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Ezeome ER, Yawe KDT, Ayandipo O, Badejo O, Adebamowo SN, Achusi B, Fowotade A, Ogun G, Adebamowo CA. The African Female Breast Cancer Epidemiology Study Protocol. Front Oncol 2022; 12:856182. [PMID: 35494056 PMCID: PMC9044037 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.856182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is now the commonest cancer in most sub-Saharan African countries. Few studies of the epidemiology and genomics of breast cancer and its molecular subtypes in these countries have been done. The African Female Breast Cancer Epidemiology (AFBRECANE) study, a part of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) initiative, is designed to study the genomics and epidemiology of breast cancer and its molecular subtypes in Nigerian women. We link recruitment of breast cancer cases at study sites with population-based cancer registries activities to enable ascertainment of the incidence of breast cancer and its molecular subtypes. We use centralized laboratory processing to characterize the histopathological and molecular diagnosis of breast cancer and its subtypes using multiple technologies. By combining genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from this study with that generated from 12,000 women participating in our prospective cohort study of cervical cancer, we conduct GWAS of breast cancer in an entirely indigenous African population. We test associations between dietary intakes and breast cancer and focus on vitamin D which we measure using dietary intakes, serum vitamin D, and Mendelian randomization. This paper describes the AFBRECANE project, its design, objectives and anticipated contributions to knowledge and understanding of breast cancer.
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- Emmanuel R. Ezeome
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
- Oncology Center, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Pathology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, and Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Federal Medical Center, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, and Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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De Las Casas LE, Hicks DG. Pathologists at the Leading Edge of Optimizing the Tumor Tissue Journey for Diagnostic Accuracy and Molecular Testing. Am J Clin Pathol 2021; 155:781-792. [PMID: 33582767 PMCID: PMC8130880 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Tumor biomarker analyses accompanying immuno-oncology therapies are coupled with a tumor tissue journey aiming to guide tissue procurement and allow for accurate diagnosis and delivery of test results. The engagement of pathologists in the tumor tissue journey is essential because they are able to link the preanalytic requirements of this process with pathologic evaluation and clinical information, ultimately influencing treatment decisions for patients with cancer. The aim of this review is to provide suggestions on how cancer diagnosis and the delivery of molecular test results may be optimized, based on the needs and available resources of institutions, by placing the tumor tissue journey under the leadership of pathologists. METHODS Literature searches on PubMed and personal experience provided the necessary material to satisfy the objectives of this review. RESULTS Pathologists are usually involved across many steps of the tumor tissue journey and have the requisite knowledge to ensure its efficiency. CONCLUSIONS The expansion of oncology diagnostic testing emphasizes the need for pathologists to acquire a leadership role in the multidisciplinary effort to optimize the accuracy, completeness, and delivery of diagnoses guiding personalized treatments.
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Costarelli L, Rizzo A, Bortul M, Pietribiasi F, Taffurelli M, Tinterri C, Cataliotti L, Burlizzi S, Bargiacchi L, Fortunato L. Pre-analytics, a national survey of Senonetwork Italia breast centers: Much still to do ahead. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020; 47:240-244. [PMID: 32962889 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pre-analytics involves handling and processing of microbiopsy and surgical specimen. It is critical for the preservation of morphology and the integrity of molecular markers, which are paramount as prognostic and predictive factors in breast cancer. Although pre-analytical variables in breast cancer are codified by national and international guidelines, there is currently no data on their actual endorsement in clinical practice among Breast Units (BU). MATERIALS AND METHODS An anonymous questionnaire was sent by e-mail by Senonetwork Italia, a no-profit organization representing the multidisciplinary network of BU in Italy. The questionnaire involved twenty-four questions concerning critical issues related to the average time and transport temperature of the samples, monitoring of warm and cold ischemia, average fixation time for biopsies and surgical specimens, inking of the margins, and radiography of the operating sample. RESULTS Forty-nine of 113 affiliated BU (43%), involved in the management of 44% of all breast cancer treated every year in Italy, answered the questionnaire. More than 90% of the BU reported a biopsy/VABB fixation time between 6 and 24 h. Only 41% of the Centers received the fresh operative sample to be sectioned immediately, 20% used the vacuum method and the sample arrived in the laboratory within 24-72 h. Delay in sectioning the sample was reported in as many as 40% of BU, while hot and cold ischemia time was monitored in only 4.2% and 6.2% of BU, respectively. CONCLUSION Critical issues on pre-analytics are reported by the majority of dedicated BU in Italy. This represents a major challenge regarding quality of care, and improvements are needed in order to obtain valid and reproducible results of prognostic and predictive factors.
