Nasal Brushing Molecular Endotyping Distinguishes CRSwNP Patients with Better Response to Dupilumab
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ABSTRACT: There is evidence of pathophysiologic diversity in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), but data characterizing the molecular endotypes of CRSwNP and their association with treatment is lacking. The objective of this study was to identify gene signatures associated with CRSwNP endotypes, clinical features, and dupilumab treatment response. Two distinct transcriptional clusters (C1 and C2) were identified, both with elevated type 2 biomarkers. At baseline, C2 patients had higher mean Nasal Polyp Score and higher type 2 biomarker levels than C1 patients. At Week 24, significant improvements in clinical outcomes (dupilumab vs placebo) were observed in both clusters, although the magnitude of improvements was significantly greater in C2 than C1, and more C2 patients demonstrated clinically meaningful responses. Gene sets enrichment analyses supported the existence of two molecular endotypes: C2 was enriched in genes associated with type 2 inflammation (including periostin, cadherin-26, and type 2 cysteine protease inhibitors), while C1 was enriched in genes associated with T cell activation, interleukin-12, and interferon-γ production.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE267331 | GEO | 2024/06/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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