The document summarizes research on quantifying somatic chromosomal rearrangements in circulating cell-free DNA from ovarian cancers. It discusses using molecular profiling sequencing (MPseq) to detect rearrangements, fusions, and copy number variations which can then be used to develop personalized monitoring assays for patients. Results show ctDNA levels correlated with disease recurrence and can be serially monitored with high sensitivity. The research has applications in monitoring therapy response and detecting relapse in various cancer types.
16. B3GALNT1 TP63
Fusion Junc1on
161Mb 189Mb
• B3GALNT1/TP63 Fusion Gene
• TP63 gene driven by B3GALNT1 Promoter
Chromosome 3
P TP63
P B3GALNT1
Inversion involving TP63 and B3GALNT1
• Beta-1,3-Galactosyltransferase Gene Family
• Catalyze transfer of sugar moie1es
• Not implicated in Cancer
B3GALNT1
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17. Con B AD1
• Breakpoint confirmed by
Sanger Sequencing
PCR valida:on
• Lung Tissue Valida1on:
• Germ Line Evalua1on:
PCR Primers:
Chr3 Locus 2 Chr3 Locus 1
1. Map Reads to Hu Ref. Genome
2. PCR Primers: spanning breakpoint.
3. PCR / Agarose Gel
4. Excise DNA bands and Sanger seq.
5. Validate in pa1ent germ line DNA
Con aN AD1 AD2
Control
DNA
Adjacent
Normal
Synchronous
Lung Tumors
TP63 B3GALNT1
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Conclusions
„ Many rearrangements can be observed in solid tumors with patient-specific
junctions and can provide a personalized monitoring panel
„ Personalized assays can be more sensitive that mutational panels
„ Particular therapy can be monitored by choosing related junctions
„ Particular clones can be monitored by choosing related junctions
„ A major disadvantage is that we have to be able to develop patient specific
assays on the fly
„ There are several ongoing projects at Mayo
„ Ovarian Cancer: Sensitive Detection of Relapse and Monitoring Therapy
„ Sarcoma: Detection or Relapse
„ Breast Cancer: Monitoring Therapy