Cell Cycle,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(19), P. 2194 - 2209
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Spermatozoa
released
from
the
testis
cannot
fertilize
an
egg
before
becoming
mature
and
motile
in
epididymis.
Based
on
three
bulk
one
single-cell
RNA-seq
(scRNA-seq)
data
series,
we
compared
mRNA
or
miRNA
expression
between
epididymal
segment-specific
samples
other
samples.
Hereby,
identified
570
differentially
expressed
mRNAs
(DE-mRNAs)
23
miRNAs
(DE-miRNAs)
caput,
175
DE-mRNAs
15
DE-miRNAs
corpus,
946
12
cauda.
In
accordance
with
respective
DE-miRNAs,
predicted
upstream
transcription
factors
(TFs)
downstream
target
genes.
Subsequently,
intersected
genes
of
corresponding
DE-mRNAs,
thereby
obtaining
127
upregulated
caput
92
Enriched
pathways
included
cell
motility-related
for
smooth
muscle-related
immune-associated
Protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network
was
constructed
to
extract
key
module
cauda,
followed
by
identifying
hub
through
cytohubba.
Epididymis
tissues
six
mice
were
applied
validate
using
qRT-PCR,
7
10
displayed
identical
trends
caput/cauda.
These
found
be
predominantly
distributed
spermatozoa
scRNA-seq
data.
addition,
PPI
each
segment.
regulatory
networks
cauda
constructed.
Conclusively,
uncover
miRNA-mRNA
network,
TFs,
human
epididymis,
warranting
further
investigation
into
functions.
BMC Medical Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Abstract
Background
Ovarian
cancer
ranks
the
leading
cause
of
gynecologic
cancer-related
death
in
United
States
and
fifth
most
common
mortality
among
American
women.
Increasing
evidences
have
highlighted
vital
role
macrophages
M2/M1
proportion
tumor
progression,
prognosis
immunotherapy.
Methods
Weighted
gene
co-expression
network
analysis
(WGCNA)
was
performed
to
identify
related
markers.
Integrative
procedure
including
10
machine
learning
algorithms
were
develop
a
prognostic
macrophage
signature
(MRS)
with
TCGA,
GSE14764,
GSE140082
datasets.
The
MRS
microenvironment
(TME)
therapy
response
evaluated
data
CIBERSORT,
MCPcounter,
QUANTISEQ,
XCELL,
CIBERSORT-ABS,
TIMER
EPIC,
GSE91061
IMvigor210
dataset.
Results
optimal
developed
by
combination
CoxBoost
StepCox[forward]
algorithm
served
as
an
independent
risk
factor
ovarian
cancer.
Compared
stage,
grade
other
established
signatures,
current
had
better
performance
predicting
overall
survival
rate
patients.
Low
score
indicated
higher
TME
score,
level
immune
cells,
immunophenoscore,
mutational
burden,
lower
TIDE
IC50
value
prediction
nomogram
good
potential
for
clinical
application
1-,
3-,
5-year
Conclusion
All
all,
study
constructed
powerful
patients
using
algorithms.
This
could
predict
drug
sensitivity
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Abstract
By
2030,
it
is
anticipated
that
there
will
be
2.2
million
new
instances
of
colorectal
cancer
worldwide,
along
with
1.1
yearly
deaths.
Therefore,
critical
to
develop
novel
biomarkers
could
help
in
CRC
early
detection.
We
performed
an
integrated
analysis
four
RNA-Seq
data
sets
and
TCGA
datasets
this
study
find
for
diagnostic,
prediction,
as
potential
therapeutic
malignancy,
well
determine
the
molecular
mechanisms
carcinogenesis.
Four
were
downloaded
from
Sequence
Read
Archive
(SRA)
database.
The
metaSeq
package
was
used
integrate
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs).
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network
DEGs
constructed
using
string
platform,
hub
identified
cytoscape
software.
gene
ontology
KEGG
pathway
enrichment
enrichR
package.
Gene
diagnostic
sensitivity
its
association
clinicopathological
characteristics
demonstrated
by
statistical
approaches.
qRT-PCR,
GUCA2A
COL3A1
examined
colon
rectal
cancer.
5037
genes,
including
(4752
upregulated,
285
downregulated)
across
studies
between
normal
tissues.
analyses
showed
highest
proportion
up-regulated
involved
RNA
binding
transport.
