Multi Omics Molecular Characteristics and Immunophenotyping of Lung Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma

This study aims to reveal the molecular characteristics and immune microenvironmental profile of signet ring cell carcinoma of the lung (LSRCC) in the Chinese population through integrated multi-omics analyses. The project plans to enroll formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples and paired adjacent tissues from 39 patients with previously untreated LSRCC to establish a Chinese LSRCC molecular database. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) will be used to analyze gene mutations, including single nucleotide variants (SNVs), copy number variants (CNVs), and fusion events. RNA-seq will be utilized to screen for differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and conduct immunophenotyping, while multiplex immunohistochemistry will be applied to quantify the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). The successful implementation of this project is expected to identify novel molecular biomarkers specific to the Chinese LSRCC population, enhance understanding of the unique immune phenotypes within this group, and-combined with clinical follow-up-establish correlations between molecular/immune signatures and therapeutic efficacy assessments, thereby providing evidence-based medical support for subsequent personalized precision diagnosis and treatment of LSRCC in this population.

Inclusion criteria

1.Histologically confirmed, previously untreated LSRCC; 2. Adequate FFPE tumor tissue and paired adjacent non-tumor tissue available; 3. Expected survival ≥ 12 weeks; 4. Patients (or their legal guardians) willing and able to provide written informed consent; 5.Availability of complete pathology and imaging data.

Exclusion criteria

• Prior systemic anticancer therapy; 2. Secondary LSRCC (i.e., metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma originating from a non-lung primary site); 3. Concurrent other malignancies; 4. Incomplete pathology results, missing imaging data, or unreliable follow-up information; 5. Pregnancy or lactation