QUIDUTE, Ana Rosa Pinto. Expressão dos genes GNAS e BTG2 e de um painel de microRNAs em somatotrofinomas esporádicos com e sem mutação no gene GNAS. 2013. 138 f. Tese (Doutorado em Farmacologia) - Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, 2013. / Submitted by denise santos (denise.santos@ufc.br) on 2014-03-11T13:16:20Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_tese_arpquidute.pdf: 3847087 bytes, checksum: e9928440696d538b7170d304639ee18e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by denise santos(denise.santos@ufc.br) on 2014-03-11T13:17:36Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_tese_arpquidute.pdf: 3847087 bytes, checksum: e9928440696d538b7170d304639ee18e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-03-11T13:17:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_tese_arpquidute.pdf: 3847087 bytes, checksum: e9928440696d538b7170d304639ee18e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Introduction: Mutations in GNAS and AIP genes are present in 35% and 3%, respectively, of the sporadic somatotropinomas. Recently, increased biological importance of microRNAs (miRNAs) has been observed in pituitary tumorigenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of 60% of these tumors remain to be elucidated. Objectives: To identify the prevalence of mutations in GNAS and AIP genes in a series of sporadic somatotropinomas. Compare clinical, bioquimical parametrer at diagnosis as age, tumor size and theirs aggressiveness, pre-operative growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-1) levels and treatment responsiveness between somatotropinomas with (gsp+) and without (gsp-) GNAS mutation.To analyze the expression of GNAS and BTG2 genes and a panel of miRNAs between somatotrofinomas and normal pituitaries (NP) and the association between the expression of these genes and miRNAs with aggressiveness, as well as disease control with surgery or control with all adjuvant therapeutic approaches. Material and Methods: 26 patients with acromegaly. GH basal ≤2.5μg/L or nadir after OGTT ≤1μg/L and normal IGF-I matched for age and sex were used as diagnosis and for cure criteria after transsphenoidal surgery (TS). As control after somatostatin analogues (SA), we adopted the normalization of IGF-I matched for age and sex. Tumor size was evaluated by MRI/CT and the degree of invasiveness by Hardy score (I to IV).Tumor samples (26) were obtained during TS, processed for histopathology and stored at -70°C for molecular studies. NP (07) were obtained during autopsy. Total DNA and RNA were extracted by TRIzol®. Codons 201 and 227 of the GNAS gene and the whole AIP gene were sequenced. Relative expression of BTG2 and GNAS genes and miRNAs let-7a, miR-16a, miR-21, miR-141, miR-143, miR-15a, miR-145, miR-23a, miR-23b, and miR-24-2 was measured by qPCR (TaqMan probes) using 2-ΔΔCt method. Results: Frequencies of GNAS and AIP mutations were 35% and 3.8%, respectively. There was no difference between the mean age (39.0 ± 11.5 vs 43.6 ± 9.0 years, p=0.32), basal GH (62.4±128.1 vs 39.9 ± 48.3 μg/L; p=0.39), IGF-I (435.5 ± 230.8 vs. 556.9 ± 238.3; p=0.32) and PRL (25.7 ± 29.8 vs. 30.9 ± 32.8 ng/L, p=0.69) in plasma concentration, and tumor aggressiveness (p=1.00) between (gsp+) and (gsp-) groups. We observed that 80% (04/05) of gsp+ whereas 33% (02/06) of the gsp- achieved control (p=0.07) after SA therapy adjuvant to TS. When SA, dopamine agonists and/or external radiotherapy were associated 100% (05/05) of gsp+ group and 44% (04/09) of gsp- group (p=0.08) showed disease control.There was no difference in GNAS expression between somatotropinomas and NP (1.07 ± 0.55 vs 0.98 ± 0.28, p=0.97) as well as between