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Whole Exome Sequencing and RNA Sequencing data

Whole Exome Sequencing and RNA Sequencing data for SCLC samples used in the study "A targetable dependency on nonsense-mediated decay for cellular homeostasis and immune control in small cell lung cancer"

Dataset EGAD50000002962

Serafini et al., Nuclear localization of the glutaminyl-tRNA synthetase QARS reveals its role in DNA damage response in ovarian cancer

Uncovering novel mechanisms controlling DNA damage response (DDR) is essential to better understand the molecular features of high-grade serous ovarian cancers (HGSOC), which remain a clinical challenge. Here, we demonstrate that the glutaminyl-tRNA-synthetase QARS is a new key player in DDR. We show that QARS is regulated at translational level by the MAPK pathway in HGSOC and controls homologous recombination (HR) through a translation-independent mechanism. Analyses combining RNA sequencing, immunohistochemistry, proteomic data and functional assays from HGSOC patient cohorts and relevant cellular models reveal that QARS promotes DNA repair via the HR pathway. Interestingly, we uncover that QARS is located in the nucleus and is enriched at chromatin upon DNA damage. Nuclear QARS controls HR by interacting with the nuclear autoantigen SP100, a major component of PML-nuclear bodies (PML-NB), that are regulatory hubs for DNA repair proteins. Our data highlight novel nuclear functions and mechanisms for QARS involving SP100, PML-NB and MRE11 that enhance HR in HGSOC.

Study EGAS50000001968

Fragmentomics Uncover Non-Mutational HRD Features

Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is a key biomarker in prostate cancer (PCa), predicting response to PARP inhibitors and platinum-based therapies. However, current diagnostics often rely solely on BRCA1/2 mutations or genomic scars, missing cases driven by other mechanisms. Tissue-based testing is further limited by tumor heterogeneity and biopsy challenges in metastatic bone disease. Here, we applied a comprehensive multimodal approach to assess HRD in 106 advanced PCa patients using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). This included targeted sequencing of homologous recombination repair (HRR) genes, low-pass WGS for genomic instability (sHRD), WES for mutational signatures, and cfDNA fragmentomics and chromatin accessibility profiling. BRCA2 was the most frequently altered gene, often co-occurring with PTEN loss. High sHRD scores correlated with BRCA2/RB1 loss, somatic copy number alterations, and poor survival. HRD tumors showed enrichment of SBS3/ID6 signatures, altered fragment lengths, and reduced accessibility at zinc finger transcription factor sites. These results support ctDNA-based multimodal profiling as a non-invasive strategy for HRD detection and stratification.

Study EGAS00001008190

A targetable dependency on nonsense-mediated decay for cellular homeostasis and immune control in small cell lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive malignancies, characterized by rapid metastatic dissemination and poor overall survival. Despite harboring one of the highest tumor mutational burden (TMB), expectedly resulting in immunogenic neoantigens, patients with SCLC remain largely refractory to immunotherapy. We found abundant frameshift mutations in SCLC, regarded as highly immunogenic, counterbalanced by a hyperactive nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) pathway, responsible for frameshift-mRNA degradation. NMD activity correlated with tumor mutational burden (TMB) across cancers, suggesting that SCLC and other TMB-high cancers may depend on NMD to limit the accumulation of mutation-derived byproducts in order to maintain cellular homeostasis and evade immune recognition. In TMB-high SCLC models, inhibition of NMD impaired cell proliferation and induced ER stress-dependent apoptosis due to the accumulation of misfolded proteins. Genetic and pharmacological NMD inhibition in vivo effectively controlled TMB-high tumor growth without overt toxicity. By integrating genome and transcriptome sequencing with MHC-I immunopeptidomics and functional in vitro and in vivo assays, we identified that NMD inhibition boosted neoantigen expression and presentation by tumor cells and increased T cell recognition, thus enhancing overall tumor immunogenicity and further improving immunotherapy efficacy in vivo. Our work shows that SCLC – as a TMB-high cancer – relies on NMD for survival and immune escape, uncovering a novel TMB-dependent tractable vulnerability for this devastating disease.

Study EGAS50000002061

PTEN homozygous deletion is a negative prognostic factor in Tumor Treating Fields-treated glioblastoma, IDH wildtype patients

This study investigates genomic determinants of outcome in glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype patients treated with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in addition to standard radiochemotherapy. Tumor tissue from primary glioblastoma at initial diagnosis was profiled using the Illumina TruSight Oncology 500 (TSO500) targeted sequencing panel to characterise somatic alterations. The overarching goal is to provide exploration of genomic determinants of survival and treatment response in TTFields-treated glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype.

Study EGAS50000001469

Whole-exome sequencing and RNA-seq data of paired normal-tumour samples from MMR-proficient early-onset colorectal cancer patients

This study aims to identify novel hereditary colorectal cancer predisposition genes by performing whole-exome sequencing and RNA-seq of paired normal colonic mucosa and colorectal cancer samples from 19 patients diagnosed with MMR-proficient colorectal cancer at an age of 50 years or younger. Both whole-exome and RNA sequencing were performed on the Illumina platform.

