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ArticleNPJ precision oncology2025

Deep visual proteomics reveals DNA replication stress as a hallmark of signet ring cell carcinoma.

Sonja Kabatnik, Xiang Zheng, Georgios Pappas, Sophia Steigerwald, Matthew P Padula, Matthias Mann

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Article in NPJ precision oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Advances in spatial omics for the analysis of prostate cancer.Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry · 2026
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  3. Prognostic value of PLN, LNR, and LODDS in advanced colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Sonja KabatnikNovo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Xiang ZhengNovo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7588-825X
Georgios PappasNovo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1762-4963
Sophia SteigerwaldDepartment of Proteomics and Signal Transduction, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany.
Matthew P PadulaSchool of Life Sciences and Proteomics Core Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia. Matthew.Padula@uts.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8283-0643
Matthias MannNovo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. mmann@biochem.mpg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1292-4799

Funding

Novo Nordisk Fonden (Novo Nordisk Foundation) NNF14CC0001Novo Nordisk Fonden (Novo Nordisk Foundation) NNF20SA0035590
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare and highly malignant form of adenocarcinoma with increasing incidence and poor prognosis due to late diagnosis and limited treatment options. We employed Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP), which combines AI-directed cell segmentation and classification with laser microdissection and ultra-high sensitivity mass spectrometry, for cell-type-specific proteomic analysis of SRCC across the bladder, prostate, seminal vesicle, and a lymph node of a single patient. DVP identified significant alterations in DNA damage response (DDR) proteins, particularly within the ATR and mismatch repair (MMR) pathways, indicating replication stress as a crucial factor in SRCC mutagenicity. Additionally, we observed substantial enrichment of immune-related proteins, reflecting high levels of cytotoxic T lymphocyte infiltration and elevated PD-1 expression. These findings suggest that pembrolizumab immunotherapy may be more effective than conventional chemotherapy for this patient. Our results provide novel insights into the proteomic landscape of SRCC, identify potential targets, and open up for personalized therapeutic strategies in managing SRCC.

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PMCPMC11799539

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