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Identification of a novel KLC1-ROS1 fusion in a case of pediatric low-grade localized glioma
Yoshiko Nakano1,2, Arata Tomiyama3,4, Takashi Kohno5
1Division of Brain Tumor Translational Research, National Cancer Center Research Institute, 5-1-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan. yonakano@ncc.go.jp.
Abstract:
The proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase ROS1 (ROS1) is a tyrosine kinase that is closely related to anaplastic lymphoma kinase receptor (ALK). We describe a novel KLC1-ROS1 fusion identified in a case of pediatric low-grade glioma. This was detected by RNA sequencing and confirmed by reverse-transcription PCR and fluorescent in situ hybridization. Immunohistochemical staining for ROS1 was positive in the tumor cytoplasm. In vitro analysis demonstrated the oncogenic activity of this fusion, which was suppressed by the ALK/ROS1 inhibitor, crizotinib. Our case and others suggest that various ROS1 fusions might be present in a subset of pediatric gliomas, which could be targeted for therapy.
Insights
A novel KLC1-ROS1 fusion was found in pediatric low-grade glioma. This oncogenic fusion, driven by the proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase ROS1 (ROS1), showed sensitivity to the ALK/ROS1 inhibitor crizotinib.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- The proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase ROS1 (ROS1) is a receptor tyrosine kinase structurally similar to anaplastic lymphoma kinase receptor (ALK).
- ROS1 rearrangements are implicated in various cancers, but their role in pediatric gliomas is less understood.
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