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Abstract B22: Loss of LncRNA XIST induces Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Breast Cancer
Brain is one of the major sites of metastasis of breast cancer, and approximately 20% of patients with aggressive breast cancer eventually develop the metastatic disease in the brain. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) have recently drawn much attention due to their wide functional variations and potential roles in tumor progression. By performing lncRNA array analysis comparing non-metastatic primary tumors with brain metastatic tumors from breast cancer patients, we identified that lncRNA XIST expression was significantly down-regulated in brain metastatic tumors. The result of Taqman PCR validated the results in tumor sample...
Source: Cancer Research - May 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Liu, Y., Xing, F., Wu, K., Sharma, S., Watabe, K. Tags: Genetics and Evolution of Metastatic Tumors Source Type: research

Abstract B36: Rab25 aggravates cancer cell invasion through Snail expression
Conclusion: Our results show for the first time that Snail mediates Rab25-induced cancer cell EMT and invasiveness through a beta1 integrin /Akt/GSK-3beta signaling cascade, providing novel biomarkers, and potential therapeutic targets for deadly cancers.Citation Format: Bo Young Jeong, Kyung Hwa Cho, Seung Hwa Kim, Yu Na Kim, Chang Gyo Park, Hoi Young Lee. Rab25 aggravates cancer cell invasion through Snail expression. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference on Tumor Metastasis; 2015 Nov 30-Dec 3; Austin, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(7 Suppl):Abstract nr B36.
Source: Cancer Research - May 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jeong, B. Y., Cho, K. H., Kim, S. H., Kim, Y. N., Park, C. G., Lee, H. Y. Tags: Metastatic Cell Plasticity Source Type: research

Abstract B29: Snail regulates extracellular matrix-mediated VEGFR3 expression in developmental and tumor angiogenesis
Snail family is a zinc finger transcription factor and involved in epithelial branching morphogenesis and EMT by altering the ability of polarity, motility, and adhesion. The expression of Snail family in developing and tumor vessels has been suggested, however, the precise expression pattern and cellular function of Snail remain to be unclear. We identified Snail as an angiogenic regulator through inducing VEGFR3 under extracellular matrix (ECM)-meditated signalings. Snail was upregulated in the postnatally developing retinal endothelial cells (ECs) and in the vessels lining ductal breast tumors. In vitro endothelial spro...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - May 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Park, J. A., Lee, H.-Y., Kwon, Y.-G. Tags: Other Topics: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C54: High caveolin-1 expression in a cohort of African American women with triple-negative breast cancer
In this study, gene expression profiling, using the Almac BC DSA Research Tool, was performed on archived FFPE samples, obtained from CA and AA women diagnosed with early stage (Node 0) TNBC. Unsupervised hierarchical clustering revealed a pattern of differential gene expression in the AA cohort compared to CA. Using the TNBC type: A Subtyping Tool for TNBC, we found a distinct distribution pattern of TNBC molecular subtypes in the AA cohort, which was very different than the CA cohort; Basal-like (14%), Immunomodulatory (43%) and Mesenchymal (43%). Gene expression analyses, comparing the AA and CA cohort (fold change >...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Getz, J. E., Teoh, D. B., Nasser, S., Legendre, C. R., Tembe, W., Yellapantula, V., Ahearn, M. E., Gomez, C. R., Jorda, M., Wong, S. M., Pegram, M. D., Carpten, J. D., Baumbach-Reardon, L. L. Tags: Breast Cancer: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B02: miR-1207-3p as a potential prostate cancer biomarker in Black males
In conclusion, we have discovered a novel miR-1207-3p-dependent FNDC1/FN1/AR molecular pathway that regulates proliferation of PCA cells derived from Black males. Consequently, miR-1207-3p may be a biomarker in PCA with potential clinical applications in Black males.Citation Format: Dibash Kumar Das, Adeodat Ilboudo, Olorunseun O. Ogunwobi. miR-1207-3p as a potential prostate cancer biomarker in Black males. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eighth AACR Conference on The Science of Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; Nov 13-16, 2015; Atlanta, GA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Ep...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Das, D. K., Ilboudo, A., Ogunwobi, O. O. Tags: Biomarkers in Cancer Surveillance and Screening: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B03: PVT1 exon 9 is a potential non-invasive biomarker that regulates apoptosis and the cell cycle in aggressive prostate cancer in black males
Prostate cancer (PCA) is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men in the U.S. Black males have a higher incidence of PCA, compared to White males. In fact, Black race is a confirmed, non-modifiable risk factor for PCA with a 2.5 fold greater risk of lethal PCA compared to Caucasian males. Discovery of effective early detection strategies are necessary to address the profound health disparity. The chromosomal region 8q24 is associated with aggressive PCA in Black men and variants of this region have been identified to interact with the PVT1 non-protein coding gene in PCA. ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ilboudo, A., Das, D., Ogunwobi, O. O. Tags: Biomarkers in Cancer Surveillance and Screening: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B24: Regulation of DARC isoforms among ancestry groups and associations with aggressive breast cancer subtypes
Biological mechanisms that drive disparate incidences of aggressive breast cancer in women of African descent are still largely unknown. Despite the fact that White women are more often diagnosed with breast cancer, African-American women have more severe cases and more often die from their breast cancer. Certain clues surrounding the tumor behavior and aggressive nature of cancers in African Americans point to physiological contexts, perhaps even the immunological microenvironment of the cancer sites. We hypothesize that higher mortality rates, coupled with lower incidence of breast cancer in this population, compared to ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Vollum, K., Hutchins, R., Brown, A. M., Perez, C., Davis, M. B. Tags: Cancer Genetics/Gene Expression: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract PR10: The chromatin remodeler CHD4 as a potential specific target for alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma therapy
Fusion-positive alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (FP-RMS) is a paediatric tumour driven by an oncogenic fusion transcription factor, PAX3-FOXO1. Conventional chemotherapy is only effective for low risk patients which carry no metastasis, achieving a 5-year overall survival of 65%. The unique presence of this fusion protein in FP-RMS as well as the tumour cell survival dependency on PAX3-FOXO1 make this transcription factor a promising target for therapy. However, due to the difficulties associated with drug development targeting transcription factors, we performed a combined proteomic and genetic screen to identify new druggable ...
Source: Cancer Research - April 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Marques, J., Boehm, M., Wachtel, M., Schaefer, B. Tags: Epigenetics Source Type: research

