1
|
Li J, Greytak SR, Guan P, Engel KB, Goerlitz DS, Islam M, Varghese RS, Moore HM, Ressom HW. Formalin Fixation, Delay to Fixation, and Time in Fixative Adversely Impact Copy Number Variation Analysis by aCGH. Biopreserv Biobank 2023; 21:407-416. [PMID: 36169416 PMCID: PMC10460690 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2022.0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Although molecular profiling of DNA isolated from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor specimens has become more common in recent years, it remains unclear how discrete FFPE processing variables may affect detection of copy number variation (CNV). To better understand such effects, array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) profiles of FFPE renal cell carcinoma specimens that experienced different delays to fixation (DTFs; 1, 2, 3, and 12 hours) and times in fixative (TIFs; 6, 12, 23, and 72 hours) were compared to snap-frozen tumor and blood specimens from the same patients. A greater number of regions containing CNVs relative to commercial reference DNA were detected in DNA from FFPE tumor specimens than snap-frozen tumor specimens even though they originated from the same tumor blocks. Extended DTF and TIF affected the number of DNA segments with a copy number status that differed between FFPE and frozen tumor specimens; a DTF ≥3 hours led to more segments, while a TIF of 72 hours led to fewer segments. Importantly, effects were not random as a higher guanine-cytosine (GC) content and/or a higher percentage of repeats were observed among stable regions. While limiting aCGH analysis to FFPE specimens with a DTF <3 hours and a TIF <72 hours may circumvent some effects, results from FFPE specimens should be validated against fresh or frozen specimens whenever possible.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- James Li
- Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
| | | | - Ping Guan
- Biorepositories & Biospecimen Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
| | | | - David S. Goerlitz
- Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
| | - Md Islam
- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
| | - Rency S. Varghese
- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
| | - Helen M. Moore
- Biorepositories & Biospecimen Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
| | - Habtom W. Ressom
- Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Shatara M, Xavier AC, Dombkowski A, Cukovic D, Poulik JM, Altinok D, Ge Y, Taub JW. Monozygotic twins with neuroblastoma MS have a similar molecular profile: a case of twin-to-twin metastasis. Br J Cancer 2019; 121:890-893. [PMID: 31601961 PMCID: PMC6889264 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-019-0594-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Fetoplacental neuroblastoma metastasis has been postulated as a mechanism accounting for concordant cases where one twin develops a primary tumour and the second twin manifests the disease without an identifiable primary site. These tumours may originate and spread concomitantly due to the same genetic background shared by monozygotic twins. This study investigated the molecular profile of stage MS neuroblastoma presenting concomitantly in monozygotic twins. Comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) was done for each of the twin liver tumour and peripheral blood samples at diagnosis. Comparison of copy-number variation (CNV) regions revealed a set of CNVs that were common to both tumour specimens and not apparent in the blood. The CNV signature in both twins’ tumours was highly similar, suggesting a common clonal origin. Additional findings included large deletion of chromosome 10 and amplification of chromosome 17. Notably, both liver samples had amplification of a short region involving DEIN (chromosome 4q34.1). Similar CNVs strongly support a common clonal origin and metastatic spread from one twin to the other. DEIN is a long-coding RNA (IncRNA) that has been found highly expressed in stage MS neuroblastoma and is likely involved in biological processes such as cell migration and metastasis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Margaret Shatara
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
| | - Ana C Xavier
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
| | - Alan Dombkowski
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| | - Daniela Cukovic
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| | - Janet M Poulik
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| | - Deniz Altinok
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| | - Yubin Ge
- Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| | - Jeffrey W Taub
- Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
| |
Collapse
|