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- Breast Unit - ASUGI DSMCS, Trieste University, Italy
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- Breast Unit Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, Bologna University, Italy
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- Breast Center, San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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East EG, Roberts E, Zhao L, Jorns JM. Repeat Biomarker Status in Breast Resection Specimens With Controlled Cold Ischemic Time. Am J Clin Pathol 2019; 152:766-774. [PMID: 31338514 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqz105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Current College of American Pathologists/American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines recommend cold ischemic time (CIT) of 1 hour or less for breast specimens to preserve biomarker expression, although some publications support an acceptable CIT of 4 hours or less. We retrospectively evaluated changes in estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) from biopsy to resection specimens that were triaged to optimize CIT. METHODS We identified breast resection specimens collected after institutional implementation of a triage protocol. Clinicopathologic features were assessed. RESULTS In total, 295 excisions had a prior malignant diagnosis, with CIT of 4 hours or less and repeat ER, PR, and/or HER2; 230 (78%) had CIT of 1 hour or less, and 65 (22%) had CIT of more than 1 hour but 4 hours or less. Categorical change was seen in 10 (17.9%) of 56 with repeated ER/PR and 38 (13.3%) of 285 with repeated HER2 (of which five [1.8%] had meaningful change). CONCLUSIONS When CIT is optimized, a meaningful change in biomarker expression is infrequent. This study supports that when specimens are appropriately triaged, CIT of 4 hours or less may be acceptable.
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- Ellen G East
- Department of Pathology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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Jorns JM. Breast Cancer Biomarkers: Challenges in Routine Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and HER2/neu Evaluation. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2019; 143:1444-1449. [DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2019-0205-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Context.—
Evaluation of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2/neu (HER2) biomarkers is standard of care for all cases of newly diagnosed invasive, recurrent, and metastatic breast cancer. Repeat analysis is also performed in select cases per College of American Pathologists/American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines and other clinical indications. However, in specific scenarios, preanalytic and analytic variables may pose distinct challenges to testing.
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To provide a review of select challenges in the testing of commonly performed breast cancer biomarkers ER, PR, and HER2 and outline best practices for overcoming these challenges.
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Review of College of American Pathologists/American Society of Clinical Oncology recommendations, current literature, and personal experience of the author.
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Attention must be given to specimen handling to ensure accurate ER, PR, and HER2 biomarker assessment and appropriate management of breast cancer patients.
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- Julie M. Jorns
- From the Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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Mueller C, Haymond A, Davis JB, Williams A, Espina V. Protein biomarkers for subtyping breast cancer and implications for future research. Expert Rev Proteomics 2018; 15:131-152. [PMID: 29271260 PMCID: PMC6104835 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2018.1421071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer subtypes are currently defined by a combination of morphologic, genomic, and proteomic characteristics. These subtypes provide a molecular portrait of the tumor that aids diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment escalation/de-escalation options. Gene expression signatures describing intrinsic breast cancer subtypes for predicting risk of recurrence have been rapidly adopted in the clinic. Despite the use of subtype classifications, many patients develop drug resistance, breast cancer recurrence, or therapy failure. Areas covered: This review provides a summary of immunohistochemistry, reverse phase protein array, mass spectrometry, and integrative studies that are revealing differences in biological functions within and between breast cancer subtypes. We conclude with a discussion of rigor and reproducibility for proteomic-based biomarker discovery. Expert commentary: Innovations in proteomics, including implementation of assay guidelines and standards, are facilitating refinement of breast cancer subtypes. Proteomic and phosphoproteomic information distinguish biologically functional subtypes, are predictive of recurrence, and indicate likelihood of drug resistance. Actionable, activated signal transduction pathways can now be quantified and characterized. Proteomic biomarker validation in large, well-designed studies should become a public health priority to capitalize on the wealth of information gleaned from the proteome.
