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ArticleThoracic cancer2021

Comprehensive expressional analysis of chemosensitivity-related markers in large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung.

Yoichi Ohtaki, Kyoichi Kaira, Toshiki Yajima, Bilguun Erkhem-Ochir, Osamu Kawashima, Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara, Hitoshi Igai, Ryoichi Onozato, Takashi Ibe, Takayuki Kosaka and 4 more

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Article in Thoracic cancer, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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14 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Yoichi OhtakiDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-5485-3234
Kyoichi KairaDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-5548-7686
Toshiki YajimaDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-0574-9558
Bilguun Erkhem-OchirDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.
Osamu KawashimaDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shibukawa Medical Center, Shibukawa, Japan.
Mitsuhiro KamiyoshiharaDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, Maebashi Red Cross Hospital, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-2583-5525
Hitoshi IgaiDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, Maebashi Red Cross Hospital, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5916-8209
Ryoichi OnozatoDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Ota, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5509-0942
Takashi IbeDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center, Takasaki, Japan.
Takayuki KosakaDepartment of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center, Takasaki, Japan.
Seshiru NakazawaDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-6218-9396
Toshiteru NagashimaDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.
Tetsunari OyamaDepartment of Diagnostic Pathology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-5513-460X
Ken ShirabeDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Integrative Center of General Surgery, Gunma University Hospital, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.
Gunma University · JPMaebashi Red Cross Hospital · JPNational Hospital Organization Takasaki Medical Center · JPHyogo Prefectural Cancer Center · JPNational Hospital Organization · JPSaitama International Medical Center · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesVarious drug-sensitivity markers have been reported to be associated with tumor progression and chemotherapy resistance. Detailed expression profiles of sensitivity markers for cytotoxic chemotherapy in pulmonary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) remain unclear. Herein, we aimed to clarify the correlation between the expression of drug-sensitivity markers and clinicopathological features, prognostic impact, and status of tumor immunity in patients with LCNEC.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed the correlation between clinicopathological features and the expression of drug-sensitivity-related markers, including vascular endothelial growth factor 2 (VEGFR2), thymidylate synthase (TS), tubulin beta 3 class III (TUBB3), topoisomerase I (Topo-I), and Topo-II in 92 surgically resected LCNEC samples. Furthermore, we examined the prognostic significance of expression of these and their correlation with the immune cell status.

resultsOverall, high expression of TS, TUBB3, VEGFR2, Topo-I, and Topo-II was detected in 50 (54%), 31 (34%), 23 (25%), 65 (71%), and 36 (39%) samples, respectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses revealed that advanced pathological T and N factors, positive lymphatic permeation, and Topo-II expression were independent unfavorable prognosticators for recurrence-free survival, and advanced pathological T and N factors, Topo-II positive expression, and TS positive expression were independent unfavorable prognosticators for overall survival. In terms of correlation with immune cell status, higher expression of VEGFR2 was closely linked to negative PD-L1 expression.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that elevated Topo-II and TS expression may contribute to poor outcomes through protumoral biology in patients with LCNEC, and elevated VEGFR2 expression might negatively impact tumor immune reactions in LCNEC.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, NeuroendocrineDisease-Free SurvivalDNA TopoisomerasesFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesThymidylate SynthaseTubulinAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, TumorDNA TopoisomerasesThymidylate SynthaseTUBB3 protein, humanTubulinVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Achemosensitivitylarge cell neuroendocrine carcinomalung cancerthymidylate synthasetopoisomerase II

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PMID34453496
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