Study EGAS50000001296

E-cadherin inactivation shapes tumor microenvironment specificities in invasive lobular carcinoma

Invasive lobular breast carcinoma (ILC) shows specific stromal features, T lymphocyte infiltration (TIL) being associated with poor prognosis. Here, we reveal the involved mechanism by performing single cell RNA sequencing, combined immunohistochemistry, deconvolution of bulk RNA sequencing from large retrospective ILC series, and functional assays using primary cells. We show that ILC accumulates FAP+ inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts (iCAF) through a previously undescribed mechanism mediated by E-cadherin/CDH1 on CAF plasticity. Indeed, CDH1 inactivation in ILC cancer cells prevents differentiation of iCAF into myofibroblastic CAF (myCAF), leading to iCAF accumulation. In turn, iCAF attract TILs into the tumor center and shape their spatial organization in ILC. Subsequently, CDH1-inactivated ILC cancer cells promote immune escape by lack of retention and activation of ITGAE-expressing resident memory CD8+ T lymphocytes (TRM). Hence, our study uncovers reciprocal interactions between CDH1-inactivated cancer cells, iCAF and CD8+ TRM, gaining insight into the underlying mechanism associated with the distinctive stromal reaction observed in ILC and revealing why and how TILs have a poor prognosis in ILC patients, a mechanism that can be generalized to other CDH1-inactivated cancer types.

Study EGAS50000001760

SCANDARE TNBC

Prospective biobanking study in breast patients aiming at better understand the link between the molecular alterations of the tumor itself, its microenvironment and immune response.

Study EGAS50000000970

Clonotypic characterization defines B‐cell drivers of clonal expansion and intratumor heterogeneity in IgM monoclonal gammopathies

Dataset accompanying the study entitled “Clonotypic characterization defines B‐cell drivers of clonal expansion and intratumor heterogeneity in IgM monoclonal gammopathies” (Moreno, Nadeu, et al. HemaSphere 2026), which includes genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic analyses of smoldering and symptomatic Waldenström macroglobulinemia (SWM and WM, respectively) as well as IgM monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS).

Study EGAS50000002033

The UVA-induced single-base mutational signature of CX5461 in human cells

Drug-related UVA-induced photoreactions have been reported for several therapeutic compounds, including fluoroquinolones. CX5461 is a clinically relevant quinolone-derived anti-cancer small molecule with documented UVA-sensitising activity. Here we compared, by bulk and clonal whole genome sequencing (WGS) under light-protected conditions, the mutational signatures in human retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE1) exposed to UVA, CX5461, or co-exposed to UVA and CX5461. Treatment with CX5461 or UVA alone resulted in a low SNV burden and background-like mutational profiles. In contrast, bulk sequencing of human cells co-exposed to UVA and CX5461 had a markedly higher SNV burden characterized by T>A and T>C substitutions. Furthermore, single-cell clonal expansion and sequencing of CX5461 alone, UVA alone or CX5461+UVA treatments confirmed that the pattern was only observed when cells were exposed to both UVA and CX5461. The CX5461+UVA-associated SNV signature we report arises only when CX5461-treated cells are exposed to UVA, and is not observed when CX5461-treated cells are shielded from light. We do not observe strong single base mutagenic activity of CX5461 alone, under light protected conditions. Our data emphasise the need for appropriate controls and light-exposure precautions when studying base mutagenesis activity of known photosensitiser molecules.

Study EGAS50000001145

Single-nucleus profiling of postmortem diffuse midline gliomas identifies mitochondrial biogenesis as a resistance mechanism to imipridone therapy

Diffuse midline glioma, H3 K27-altered (DMG), remains a lethal pediatric brain tumor with limited therapeutic options, and imipridone therapy produces only temporary responses before recurrence. To investigate resistance mechanisms, we performed single-nucleus RNA and chromatin accessibility profiling on 22 postmortem DMG specimens treated with imipridones and/or standard care, alongside functional assays of imipridone sensitivity and mitochondrial activity in DMG cell lines. Imipridone-treated tumors showed reduced mesenchymal transition, decreased myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and downregulation of aberrant enhancer activity associated with H3 K27 alterations. Mechanistically, treatment selected for increased mitochondrial density, turnover, and membrane potential. Together, these findings identify mitochondrial biogenesis as a key marker and driver of imipridone resistance, providing a rationale for combination strategies to improve therapeutic efficacy.

Study EGAS50000001447

Arcagen – thoracic malignancies

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset that contain NGS files from rare thoracic malignancies (n=102)

Study EGAS50000000123

Panel sequencing of endocrine-resistant breast cancer

Patients with endocrine-resistant breast cancer in Stockholm Sweden. DNA obtained from patients primary and relapse tumors, and tumor-free lymph nodes used as germline control. DNA was extracted from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue and sequenced by 370-gene panel-based sequencing with Kapa HyperPlus library preparation and Twist Bioscience hybrid capture. Custom bait sets (panels) from Twist Bioscience. Paired end 2x150 bp using NovaSeq X. The data is presented as fastq-files.