somatotropinomasgsp+ and gsp- (1.04 ± 0.59 vs 1.10 ± 0.55, p=0.97, respectively). Hardy I/II tumors showed higher GNAS expression than Hardy III/IV (p=0.02), but there was no association between GNAS expression and disease control with surgery alone or associated with other adjuvant therapies. We observed hypoexpression of BTG2 and miR-16a and miR-141 in somatotropinomas compared with NP (-6.6 fold, p=0.002; -10.0 fold, p=0.01; and -50.0 fold, p=0.0003, respectively) with no difference between gsp+ and gsp- somatotropinomas. There was miR-21 overexpression in somatotropinomas compared with NP (20.2 ± 18.5 vs 2.5 ± 3.6; 10.2 fold, p=0.02), with no difference between gsp+ and gsp- somatotropinomas. However, miR-145 and miR-23b were more hipoexpressed in gsp+ compared to gsp- (-4.8fold, p=0.03 and-2.7 fold, p=0.02). There was no association between the expression of BTG2 and a panel of miRNAs with aggressiveness or disease control. Conclusion: In this series of assumed sporadic somatotopinomas, the frequencies of mutations in GNAS (35%) and AIP (3.8%) were similar to the literature. There were no differences in clinical and biochemical characteristics, aggressiveness, response to therapy, and GNAS expression in patients with gsp+ and gsp- somatotropinomas. Hypoexpression of BTG2, a tumor suppressor gene related to p53 and Rb signaling pathways, low expression of tumor suppressor miRNAs and high expression of oncomirs in somatotropinomas suggest a role in the somatotrophic tumorigenesis. / Introdução: Mutações nos genes GNAS e AIP estão presentes em 35% e 3%, respectivamente, dos somatotrofinomas esporádicos. Recentemente, observa-se importância biológica crescente dos microRNAs (miRNAs) na tumorigênese hipofisária. Entretanto, mecanismos moleculares envolvidos na patogênese de 60% desses tumores permanecem não elucidados. Objetivos: Identificar a prevalência de mutações nos genes GNAS e AIP em um grupo de somatotrofinomas esporádicos. Comparar parâmetros clínicos e bioquímicos ao diagnóstico como idade, tamanho tumoral e agressividade (escore Hardy), hormônio do crescimento (GH), prolactina (PRL) e Fator de Crescimento Insulin-Like I (IGF-1) e resposta as terapêuticas entre os grupos com (gsp+) e sem (gsp-) mutação no GNAS. Analisar a expressão dos genes GNAS e BTG2 e miRNAs entre somatotrofinomas e hipófises normais (HN) e a associação entre a expressão com agressividade, a resposta à cirurgia e a todas as terapêuticas adjuvantes disponíveis. Material e Métodos: 26 pacientes com diagnóstico de acromegalia. Tamanho tumoral foi avaliado por RNM/CT e o grau de invasibilidade pelo escore de Hardy (I a IV). GH basal ≤2.5μg/L ou nadir de GH após o GTT≤1μg/L e IGF-1 normal para idade e sexo foram utilizados como critério de cura após cirurgia transesfenoidal (CTE). Como controle com o análogo da somatostatina (AS), adotamos a normalização dos níveis de IGF-1 para idade e sexo. As amostras tumorais (n=26) foram obtidas durante a CTE, realizado histopatológico e armazenadas a -70 °C, para estudos moleculares. HN (07) foram obtidas durante autópsias. RNA e DNA total foram extraídos pelo TRIzol®. Os códons 201 e 227 do gene GNAS e o AIP completo foram sequenciados. Expressão relativa dos genes GNAS e BTG2 e dos miRNAs let-7a, miR-16a, miR-21, miR-141, miR-143, miR-15a, miR-145, miR-23a, miR-23b e miR-24-2 foi avaliada por qPCR (sondas TaqMan), pelo método 2-ΔΔCt. Resultados: A frequência de mutações no GNAS foi de 35% e no AIP 3,8%. Não houve diferença entre as médias de idade (39,0±11,5 vs 43,6±9,0 anos; p=0,32), nas concentrações plasmáticas basais de GH (62,4±128,1 vs 39,9±48,3µg/L; p=0,39), IGF-1 (435,5±230,8 vs 556,9± 238,3 %ULNR; p=0,32), PRL (25,7±29,8 vs 