2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - ePosters-EP.13E.05 Proteomics Profiling Reveals the Metastasis Mechanism of Small Cell Lung Cancer

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This study explores the metastasis mechanism of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality due to its highly metastatic nature. The aggressiveness of SCLC is still not well comprehended at the molecular level. Utilizing high-throughput proteomics offers insights into disease progression, aiding biomarker development for early detection and prognosis, and accelerating therapeutic advancements.<br /><br />The primary objective is to uncover recurrence and metastasis mechanisms in SCLC using unbiased proteomics profiling. The study analyzes proteomic data from SCLC patient samples using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. It examines 111 tumor samples, including 85 primary tumors, and metastatic tumors from lymph nodes and the brain.<br /><br />The study conducts gene and protein analysis through different clustering methods, identifying groups based on metastatic potential: non-potential metastatic (NMp), potential metastatic (Mp), and metastatic (M) groups. The research identifies higher protein levels related to cell adhesion, extracellular matrix and exosome, lipid metabolism, and immune stimulation in the NMp group. In contrast, the Mp and M groups show elevated expressions of proteins involved in cell cycle, division, and chromosomal functions.<br /><br />The results point to differential expression in several signaling pathways across these groups. For future research, the paper underscores the need for further studies on these pathways to pinpoint biomarkers capable of predicting SCLC recurrence and metastasis. <br /><br />Authored by researchers from China’s National Cancer Center, this retrospective, single-center study marks a step forward in decoding the metastasis machinery of SCLC, potentially leading to improved prediction and treatment strategies.

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Huiyang Shi

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Speaker Huiyang Shi

Topic Small Cell Lung Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors

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small cell lung cancer

metastasis mechanism

proteomics

biomarker development

liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

tumor samples

gene and protein analysis

signaling pathways

recurrence prediction

therapeutic advancements