hrp0095fc5.1 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2022

Transcriptome profiling of adrenocortical tumors from children with unfavorable disease presentation.

Bueno Ana C , da Silva Jr Rui M P , Stecchini Mônica F , Cardinalli Izilda A , Junqueira Thais , A Scrideli Carlos , AF Molina Carlos , Tucci Silvio , Coeli-Lacchini Fernanda B , Moreira Ayrton C , Ramalho Leandra NZ , Brandalise Silvia R , Yunes José A , Vêncio Ricardo ZN , de Castro Margaret , Antonini Sonir R

Children diagnosed with adrenocortical tumors (ACT) have variable prognosis depending on disease presentation at diagnosis. Available therapeutic options render excellent outcome for a subset of patients, but limited improvement in the survival of those diagnosed with non-localized/advanced disease. ACT DNA methylation was recently demonstrated to be a robust and independent prognostic biomarker. Aiming to identify potential therapeutic targets for these children, we compared ...