30,9±32,8 ng/L; p=0,69) e agressividade tumoral entre os gsp+ e gsp-(p=1,00). Ao analisar o uso do AS como terapêutica adjuvante à CTE, observamos que 04/05 (80%) dos indivíduos com somatotrofinoma gsp+ obtiveram controle da doença, enquanto que no grupo gsp- 02/06 (33%) obtiveram controle (p=0,08). Quando associamos ao AS, os agonistas dopaminérgicos e/ou radioterapia externa, observamos que 05/05 (100%) dos pacientes gsp+ tiveram critério de controle da doença, contra (04/09) 44% no grupo gsp- (p=0,09). Não houve diferença na expressão de GNAS entre os somatotrofinomas e as HN (1,07±0,55 vs 0,98±0,28; p=0,97), e entre os gsp+ e gsp- (1,04±0,59 vs 1,10±0,55; p=0,97, respectivamente). Os tumores Hardy I / II apresentaram maior expressão do GNAS do que os tumores classificados como III / IV (p=0,02). Não houve associação entre a expressão do GNAS e o controle da doença com cirurgia isolada ou com o uso de todas as terapêuticas adjuvantes. Observamos hipoexpressão do BTG2 e dos miR-16a e miR-141 em somatotrofinomas quando foram comparados com as HN (p=0,002, fold=-6,63; p=0,01, fold=-10,00; p=0,0003, fold=-50,00, respectivamente) sem diferenças entre os gsp+ e gsp-. Houve hiperexpressão do miR-21 (p=0,02;fold=10,18) em somatotrofinomas (20,16±18,48) quando comparado com as HN (2,52 ±3,56), sem diferença entre os gsp + e gsp-. Não houve diferença na expressão entre os grupos gsp+ e gsp- para os miRNAs let-7a, miR-21, miR-143, miR-15a, miR-23a e miR-24-2. Entretanto, miR-145 e miR-23b foram mais hipoexpressos no grupo gsp+ quando comparados ao gsp- (p=0,03, fold=-4,83 e p=0,02, fold=-2,77, respectivamente). Não houve associação entre a expressão do BTG2 e o painel de miRNAs com agressividade e com o controle da doença. Conclusão: Na presente série de somatotrofinomas, assumidos como esporádicos, a frequência de mutações nos genes GNAS (35%) e AIP (3,8%) foram semelhantes aos relatados na literatura. Não houve diferenças nas características clínicas e bioquímicas, agressividade, resposta às terapêuticas, e na expressão diferencial do GNAS entre os pacientes com tumores gsp+ e gsp-. Hipoexpressão de BTG2 (gene supressor tumoral relacionado às vias de sinalização do p53 e do Rb), baixa expressão de miRNAs (supressores tumorais) e alta expressão de oncomirs em somatotrofinomas sugerem um papel desses na tumorigênese somatotrófica.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Os adenomas hipofisários são neoplasias benignas que representam cerca de 15% das neoplasias intracranianas. Em sua maioria ocorre de forma esporádica. Estudos moleculares desses adenomas identificaram anormalidades genéticas que podem ter um papel na sua tumorigênese. Dentre alguns desses genes foram descritos os oncogenes GNAS e PTTG e os genes supressores tumorais AIP, CDKN1B e MEG3. OBJETIVO: realizar estudo molecular dos genes associados a tumorigênese através da pesquisa de mutações nos genes GNAS, AIP e CDKN1B e o estudo de expressão gênica de CDKN1B, PTTG e MEG3 em adenomas aparentemente esporádicos, correlacionando com os dados clínicos e laboratoriais, em pacientes acompanhados no serviço de Endocrinologia do HCFMUSP. CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODOS: Compreendeu 96 adenomas hipofisários aparentemente esporádicos: 41 somatotropinomas, 27 corticotropinomas, 21 adenomas clinicamente não funcionantes (ACNF) e 7 prolactinomas. Foi realizada avaliação restrospectiva dos dados clínicos e laboratoriais ao diagnóstico. Após a análise histológica por hematoxilinaeosina, foi realizada análise imunohistoquímica das proteínas Ki-67 e p53 e molecular do DNA genômico e RNA, extraídos do tecido tumoral. Análise mutacional das regiões codificantes de AIP e CDKN1B e