Abstract A18: Epigenetic profiling uncovers the suppressive role of caveolae in Ewing sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma (ES) is the second most common bone tumor in childhood. ES harbors a characteristic gene translocation that gives rise to a fusion protein, most commonly EWS/FLI1 (EF). Caveolin-1 (CAV1) is a direct target of EF, it is overexpressed in ES and has an oncogenic role. CAV1 and the Polymerase I and transcript release factor (PTRF) interact at the plasma membrane and are essential for caveolae formation. The methylome analysis of ES samples and cell lines revealed a hypermethylation in the N-shore islands of the PTRF promoter compared to normal cells. We hypothesize that, as ES cells have very few caveolae and do ...
Source: Cancer Research - April 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Huertas–Martinez, J., Court, F., Rello–Varona, S., Martin, D. H., Almacellas, O., Sainz–Jaspeado, M., Garcia–Monclus, S., Lagares–Tena, L., Buȷ, R., Hontecillas–Prieto, L., Mateo–Lozano, S., Sastre, A., Azo Tags: Epigenetics Source Type: research

Abstract B31: Combined siRNA and small molecule screening identifies Aurora B kinase as an effective target in MYCN-driven neuroblastoma
Despite advances in multimodal treatment, neuroblastoma (NB) is often fatal for children with high-risk disease and many survivors need to cope with long-term side effects from high-dose chemotherapy and radiation. To identify new therapeutic targets, we performed a siRNA screen of the druggable genome combined with a small molecule screen of 465 compounds targeting 39 different mechanisms of actions in four NB cell lines. We identified 58 genes as targets, including AURKB, in at least one cell line. In the drug screen, aurora kinase inhibitors (nine molecules) and in particular the AURKB-selective compound, barasertib, we...
Source: Cancer Research - April 3, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bogen, D., Wei, J. S., Azorsa, D. O., Ormanoglu, P., Buehler, E., Guha, R., Keller, J. M., Griner, L. A. M., Ferrer, M., Song, Y. K., Liao, H., Mendoza, A., Gryder, B. E., Sindri, S., He, J., Wen, X., , Zhang, S., Shern, J. F., Yohe, M. E., Taschner-Mandl Tags: Targeted Therapeutics and Resistance Source Type: research

