Abstract | CONTEXT.—: OBJECTIVE.—: To study BRG1 loss in NSCLCs and elucidate the clinicopathologic profile of such SMARCA4-deficient NSCLCs. DESIGN.—:
Non-small cell lung carcinomas diagnosed during 6 years were subject to immunohistochemistry for BRG1 and BRM (Brahma). Tumors with BRG1 loss were stained with antibodies against thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1), p40, cytokeratins, hepatocyte paraffin 1 (Hep Par 1), Sal-like protein 4 (SALL4), CD34, SRY-box 2 (SOX2), chromogranin, synaptophysin, p53, integrase interactor 1, ALK, and ROS1. EGFR mutation testing was performed by polymerase chain reaction-based method. RESULTS.—: Among 100 NSCLCs tested, 4 cases (4%) showed BRG1 loss. The histology ranged from solid adenocarcinomas (n = 1) to large cell/poorly differentiated carcinomas (n = 3) with clear cell cytology in 2 cases. All showed loss/reduction of BRM with variable cytokeratin and SALL4 expression, and were negative for TTF-1, p40, Hep Par 1, ALK, ROS1, and EGFR mutations. CD34 and SOX2 were negative in all 4 cases. Isolated BRM loss was common (21%), distributed across all NSCLC subtypes including squamous cell carcinomas and a hepatoid adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSIONS.—: BRG1 loss occurs in a subset of TTF-1/p40-negative poorly differentiated NSCLCs. Identification and follow-up will clarify the prognosis, diagnostic criteria, and potential for therapeutic personalization.
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Authors | Aruna Nambirajan, Varsha Singh, Nishu Bhardwaj, Saurabh Mittal, Sunil Kumar, Deepali Jain |
Journal | Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine
(Arch Pathol Lab Med)
Vol. 145
Issue 1
Pg. 90-98
(01 01 2021)
ISSN: 1543-2165 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 33367658
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | © 2021 College of American Pathologists. |
Chemical References |
- MAS1 protein, human
- Nuclear Proteins
- Proto-Oncogene Mas
- Transcription Factors
- SMARCA4 protein, human
- DNA Helicases
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
(genetics, metabolism, pathology)
- DNA Helicases
(deficiency, genetics)
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms
(genetics, metabolism, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nuclear Proteins
(deficiency, genetics)
- Proto-Oncogene Mas
- Retrospective Studies
- Transcription Factors
(deficiency, genetics)
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