dos hotspots de GNAS nos éxons 8 e 9 foi realizada através de amplificação por PCR e sequenciamento automático. A quantificação relativa do RNAm de CDKN1B, MEG3 e PTTG foi avaliada pelo método de 2-??Ct por PCR em tempo real. RESULTADOS: Presença de mutações somáticas no gene GNAS (gsp+) em 14,5% dos adenomas. Não houve diferenças significativas clínicas e laboratoriais entre os adenomas gsp+ e gsp-. Variantes com potencial patogênico não foram identificadas nos genes AIP e CDKN1B. A análise imunohistoquímica do Ki-67 apresentou média de 1,32% (0,9-4,5) e do p53 média de 1,04 (1,0-1,8). O gene CDKN1B apresentou expressão média de ,12 ± 0,74 (0,1-3,1), com expressão mais baixa nos corticotropinomas. O gene PTTG apresentou expressão média de 2,49 ± 3,10 (0,2-19,0), com maior expressão nos corticotropinomas. O gene MEG3 apresentou expressão média de 0,95 ± 1,38 (0,0-8,8), com valores mais baixos nos ACNF. Três padrões de cluster nos níveis de expressão de RNAm dos genes CDKN1B, PTTG e MEG3 foram identificados: cluster A = CDKN1B >= 1,85/ PTTG >= 1,25/ MEG3 >= 0,65 foi observado em 100% dos corticotropinomas; cluster B= CDKN1B >= 0,95/ PTTG >= 2,25/ MEG3 >= 0,65 observado apenas nos somatotropinomas (32%) e o cluster C= CDKN1B >= 0,95/ PTTG >= 1,25/ MEG3 >= 0,05 observado na maioria dos ACNF (73%). CONCLUSÕES: A maioria dos adenomas apresentaram índices de Ki-67 menor do que 3%. Em conformidade com este achado, a imunohistoquímica para p53 não se mostrou estatisticamente significativa. A mutação ativadora na proteína Gs? (gsp+) foi a mutação mais frequente em adenomas hipofisários esporádicos, principalmente em somatotropinomas. Não foram identificadas variantes com potencial patogênico nos genes AIP e CDKN1B, portanto, parece ser um evento raro em adenomas esporádicos. A expressão gênica aumentada do gene PTTG foi identificada principalmente nos corticotropinomas. No entanto, ela não foi preditiva de subtipo de adenoma. A expressão gênica do CDKN1B estava diminuída na maioria dos corticotropinomas e normal na maioria dos somatotropinomas e ACNF. A expressão gênica do MEG3 estava diminuída na maioria dos adenomas ACNF e corticotropinomas e normal na maioria dos somatotropinomas. Na análise de cluster hierárquico, foram identificados três padrões de expressão gênica que se correlacionaram com subtipo de adenoma hipofisário / BACKGROUND: Pituitary adenomas are benign tumors that account for about 15% of intracranial tumors. Mostly occurs sporadically. Molecular studies of these adenomas identified genetic abnormalities that may have a role in tumorigenesis. Some of these genes have been described as the oncogenes GNAS and PTTG and tumor suppressor genes AIP, CDKN1B and MEG3. OBJECTIVE: perform a molecular study of genes related in tumorigenesis to evaluate presence of mutations in GNAS, AIP and CDKN1B genes and gene expression analysis of CDKN1B, PTTG and MEG3 genes in apparently sporadic adenomas, correlating with the clinical and laboratory data from patients treated at the Endocrinology service of HCFMUSP.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: 96 apparently sporadic adenomas was included: 41 somatotropinomas, 27 corticotropinomas, 21 clinically nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) and seven prolactinomas. Retrospective evaluation of clinical and laboratory data from diagnosis. After histological analysis by hematoxylin-eosin staining, it was performed immunohistochemical analysis of Ki -67 and p53 proteins and molecular analysis of genomic DNA and RNA extracted from tumor tissue. Mutational analysis of coding regions of AIP and CDKN1B and hotspots exons 8 and 9 of GNAS was performed by PCR and automatic sequencing. Relative