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ArticleTranslational oncology2024

Proteomic and metabolomic profiles of plasma-derived Extracellular Vesicles differentiate melanoma patients from healthy controls.

S M Bollard, J Howard, C Casalou, B S Kelly, K O'Donnell, G Fenn, J O'Reilly, R Milling, M Shields, M Wilson and 7 more

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S M BollardDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland; School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland; Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland. Electronic address: stephaniebollard1@gmail.com.
J HowardSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland; Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
C CasalouCharles Institute of Dermatology, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
B S KellySchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
K O'DonnellDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
G FennDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
J O'ReillyDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
R MillingDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
M ShieldsDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
M WilsonDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland.
A AjaykumarUCD-Clinical Research Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
K TrianaUCD-Clinical Research Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
K WynneSystems Biology Ireland, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
D J TobinCharles Institute of Dermatology, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
P A KellyUCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
A McCannSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland; Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
S M PotterDepartment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland; School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.

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Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPlasma-derived Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) have been suggested as novel biomarkers in melanoma, due to their ability to reflect the cell of origin and ease of collection. This study aimed to identify novel EV biomarkers that can discriminate between disease stages. This was achieved by characterising the plasma-derived EVs of patients with melanoma, and comparing their proteomic and metabolomic profile to those from healthy controls.

methodsEVs were isolated from the plasma of 36 patients with melanoma and 13 healthy controls using Size Exclusion Chromatography. Proteomic and Metabolomic Analyses were performed, and machine learning algorithms were used to identify potential proteins and metabolites to differentiate the plasma-derived EVs from melanoma patients of different disease stages.

resultsThe concentration and size of the EV population isolated was similar between groups. Proteins (APOC4, PRG4, PLG, TNC, VWF and SERPIND1) and metabolites (lyso PC a C18:2, PC ae C44:3) previously associated with melanoma pathogenesis were identified as relevant in differentiating between disease stages.

conclusionThe results further support the continued investigation of circulating plasma-derived EVs as biomarkers in melanoma. Furthermore, the potential of combined proteo-metabolomic signatures for differentiation between disease stages may provide valuable insights into early detection, prognosis, and personalised treatment strategies.

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BiomarkersExtracellular VesicleMelanomaMetabolomicsProteomics

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PMCPMC11736400

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