Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 11, 2021
Abstract
Formalin-fixed
paraffin-embedded
(FFPE)
tissues
are
a
valuable
resource
for
retrospective
clinical
studies.
Here,
we
evaluate
the
feasibility
of
(phospho-)proteomics
on
FFPE
lung
tissue
regarding
protein
extraction,
quantification,
pre-analytics,
and
sample
size.
After
comparing
extraction
protocols,
use
best-performing
protocol
acquisition
deep
(phospho-)proteomes
from
squamous
cell
adenocarcinoma
with
>8,000
quantified
proteins
>14,000
phosphosites
tandem
mass
tag
(TMT)
approach.
With
microscaled
approach,
quantify
7,000
phosphosites,
enabling
analysis
biopsies
limited
amounts.
We
also
investigate
influence
pre-analytical
variables
including
fixation
time
heat-assisted
de-crosslinking
efficiency
proteome
coverage.
Our
improved
workflows
provide
quantitative
information
abundance
phosphosite
regulation
most
relevant
oncogenes,
tumor
suppressors,
signaling
pathways
in
cancer.
Finally,
present
general
guidelines
to
which
methods
best
suited
different
applications,
highlighting
TMT
comprehensive
(phospho-)proteome
profiling
focused
studies
label-free
large
cohorts.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
47(W1), P. W199 - W205
Published: May 2, 2019
Abstract
WebGestalt
is
a
popular
tool
for
the
interpretation
of
gene
lists
derived
from
large
scale
-omics
studies.
In
2019
update,
supports
12
organisms,
342
identifiers
and
155
175
functional
categories,
as
well
user-uploaded
databases.
To
address
growing
unique
need
phosphoproteomics
data
interpretation,
we
have
implemented
phosphosite
set
analysis
to
identify
important
kinases
data.
We
completely
redesigned
result
visualizations
user
interfaces
improve
user-friendliness
provide
multiple
types
interactive
publication-ready
figures.
facilitate
comprehension
enrichment
results,
two
methods
reduce
redundancy
between
enriched
sets.
introduced
web
API
other
applications
get
programmatically
server
or
pass
analysis.
also
wrapped
core
computation
into
an
R
package
called
WebGestaltR
users
perform
locally
in
third
party
workflows.
can
be
freely
accessed
at
http://www.webgestalt.org.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
182(1), P. 200 - 225.e35
Published: July 1, 2020
To
explore
the
biology
of
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
and
identify
new
therapeutic
opportunities,
we
performed
comprehensive
proteogenomic
characterization
110
tumors
101
matched
normal
adjacent
tissues
(NATs)
incorporating
genomics,
epigenomics,
deep-scale
proteomics,
phosphoproteomics,
acetylproteomics.
Multi-omics
clustering
revealed
four
subgroups
defined
by
key
driver
mutations,
country,
gender.
Proteomic
phosphoproteomic
data
illuminated
downstream
copy
number
aberrations,
somatic
fusions
identified
vulnerabilities
associated
with
events
involving
KRAS,
EGFR,
ALK.
Immune
subtyping
a
complex
landscape,
reinforced
association
STK11
immune-cold
behavior,
underscored
potential
immunosuppressive
role
neutrophil
degranulation.
Smoking-associated
LUADs
showed
correlation
other
environmental
exposure
signatures
field
effect
in
NATs.
Matched
NATs
allowed
identification
differentially
expressed
proteins
diagnostic
utility.
This
proteogenomics
dataset
represents
unique
public
resource
for
researchers
clinicians
seeking
to
better
understand
treat
adenocarcinomas.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
183(5), P. 1436 - 1456.e31
Published: Nov. 1, 2020
The
integration
of
mass
spectrometry-based
proteomics
with
next-generation
DNA
and
RNA
sequencing
profiles
tumors
more
comprehensively.
