Project description:SNP array data from 45 cell lines of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma were used to explore recurrent copy number alterations. This study was part of Cartes d'Identité des Tumeurs (CIT) project from the french Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer.
Project description:To identify regions that display DNA copy number alterations in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), we carried out array comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) analysis with 14 MPM cell lines. Regions of genomic aberrations observed in >20% of individuals were 9p21.3, 13q12.11, 16p13, and 22q12.2 of losses. The most frequent alteration was 9p21.3, which include the p16INK4/p14ARF. The loss of 22q12.2 regions include the NF2 was observed in 3 out of 14 cell lines. In 3 cell lines, loss of 13q12.11 region which contains Large Tumor Suppressor, homolog 2 (LATS2) was detected. Human malignant pleural mesothelioma cell lines were profiled on Agilent 244K aCGH arrays according to manufacturer’s instructions. Pooled normal human genomic DNA was used as the reference.
Project description:Regional delivery of oncolytic viruses has been shown to promote immune responses. Malignant pleural effusions comprise an immunosuppressive microenvironment, and the ability of oncolytic viruses to generate immune responses following regional delivery in patients with malignant pleural effusions is unknown. We conducted a phase I clinical trial that studied the intrapleural administration of oncolytic vaccinia virus to establish the safety and feasibility in patients with malignant pleural effusion due to malignant pleural mesothelioma or metastatic disease. In patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, by correlative analysis of pre- and post-treatment tumor biopsies, we provide insight into tumor-specific viral uptake and associated immune responses.
