Single-cell multi-omic analysis of fibrolamellar carcinoma reveals rewired cell-to-cell communication patterns and unique vulnerabilities
Farghli, A. R.; Chan, M.; Sherman, M. S.; Dickerson, L. K.; Shui, B.; Nukaya, M.; Stephanou, A.; Ma, R. K.; Pepe-Mooney, B. J.; Smith, C. J.; Long, D.; Munn, P. R.; McNairn, A.; Grenier, J. K.; Karski, M.; Ronnekleiv-Kelly, S. M.; Pillarisetty, V. G.; Goessling, W.; Gujral, T.; Vakili, K.; Sethupathy, P.
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Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare malignancy disproportionately affecting adolescents and young adults with no standard of care. FLC is characterized by thick stroma, which has long suggested an important role of the tumor microenvironment. Over the past decade, several studies have revealed aberrant markers and pathways in FLC. However, a significant drawback of these efforts is that they were conducted on bulk tumor samples. Consequently, identities and roles of distinct cell types within the tumor milieu, and the patterns of intercellular communication, have yet to be explored. In this study we unveil cell-type specific gene signatures, transcription factor networks, and super-enhancers in FLC using a multi-omics strategy that leverages both single-nucleus ATAC-seq and single-nucleus RNA-seq. We also infer completely rewired cell-to-cell communication patterns in FLC including signaling mediated by SPP1-CD44, MIF-ACKR3, GDF15-TGFBR2, and FGF7-FGFR. Finally, we validate findings with loss-of-function studies in several models including patient tissue slices, identifying vulnerabilities that merit further investigation as candidate therapeutic targets in FLC.
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