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Novel Application of Aptamer Proteomic Analysis in Cystic Fibrosis Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

Emily M DeBoer¹, Brandie D Wagner^1,2, Jonathan Popler³

¹Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Children's Hospital Colorado Breathing Institute, 80045, Aurora, CO, USA.

Proteomics. Clinical Applications

|November 16, 2018

Abstract

Purpose:

Biomarkers are needed in cystic fibrosis (CF) to understand disease progression, assess response to therapy, and enrich enrollment for clinical trials. Aptamer-based proteomics have proven useful in blood samples. The aim is to evaluate proteins in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in CF children compared to controls and identify endotypes during CF exacerbations.

Experimental Design:

BALF is collected clinically from 50 patients with CF and nine disease controls, processed, and stored per protocol. BALF supernatants are analyzed for 1129 proteins by aptamer approach (SOMAscan proteomics platform). Proteins are compared across groups and used for pathway analysis. Endotypes are identified within the CF group.

Results:

CF BALF has increased concentrations of neutrophil elastase, myeloperoxidase, and decreased concentration of protein folding and host defense proteins. Pathways that distinguished CF subjects included interferon gamma signaling, membrane trafficking, and phospholipid metabolism. In the CF group, unbiased analysis of proteins identified two distinct endotypes that differed based on BALF white blood cell and neutrophil counts and detection of CF pathogens.

Conclusions And Clinical Relevance:

Proteomic analysis of the CF airway demonstrates a complex environment of proteins and pathways. This work provides evidence that aptamer-based proteomics can differentiate between groups and can determine endotypes within CF.

Keywords:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa inflammation pediatrics

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