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- Claudius Mueller
- a Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- a Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- a Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- a Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- a Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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Turner BM, Hicks DG. Pathologic diagnosis of breast cancer patients: evolution of the traditional clinical-pathologic paradigm toward "precision" cancer therapy. Biotech Histochem 2017; 92:175-200. [PMID: 28318327 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2017.1290276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We present an updated account of breast cancer treatment and of progress toward "precision" cancer therapy; we focus on new developments in diagnostic molecular pathology and breast cancer that have emerged during the past 2 years. Increasing awareness of new prognostic and predictive methodologies, and introduction of next generation sequencing has increased understanding of both tumor biology and clinical behavior, which offers the possibility of more appropriate therapeutic choices. It remains unclear which of these testing methodologies provides the most informative and cost-effective actionable results for predictive and prognostic pathology. It is likely, however, that an integrated "step-wise" approach that uses the traditional clinical-pathologic paradigms coordinated with molecular characterization of breast tumor tissue, will offer the most comprehensive and cost-effective options for individualized, "precision" therapy for patients with breast cancer.
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- B M Turner
- a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine , University of Rochester Medical Center , Rochester , New York
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- a Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine , University of Rochester Medical Center , Rochester , New York
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Rush A, Byrne JA. Quality and reporting practices in an Australian cancer biobank cohort. Clin Biochem 2016; 49:492-497. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A critical analysis of cancer biobank practices in relation to biospecimen quality. Biophys Rev 2015; 7:369-378. [PMID: 28510101 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-015-0178-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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There are concerns that a substantial proportion of published research data is not reproducible, which may partially explain the frequent failure to translate pre-clinical results to clinical care. High-quality cancer biospecimens are needed for robust, reproducible research findings, with most researchers obtaining these specimens from cancer biobanks or tumour banks. This review provides an overview of the types of quality control (QC) activities conducted within cancer biobanks that pertain to biospecimen quality and of biospecimen quality reporting tools, including SPREC and BRISQ. We examine how QC assay results and other biospecimen data are communicated from biobanks to researchers, and whether these activities lead to improved biospecimen quality reporting within the literature and/or to improved research outcomes. We also discuss operational factors that limit QC activities within biobanks and evidence gaps requiring further research. In summary, whereas the provision of quality biospecimens is a common aim of cancer biobanks, QC activities remain underreported and are rarely discussed in the literature, compared with other aspects of biobank operations. Further research is required to determine how biobanks can most efficiently optimise biospecimen quality, and how communication between biobanks and researchers can be improved.
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Graybill-D'Ercole P. RP implementation: specimen management. AORN J 2014; 100:625-33; quiz 634-6. [PMID: 25453682 DOI: 10.1016/j.aorn.2014.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Revised: 10/07/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Effective specimen management in the perioperative setting is essential for accurate patient diagnosis and intervention. AORN's "Recommended practices for specimen management" provides guidance to help perioperative nurses, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, implement a specimen management process that includes a needs assessment, site identification, collection and handling, transfer from the sterile field, containment, specimen identification and labeling, preservation, transport, disposition, and documentation. Accurate specimen management requires effective multidisciplinary communication and an awareness of the potential opportunities for error. Specimens discussed in the recommended practices document include breast cancer specimens, amputated digits and limbs to be reattached, forensic and radioactive specimens, and explanted medical devices and orthopedic hardware. The recommendations are applicable to both hospital and ambulatory settings.
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Hicks DG, Turner B. Pathologic diagnosis, immunohistochemistry, multigene assays and breast cancer treatment: progress toward "precision" cancer therapy. Biotech Histochem 2014; 90:81-92. [PMID: 25434396 DOI: 10.3109/10520295.2014.978893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Clinical decisions regarding the suitability of adjuvant systemic therapy for individual patients with breast cancer depends on comprehensive assessment of the underlying biology of each patient's tumor. The previous clinical-pathologic paradigm for treatment, which had been used for decades, now has been augmented by significant advances in molecular analysis of breast tumor tissue samples. Molecular testing has the potential to understand better both tumor biology and clinical behavior, which enables more appropriate therapy choices to be made. We review the rapid evolution in profiling breast cancer tissues, and discuss the current evidence for clinical use of this information and how the emerging molecular paradigm can be integrated into the clinical-pathologic context as we progress toward "precision" therapy for patients with breast cancer and other solid tumors.
