Ariane Cavalcante dos Cavalcante dos Santos Sousa

Dr. Ariane Cavalcante dos Cavalcante dos Santos Sousa


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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28 March 2024 in Genes
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Ariane Cavalcante dos Cavalcante dos Santos Sousa
BFBruno Leonardo Nascimento Correa Fernandes
Bruno Leonardo Nascimento Correa Fernandes
JSJeronimo Paulo Assis da Silva
Jeronimo Paulo Assis da Silva
PFPaulo Roberto Stevanato Filho
Paulo Roberto Stevanato Filho
LCLuiza Coimbra
Luiza Coimbra
TSTiago Goss dos Santos
Tiago Goss dos Santos
Rare sarcomas present significant treatment challenges compared to more prevalent soft tissue sarcomas due to limited treatment options and a poor understanding of their biology. This study investigates a unique case of penile sarcoma, providing a comprehensive morphological and molecular analysis. Through the creation of experimental patient-derived models—including patient-derived xenograft (PDX), 3D, and monolayer primary cultures—we successfully replicated crucial molecular traits observed in the patient’s tumor, such as smooth muscle actin and CD99 expression, along with specific mutations in genes like TSC2 and FGFR4. These models are helpful in assessing the potential for an in-depth exploration of this tumor’s biology. This comprehensive approach holds promise in identifying potential therapeutic avenues for managing this exceedingly rare soft tissue sarcoma.