Study EGAS50000000236

Transcriptomic profiling of prostate cancer metastasis xenograft models reveals conservation of bone microenvironment signatures

Study EGAS00001004770

Arcagen - Skin cancer domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset that contain NGS files patients diagnosed with adnexal carcinoma of the skin, Merkel cells cancer, and malignant melanoma of the uvea (n=49).

Study EGAS50000000491

Arcagen – Adrenal and Thyroid cancers domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here were are submitting the dataset that contains NGS files from patients with adrenocortical carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, anaplastic thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid cancer and radioiodine refractory thyroid cancer (n=103).

Study EGAS50000000626

Arcagen – Cancer of unknown Primary domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset that contain NGS files patients diagnosed with a locally advanced or metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary (n=96).

Study EGAS50000000177

Arcagen - Head and Neck domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here were are submitting the dataset that contains NGS files from patients with salivary gland tumors of major salivary gland; salivary gland type tumors of head and neck with a strong focus on acinic cell carcinoma, NUT carcinoma and sinus carcinoma (n=102).

Study EGAS50000000625

Arcagen - Sarcoma domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset that contain NGS files from patients with undifferentiated sarcoma of the bone; aggressive angiomyxoma; alveolar soft part sarcoma; small round cell sarcoma without EWSR1 and CIC translocations; undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma; undifferentiated sarcoma; myxofibrosarcoma; or sarcoma with an incidence of less than 1 per 10 million (n=62).

Study EGAS50000000639

Arcagen - Relapsing germ cell tumors domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset that contain NGS files from patients with Relapsing germ cell tumors, of any origin and of any histological type (n=23).

Study EGAS50000000645

Arcagen - Extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine tumour or cancer grade 3 (NET / NEC G3) domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here were are submitting the dataset that contains NGS files from patients with extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine tumour or cancer grade 3 (NET / NEC G3) (n=85).

Study EGAS50000000644

Djerroudi et al., E-cadherin inactivation shapes tumor microenvironment specificities in invasive lobular carcinoma

Invasive lobular breast carcinoma (ILC) shows specific stromal features, T lymphocyte infiltration (TIL) being associated with poor prognosis. Here, we reveal the involved mechanism by performing single cell RNA sequencing, combined immunohistochemistry, deconvolution of bulk RNA sequencing from large retrospective ILC series, and functional assays using primary cells. We show that ILC accumulate FAP+ inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts (iCAF) through a previously undescribed mechanism mediated by E-cadherin/CDH1 on CAF plasticity. Indeed, CDH1 inactivation in ILC cancer cells prevents differentiation of iCAF into myofibroblastic CAF (myCAF), leading to iCAF accumulation. In turn, iCAF increase TIL infiltration and shape their spatial organization in ILC. Subsequently, CDH1-inactivated ILC cancer cells promote immune escape by lack of retention and activation of ITGAE-expressing resident memory CD8+ T lymphocytes (TRM). Hence, our study uncovers reciprocal interactions between CDH1-inactivated cancer cells, iCAF and CD8+ TRM, revealing why and how TILs have a poor prognosis in ILC patients, a mechanism extrapolated to other CDH1-mutated cancer types.

Study EGAS50000000761

Arcagen - CNS domain

Arcagen is an EORTC/SPECTA pan-European project that aims to recruit 1000 rare cancer patients from different tumour domains of EURACAN. This study collected samples from advanced or metastatic rare cancer from patients older than 12, and analysed them using Foundation Medicine next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels (FoundationOne CDx for FFPE samples or FoundationOne Liquid CDx for blood samples). Here we are submitting the dataset from patients with rare tumor from the central nervous system (n=61).

Study EGAS50000001002

Tumor Profiler Ovarian Study

The Tumor Profiler Study is an observational trial combining a prospective diagnostic approach to assess the relevance of in-depth tumor profiling to support clinical decision-making with an exploratory approach to improve the biological understanding of the disease. Technologies used are digital pathology, targeted NGS, single-cell RNA, single-cell DNA, bulk RNA, bulk proteotyping, single-cell CyTOF, imaging mass cytometry, pharmacoscopy, 4i Drug Response Profiling, and cell-free DNA. These technologies were applied to 240 tumor samples collected over 3 years across three cancer indications: metastatic melanoma, metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer, and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Here, we publish the scRNA and scDNA data of the ovarian cancer cohort.

Study EGAS50000000885

Precision tumor-on-chip for personalized assessment of drug efficacy and immune cell delivery

Tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance limit the efficacy of cancer therapies and highlight the need for patient-specific preclinical models. We developed a microfluidic tumor-on-chip (TOC) platform that integrates patient-derived organoids with a functional endothelial barrier to recreate drug and immune cell transport from the vasculature into tumor tissue. This system enables evaluation of therapeutic efficacy, toxicity, and immune cell migration under physiologically relevant conditions. In a clinical pancreatic cancer case, the TOC model predicted treatment resistance and uncovered gene expression shifts and pathway rewiring at single-cell resolution. By simulating vascular drug transport, the platform provides a scalable and clinically relevant tool for studying treatment response mechanisms and tailoring cancer treatments.

Study EGAS50000001605

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