Albino Eccher, Davide Seminati, Vincenzo L'Imperio, Gabriele Casati, Daniela Pilla, Umberto Malapelle, Isabella Piga, Greta Bindi, Alessandro Marando, Emanuela Bonoldi, Emanuele Dainese, Mattia Riefolo, Antonia D'Errico, Matteo Costantini, Alberto Lugli, Stefano Grassi, Aldo Scarpa, Angelo Paolo Dei Tos, Fabio Pagni
In the molecular era, proper archival conditions within pathology laboratories are crucial, especially for formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue specimens retrieved years after the original diagnosis. Indeed, improper preservation can impact the integrity of nucleic acids and protein antigens. This study evaluates the quality status of stored FFPE blocks using multilevel omics approaches. FFPE blocks from 45 Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) cases were analyzed. The blocks were collected from six different pathology archives across Italy with distinct environmental characteristics...
March 22, 2024: Journal of Personalized Medicine