Abstract P102: Molecular Landscape, Subtypes, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities of Central Nervous System Solitary Fibrous Tumors

Abstract Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) of the central nervous system (CNS) are rare, aggressive mesenchymal neoplasms with high recurrence and metastasis rates. Here, we perform a comprehensive multi-omics analysis of 189 cases of CNS SFTs integrating 94 whole genome sequencing, 88 transcriptomics, 7 single-nucleus RNA sequencing and 3 spatial transcriptome sequencing. We find that receptor tyrosine kinase mutations are significantly more prevalent besides the widespread NAB2-STAT6 fusion and correlate with tumor grade. Transcriptomic analysis reveals four molecular subtypes — classical, neural-like, inflamed and migratory — each associated with distinct clinical and biological characteristics. Single-nucleus RNA sequencing identifies five tumor cell states, with the SFT_classical state serving as a precursor to other states influenced by hypoxia and inflammation. Notably, we identify FER kinase as a key therapeutic target, with FER inhibition significantly reducing tumor cell proliferation, migration and invasion. These findings provide important insights into CNS SFT biology and suggest potential therapeutic strategies for this challenging tumor type. Citation Format: Tingting Wang, Chenhui Zhao, Xueyan Hu, Xiudong Guan, Xiaojun Fu, Jian Chen. Molecular Landscape, Subtypes, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities of Central Nervous System Solitary Fibrous Tumors [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Frontiers in Cancer Science 2025; 2025 Nov 5-7; Singapore. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2026;86(13_Suppl):Abstract nr P102.

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Cancer Research
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2026-07-02
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https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.fcs2025-p102
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Abstract P102: Molecular Landscape, Subtypes, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities of Central Nervous System Solitary Fibrous Tumors

Xiudong Guan, J Chen, Xiaojun Fu, Xueyan Hu et al.
Cancer Research
Soft tissue tumor case studies
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Abstract P102: Molecular Landscape, Subtypes, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities of Central Nervous System Solitary Fibrous Tumors

Xiudong Guan, J Chen, Xiaojun Fu, Xueyan Hu, Chenhui Zhao, Tingting Wang
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Abstract Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) of the central nervous system (CNS) are rare, aggressive mesenchymal neoplasms with high recurrence and metastasis rates. Here, we perform a comprehensive multi-omics analysis of 189 cases of CNS SFTs integrating 94 whole genome sequencing, 88 transcriptomics, 7 single-nucleus RNA sequencing and 3 spatial transcriptome sequencing. We find that receptor tyrosine kinase mutations are significantly more prevalent besides the widespread NAB2-STAT6 fusion and correlate with tumor grade. Transcriptomic analysis reveals four molecular subtypes — classical, neural-like, inflamed and migratory — each associated with distinct clinical and biological characteristics. Single-nucleus RNA sequencing identifies five tumor cell states, with the SFT_classical state serving as a precursor to other states influenced by hypoxia and inflammation. Notably, we identify FER kinase as a key therapeutic target, with FER inhibition significantly reducing tumor cell proliferation, migration and invasion. These findings provide important insights into CNS SFT biology and suggest potential therapeutic strategies for this challenging tumor type. Citation Format: Tingting Wang, Chenhui Zhao, Xueyan Hu, Xiudong Guan, Xiaojun Fu, Jian Chen. Molecular Landscape, Subtypes, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities of Central Nervous System Solitary Fibrous Tumors [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Frontiers in Cancer Science 2025; 2025 Nov 5-7; Singapore. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2026;86(13_Suppl):Abstract nr P102.

Cancer ResearchVol. 86(13_Supplement)
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN), Peking University (CN), Beijing Tian Tan Hospital (CN), Beijing Sanbo Brain Hospital (CN), Chinese Institute for Brain Research (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (CN)
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Soft tissue tumor case studies
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