Project description:For the complete cure of tumors, it is essential to eliminate cancer-initiating cells (CICs). Immunohistochemically, most tumor cells were CD20 and/or CD138 positive in clinical samples of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL), and CD20- CD138- cells were hardly detected. Therefore, useful positive markers expressing in a candidate of CICs of LPL are necessary. First, we performed gene expression microarray analysis between CD20- CD138- and CD20+ CD138+ subpopulations using sorted Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia cell line (MWCL-1).
Project description:For the complete cure of tumors, it is essential to eliminate cancer-initiating cells (CICs). Immunohistochemically, most tumor cells were CD20 and/or CD138 positive in clinical samples of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL), and CD20- CD138- cells were hardly detected. Therefore, useful positive markers expressing in a candidate of CICs of LPL are necessary. First, we performed gene expression microarray analysis between CD20- CD138- and CD20+ CD138+ subpopulations using sorted Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia cell line (MWCL-1). Two dye-swap experiment was performed onto Human GE 4Ã44K V2 arrays (G4845A; Agilent Technologies).
Project description:Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) and its precursor IgM gammopathy are distinct disorders characterized by the growth of mature IgM-expressing B cell clone predominantly in the bone marrow. Here we show that these disorders originate in the setting of expansion of genomically aberrant extrafollicular B cells, immune dysfunction and myeloid inflammation that begins before the expansion of the malignant clone. Host response to these early lesions involves the induction of tumor-specific T cell immunity that may include MYD88 mutation-specific responses. Hematopoietic progenitors carry the oncogenic MYD88 mutations characteristic of the malignant WM clone. These data provide an example of how oncogenic mutations in earlier progenitors may create the milieu promoting the evolution of malignant phenotype in differentiated cells.
Project description:Lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas and marginal zone lymphomas of nodal, extra-nodal and splenic types account for 10% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. They are similar at the cell differentiation level, sometimes making difficult to distinguish them from other indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas. To better characterize their genetic basis, we performed array-based comparative genomic hybridization in 101 marginal zone lymphomas (46 MALT, 35 splenic and 20 nodal marginal zone lymphomas) and 13 lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas. Overall, 90.1% exhibited copy-number abnormalities. Lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas demonstrated the most complex karyotype (median=7 copy-number abnormalities), followed by MALT (4), nodal (3.5) and splenic marginal zone lymphomas (3). A comparative analysis exposed a group of copy-number abnormalities shared by several or all the entities with few disease-specific abnormalities. Gain of chromosomes 3, 12 and 18 and loss of 6q23-q24 (TNFAIP3) were identified in all entities. Losses of 13q14.3 (MIRN15A-MIRN16-1) and 17p13.3-p12 (TP53) were found in lymphoplasmacytic and splenic marginal zone lymphomas; loss of 11q21-q22 (ATM) in nodal, splenic marginal zone and lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas; loss of 7q32.1-q33 in MALT, splenic and lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas. Abnormalities affecting the NF-kB pathway were observed in 70% of MALT and lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas and 30% of splenic and nodal marginal zone lymphomas, suggesting distinct roles of this pathway in the pathogenesis/progression of these subtypes. Elucidation of the genetic alterations contributing to the pathogenesis of these lymphomas may guide to design specific therapeutic approaches. One hundred fourteen patients were included in this study: 46 MALT lymphomas (22 pulmonary, 11 salivary glands, 7 lacrimal glands and 6 gastrointestinal), 35 splenic marginal zone lymphomas, 20 nodal marginal zone lymphomas and 13 non-Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas. All cases were reviewed prior to study on paraffin sections with immunohistochemistry. Sections of each frozen tissue used for study were also reviewed by histological examination and immunohistochemistry before was submitted for the study.
