Evaluating the predictive value of angiogenesis-related genes for prognosis and immunotherapy response in prostate adenocarcinoma using machine learning and experimental approaches
Yaxuan Wang,
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JiaXing He,
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QingYun Zhao
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 16, 2024
Background
Angiogenesis,
the
process
of
forming
new
blood
vessels
from
pre-existing
ones,
plays
a
crucial
role
in
development
and
advancement
cancer.
Although
blocking
angiogenesis
has
shown
success
treating
different
types
solid
tumors,
its
relevance
prostate
adenocarcinoma
(PRAD)
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
Method
This
study
utilized
WGCNA
method
to
identify
angiogenesis-related
genes
assessed
their
diagnostic
prognostic
value
patients
with
PRAD
through
cluster
analysis.
A
model
was
constructed
using
multiple
machine
learning
techniques,
while
developed
employing
LASSO
algorithm,
underscoring
PRAD.
Further
analysis
identified
MAP7D3
as
most
significant
gene
among
multivariate
Cox
regression
various
algorithms.
The
also
investigated
correlation
between
immune
infiltration
well
drug
sensitivity
Molecular
docking
conducted
assess
binding
affinity
angiogenic
drugs.
Immunohistochemistry
60
tissue
samples
confirmed
expression
MAP7D3.
Result
Overall,
10
key
demonstrated
potential
immune-related
implications
patients.
is
found
be
closely
associated
prognosis
response
immunotherapy.
Through
molecular
studies,
it
revealed
that
exhibits
high
Furthermore,
experimental
data
upregulation
PRAD,
correlating
poorer
prognosis.
Conclusion
Our
important
target
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Multi-omics analysis and experimental validation of the value of monocyte-associated features in prostate cancer prognosis and immunotherapy
Yaxuan Wang,
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Chao Li,
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JiaXing He
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 14, 2024
Background
Monocytes
play
a
critical
role
in
tumor
initiation
and
progression,
with
their
impact
on
prostate
adenocarcinoma
(PRAD)
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
key
monocyte-related
genes
elucidate
mechanisms
PRAD.
Method
Utilizing
the
TCGA-PRAD
dataset,
immune
cell
infiltration
levels
were
assessed
using
CIBERSORT,
correlation
patient
prognosis
was
analyzed.
The
WGCNA
method
pinpointed
14
crucial
genes.
A
diagnostic
model
focused
monocytes
developed
combination
of
machine
learning
algorithms,
while
prognostic
created
LASSO
algorithm,
both
which
validated.
Random
forest
gradient
boosting
singled
out
CCNA2
as
most
significant
gene
related
monocytes,
its
function
further
investigated
through
enrichment
analysis.
Mendelian
randomization
analysis
association
HLA-DR
high-expressing
Molecular
docking
employed
assess
binding
affinity
targeted
drugs
for
PRAD,
experimental
validation
confirmed
expression
value
Result
Based
identification
by
WGCNA,
we
PRAD
multiple
algorithms.
Additionally,
constructed
demonstrated
excellent
predictive
capabilities.
Analysis
random
algorithms
supported
potential
Gene
revealed
regulation
cycle
cellular
senescence
that
expressing
high
may
promote
results
suggested
strong
targeting
Furthermore,
immunohistochemistry
experiments
validated
upregulation
prognosis.
Conclusion
Our
findings
offer
new
insights
into
monocyte
heterogeneity
holds
novel
drug
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Experimentally validated oxidative stress -associated prognostic signatures describe the immune landscape and predict the drug response and prognosis of SKCM
Dongyun Rong,
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Yushen Su,
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Dechao Jia
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 10, 2024
Skin
Cutaneous
Melanoma
(SKCM)
incidence
is
continually
increasing,
with
chemotherapy
and
immunotherapy
being
among
the
most
common
cancer
treatment
modalities.
This
study
aims
to
identify
novel
biomarkers
for
response
in
SKCM
explore
their
association
oxidative
stress.
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Sesquiterpene lactones and cancer: new insight into antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects of parthenolide-derived Dimethylaminomicheliolide and Micheliolide
Jian Li,
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Xin Li,
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Hongwei Liu
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et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
The
isolation
and
application
of
biological
macromolecules
(BMMs)
have
become
central
in
applied
science
today,
with
these
compounds
serving
as
anticancer,
antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory
agents.
Parthenolide
(PTL),
a
naturally
occurring
sesquiterpene
lactone
derived
from
Tanacetum
parthenium
(feverfew),
is
among
the
most
important
BMMs.
PTL
has
been
extensively
studied
for
its
anticancer
properties,
making
it
promising
candidate
further
research
drug
development.
This
review
summarizes
effects
derivatives,
focus
on
Micheliolide
(MCL)
Dimethylaminomicheliolide
(DMAMCL).
These
compounds,
PTL,
developed
to
overcome
PTL's
instability
acidic
basic
conditions
low
solubility.
We
also
explore
their
potential
targeted
combination
therapies,
providing
comprehensive
overview
therapeutic
mechanisms
highlighting
significance
future
cancer
treatment
strategies.
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Circulating cell-free DNA methylation analysis of pancreatic cancer patients for early noninvasive diagnosis
Wenzhe Hu,
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Xudong Zhao,
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Nan Luo
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et al.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 10, 2025
Background
Aberrant
hypermethylation
of
genomic
DNA
CpG
islands
(CGIs)
is
frequently
observed
in
human
pancreatic
cancer
(PAC).
