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BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
卷 117, 期 12, 页码 1855-1864出版社
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2017.361
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uterine leiomyomas; fibroids; metabolomics; MED12; FH; HMGA2; HLRCC
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资金
- Academy of Finland (Center of Excellence in Cancer Genetics Research) [250345]
- European Research Council (ERC) [695727]
- Cancer Society of Finland
- Maud Kuistila Foundation
- Ida Montin Foundation
- Biomedicum Helsinki Foundation
- Kliinisen Kemian Tutkimussaatio
- K. Albin Johansson Foundation
- Orion Research Foundation sr
- Finnish-Norwegian Medical Foundation
- European Research Council (ERC) [695727] Funding Source: European Research Council (ERC)
Background: Uterine leiomyomas can be classified into molecularly distinct subtypes according to their genetic triggers: MED12 mutations, HMGA2 upregulation, or inactivation of FH. The aim of this study was to identify metabolites and metabolic pathways that are dysregulated in different subtypes of leiomyomas. Methods: We performed global metabolomic profiling of 25 uterine leiomyomas and 17 corresponding myometrium specimens using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy. Results: A total of 641 metabolites were detected. All leiomyomas displayed reduced homocarnosine and haeme metabolite levels. We identified a clearly distinct metabolomic profile for leiomyomas of the FH subtype, characterised by metabolic alterations in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and pentose phosphate pathways, and increased levels of multiple lipids and amino acids. Several metabolites were uniquely elevated in leiomyomas of the FH subtype, including N6-succinyladenosine and argininosuccinate, serving as potential biomarkers for FH deficiency. In contrast, leiomyomas of the MED12 subtype displayed reduced levels of vitamin A, multiple membrane lipids and amino acids, and dysregulation of vitamin C metabolism, a finding which was also compatible with gene expression data. Conclusions: The study reveals the metabolomic heterogeneity of leiomyomas and provides the requisite framework for strategies designed to target metabolic alterations promoting the growth of these prevalent tumours.
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