Project description:Exome analyses for the identification of somatic mutation in Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia by comparison of tumor and CD3+(germ line control) population in 16 patients.
transcription profiling of a series of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia samples
Project description:Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM), is a rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma preceded by a clinically asymptomatic benign monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (IgM-MGUS). The factors underlying the malignant progression between these two IgM-monoclonal gammopathies remain poorly understood. The non-coding genome is increasingly recognized as an important driver of disease pathogenesis, and there remains a lack of exploration of the influence of non-coding RNAs within the IgM-monoclonal gammopathy disease spectrum. The present study explores the role of microRNA (miRNA) and long non-coded RNA (lncRNA) in IgM-gammopathies and specifically elucidates potentially regulated protein-coding genes and pathways. A comprehensive analysis of miRNA, lncRNA and protein-coding coding genes was conducted on 28 subjects, 17 patients with WM, 6 patients with IgM-MGUS, and 5 normal controls. Differential expression analysis revealed a number of dysregulated miRNA and lncRNA between IgM-gammopathies compared to normal controls and specifically between IgM-MGUS and WM. Pathway analysis was conducted utilizing differentially expressed mRNA with correlated biological expression of targeting miRNA. Here, a number of pathways were implicated influencing a gamut of cellular functions, including cell signaling, metabolism, replication, and immune regulation in both WM compared to IgM-MGUS and IgM-gammopathies compared to controls. This report is additionally one of the first published analyses of lncRNAs in WM, where we demonstrate a number of lncRNA associated with transcription and apoptosis regulation genes in WM compared to IgM-MGUS. This study highlights the role of non-coding RNA in IgM-gammopathies and the potential to recognize novel targets which may halt or slow the malignant progression between these two diseases.
Project description:microRNA-155 acts as an oncogenic miRNA in B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders including Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM) and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). we used an 8-mer LNA (locked nucleic acid) phosphorothioate oligonucleotide targeting the seed region of miR-155 to effectively antagonize in vitro tumor growth in WM.
Project description:IgM monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (IgM MGUS) is an early precursor stage of the rare lymphoma Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM). Although comparative gene expression studies on WM, IgM MGUS, and normal B cells identified several genes differently expressed, reliable predictors of progression from IgM MGUS to WM have not yet been identified. We performed a microarray study on CD19+ and CD138+ cells of WM vs. IgM MGUS vs. CTRLs to determine gene signatures for both cell populations. We demonstrated that hematopoietic antigens, cell-adhesion molecules, Wnt signaling, BCR signaling, calcium signaling, coagulation cascade, and pathways responsible for cell cycle and proliferation were significantly enriched for genes expressed in B cells of WM vs. IgM MGUS vs. CTRLs. Notably, we showed nine genes which displayed the same expression levels in both WM and IgM MGUS compared to CTRLs, suggesting their possible role in the risk of transformation in IgM MGUS to WM.
Project description:<p>We have been conducting genetic studies on families at high risk of different hematologic malignancies, in order to define the related tumors in the families, define precursor and other related conditions, and map and identify susceptibility genes. We have focused mainly on four types of lymphoid malignancies: chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM). A few families with a rare lymphoma subtype, hairy cell leukemia (HCL) are included. In addition, single large pedigrees with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and juvenile myelomocytic leukemia (JMML) are included. Families are ascertained for having at least two patients with the same hematologic malignancy and are classified by the type of malignancy that predominates in the family. Multiple types of lymphoid malignancies are often found in the same family. Other data has shown that these conditions aggregate together in families. Verification of cancer diagnoses is obtained through medical records, pathology reports, and flow cytometry. Family members with precursor traits are also included, monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) in CLL families and IgM monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) in WM families. </p>
Project description:Small B-cell lymphoid neoplasms (SBCLNs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by malignant clonal proliferation of mature B-cells. However, the classification of SBCLNs remains a challenge, especially in cases where histopathological analysis is unavailable or those with atypical laboratory findings or equivocal pathologic data. In this study, gene expression profiling of 1,039 samples from 27 GEO datasets was first investigated to select highly and differentially expressed genes among SBCLNs. Samples from 57 SBCLN cases and 102 nonmalignant control samples were used to train a classifier using the NanoString platform. The classifier was built by employing a cascade binary classification method based on the random forest algorithm with 35 refined gene signatures. Cases were successively classified as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, conventional mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, leukemic non-nodal mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, and other undetermined. The classifier algorithm was then validated using an independent cohort of 197 patients with SBCLNs. Under the distribution of our validation cohort, the overall sensitivity and specificity of proposed algorithm model were >95% respectively for all the cases with tumor cell content greater than 0.72. Combined with additional genetic aberrations including IGH-BCL2 translocation, MYD88 L265P mutation, and BRAF V600E mutation, the optimal sensitivity and specificity were respectively found at 0.88 and 0.98. In conclusion, the established algorithm demonstrated to be an effective and valuable ancillary diagnostic approach for the sub-classification and pathologic investigation of SBCLN in daily practice.