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ArticleCurrent medical science2026

Decoding the Histomorphological and Multi-Omic Characteristics of Melanotic Schwannoma.

Yi Jiang, Rui Zhao, Hang Xian, Lin Shi, Jin-Kang Zhang, Song-Lin Li, Ye Peng, Jun-Jie Du, Rui Cong, Han Wang

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Yi Jiang *Department of Neurology, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Rui Zhao *Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University (Xijing Hospital), Xi'an, 710032, China.
Hang XianDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University (Xijing Hospital), Xi'an, 710032, China.
Lin ShiDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University (Xijing Hospital), Xi'an, 710032, China.
Jin-Kang ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, 100142, China.
Song-Lin LiDepartment of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, 100142, China.
Ye PengDepartment of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, 100142, China.
Jun-Jie DuDepartment of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, 100142, China.
Rui CongDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University (Xijing Hospital), Xi'an, 710032, China. congrui@fmmu.edu.cn.
Han WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, 100142, China. wh.23@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0980-3806

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82072526
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objectiveMelanotic schwannoma (MS) is a rare peripheral nerve sheath tumor accompanied by melanin deposition and severe refractory pain. However, its molecular pathogenesis remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the histomorphological, transcriptomic, and proteomic characteristics of MS, and to identify key molecules related to melanin production, pain generation, and targeted therapy.

methodsHistomorphological characteristics of MS were observed by Luxol Fast Blue (LFB) staining and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining in tumor tissues from 3 MS patients. Combined transcriptomic and proteomic analyses were performed to screen differentially expressed genes and proteins. The expression levels of tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1), transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), and Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), Western blotting, and immunofluorescence staining.

resultsHistomorphological examination revealed typical melanin deposition and prominent compression of adjacent nerve fibers in MS. Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses showed activation of the melanin synthesis pathway and transient receptor potential (TRP) channel-related neuroinflammatory pathway. The expression of TYRP1 and TRPA1 was significantly upregulated, suggesting that these related pathways are associated with melanin production and neuropathic pain in MS. In addition, the expression of BTK, a known molecular target of targeted drugs, was significantly increased, suggesting that BTK inhibitors have potential therapeutic effects on MS.

conclusionThis study delineates the histomorphological features, transcriptomic and proteomic profiles of MS. TYRP1, TRPA1, and BTK are identified as key molecules involved in melanogenesis, pain generation, and targeted therapy, respectively. These findings provide novel insights into the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies for MS.

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MelaninsNeurilemmomaAgammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine KinaseFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMultiomicsProteomicsTranscriptomeTRPA1 Cation ChannelAgammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine KinaseMelaninsTRPA1 Cation ChannelTRPA1 protein, humanBTK inhibitorMelanotic schwannomaMulti-omicsNeuropathic painProteomic analysisTargeted therapyTranscriptomic analysisTyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1)

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PMCPMC13314831

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