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New BTC Cell Line Atlas Unveils Molecular Subtypes and Therapeutic Targets

Researchers have developed a publicly accessible atlas of nearly 60 patient-derived biliary tract cancer cell lines, providing a foundation for precision oncology and biomarker-driven clinical trials.

Overview

  • The atlas includes around 60 BTC cell lines, with 30 newly developed models, capturing the genetic and biological diversity of these rare and aggressive cancers.
  • Each cell line underwent extensive multi-omic profiling, including whole-genome sequencing, proteomic and transcriptomic analyses, and CRISPR-Cas9 dependency screens.
  • Molecular subtypes with distinct genetic alterations, dependencies, and drug response profiles were identified, offering insights into tailored therapeutic strategies.
  • The dataset has been integrated into DepMap, a global open-access resource, to foster collaboration and advance BTC research across the scientific community.
  • Next steps include validating subtypes in additional patient cohorts and preclinical testing of promising therapeutic candidates to accelerate clinical translation.