A
plasma
cell-free
(cfDNA)
methylation
analysis
method
can
be
utilized
for
the
early
and
noninvasive
detection
PAC.
This
study
also
aimed
to
differentiate
PAC
from
other
types.
Methods
We
employed
methylated
tandem
amplification
sequencing
(MCTA-Seq)
method,
which
targets
approximately
one-third
CGIs,
on
samples
patients
(n
=
50)
healthy
controls
52),
as
well
cancerous
adjacent
noncancerous
tissue
66).
The
method’s
efficacy
detecting
distinguishing
it
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
colorectal
(CRC),
gastric
(GC)
was
evaluated.
Additionally,
a
score
typing
system
established.
Results
identified
total
120
cfDNA
biomarkers,
including
IRX4
,
KCNS2
RIMS4
blood.
panel
comprising
these
biomarkers
achieved
sensitivity
97%
86%
discovery
validation
cohorts,
respectively,
with
specificity
100%
both
cohorts.
scoring
systems
were
clinically
applicable.
Furthermore,
we
hundreds
differentially
between
HCC,
CRC,
GC.
Certain
combinations
markers
used
highly
specific
(approximately
100%)
algorithm
GC
Conclusions
Our
PAC,
offering
novel
approach
early,
diagnosis
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Multi-omic validation of the cuproptosis-sphingolipid metabolism network: modulating the immune landscape in osteosarcoma
Qingbiao Li,
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Jiarui Fang,
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Kai Liu
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 25, 2024
Background
The
current
understanding
of
the
mechanisms
by
which
metal
ion
metabolism
promotes
progression
and
drug
resistance
osteosarcoma
remains
incomplete.
This
study
aims
to
elucidate
key
roles
genes
involved
in
cuproptosis-related
sphingolipid
(cuproptosis-SPGs)
regulating
immune
landscape,
tumor
metastasis,
cells.
Methods
employed
multi-omics
approaches
assess
impact
cuproptosis-SPGs
on
prognosis
patients.
Lasso
regression
analysis
was
utilized
construct
a
prognostic
model,
while
multivariate
applied
identify
core
generate
risk
coefficients
for
these
genes,
thereby
calculating
score
each
patient.
Patients
were
then
stratified
into
high-risk
low-risk
groups
based
their
scores.
ESTIMATE
CIBERSORT
algorithms
used
analyze
level
cell
infiltration
within
landscape.
Single-cell
conducted
provide
more
precise
depiction
expression
patterns
among
subtypes.
Finally,
experiments
cells
performed
validate
role
cuproptosis-sphingolipid
signaling
network
migration
apoptosis.
Results
In
this
study,
seven
identified
model
addition
predicting
survival,
also
demonstrated
reliability
forecasting
response
chemotherapy
drugs.
results
showed
that
high
closely
associated
with
reduced
CD8
T
indicated
poor
Cellular
functional
assays
revealed
regulated
LC3B/ERK
pathway,
triggering
death
impairing
capabilities
Conclusion
survival
cells,
as
well
infiltration,
highlights
potential
targeting
copper
promising
strategy
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Comprehensive analysis of PPP4C’s impact on prognosis, immune microenvironment, and immunotherapy response in lung adenocarcinoma using single-cell sequencing and multi-omics
Kaiyu Wang,
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Bo Peng,
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Ran Xu
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 4, 2024
Background
Elevated
PPP4C
expression
has
been
associated
with
poor
prognostic
implications
for
patients
suffering
from
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD).
The
extent
to
which
affects
immune
cell
infiltration
in
LUAD,
as
well
the
importance
of
genes
clinical
scenarios,
still
requires
thorough
investigation.
Methods
In
our
investigation,
we
leveraged
both
single-cell
and
comprehensive
RNA
sequencing
data,
sourced
LUAD
patients,
analysis.
This
study
also
integrated
datasets
immune-related
InnateDB
into
framework.
Our
expansive
evaluation
employed
various
analytical
techniques;
these
included
pinpointing
differentially
expressed
genes,
constructing
WGCNA,
implementing
Cox
proportional
hazards
models.
We
utilized
methods
investigate
gene
profiles
within
context
clarify
its
potential
value
patients.
Subsequent
steps
involved
validating
observed
enhancement
samples
through
a
series
experimental
approaches.
array
comprised
immunohistochemistry
staining,
Western
blotting,
quantitative
PCR,
collection
cell-based
assays
aimed
at
evaluating
influence
on
proliferative
migratory
activities
cells.
Results
cancer,
elevated
levels
were
observed,
correlating
poorer
patient
prognoses.
Validation
increased
specimens
was
achieved
using
immunohistochemical
techniques.
Experimental
investigations
have
substantiated
role
facilitating
cellular
proliferation
migration
contexts.
Furthermore,
an
association
identified
between
cells
tumors.
A
framework,
incorporating
developed
recognized
autonomous
predictor
survival
individuals
afflicted
LUAD.
tool
demonstrated
considerable
efficacy
forecasting
their
response
immunotherapeutic
interventions.
Conclusion
involvement
is
deeply
intertwined
tumor’s
microenvironment.
PPP4C’s
over-expression
negative
outcomes,
promoting
tumor
spread.
framework
based
may
effectively
predict
prognoses
immunotherapy
strategy.
research
sheds
light
mechanisms
interaction
proposes
new
strategy
treatment.
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