Project description:Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) is a rare chronic B lymphoproliferative disease, whose molecular pathogenesis is still not well established. For the first time a proteomic approach was undertaken to analyse the protein profiles of SMZL tissue. Western blot, immunohistochemical analysis and functional data mining were also performed in order to validate results, classify proteins, and explore their potential relationships. We demonstrated that SMZL is characterized by modulation of proteins related to energetic metabolism and apoptosis pathways. We also reported specific proteins (such as biliverdin reductase A, manganese superoxide dismutase, beta-2 microglobulin, growth factor receptor-bound protein 2, acidic leucine-rich nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family member A, and SET nuclear oncogene) directly involved in NF-kBand BCR pathways, as well as in chromatin remodelling and cytoskeleton. Our findings shed new light on SMZL pathogenesis and provide a basis for the future development of novel biomarkers.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE35082: INTEGRATIVE ONCOGENOMIC AND HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEQUENCING ANALYSES OF THE COMMONLY DELETED REGION IN CHROMOSOME 7q32 IN SPLENIC MARGINAL ZONE LYMPHOMA (expression) GSE35329: INTEGRATIVE ONCOGENOMIC AND HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEQUENCING ANALYSES OF THE COMMONLY DELETED REGION IN CHROMOSOME 7q32 IN SPLENIC MARGINAL ZONE LYMPHOMA (SNP data) GSE35367: INTEGRATIVE ONCOGENOMIC AND HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEQUENCING ANALYSES OF THE COMMONLY DELETED REGION IN CHROMOSOME 7q32 IN SPLENIC MARGINAL ZONE LYMPHOMA (CGH) Refer to individual Series
Project description:Array-based comparative genomic hybridization comparing splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) specimens with control DNA A custom high-definition oligonucleotide microarray (4x44K, Agilent) was designed for aCGH from the online application tool eArray (version 5.3) and HD-CGH probe library (sequence source UCSC hg18 / NCBI Build 36). This custom microarray combines the capability to scan human genome-wide with an average resolution of approximately 100 Kb and to focus on regions of interest for highest resolution tiling (11 Kb-resolution for either chromosomes 3q and 7q). The array contains about 8,500 and 9,000 oligonucleotides spanning 97 Mb and 105 Mb of the 7q and the 3q chromosomes respectively. Twenty-seven SMZL specimens (9 males, 18 females) were analyzed using a dye-swap methodology to confirm the copy number variations. Two samples (one male, one female, namely M-CTRL and F-CTRL) collected from healthy volunteers blood from national Etablissement FranM-CM-'ais du Sang were used as DNA reference for aCGH experiments.
Project description:<p>Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (SMZL) is a B-cell malignancy of unknown pathogenesis and thus orphan of targeted therapies. By integrating whole-exome sequencing and copy-number analysis of 8 paired tumor-normal DNAs from patients with SMZL, we show that the typical SMZL exome carries ~30 genetic alterations. Targeted resequencing of selected candidates in an extended panel of 40-117 samples revealed activating mutations of NOTCH2, a gene required for marginal-zone (MZ) development, as the most frequent and SMZL-specific lesion, accounting for approximately 20% of cases. Additional altered genes suggest that deregulation of signaling pathways normally involved in MZ development (NOTCH, NF-kappa B, and B-cell receptor) represents a critical event in SMZL pathogenesis. These findings have direct implications for the treatment of SMZL patients since drugs are available which can target NOTCH as well as other pathways deregulated in this disease.</p>
Project description:Using high-resolution genomic microarray analysis, a distinct genomic profile was defined in 114 samples from patients with splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL). Notably, deletion or uniparental disomy of chromosome 7q were detected in 39% of SMZLs but in only 9 of 170 (5%) mature B-cell lymphomas (p<10-6). The presence of unmutated IgVH genes, genomic complexity, 17p13-P53 deletion and 8q gain including MYC gene, but not 7q deletion, were correlated with shorter overall survival. Extensive mapping analyses narrowed down the commonly deleted region to 2.7 Mb. in 7q32.1-q32.2 from SND1 to COPG2 genes. High-throughput sequencing analysis of the 7q32 deleted segment in SMZL cells did not identify bi-allelic deletions, insertions or clear pathogenic mutations, but detected six single nucleotide changes in IRF5 (n=2), TMEM209 (n=2), CALU (n=1) and ZC3HC1 (n=1). Comparative expression analysis found that IRF5, TMEM209 and CALU genes had down-regulated expression in lymphomas with 7q32 deletion vs. non-deleted tumors. Ectopic expression of IRF5 in marginal-zone lymphoma cells decreased cell proliferation and induced apoptosis. These results indicate that small deletions, insertions and/or point mutations inactivating genes within 7q32 are not common events in SMZL. Further studies are required to evaluate the putative role of IRF5 in SMZL pathogenesis. 9 samples. 6 patient samples with 7q32 deletion and 3 patient samples without 7q32 deletion. Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma patient samples with 7q32 deletion vs. Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma patient samples without 7q32 deletion
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE32231: Molecular characterization of Nodal marginal zone lymphoma [Gene Expression] GSE32232: microRNA-expression profile in a series of Nodal marginal zone lymphoma patients [miRNA expression] Refer to individual Series
Project description:Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) is a rare, indolent non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that affects 0.13 per 100,000 persons annually. Overall survival of SMZL is estimated to reach 8 to 11 years in most cases, but up to 30% of SMZL cases develop aggressive presentations resulting in greatly diminished time of survival. SMZL presents with a very heterogeneous molecular profile, making diagnosis problematic and accurate prognosis even less likely. The study herein has utilized this data to assist in identifying a potential diagnostic gene expression signature with highly specific predictive utility for further evaluation among control and SMZL patient samples. Delineation of a unique SMZL signature that could provide diagnostic utility for a malignancy that has historically been difficult to identify. These results should be further investigated and validated in subsequent molecular investigations of SMZL so it may be potentially incorporated into standard oncology practice for improving the understanding and outlook for SMZL patients.
Project description:<p>Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (SMZL) is a B-cell malignancy of unknown pathogenesis and thus orphan of targeted therapies. By integrating whole-exome sequencing and copy-number analysis of 8 paired tumor-normal DNAs from patients with SMZL, we show that the typical SMZL exome carries ~30 genetic alterations. Targeted resequencing of selected candidates in an extended panel of 40-117 samples revealed activating mutations of NOTCH2, a gene required for marginal-zone (MZ) development, as the most frequent and SMZL-specific lesion, accounting for approximately 20% of cases. Additional altered genes suggest that deregulation of signaling pathways normally involved in MZ development (NOTCH, NF-kappa B, and B-cell receptor) represents a critical event in SMZL pathogenesis. These findings have direct implications for the treatment of SMZL patients since drugs are available which can target NOTCH as well as other pathways deregulated in this disease.</p>