DNA Methylation-based Stratification of Pediatric Thyroid Carcinoma Invasiveness [2nd batch]
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ABSTRACT: Accurate triage of pediatric thyroid carcinomas requires reliable biomarkers of tumor invasiveness. DNA methylation, a proven molecular analyte for cancer classification, offers potential for stratifying thyroid carcinoma behavior. In a cohort of 88 patients, we identified distinct methylation profiles associated with both tumor invasiveness and driver mutations, such as BRAF p.V600E, Ras-like, kinase fusions, and DICER1 mutations. Differentially methylated regions implicate immune infiltration and disrupted thyroid tissue development and function, implicating nuclear receptor, Hippo, and AP1 signaling pathways. Using these features, we developed accurate classifiers for tumor invasiveness and driver mutation groups. Our findings highlight the clinical utility of DNA methylation profiling for risk stratification and prognostic assessment in pediatric thyroid cancers.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE312587 | GEO | 2026/02/04
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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