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SynthesisPloS one2022

Analytic approaches to clinical validation of results from preclinical models of glioblastoma: A systematic review.

Beth Fitt, Grace Loy, Edward Christopher, Paul M Brennan, Michael Tin Chung Poon

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Beth FittEdinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Grace LoyEdinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-2805-6455
Edward ChristopherRoyal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0001-8569-618X
Paul M BrennanBrain Tumour Centre of Excellence, Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Michael Tin Chung PoonBrain Tumour Centre of Excellence, Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0002-0053-2184

Funding

Cancer Research UK 27589
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAnalytic approaches to clinical validation of results from preclinical models are important in assessment of their relevance to human disease. This systematic review examined consistency in reporting of glioblastoma cohorts from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) or Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) and assessed whether studies included patient characteristics in their survival analyses.

methodsWe searched Embase and Medline on 02Feb21 for studies using preclinical models of glioblastoma published after Jan2008 that used data from TCGA or CGGA to validate the association between at least one molecular marker and overall survival in adult patients with glioblastoma. Main data items included cohort characteristics, statistical significance of the survival analysis, and model covariates.

resultsThere were 58 eligible studies from 1,751 non-duplicate records investigating 126 individual molecular markers. In 14 studies published between 2017 and 2020 using TCGA RNA microarray data that should have the same cohort, the median number of patients was 464.5 (interquartile range 220.5-525). Of the 15 molecular markers that underwent more than one univariable or multivariable survival analyses, five had discrepancies between studies. Covariates used in the 17 studies that used multivariable survival analyses were age (76.5%), pre-operative functional status (35.3%), sex (29.4%) MGMT promoter methylation (29.4%), radiotherapy (23.5%), chemotherapy (17.6%), IDH mutation (17.6%) and extent of resection (5.9%).

conclusionPreclinical glioblastoma studies that used TCGA for validation did not provide sufficient information about their cohort selection and there were inconsistent results. Transparency in reporting and the use of analytic approaches that adjust for clinical variables can improve the reproducibility between studies.

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Brain NeoplasmsGlioblastomaGliomaAdultDNA MethylationDNA Modification MethylasesDNA Repair EnzymesHumansPrognosisReproducibility of ResultsDNA Modification MethylasesDNA Repair Enzymes

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