Project description:Recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) has a grim prognosis, though MGMT promoter methylation and IDH mutation provide a significant survival advantage. The product of IDH mutation, 2-hydroxyglutarate, increases global DNA methylation by inhibiting demethylases. While lower-grade IDH-mutant gliomas demonstrate increased methylation as a result of this process, DNA becomes relatively hypomethylated during progression from low-grade glioma to secondary (IDH-mutant) GBM. Here we show that global DNA hypomethylation also occurs during primary (IDH-wild type) GBM recurrence. Moreover, in a phase I trial of 14 patients with recurrent (IDH-wild type) GBM, we targeted DNA hypomethylation using a methyl donor treatment. In autopsied tumors from patients treated, we observed a global increase in DNA methylation compared to initial tumor. These results suggest that hypomethylation is a marker for recurrence, and its reprogramming represents a potential therapeutic vulnerability.
Project description:Following encouraging results of the REGOMA Phase 2 trial, regorafenib is increasingly used for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype. Identifying predictive factors for response to regorafenib is of paramount importance. DNA methylation profiling is considered the gold standard for diagnosing and classifying central nervous system tumors. We explored the predictive value of methylation profiling in recurrent glioblastoma patients treated with regorafenib, highlighting the potential of DNA methylation profiling in guiding therapeutic strategies and warrant further validation in clinical settings.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE35911: Reversal of Aberrant Cancer Methylome and Transcriptome upon Direct Reprogramming of Lung Cancer Cells [Expression] GSE35912: Reversal of Aberrant Cancer Methylome and Transcriptome upon Direct Reprogramming of Lung Cancer Cells [Methylation] Refer to individual Series
Project description:Background: Glioblastoma mortality is driven by tumour progression or recurrence despite administering a therapeutic arsenal consisting of surgical resection, radiation, and alkylating chemotherapy. The genetic changes underlying tumour progression and chemotherapy resistance are poorly understood. Methods: In this work, we sought to define the relationship between EGFR amplification status, EGFR mRNA expression, and EGFR pathway activity. We compared RNA-sequencing data from matched primary and recurrent tumour samples (N = 40 patients, 20 with EGFR amplification). Results: In the setting of glioblastoma recurrence, the EGFR pathway was overexpressed regardless of EGFR amplification status, suggesting a common genomic endpoint in recurrent glioblastoma, although EGFR amplification did associate with higher EGFR mRNA expression. Three of forty patients in the study cohort had EGFR-amplified tumours and received targeted EGFR therapy. Their molecular subtypes and clinical outcomes did not significantly differ from patients who received conventional chemotherapy. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that while the EGFR amplification may confer a unique molecular profile in primary glioblastoma, pathway analysis reveals upregulation of the EGFR pathway in recurrence, regardless of amplification status. As such, the EGFR pathway may be a key mediator of glioblastoma progression.