quantification of mRNA CDKN1B, MEG3 and PTTG was evaluated by 2-??Ct method using Real Time PCR. RESULTS: Presence of somatic mutations on GNAS gene (gsp+) in 14,5% of pituitary adenomas. There were no clinical and laboratorial differences between gsp+ and gsp- somatotropinomas. Variants with pathogenic potencial were not identified in AIP and CDKN1B genes. Imunohistochemical analysis showed mean of 1,32% (0,9-4,5) for Ki-67 and mean of 1,04% (1,0-1,8) for p53. Gene expression of CDKN1B presented a mean of 1,12 ± 0,74 (0,1-3,1) with lower expression in corticotropinomas. Gene expression of PTTG presented a mean of 2,49 ± 3,10 (0,2-19,0) with higher expression in corticotropinomas. Gene expression of MEG3 presented a mean of 0,95 ± 1,38 (0,0-8,8) with lower expression in NFPA. Three cluster patterns in the levels of mRNA expression of genes CDKN1B, PTTG and MEG3 were identified: cluster A = CDKN1B >= 1,85/ PTTG >= 1,25/ MEG3 >= 0,65 observed in 100% of corticotropinomas; cluster B= CDKN1B >= 0,95/ PTTG >= 2,25/ MEG3 >= 0,65 observed only in somatotropinomas (32%) and cluster C= CDKN1B >= 0,95/ PTTG >= 1,25/ MEG3 >= 0,05 observed in most of NFPA (73%). CONCLUSIONS: Most of the adenomas showed Ki -67 index lower than 3%. In accordance with this finding, immunohistochemistry for p53 was not statistically significant. The activating mutation in the Gs? protein (gsp+) was the most common mutation in sporadic pituitary adenomas, particularly in somatotropinomas. Variants with pathogenic potential have not been identified in the AIP and CDKN1B gene therefore seems to be a rare event in sporadic adenomas. Increased gene expression of PTTG was primarily identified in corticotropinomas. However, it was not predictive of adenoma subtype. The gene expression of CDKN1B was decreased in most corticotropinomas and normal in most somatotropinomas and NFPA. The gene expression of MEG3 was decreased in most of NFPA and corticotropinomas, and normal in most somatotropinomas. In hierarchical cluster analysis was identified three patterns of gene expression that correlated with pituitary adenoma subtype

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CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de NÃvel Superior / O objetivo deste estudo, à avaliar a expressÃo das proteÃnas p53 e Ki-67 em adenomas colorretais, suas relaÃÃes com caracterÃsticas clinico-patolÃgicas e avaliar a relaÃÃo entre as duas proteÃnas. A amostra consistiu de 50 pÃlipos adenomatosos encontrados em pacientes submetidos a exames colonoscÃpicos. ApÃs a realizaÃÃo de polipectomia, os pÃlipos eram conservados em soluÃÃo tamponada de formalina a 10% e submetidos à rotina de preparo de cortes e lÃminas e coloraÃÃo pela hematoxilina-eosina para confirmaÃÃo da natureza adenomatosa. Realizou-se imunohistoquÃmica especÃfica para as proteÃnas p53 e Ki-67 pelo mÃtodo imunoenzimÃtico da streptoavidina-biotina-peroxidase para cada adenoma. A proteÃna p53 foi positiva em 18% dos adenomas e a proteÃna Ki-67, expresso como Ãndice (i.Ki-67), obteve mÃdia de 0,49. Houve diferenÃa estatisticamente significante na expressÃo de p53 (p=0,0003) e Ki-67(p=0,02) entre os adenomas com alto e baixo grau de displasia, sendo maior no primeiro grupo. Encontrou-se, ainda maior expressÃo da proteÃna Ki-67 nos adenomas retais em relaÃÃo aos de localizaÃÃo cÃlica (p= 0,02). NÃo houve relaÃÃo entre a expressÃo das duas proteÃnas, na amostra / Ki-67 (p=0,02) expression between adenomas with high and low grade dysplasia, greater in the first group. There was greater expression of Ki-67 protein in the rectal adenomas than colic adenomas (p=0,02). There was no relation between the expression of the two proteins in the sample.

