The molecular profile of mucosal melanoma
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Herein, we wanted to explore the molecular landscape of mucosal melanoma from different sites and identify potential molecular targets for future therapy. Mucosal melanomas (N = 40) from different sites (conjunctiva, sinonasal cavity, rectum, and vagina) were investigated. Targeted next-generation sequencing along with Nanostring gene expression profiling was performed. Genetically, conjunctival melanoma was characterized by BRAF-V600E (30%) and NF1 mutations (17%). Mucosal melanomas at nonsun-exposed sites harbored alterations in NRAS, KIT, NF1, along with atypical BRAF mutations. When comparing the gene expression profile of conjunctival melanoma and nonsun-exposed mucosal melanoma, 41 genes were found to be significantly deregulated. Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) presented a significant sixfold upregulation in conjunctival melanoma compared to the other mucosal melanomas. While melanomas of the sinonasal cavity, vagina, and rectum are molecularly similar, conjunctival melanoma is characterized by a higher frequency of BRAF-V600E mutations and differential expression of several genes involved in the immune response.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Melanoma Research |
Vol/bind | 30 |
Udgave nummer | 6 |
Sider (fra-til) | 533-542 |
Antal sider | 10 |
ISSN | 0960-8931 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2020 |
ID: 258378054