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- D G Hicks
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center , 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 626, Rochester , New York
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Zhang Z, Wang J, Skinner KA, Shayne M, Hajdu SI, Bu H, Hicks DG, Tang P. Pathological features and clinical outcomes of breast cancer according to levels of oestrogen receptor expression. Histopathology 2014; 65:508-16. [PMID: 24620991 DOI: 10.1111/his.12412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Zhang Zhang
- Department of Pathology; University of Rochester Medical Center; Rochester NY USA
- Department of Pathology; West China Hospital; Sichuan University; Sichuan China
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- RTI Health Solution; Research Triangle Park NC USA
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- Department of Surgical; University of Rochester Medical Center; Rochester NY USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology; University of Rochester Medical Center; Rochester NY USA
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- Department of Pathology; West China Hospital; Sichuan University; Sichuan China
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- Department of Pathology; University of Rochester Medical Center; Rochester NY USA
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- Department of Pathology; University of Rochester Medical Center; Rochester NY USA
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Hicks DG. Standardization of tissue handling from the OR to the laboratory. AORN J 2014; 99:810-3. [PMID: 24875214 DOI: 10.1016/j.aorn.2014.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Accepted: 03/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A collection of primary tissue cultures of tumors from vacuum packed and cooled surgical specimens: a feasibility study. PLoS One 2013; 8:e75193. [PMID: 24098684 PMCID: PMC3787097 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0075193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Primary cultures represent an invaluable tool to set up functional experimental conditions; however, creation of tissue cultures from solid tumors is troublesome and often unproductive. Several features can affect the success rate of primary cultures, including technical issues from pre-analytical procedures employed in surgical theaters and pathology laboratories. We have recently introduced a new method of collection, transfer, and preservation of surgical specimens that requires immediate vacuum sealing of excised specimens at surgical theaters, followed by time-controlled transferring at 4°C to the pathology laboratory. Here we investigate the feasibility and performance of short-term primary cell cultures derived from vacuum packed and cooled (VPAC) preserved tissues. Tissue fragments were sampled from 52 surgical specimens of tumors larger than 2 cm for which surgical and VPAC times (the latter corresponding to cold ischemia time) were recorded. Cell viability was determined by trypan blue dye-exclusion assay and hematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemical stainings were performed to appreciate morphological and immunophenotypical features of cultured cells. Cell viability showed a range of 84–100% in 44 out of 52 (85%) VPAC preserved tissues. Length of both surgical and VPAC times affected cell viability: the critical surgical time was set around 1 hour and 30 minutes, while cells preserved a good viability when kept for about 24 hours of vacuum at 4°C. Cells were maintained in culture for at least three passages. Immunocytochemistry confirmed the phenotype of distinct populations, that is, expression of cytokeratins in epithelioid cells and of vimentin in spindle cells. Our results suggest that VPAC preserved tissues may represent a reliable source for creation of primary cell cultures and that a careful monitoring of surgical and cold ischemia times fosters a good performance of primary tissue cultures.
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Dohlman TH, Chauhan SK, Kodati S, Hua J, Chen Y, Omoto M, Sadrai Z, Dana R. The CCR6/CCL20 axis mediates Th17 cell migration to the ocular surface in dry eye disease. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2013; 54:4081-91. [PMID: 23702781 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.12-11216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Th17 cells are believed to be the primary effector cells in the pathogenesis of dry eye disease (DED). However, the mechanisms by which Th17 cells migrate from the lymphoid tissues to the ocular surface are unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the C-C chemokine receptor 6/C-C chemokine ligand 20 (CCR6/CCL20) chemokine axis in mediating Th17 cell migration in DED. METHODS DED was induced by housing C57BL/6 mice in a low-humidity environment supplemented with scopolamine treatment. Th17 cell expression of CCR6 was evaluated using flow cytometry and ocular surface expression of CCL20 was measured using PCR and ELISA assays. CCL20 neutralizing antibody was administered subconjunctivally to DED mice and disease severity, including the frequency of conjunctival Th17 cells, was evaluated. RESULTS CCR6 is preferentially expressed by Th17 cells in both normal and DED mice and DED significantly upregulates ocular surface expression of CCL20. Disruption of CCR6/CCL20 binding with CCL20 neutralizing antibody decreases T-cell migration in vitro and reduces Th17 cell infiltration of the conjunctiva when administered in vivo, significantly improving clinical signs of DED. These changes were accompanied by a decrease in ocular surface inflammatory cytokine levels and corneal CD11b+ cell frequencies. Treatment also significantly reduced the generation of Th17 cells. CONCLUSIONS Local neutralization of CCL20 decreases Th17 cell infiltration of the ocular surface in DED, leading to improvement in clinical signs of disease. This suggests that CCR6/CCL20 interactions direct Th17 cell migration in DED and that disruption of this axis may be a novel therapeutic approach to this condition.