Introduction Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder characterized by excessive growth hormone production.The most common cause is a benign pituitary adenoma, which can be an isolated tumor or part of a group of concomitant endocrine neoplasms. We present a case of a middle aged woman with sleep apnea and a newly diagnosed acromegaly secondary to a pituitary macroadenoma. Case presentation A 51-year-old woman was seen in the endocrinology clinic for evaluation of hyperparathyroidism and mild hypercalcemia. She had no symptoms related to hypercalcemia. However, she complained of enlargement of her fingers and toes. She also reported galactorrhea and breast engorgement. There was no hyperhidrosis or frontal bossing present and she denied headaches or vision symptoms. Past medical history was significant for obstructive sleep apnea. Insulin like growth factor level was 630 ng/ml (reference 53 - 190 ng/ml), prolactin level was 109 ng/ml (reference 1.9- 25 ng/ml), and Follicular stimulating hormone was 0.4mIU/ml (reference 1.2 - 21.0 mIU/ml). TSH, free T4, ACTH, and cortisol were normal. The labs were consistent with pituitary macroadenoma secreting growth hormone (GH) and prolactin. MRI pituitary showed a 1.9 cm macroadenoma with no evidence of optic nerve compression. Due to the coexisting diagnoses of hyperparathyroidism and pituitary adenoma, CT abdomen was done to evaluate for neuroendocrine tumor and to rule out Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type 1. She then underwent transsphenoidal resection of the pituitary, with immunostaining reflecting diffuse prolactin and patchy GH expression. Post-surgery IGF, prolactin, thyroid function tests were normal. She was started on hydrocortisone replacement due to abnormal ACTH and cortisol. Her calcium levels normalized, and further genetic testing for MEN was abandoned. Her repeat sleep study also showed resolution of sleep apnea. She did not suffer from further symptoms of acromegaly and was scheduled for periodic surveillance for thyroid axis dysfunction. Discussion Dysregulated growth hormone production seen in acromegaly leads to increased GH and IGF-1 levels. It has many ramifications including debilitating arthritis from osteoarthropathy, glucose intolerance due to insulin resistance, higher propensity for GI neoplasms, and macroglossia with prognathism causing sleep apnea. Average lifespan is decreased by 30% due to cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. Treatment is aimed at decreasing IGF levels and controlling any mass effect or metabolic abnormalities caused by the tumor. Treatment options include invasive procedures for good surgical candidates and medical therapy via somatostatin analogue for patients who are not. Residual or unresectable tumors can be treated with medical therapy or radiation therapy if there is no response to medication.

A 69-year-old man was referred for elevated thyroid hormone levels. He had no symptoms apart from mild hyperhidrosis and heat intolerance with occasional headaches. Past medical history included a right hemithyroidectomy for a multinodular goiter and Hashimoto's disease. At presentation the patient had a firm, slightly enlarged left thyroid lobe. There were no visual abnormalities, and the rest of the physical findings were unremarkable. Laboratory findings included elevated values of free T4, free T3, total T 3, thyrotropin-secreting hormone (TSH), antithyroglobulin, and antimicrosomal antibodies. Normal values were found for cortisol, prolactin, testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, a-subunit, and thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin. Thyroid 123I scan showed an increased 5-hour uptake of 23% and a 24-hour uptake of 53% with a diffuse uniform enlargement of the left side. TSH level did not increase after a thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test. Serum sex hormone binding globulin was elevated. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pituitary revealed a pituitary macroadenoma with suprasellar extension to the optic chiasm. Histologic examination of the adenoma after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy showed cells that stained positive for TSH. TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas account for 1% of functioning pituitary tumors and are an exceedingly rare cause of hyperthyroidism. To our knowledge, this is the first report of pituitary tumor inducing hyperthyroidism in the setting of Hashimoto's disease. There is a possibility that TSH elevation related to Hashimoto's disease might have contributed to the development of a TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma.

