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Molecular exploration of paediatric intracranial germinomas from multi-ethnic Singapore.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Germinomas (IG) account for up to 50% of all intracranial germ cell tumours. These tumours are reputed to be more prevalent in Oriental populations in comparison to Western cohorts. Biological characteristics of IG in other ethnic groups are unknown. Singapore is a multi-ethnic country with diverse cultures. Owing to inter-racial heterogeneity, the authors hypothesize there are molecular differences between paediatric IG patients in our local population. The aims of this study are exploratory: firstly, to identify molecular characteristics in this tumour type and circulating CSF unique to different racial cohorts; and next, to corroborate our findings with published literature. METHODS:This is a single-institution, retrospective study of prospectively collected data. Inclusion criteria encompass all paediatric patients with histologically confirmed IG. Excess CSF and brain tumour tissues are collected for molecular analysis. Tumour tissues are subjected to a next generation sequencing (NGS) targeted panel for KIT and PDGRA. All CSF samples are profiled via a high-throughput miRNA multiplexed workflow. Results are then corroborated with existing literature and public databases. RESULTS:In our cohort of 14 patients, there are KIT exon variants in the tumour tissues and CSF miRNAs corroborative with published studies. Separately, there are also KIT exon variants and miRNAs not previously highlighted in IG. A subgroup analysis demonstrates differential CSF miRNAs between Chinese and Malay IG patients. CONCLUSION:This is the first in-depth molecular study of a mixed ethnic population of paediatric IGs from a Southeast Asian cohort. Validation studies are required to assess the relevance of novel findings in our study.

SUBMITTER: Low SYY

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7666528 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Molecular exploration of paediatric intracranial germinomas from multi-ethnic Singapore.

Low Sharon Yin Yee SYY Cheng He H Zou Ruiyang R Ng Lee Ping LP Kuick Chik Hong CH Syed Sulaiman Nurfarhanah Bte NB Chang Kenneth Tou En KTE Low David Chyi Yeu DCY Zhou Lihan L Seow Wan Tew WT

BMC neurology 20201114 1

<h4>Background</h4>Germinomas (IG) account for up to 50% of all intracranial germ cell tumours. These tumours are reputed to be more prevalent in Oriental populations in comparison to Western cohorts. Biological characteristics of IG in other ethnic groups are unknown. Singapore is a multi-ethnic country with diverse cultures. Owing to inter-racial heterogeneity, the authors hypothesize there are molecular differences between paediatric IG patients in our local population. The aims of this study ...[more]

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