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- Thomas H Dohlman
- Schepens Eye Research Institute and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Jones T, Neboori H, Wu H, Yang Q, Haffty BG, Evans S, Higgins S, Moran MS. Are breast cancer subtypes prognostic for nodal involvement and associated with clinicopathologic features at presentation in early-stage breast cancer? Ann Surg Oncol 2013; 20:2866-72. [PMID: 23661183 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-013-2994-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer subtypes (BCS) determined from immunohistochemical staining have been correlated with molecular subtypes and associated with prognosis and outcomes, but there are limited data correlating these BCS and axillary node involvement. This study was conducted to assess whether BCS predicted for nodal metastasis or was associated with other clinicopathologic features at presentation. METHODS Patients with stage I/II disease who underwent breast-conserving surgery and axillary surgical assessment with available tissue blocks underwent a institutional pathological review and construction of a tissue microarray. The slides were stained for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER-2/neu (HER-2) for classification into BCS. Nodal involvement and other clinicopathologic features were analyzed to assess associations between BCS and patient and tumor characteristics. Outcomes were calculated a function of BCS. RESULTS The study cohort consisted of 453 patients (luminal A 48.6%, luminal B 16.1%, HER-2 11.0%, triple negative 24.2%), of which 22% (n=113) were node positive. There were no significant associations with BCS and pN stage, node positivity, or absolute number of nodes involved (p>0.05 for all). However, there were significant associations with subtype and age at presentation (p<0.001), method of detection (p=0.049), tumor histology (p<0.001), race (p=0.041), and tumor size (pT stage, p<0.001) by univariate and multivariate analysis. As expected, 10-year outcomes differed by BCS, with triple negative and HER-2 subtypes having the worse overall (p=0.03), disease-free (p=0.03), and distant metastasis-free survival (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS There is a significant association between BCS and age, T stage, histology, method of detection, and race, but no associations to predict nodal involvement. If additionally validated, these findings suggest that BCS may not be a useful prognostic variable for influencing regional management considerations.
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- Tiffanie Jones
- Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Chen Y, Chauhan SK, Lee HS, Stevenson W, Schaumburg CS, Sadrai Z, Saban DR, Kodati S, Stern ME, Dana R. Effect of desiccating environmental stress versus systemic muscarinic AChR blockade on dry eye immunopathogenesis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2013; 54:2457-64. [PMID: 23482465 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.12-11121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE A majority of experimental data on dry eye disease (DED) immunopathogenesis have been derived from a murine model of DED that combines desiccating environmental stress with systemic muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) inhibition. However, to our knowledge the effects of pharmacologic mAChR blockade on the pathogenesis of experimental DED have not been evaluated systemically. The purpose of our study was to investigate the differential effects of desiccating environmental stress and mAChR inhibition on the pathogenesis of DED. METHODS DED was induced in female C57BL/6 mice by exposure to a desiccating environment in the controlled-environment chamber or to systemic scopolamine, or by performing extraorbital lacrimal gland excision. Clinical disease was assessed using corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) and the cotton thread test (CTT). Corneal CD11b(+) and conjunctival CD3(+) T-cell infiltration were evaluated by flow cytometry. T-cells from draining cervical lymph nodes (CLN) and distant inguinal lymph nodes (ILN) were analyzed for Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg responses by flow cytometry and ELISA. RESULTS Desiccating environmental stress and systemic mAChR blockade induced similar clinical signs of DED. However, desiccating environmental stress imparted higher conjunctival CD3(+) T-cell infiltration, and greater Th17-cell activity and Treg dysfunction than mAChR blockade, while mAChR blockade decreased tear secretion to a greater extent than desiccating environmental stress. Systemic mAChR blockade attenuated Th17 activity and enhanced Th2 and Treg responses without affecting Th1 activity. CONCLUSIONS In vivo inhibition of mAChRs variably affects CD4(+) T-cell subsets, and desiccating environmental stress and systemic mAChR blockade induce DED through different primary pathogenic mechanisms.