Le récepteur Sigma 1 (SigR1) est une protéine transmembranaire du RE, enrichie dans les MAMs, qui agirait comme une chaperonne. Ubiquitaire, SigR1 est très exprimé dans le système nerveux central (SNC) et le foie. Dans le SNC, SigR1 est impliqué dans un grand nombre de maladies neurodégénératives mais aussi dans le mécanisme de la douleur et dans la dépression. SigR1 est aussi impliqué dans les cancers. Il est surexprimé dans de nombreuses tumeurs cancéreuses et particulièrement dans les tumeurs hormonodépendantes dans lesquelles son expression est corrélée au statut hormonal de la tumeur. Malgré sa très forte expression dans le foie, son rôle y est inconnu. Dans l’objectif de déterminer le rôle de SigR1 dans le foie nous étudions son expression dans les différents types de tumeurs hépatiques. SigR1 est significativement surexprimé dans les adénomes hépatocellulaires (HCA) et particulièrement le sous-type muté pour le gène HNF1α, les H-HCA. Les H-HCA sont des tumeurs hépatiques bénignes stéatosées majoritairement observées chez des femmes jeunes prenant des contraceptifs oraux (œstrogènes). Quelles sont les causes et les conséquences de cette surexpression dans les hépatocytes ? En utilisant des modèles cellulaires hépatocytaires (HepG2 et Huh7) et des souris KO pour le gène HNF1α nous mettons en évidence les résultats suivants. Les œstrogènes induisent l’expression de SigR1 via son récepteur nucléaire ERα. De même, l’inhibition d’HNF1α induit une surexpression de SigR1. Cette surexpression entraine une prolifération et une stéatose des hépatocytes, correspondant au phénotype des patientes atteintes de H-HCAs. / Sigma 1 receptor (SigR1) is a transmembrane protein of the RE, enriched in the MAMs, which would act like a chaperone. Although ubiquitous, SigR1 is especially expressed in the central nervous system (CNS) and the liver. In the CNS, SigR1 has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases and also pain and depression. SigR1 is also involved in cancer. SigR1 is overexpressed in many cancer tumors and especially in hormone dependent tumors where its expression is correlated to the hormonal status of the tumor. Although SigR1 is highly expressed in the liver, its role in this organ is unknown. Aiming at finding the role of this protein in the liver we analyze its expression in several liver tumors. SigR1 is significantly overexpressed in hepatocellular adenomas mutated for HNF1α gene, H-HCA. H-HCA are benign liver tumors with marked steatosis. They are mostly found in women taking oral contraceptives (estrogens). Why is SigR1 overexpressed in H-HCA ans what are the consequences of this overexpression? Using hepatocyte cellular models (HepG2 and Huh7) and mice that are KO for HNF1α gene, we found the following results. Estrogens induce the expression of SigR1 through its nuclear receptor ERα. HNF1α inhibition also induces its expression. This overexpression leads to an increase of the cell proliferation rate and steatosis. These effects resume H-HCA patients’ phenotype.

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Proteomic analysis of breast cancer tissue has proven difficult due to its inherent histological complexity. This pilot study presents preliminary evidence for the ability to differentiate adenoma and invasive carcinoma by measuring changes in proteomic profile of matched normal and disease tissues. A dual lysis buffer method was used to maximize protein extraction from each biopsy, proteins digested with trypsin, and the resulting peptides iTRAQ labeled. After combining, the peptide mixtures they were separated using preparative IEF followed by RP nanoHPLC. Following MALDI MS/MS and database searching, identified proteins were combined into a nonredundant list of 481 proteins with associated normal/tumor iTRAQ ratios for each patient. Proteins were categorized by location as blood, extracellular, and cellular, and the iTRAQ ratios were normalized to enable comparison between patients. Of those proteins significantly changed (upper or lower quartile) between matched normal and disease tissues, those from two invasive carcinoma patients had >50% in common with each other but <22% in common with an adenoma patient. In invasive carcinoma patients, several cellular and extracellular proteins that were significantly increased (Periostin, Small breast epithelial mucin) or decreased (Kinectin) have previously been associated with breast cancer, thereby supporting this approach for a larger disease-stage characterization effort.