest
accuracy
classifying
all
genes.
Additionally,
are
pivotal
pathogenesis:
COL1A1,
SOX2,
SPP1,
THBS2,
POSTN,
COL5A1,
COL11A1,
TIMP1,
PKP1.
Language: Английский
A Holistic Approach to Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer
Seyed Masoud HaghighiKian,
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Ahmad Shirinzadeh-Dastgiri,
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Mohammad Vakili-Ojarood
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et al.
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 257 - 278
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Language: Английский
Comprehensive transcriptomic profiling reveals molecular characteristics and biomarkers associated with risk stratification in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Congcong Yan,
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Chen Zheng,
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Jiaxing Luo
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et al.
The Journal of Pathology Clinical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Papillary
thyroid
carcinoma
(PTC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
endocrine
malignancies,
with
varying
levels
risk
and
clinical
behavior.
A
better
understanding
molecular
characteristics
could
improve
diagnosis
assessment.
In
this
study,
we
performed
whole
transcriptomic
sequencing
on
113
PTC
cases,
including
70
high‐risk
43
low‐risk
Chinese
patients.
Comparative
transcriptional
profiling
analysis
revealed
two
functionally
distinct
patterns
gene
dysregulation
between
subtypes.
Low‐risk
PTCs
showed
significant
upregulation
immune‐related
genes
increased
immune
cell
infiltration,
whereas
presented
extensive
alterations
in
expression
activation
oncogenic
signaling
pathways.
Additionally,
developed
a
31‐gene
signature
(PTCrisk)
for
differentiating
from
PTCs,
which
was
validated
across
both
in‐house
external
multicenter
cohorts.
PTCrisk
scores
were
positively
correlated
key
clinicopathological
features,
tumor
size,
lymph
node
metastasis,
TNM
stage,
BRAF
mutation
status.
Overall,
our
study
provides
further
insights
into
stratification
may
contribute
to
development
personalized
therapeutic
strategies
Language: Английский
Proteogenomic characterization of high-grade lung neuroendocrine carcinoma deciphers molecular diversity and potential biomarkers of different histological subtypes in Chinese population
Zicheng Zhang,
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Xi Wu,
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S. Bao
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et al.
Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
High-grade
lung
neuroendocrine
carcinomas
(Lu-NECs)
are
clinically
refractory
malignancies
with
poor
prognosis
and
limited
therapeutic
advances.
The
biological
molecular
features
underlying
the
histological
heterogeneity
of
Lu-NECs
not
fully
understood.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
multi-omics
integration
whole-exome
sequencing
deep
proteomic
profiling
in
93
Chinese
to
establish
first
comprehensive
proteogenomic
atlas
disease
spectrum.
Our
analyses
revealed
high
degree
mutational
concordance
among
subtypes
at
genomic
level;
however,
distinct
profiles
enabled
clear
differentiation
subtypes,
unveiling
subtype-specific
related
tumor
metabolism,
immunity,
proliferation.
Furthermore,
RB1
mutations
confer
divergent
prognostic
effects
through
cis-
trans-
regulation.
addition,
identified
potential
protein
biomarkers
for
subtype
classification
risk
stratification,
which
were
validated
by
immunohistochemistry
an
independent
cohort.
This
study
provides
valuable
resource
insight
into
Lu-NEC
heterogeneity.
Language: Английский
Molecular Subtypes and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Small Cell Lung Cancer: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(8), P. 1731 - 1731
Published: April 12, 2025
Small
cell
lung
cancer
(SCLC)
is
a
highly
aggressive
malignancy
characterized
by
rapid
progression,
early
metastasis,
and
high
recurrence
rates.
Historically
considered
homogeneous
disease,
recent
multi-omic
studies
have
revealed
distinct
molecular
subtypes
driven
lineage-defining
transcription
factors,
including
ASCL1,
NEUROD1,
POU2F3,
YAP1,
as
well
an
inflamed
subtype
(SCLC-I).
These
exhibit
unique
therapeutic
vulnerabilities,
thereby
paving
the
way
for
precision
medicine
targeted
therapies.
Despite
advances
in
classification,
tumor
heterogeneity,
plasticity,
therapy
resistance
continue
to
hinder
clinical
success
treating
SCLC
patients.
To
this
end,
novel
strategies
are
being
explored,
BCL2
inhibitors,
DLL3-targeting
agents,
Aurora
kinase
PARP
epigenetic
modulators.
Additionally,
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
show
promise,
particularly
immune-enriched
of
Hence,
deeper
understanding
characteristics,
evolution,
regulatory
mechanisms
subtype-specific
factors
crucial
rationally
optimizing
therapy.
This
knowledge
not
only
facilitates
identification
targets,
but
also
provides
foundation
overcoming
developing
personalized
combination
treatment
strategies.
In
future,
integration
data,
dynamic
monitoring,
approaches
expected
further
advance
translation
therapies,
ultimately
improving
patient
survival
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Next‐generation spatial transcriptomics: unleashing the power to gear up translational oncology
Nan Wang,
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Weifeng Hong,
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Yixing Wu
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et al.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
The
growing
advances
in
spatial
transcriptomics
(ST)
stand
as
the
new
frontier
bringing
unprecedented
influences
realm
of
translational
oncology.
This
has
triggered
systemic
experimental
design,
analytical
scope,
and
depth
alongside
with
thorough
bioinformatics
approaches
being
constantly
developed
last
few
years.
However,
harnessing
power
biology
streamlining
an
array
ST
tools
to
achieve
designated
research
goals
are
fundamental
require
real-world
experiences.
We
present
a
review
by
updating
technical
scope
across
different
principal
basis
timeline
manner
hinting
on
generally
adopted
techniques
used
within
community.
also
current
progress
bioinformatic
propose
pipelined
workflow
toolbox
available
for
data
exploration.
With
particular
interests
tumor
microenvironment
where
is
broadly
utilized,
we
summarize
up-to-date
made
via
ST-based
technologies
narrating
studies
categorized
into
either
mechanistic
elucidation
or
biomarker
profiling
(translational
oncology)
multiple
cancer
types
their
ways
deploying
through
ST.
updated
offers
guidance
forward-looking
viewpoints
endorsed
many
high-resolution
utilized
disentangle
biological
questions
that
may
lead
clinical
significance
future.
Language: Английский
Recent advances in immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer
Ziyuan Ren,
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Shijie Shang,
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Dawei Chen
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et al.
Current Opinion in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
This
review
aims
to
provide
an
overview
of
recent
advances
in
immunotherapy
for
small
cell
lung
cancer
(SCLC),
with
a
focus
on
the
current
status
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs),
novel
combination
strategies,
and
key
biomarkers.
Language: Английский
Comparison of molecular subtype composition between independent sets of primary and brain metastatic small cell lung carcinoma and matched samples
Lung Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
199, P. 108071 - 108071
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Recent
advances
in
the
subclassification
of
small
cell
lung
carcinomas
(SCLCs)
may
help
to
overcome
unmet
need
for
targeted
therapies
and
improve
survival.
However,
limited
information
is
available
on
how
expression
subtype
markers
changes
during
tumour
progression.
Our
study
aimed
compare
these
primary
brain
metastatic
SCLCs.
Language: Английский