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An optimized workflow for improved gene expression profiling for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor samples.

AbstractBACKGROUND:
Whole genome microarray gene expression profiling is the 'gold standard' for the discovery of prognostic and predictive genetic markers for human cancers. However, suitable research material is lacking as most diagnostic samples are preserved as formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPET). We tested a new workflow and data analysis method optimized for use with FFPET samples.
METHODS:
Sixteen breast tumor samples were split into matched pairs and preserved as FFPET or fresh-frozen (FF). Total RNA was extracted and tested for yield and purity. RNA from FFPET samples was amplified using three different commercially available kits in parallel, and hybridized to Affymetrix GeneChip® Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Arrays. The array probe set was optimized in silico to exclude misdesigned and misannotated probes.
RESULTS:
FFPET samples processed using the WT-Ovation™ FFPE System V2 (NuGEN) provided 80% specificity and 97% sensitivity compared with FF samples (assuming values of 100%). In addition, in silico probe set redesign improved sequence detection sensitivity and, thus, may rescue potentially significant small-magnitude gene expression changes that could otherwise be diluted by the overall probe set background.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, our FFPET-optimized workflow enables the detection of more genes than previous, nonoptimized approaches, opening new possibilities for the discovery, validation, and clinical application of mRNA biomarkers in human diseases.
AuthorsMarlene Thomas, Manuela Poignée-Heger, Martin Weisser, Stephanie Wessner, Anton Belousov
JournalJournal of clinical bioinformatics (J Clin Bioinforma) Vol. 3 Issue 1 Pg. 10 (May 03 2013) ISSN: 2043-9113 [Print] England
PMID23641797 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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