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- Yihe Chen
- Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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Hicks DG, Whitney-Miller CL. The evolving role of HER2 evaluation for diagnosis and clinical decision making for breast and gastric adenocarcinoma. Biotech Histochem 2013; 88:121-31. [DOI: 10.3109/10520295.2012.751619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Portier BP, Wang Z, Downs-Kelly E, Rowe JJ, Patil D, Lanigan C, Budd GT, Hicks DG, Rimm DL, Tubbs RR. Delay to formalin fixation 'cold ischemia time': effect on ERBB2 detection by in-situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. Mod Pathol 2013; 26:1-9. [PMID: 22899285 DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2012.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
The American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists ERBB2 testing guidelines address several pre-analytical variables known to affect ERBB2 testing accuracy. According to 2010 updated guidelines, the pre-analytical variable of time to tissue fixation (cold ischemia time) should be kept to <1 h, however, little has been published about cold ischemia time and its significance in ERBB2 testing. To that end, this study evaluated ERBB2 status using two different FDA-approved in-situ hybridization methods and an FDA-approved immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay in the largest cohort to date (n=84) of invasive breast carcinomas with tracked cold ischemia time. Cold ischemia time was stratified into four groups (<1 h (n=45), 1-2 h (n=27), 2-3 h (n=6), and >3 h (n=6)) and ERBB2 status was evaluated in each group by IHC (4B5) and by in-situ hybridization methodologies (PathVysion(®) fluorescence in situ hybridization and the INFORM HER2(®) dual in situ DNA probe assay). Both in-situ hybridization methods were evaluated using three ERBB2 scoring criteria (dual-probe guidelines, single-probe guidelines, and the FDA package insert scoring instructions). Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and INFORM HER2(®) demonstrated 100% concordance in the detection of ERBB2 amplification by all three scoring guidelines at all cold ischemia time points. Agreement between in-situ hybridization methodologies and IHC was superior using single-probe guidelines compared with dual probe or FDA scoring instructions. In addition, Inform HER2(®) in-situ hybridization signals were significantly more intense than FISH at all cold ischemia time points, however, no significant loss of either chromosome 17 or ERBB2 signal was detected by FISH or Inform HER2(®) in-situ hybridization in cold ischemia times up to 3 h. On the basis of our findings, cold ischemia time up to 3 h has no deleterious effect on the detection of ERBB2 via in-situ hybridization or IHC.
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- Bryce P Portier
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Annaratone L, Marchiò C, Renzulli T, Castellano I, Cantarella D, Isella C, Macrì L, Mariscotti G, Balmativola D, Cantanna E, Deambrogio C, Pietribiasi F, Arisio R, Schmitt F, Medico E, Sapino A. High-throughput molecular analysis from leftover of fine needle aspiration cytology of mammographically detected breast cancer. Transl Oncol 2012; 5:180-9. [PMID: 22741037 PMCID: PMC3384272 DOI: 10.1593/tlo.11343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
We investigated whether residual material from diagnostic smears of fine needle aspirations (FNAs) of mammographically detected breast lesions can be successfully used to extract RNA for reliable gene expression analysis. Twenty-eight patients underwent FNA of breast lesions under ultrasonographic guidance. After smearing slides for cytology, residual cells were rinsed with TRIzol to recover RNA. RNA yield ranged from 0.78 to 88.40 µg per sample. FNA leftovers from 23 nonpalpable breast cancers were selected for gene expression profiling using oligonucleotide microarrays. Clusters generated by global expression profiles partitioned samples in well-distinguished subgroups that overlapped with clusters obtained using "biologic scores" (cytohistologic variables) and differed from clusters based on "technical scores" (RNA/complementary RNA/microarray quality). Microarray profiling used to measure the grade of differentiation and estrogen receptor and ERBB2/HER2 status reflected the results obtained by histology and immunohistochemistry. Given that proliferative status in the FNA material is not always assessable, we designed and performed on FNA leftover a multiprobe genomic signature for proliferation genes that strongly correlated with the Ki67 index examined on histologic material. These findings show that cells residual to cytologic smears of FNA are suitable for obtaining high-quality RNA for high-throughput analysis even when taken from small nonpalpable breast lesions.
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- Laura Annaratone
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Laboratory of Oncogenomics and Department of Oncological Sciences, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Turin, Candiolo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Breast Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria San Giovanni Battista di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Laboratory of Oncogenomics and Department of Oncological Sciences, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Turin, Candiolo, Italy
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- Laboratory of Oncogenomics and Department of Oncological Sciences, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Turin, Candiolo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Breast Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria San Giovanni Battista di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Breast Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria San Giovanni Battista di Torino, Turin, Italy
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sant'Anna Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- IPATIMUP: Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto and Medical Faculty of Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Oncogenomics and Department of Oncological Sciences, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Turin, Candiolo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Laboratory of Oncogenomics and Department of Oncological Sciences, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, University of Turin, Candiolo, Italy
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