Exosomal insights into ovarian cancer stem cells: revealing the molecular hubs
Journal of Ovarian Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Ovarian
cancer
is
a
deadly
disease,
often
diagnosed
at
advanced
stages
due
to
lack
of
reliable
biomarkers.
Exosomes,
which
carry
variety
molecules
such
as
proteins,
lipids,
DNA,
and
non-coding
RNAs,
have
recently
emerged
promising
tools
for
early
detection.
While
exosomes
been
studied
in
various
types,
comprehensive
network
analyses
exosome
proteins
ovarian
remain
limited.
In
this
study,
we
used
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
network.
Using
the
Clustermaker2
app
MCODE
algorithm,
identified
six
significant
clusters
within
network,
highlighting
regions
involved
functional
pathways.
A
four-fold
algorithmic
approach,
including
MCC,
DMNC,
Degree,
EPC,
12
common
hub
genes.
STRING
analysis
visualization
techniques
provided
detailed
understanding
biological
processes
associated
with
these
Notably,
91.7%
genes
were
translational
processes,
showing
an
important
role
protein
synthesis
regulation
cancer.
addition,
miRNAs
LncRNAs
carried
by
exosomes.
These
findings
highlight
potential
biomarkers
detection
therapeutic
targets.
Language: Английский
Comprehensive analysis of the value of angiogenesis and stemness‐related genes in the prognosis and immunotherapy of ovarian cancer
Linsen Zhou,
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Yu Min,
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Qiqi Cao
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et al.
BioFactors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
Tumor
angiogenesis
and
the
presence
of
cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
are
critical
characteristics
tumors.
Previous
research
has
demonstrated
that
promote
tumor
angiogenesis,
while
increased
vascularity,
in
turn,
fosters
growth
cells.
This
creates
a
detrimental
cycle
contributes
to
progression.
However,
studies
investigating
stemness
ovarian
(OV)
limited.
In
this
study,
we
employed
cluster
analysis
LASSO
methods
assess
significance
angiogenesis‐
stemness‐related
genes
efficacy
OV
immunotherapy.
Through
multivariate
Cox
regression
Friends
analysis,
identified
TNFSF11
as
most
significant
prognostic
gene
associated
with
stemness.
Additionally,
molecular
docking
results
confirmed
exhibits
high
affinity
for
sorafenib
sunitinib.
summary,
first
time,
conducted
comprehensive
roles
prognosis
immunotherapy
patients,
revealing
novel
therapeutic
target.
Language: Английский