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Multi-omics characterization of MEK inhibitor resistant pancreatic cancer based on a genetically engineered mouse model-derived in vitro system

ABSTRACT: Tumor heterogeneity and therapy resistance are hallmarks of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Emerging evidence supports treatment-induced resistance to be a multifactorial process mediated by cellular plasticity involving epigenetic regulation. Here, we used a multi-omics approach to analyze in detail molecular mechanisms underlying MEK inhibitor (MEKi) resistance. Therefore, we characterized different cell stages (parental, MEKi resistant, reverted after different passages of drug withdrawal) in primary cell lines derived from a genetic PDAC mouse model, thereby minimizing inter-individual heterogeneity that could distort genome-wide analyses.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE146348 | GEO | 2024/01/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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