Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0098c9 | Clinical – Chemo/SSA/Biologics | NANETS2023

Anti-apoptosis as a therapeutic strategy in Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN): A case report

Sukrithan, MD Vineeth K. , Ahmed Uzair , Zhou Ye , Rogers MD Kerry A. , Konda, MD, MPH Bhavana

Background: The expression of BCL-2, an anti-apoptotic protein, has been implicated in the aggressive behavior of NENs. Dysregulation of BCL-2 expression, controlled by the pRb1-E2F1 axis, has been linked to the development of various cancers, including NENs. Studies have shown that higher BCL-2 expression is associated with poorer survival outcomes in NEN patients.Methods: We report a unique case of a patient with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor who h...