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Telomere Maintenance Associated Mutations in the Genetic Landscape of Gynecological Mucosal Melanoma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Gynecological melanomas (GMs) are rare tumors with a poor prognosis. Here, we performed exome sequencing to generate the mutational landscape of GMs.

Methods

Next-generation sequencing was carried out on mucosal melanoma samples (n = 35) obtained from gynecological sites. The alternative telomere lengthening (ALT) phenotype was verified by fluorescence in situ hybridization and the C-circle assay. Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect ATRX protein. Copy number variations in TERT were detected by droplet digital polymerase chain reaction.

Results

In the 58 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples, we identified 33 (56.9%) ALT-positive cases, with 23 showing loss of ATRX protein. TERT promoter mutation was not detected in GMs (n = 40), but copy number variations in the TERT region were observed in 20% (7/35) of the samples. TERT amplification was mutually exclusive with ALT (P < 0.05). Kaplan-Meier revealed that ALT relative to TERT amplification was associated with longer overall survival in GM patients without metastasis.

Conclusion

These findings indicate that telomere maintenance mechanisms play a critical role in the tumorigenesis of GMs and may aid in the prediction of clinical prognosis and the development of targeted therapy for the treatment of GM.

SUBMITTER: Yuan G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7492295 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Telomere Maintenance Associated Mutations in the Genetic Landscape of Gynecological Mucosal Melanoma.

Yuan Guangwen G Song Jinge J Li Ning N Song Qianqian Q Li Yifei Y Du Yingxi Y Wang Xiaobing X Jiao Yuchen Y Wu Lingying L

Frontiers in oncology 20200902

<h4>Purpose</h4>Gynecological melanomas (GMs) are rare tumors with a poor prognosis. Here, we performed exome sequencing to generate the mutational landscape of GMs.<h4>Methods</h4>Next-generation sequencing was carried out on mucosal melanoma samples (<i>n</i> = 35) obtained from gynecological sites. The alternative telomere lengthening (ALT) phenotype was verified by fluorescence <i>in situ</i> hybridization and the C-circle assay. Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect ATRX protein. Cop ...[more]

PMID: 32984050

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Telomere Maintenance Associated Mutations in the Genetic Landscape of Gynecological Mucosal Melanoma.

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Telomere Maintenance Associated Mutations in the Genetic Landscape of Gynecological Mucosal Melanoma.

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