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46 Integration of multiple platforms to discover idh-mutant glioma subtypes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2018

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Purpose: Diffuse gliomas can be divided on the basis of presence or absence of mutation in IDH genes. IDH-mutant diffuse gliomas represent a wide range of clinical outcome, which is not accounted for by current clinical and pathologic parameters. We aim to identify clinically and biologically relevant subgroups within IDH-mutant gliomas to gain a deeper insight into finer sub-classification. Methods: We used 412 IDH-mutant glioma samples that were profiled by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network, utilising methylation/mRNA datasets to identify subtypes with unique molecular signatures. We applied a Similarity Network Fusion (SNF) on individual platforms and their integrations. Results: SNF approach split glioma into four groups. The integrated RNA/methylation subtype produced a highly prognostic groups that predict survival (p-value=0.003) compared to mRNA and methylation alone. We observed a high degree of correlation between integrative subtypes and somatic mutations. Groups 1&4 had higher TERT promoter mutations (35% and 16%, respectively) compared to groups 2&3. Groups 1&4 showed increased TERT expression (34% and 14% respectively), and high percentage of TP53 and ATRX mutations. Multivariate analysis after adjusting for confounding factors including grade and age showed prognostic factors associated with survival (HR=3.2, p-value=0.001) in group 4 versus others. Conclusions: The results indicate that clinically relevant alterations exist within IDH-mutant gliomas that could stratify patients for treatment. Interestingly, group 4 showed high expression of HOX genes (18/18) (p-value=0.01) and higher methylation of Hox genes (21) (p-value=0.01) compared to others. Higher expression of specific Hox genes were associated with worse survival.

Type
1450-1545 Young Investigator Awards & Presentations
Copyright
© The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc. 2018