Abstract IA06: Spatial systems biology of cancer
International efforts have now defined the genomic landscapes of most major human cancer types. The genomic landscape of breast cancer is particularly well described in several recent publications. The high level view of this disease suggests a remarkable level of inter- and intra-tumor heterogeneity, the presence of a few recurrent and many rare genomic aberrations and substantial genomic and epigenomic heterogeneity. The challenge now is to understand how these aberrations and tumor extrinsic influences from the microenvironment collaborate to deregulate aspects of cell differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, DNA repa...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - February 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gray, J. Tags: Genomics - Sporadic and Hereditary: Oral Presentations - Invited Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract PR06: Modeling the tumor microenvironment to identify novel loss of function mutations in breast cancer progression
Recent next generation sequencing studies have comprehensively mapped the genetic landscape of breast cancer and revealed that only a small number of genes are recurrently mutated in more than 10% of unselected tumors (i.e. TP53, PIK3CA and GATA3), and that the vast majority of recurrent mutations occur at low frequencies. Although some have been shown to be drivers (i.e. confer a selective advantage), such as oncogenic ERBB2 mutations, there is a myriad of significantly altered lower frequency mutations whose functional impact is unknown.We utilized a functional genomics approach silencing the 200 most frequently mutated ...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - February 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Peck, B., Maguire, S., Morrison, E., Wai, P., Natrajan, R. Tags: Tumor Heterogeneity (Intratumor and Intertumoral): Oral Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A35: WNT4 signaling mediates endocrine response and resistance in invasive lobular carcinoma cells
Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is a histological subtype of breast cancer, affecting ~30,000 U.S. women annually. Over 90% of ILC are estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, however, endocrine therapy may have poorer efficacy in a subset of ILC patients compared to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) patients. Based on these observations, we assessed genome-wide ER-mediated gene expression and ER genomic binding in ILC cell lines MDA MB 134VI (MM134) and SUM44PE (44PE), to identify novel mediators of ER signaling and putative therapeutic targets specifically in ILC.Among ILC-specific estrogen-regulated genes, the most strongly indu...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - February 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sikora, M. J., Bahreini, A., Alexander, C. M., Oesterreich, S. Tags: Luminal Breast Cancer: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A58: Expression and function of endothelin converting enzyme 1 and endothelin receptors in breast cancer invasion
The endothelin axis, comprised of the active peptides endothelin 1-3 (ET1-3), the endothelin A receptor (ETAR) and endothelin B receptor (ETBR), and endothelin converting enzyme 1 (ECE1) has been studied in numerous cancers. In clinical samples of breast cancer, increased levels of ET1, ECE1, and the endothelin receptors have been reported, and several studies correlate expression of these proteins with poor prognosis. The endothelin pathway is known to induce mitogen activated protein kinase activation, leading to increased survival, proliferation, and migration, but the precise role of ECE1 and the endothelin receptors i...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - February 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Belles, M. E., Halaka, M., Do, J. M., Majmudar, P., Sidani, R., Stephen, H., Watson, M., Conway, R. E. Tags: Other Topics: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A68: Penfluridol suppresses triple-negative breast cancer metastasis to brain by inhibiting integrin signaling
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in US. Breast tumor metastasis to brain is major cause of deaths. Brain metastasis of triple negative breast cancer cells (TNBC) is highly resistant to current therapies and is a cause of reduced survival rates in patients. In current study, we evaluated penfluridol, a first generation, highly potent antipsychotic drug against three different highly aggressive TNBC cell line. The IC50 of penfluridol was around 6 µM in 4T1, MDA-MB-231 and HCC-1806, breast cancer cells respectively. Our result showed that the expression of integrinβ4, integrin&alph...
Source: Molecular Cancer Research - February 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ranjan, A., Gupta, P., Srivastava, S. K. Tags: Other Topics: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research