NSCLC
Conditions
Brief summary
Through genomic and transcriptomic sequencing techniques (whole exome sequencing, WES; whole transcriptome sequencing, WTS) patients with enrichment for KEAPness and specific gene interactions associated with it.
Detailed description
Retrospective-prospective, non-pharmacological, biological, multicenter observational study, for which the collection and use of tissue samples from patients suffering from NSCLC and/or other tumor types. Through genomic and transcriptomic sequencing techniques (whole exome sequencing, WES; whole transcriptome sequencing, WTS) patients with enrichment for KEAPness and specific gene interactions associated with it. Subsequently, through the same techniques, applied to different tumor regions taken from operating site it will be possible to identify the evolution of the tumor at a spatio-temporal level and the immune subtype associated with the presence/absence of KEAPness. Finally, cell lines will be used to recapitulate what was observed in the patient and per-patient cohorts identify new pharmacological vulnerabilities associated with the characteristics of KEAPness.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
cohort (NSCLC-IC): * Age \>18 years; * Histological diagnosis of NSCLC * metastatic disease * Availability, at the time of enrollment, of adequate biological material to be able to perform molecular analyses, taken (surgical or by biopsy) before administration of any anti-tumor treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy); * ECOG PS 0-2; * Adequate hematological, hepatic and renal function; * Measurable disease according to RECIST criteria * Availability of follow-up data for at least 6 months and/or until death/progression
Exclusion criteria
cohort (NSCLC-IC): * Previous systemic therapy for metastatic disease; * Comorbidities not controlled with adequate medical therapy. Inclusion Criteria NSCLC-VC cohort: * Age \>18 years; * Histological diagnosis of NSCLC * metastatic disease * Availability, at the time of enrollment, of adequate biological material to be able to perform molecular analyses, taken (during surgery and/or by biopsy) before administration of any anti-tumor treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy); * ECOG PS 0-2; * Adequate hematological, hepatic and renal function; * Measurable disease according to RECIST criteria; * Written informed consent (participation in the study and data processing)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative molecular tool | 24 months | To generate an innovative molecular tool for prediction DNA/RNA will be extracted from 5μm FFPE tissue sections using the AllPrep DNA/RNA FFPE kit (Qiagen). The quality of the RNA will be evaluated with the Bioanalyzer, the integrity of genomic DNA through the Agilent NGS FFPE qPCR QC Kit (Agilent). The libraries for RNA-Seq will be prepared using the RNA TruSeq Exome Kit (Illumina). The quality of the libraries resulting will be checked using Bioanalyzer (high sensitivity DNA kit). The intermediate library before exon enrichment will be quantified with Qubit, the final library with qPCR. The samples will be sequenced in paired-end mode, sequencing 76 bp on each side. The Exome DNA sequencing will be performed using SureSelectXT Low Input Kit reagents for the initial preparation of the library followed by enrichment with Clinical Research Exome Kit (Agilent). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tracing the evolutionary path | 24 months | Tracing the evolutionary path of NRF-2 dependent tumors, in his association with the microenvironment, and in particular the related immune subtypes, and characterize the interactions between pairs of genes (epistatic) underlying the KEAPness.i phenotype, the multi-region sequencing technology that will be used involves the use of surgical samples, taken in a single session. This allows you to isolate different regions of the tumor, corresponding to different time points (central region, R1; expansion zone, R2; locoregional metastases, R3). Through this methodology it is possible to trace the evolution of the tumor over time, and in particular the interactions between pairs of mutant genes linked to the KEAPness phenotype. |
| Identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities specific | 24 months | Identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities specific to biological processes related to KEAPness. Cell lines derived from patients affected by NSCLC and GC, already available in the laboratories of Promoter/IFO, will initially be characterized by genomic sequencing and transcriptomic (WES and WTS) to identify the enrichment in the KEAPness phenotype and previously identified epistatic interactions. |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Primary ContactMarcello Maugeri Saccà, Medical Doctor
Outcome results
None listed