Here
this
"proteogenomics"
approach
was
applied
to
122
treatment-naive
primary
breast
cancers
accrued
preserve
post-translational
modifications,
including
protein
phosphorylation
acetylation.
Proteogenomics
challenged
standard
cancer
diagnoses,
provided
detailed
analysis
the
ERBB2
amplicon,
defined
tumor
subsets
that
could
benefit
from
immune
checkpoint
therapy,
allowed
accurate
assessment
Rb
status
for
prediction
CDK4/6
inhibitor
responsiveness.
Phosphoproteomics
uncovered
novel
associations
between
suppressor
loss
targetable
kinases.
Acetylproteome
highlighted
acetylation
on
key
nuclear
proteins
involved
in
damage
response
revealed
cross-talk
cytoplasmic
mitochondrial
metabolism.
Our
results
underscore
potential
proteogenomics
clinical
investigation
through
annotation
pathways
biological
features
remarkably
heterogeneous
malignancy.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
184(19), P. 5031 - 5052.e26
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
a
highly
aggressive
cancer
with
poor
patient
survival.
Toward
understanding
the
underlying
molecular
alterations
that
drive
PDAC
oncogenesis,
we
conducted
comprehensive
proteogenomic
analysis
of
140
pancreatic
cancers,
67
normal
adjacent
tissues,
and
9
tissues.
Proteomic,
phosphoproteomic,
glycoproteomic
analyses
were
used
to
characterize
proteins
their
modifications.
In
addition,
whole-genome
sequencing,
whole-exome
methylation,
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq),
microRNA
(miRNA-seq)
performed
on
same
tissues
facilitate
an
integrated
determine
impact
genomic
protein
expression,
signaling
pathways,
post-translational
To
ensure
robust
downstream
analyses,
tumor
neoplastic
cellularity
was
assessed
via
multiple
orthogonal
strategies
using
features
verified
pathological
estimation
based
histological
review.
This
characterization
will
serve
as
valuable
resource
for
community,
paving
way
early
detection
identification
novel
therapeutic
targets.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
184(16), P. 4348 - 4371.e40
Published: Aug. 1, 2021
Lung
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(LSCC)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
cancer
death
with
few
therapeutic
options.
We
characterized
the
proteogenomic
landscape
LSCC,
providing
deeper
exposition
LSCC
biology
potential
implications.
identify
NSD3
as
an
alternative
driver
in
FGFR1-amplified
tumors
and
low-p63
overexpressing
target
survivin.
SOX2
is
considered
undruggable,
but
our
analyses
provide
rationale
for
exploring
chromatin
modifiers
such
LSD1
EZH2
to
SOX2-overexpressing
tumors.
Our
data
support
complex
regulation
metabolic
pathways
by
crosstalk
between
post-translational
modifications
including
ubiquitylation.
Numerous
immune-related
observations
suggest
directions
further
investigation.
Proteogenomic
dissection
CDKN2A
mutations
argue
more
nuanced
assessment
RB1
protein
expression
phosphorylation
before
declaring
CDK4/6
inhibition
unsuccessful.
Finally,
triangulation
LUAD,
HNSCC
identified
both
unique
common
vulnerabilities.
These
proteogenomics
resources
may
guide
research
into
treatment
LSCC.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
37(5), P. 109955 - 109955
Published: Nov. 1, 2021
Macrophages
undergoing
M1-
versus
M2-type
polarization
differ
significantly
in
their
cell
metabolism
and
cellular
functions.
Here,
global
quantitative
time-course
proteomics
phosphoproteomics
paired
with
transcriptomics
provide
a
comprehensive
characterization
of
temporal
changes
metabolism,
functions,
signaling
pathways
that
occur
during
the
induction
phase
polarization.
Significant
differences
in,
especially,
metabolic
are
observed,
including
glucose
glycosaminoglycan
retinoic
acid
signaling.
