Project description:Whole genome sequencing to identify subclonal variants for subsequent mapping back to fixed tissue specimens. .
This dataset contains all the data available for this study on 2023-03-09.
Project description:Archival Formalin-Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue represents an abundant and more easily transferable source of patient tissue than live specimens. Furthermore cancer FFPE tissue deposited at major cancer research institutes is often paired with survival data increasing the value of biomarker and prediction based research from these samples. However the known fragility of RNA and artifacts introduced through the processes of tissue preservation and storage introduce the possibility of unfaithful RNA expression signatures from these sources. To evaluate this we established an RNA isolation, library prepration and data analysis pipeline at Oregon Health and Science University to evaluate the fidelity of RNA expression profiles from FFPE tissues utilizing gene and pathway expression comparisons between ER positive and ER negative samples in archival FFPE specimens compared to those obtained from public available data sets of fresh specimens.
Project description:Spatial transcriptomics and multiplexed imaging are complementary methods for studying tissue biology. Here we describe a simple method for transcriptional profiling of formalin fixed histology specimens based on mechanical isolation of tissue micro-regions containing 5-20 cells. Sequencing micro-regions from an archival melanoma specimen having multiple distinct histologies reveals significant differences in transcriptional programs associated with tumor invasion, proliferation, and immunoediting and parallel imaging confirms changes in immuno-phenotypes and cancer cell states.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE23384: Gene profiling using archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded breast cancer specimens can generate informative microarray data: A comparison with matched fresh fine needle aspiration biopsy samples (FFPE samples) GSE23385: Gene profiling using archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded breast cancer specimens can generate informative microarray data: A comparison with matched fresh fine needle aspiration biopsy samples (FNA samples) Refer to individual Series
Project description:To establish a serum and tissue bank with specimens form patients with colorectal cancer, for subsequent immunological and biochemical analysis.
Project description:The breast tumor microenvironment plays an active role in tumorigenesis. Molecular alterations, including epigenetic modifications to DNA, and changes in RNA and protein expression have been identified in tumor-associated stroma; however, there is considerable debate as to whether the stroma is characterized by genomic instability or whether detection of chromosomal alterations in the breast stroma is a reflection of technological artifact rather than the true genomic content of the tumor microenvironment. Methods: Surgically-removed breast stroma specimens from 112 women undergoing reductive mammoplasty (n=15), prophylactic mastectomy (N=6) or mastectomy for a diagnosis of breast disease (n=92) were frozen in optimal cutting temperature medium. Allelic imbalance (AI) analysis was performed in 484 stromal specimens from 98 women using a panel of 52 microsatellite markers; SNP data was generated from a subset of 86 stromal specimens using 250K SNP arrays (Affymetrix). Copy number alterations were identified using Partek Genomics Suite. Results: AI was not detected in 92% (444/484) of stroma specimens. When compared to previously generated AI data from 77 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded stroma specimens (Ellsworth et al., Ann Surg Oncol 2004), 32 (42%) of which harbored at least one detectable AI event, the frequency of AI in the FFPE specimens (4.62%) was significantly higher (P<0.0001) than that found in frozen specimens (0.45%). Of the stroma specimens assayed using SNP arrays 95% (82/86) had no detectable alterations and the 11 copy number changes were small and not shared between specimens. Conclusions: The data presented here support a model in which the tumor microenvironment is genetically stable. The direct comparison of copy number alterations between FFPE and frozen research-grade specimens using identical methodologies suggests that past reports of significant AI in breast stroma, both adjacent to and distant from the tumor, reflects artifact in the archival specimens caused by formalin-fixation, paraffin-embedding and tissue storage. 250K STY data was generated for 86 breast stromal specimens. The tissue specimens were analyzed by paired analysis to the SNP data from matched genomic (blood) DNAs
Project description:Formalin induces inter- and intra-molecular crosslinks within exposed cells. This cross-linking can be exploited to characterise chromatin state as in the FAIRE (Formaldehyde-Assisted Isolation of Regulatory Elements) and MNase (micrococcal nuclease) assays. Here, we optimised the FAIRE and MNase assays for application upon heavily-fixed tissues as is typically found in historical formalin-preserved museum specimens. We demonstrate these assays in formalin-fixed mouse specimens and compare the chromatin signatures to specimen-matched fresh tissues. We found that heavy formalin fixation modulates rather than eliminates signatures of differential chromatin accessibility and that these chromatin profiles are reproducible, tissue-specific and sex-specific in vertebrate specimens.
Project description:Formalin induces inter- and intra-molecular crosslinks within exposed cells. This cross-linking can be exploited to characterise chromatin state as in the FAIRE (Formaldehyde-Assisted Isolation of Regulatory Elements) and MNase (micrococcal nuclease) assays. Here, we optimised the FAIRE and MNase assays for application upon heavily-fixed tissues as is typically found in historical formalin-preserved museum specimens. We demonstrate these assays in formalin-fixed mouse specimens and compare the chromatin signatures to specimen-matched fresh tissues. We found that heavy formalin fixation modulates rather than eliminates signatures of differential chromatin accessibility and that these chromatin profiles are reproducible, tissue-specific and sex-specific in vertebrate specimens.
Project description:Despite the advancement of genomic classification of breast cancer, current clinical tests and treatment decisions are commonly based on protein level information. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue specimens are widely available and can be directly linked to extended clinical outcomes. We performed comprehensive proteomic profiling of 300 FFPE breast cancer surgical specimens, 75 of each PAM50 subtype, with linked clinical outcomes. Using our highly sensitive SP3-Clinical Tissue Proteomics platform, we quantified 4214 proteins across all 300 samples. The analysis identified a distinct proteomic group characterized by high expression of immune response proteins and favorable survival rates. Four clinically distinct proteomic clusters within samples classified as triple negative breast cancer by immunohistochemistry had features of “basal-immune hot”, “basal-immune cold”, “mesenchymal”, and “luminal androgen receptor”. Our proteomic analysis characterizes the heterogeneity of breast cancer in a clinically-applicable manner, identifies potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and provides a resource for clinical breast cancer classification.