Kinase-enrichment
analysis
shows
activation
patterns
specific
kinases
distinct
inhibitor
drug
screens
identify
drugs
selectively
block
M2-
but
not
M1-type
polarization,
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MEK)
histone
deacetylase
(HDAC)
inhibitors.
These
datasets
resource
to
critical
for
macrophage
In
proof-of-principle
approach,
we
use
these
show
MEK
is
required
by
promoting
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor-γ
(PPARγ)-induced
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Sept. 22, 2021
Proteomics
has
become
an
important
field
in
molecular
sciences,
as
it
provides
valuable
information
on
the
identity,
expression
levels,
and
modification
of
proteins.
For
example,
cancer
proteomics
unraveled
key
mechanistic
studies
tumor
growth
metastasis,
which
contributed
to
identification
clinically
applicable
biomarkers
well
therapeutic
targets.
Several
proteome
databases
have
been
established
are
being
shared
worldwide.
Importantly,
integration
with
other
omics
is
providing
extensive
data
related
mechanisms
target
modulators.
These
may
be
analyzed
processed
through
bioinformatic
pipelines
obtain
useful
information.
The
purpose
this
review
provide
overview
recent
advances
proteomic
techniques.
In
particular,
we
aim
offer
insights
into
current
brain
cancer,
applications
a
relatively
early
stage.
This
covers
from
discovery
characterization
technology.
Moreover,
addresses
global
trends
approaches
for
translational
research.
As
core
method
research,
continued
development
expected
at
scale
beyond
that
previously
seen.
Cancer Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1), P. 139 - 163.e17
Published: Dec. 22, 2022
Clear
cell
renal
carcinomas
(ccRCCs)
represent
∼75%
of
RCC
cases
and
account
for
most
RCC-associated
deaths.
Inter-
intratumoral
heterogeneity
(ITH)
results
in
varying
prognosis
treatment
outcomes.
To
obtain
the
comprehensive
profile
ccRCC,
we
perform
integrative
histopathologic,
proteogenomic,
metabolomic
analyses
on
305
ccRCC
tumor
segments
166
paired
adjacent
normal
tissues
from
213
cases.
Combining
histologic
molecular
profiles
reveals
ITH
90%
ccRCCs,
with
50%
demonstrating
immune
signature
heterogeneity.
High
grade,
along
BAP1
mutation,
genome
instability,
increased
hypermethylation,
a
specific
protein
glycosylation
define
high-risk
disease
subset,
where
UCHL1
expression
displays
prognostic
value.
Single-nuclei
RNA
sequencing
adverse
sarcomatoid
rhabdoid
phenotypes
uncover
gene
signatures
potential
insights
into
evolution.
In
vitro
line
studies
confirm
inhibiting
identified
phosphoproteome
targets.
This
study
molecularly
stratifies
aggressive
histopathologic
subtypes
that
may
inform
more
effective
strategies.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
186(18), P. 3945 - 3967.e26
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
play
key
roles
in
regulating
cell
signaling
and
physiology
both
normal
cancer
cells.
Advances
mass
spectrometry
enable
high-throughput,
accurate,
sensitive
measurement
of
PTM
levels
to
better
understand
their
role,
prevalence,
crosstalk.
Here,
we
analyze
the
largest
collection
proteogenomics
data
from
1,110
patients
with
profiles
across
11
types
(10
National
Cancer
Institute's
Clinical
Proteomic
Tumor
Analysis
Consortium
[CPTAC]).
Our
study
reveals
pan-cancer
patterns
changes
protein
acetylation
phosphorylation
involved
hallmark
processes.
These
revealed
subsets
tumors,
different
types,
including
those
dysregulated
DNA
repair
driven
by
phosphorylation,
altered
metabolic
regulation
associated
immune
response
acetylation,
affected
kinase
specificity
crosstalk
between
modified
histone
regulation.
Overall,
this
resource
highlights
rich
biology
governed
PTMs
exposes
potential
new
therapeutic
avenues.