Integral
component
plasma
membrane
mineral
absorption
pathways
containing
down-regulated
DEGs.
Similar
expression
patterns
seen
qRT-PCR
analysis.
Additionally,
may
play
a
significant
role
development
CRC.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 2361 - 2361
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
a
major
health
burden
worldwide
and
the
third
most
common
type
of
cancer.
The
early
detection
diagnosis
CRC
critical
to
improve
patient
outcomes.
This
review
explores
intricate
interplay
between
tumor
microenvironment,
stromal
interactions,
progression
metastasis
colorectal
begins
by
assessing
gut
microbiome’s
influence
on
development,
emphasizing
its
association
with
gut-associated
lymphoid
tissue
(GALT).
role
Wnt
signaling
pathway
in
stroma
scrutinized,
elucidating
impact
disease
progression.
Tumor
budding,
effect
stroma,
implications
for
prognosis
are
investigated.
also
identifies
conserved
oncogenic
signatures
(COS)
within
their
potential
as
therapeutic
targets.
Lastly,
seed
soil
hypothesis
employed
contextualize
metastasis,
accentuating
significance
both
cells
surrounding
metastatic
propensity.
highlights
interdependence
providing
valuable
insights
into
prospective
approaches
targeting
tumor–stroma
interactions.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(1)
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
Sphingosine-1-phosphate
receptor
1
(S1PR1)
is
considered
to
be
closely
related
a
variety
of
malignant
tumors,
but
the
role
and
mechanism
S1PR1
in
lung
adenocarcinoma
are
not
fully
understood.
In
this
study,
we
aim
explore
downstream
signaling
pathways
biological
functions
(LUAD).
Methods
Bioinformatics
analysis,
RT-qPCR,
western
blot
immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
were
was
used
investigate
expression
LUAD.
The
prognosis
also
analyzed.
CCK-8
assay,
colony
formation
scratch
transwell
migration
invasion
cell
adhesion
assay
performed
examine
effect
on
RNA
sequencing
employed
analyze
DEGs
LUAD
cells
overexpressing
S1PR1.
Enrichment
pathway
analysis
using
KEGG,
GO,
GSEA
conducted
predict
potential
targets.
chromatin
immunoprecipitation
(ChIP)
dual
luciferase
reporter
verify
direct
regulation
between
FOXA1
target
genes.
Then
overexpression
functional
rescue
experiments.
miRNA-30c-5p
identified
as
microRNA
regulating
by
assay.
detected
clarify
specific
regulates
miR-30c-5p.
Results
significantly
decreased
positively
correlated
with
prognosis.
Overexpression
inhibits
proliferation,
migration,
function
suppressing
COL5A1,
MMP1,
SERPINE1.
key
transcription
factor
COL5A1
through
p-STAT1/miR-30c-5p,
thereby
cells.
Conclusions
downregulated
LUAD,
which
inhibiting
MMP1
SERPINE1
p-STAT1/miR-30c-5p/FOXA1
pathway.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 1311 - 1311
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
a
frequent,
worldwide
tumor
described
for
its
huge
complexity,
including
inter-/intra-heterogeneity
and
microenvironment
(TME)
variability.
Intra-tumor
heterogeneity
connections
with
metabolic
reprogramming
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
were
investigated
explorative
shotgun
proteomics
complemented
by
Random
Forest
(RF)
machine-learning
approach.
Deep
superficial
regions
distant-site
non-tumor
samples
from
the
same
patients
(n
=
16)
analyzed.
Among
2009
proteins
analyzed,
91
proteins,
23
novel
potential
CRC
hallmarks,
showed
significant
quantitative
changes.
In
addition,
98.4%
accurate
classification
of
three
analyzed
tissues
was
obtained
RF
using
set
21
proteins.
Subunit
E1
2-oxoglutarate
dehydrogenase
(OGDH-E1)
best
classifying
factor
region,
while
sorting
nexin-18
coatomer-beta
protein
(beta-COP),
implicated
in
trafficking,
classified
deep
region.
Down-
up-regulations
checkpoints
involved
different
tumors.
Analogously
to
immune
affecting
TME,
cytoskeleton
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
dynamics
crucial
EMT.
Galectin-3,
basigin,
S100A9,
fibronectin
TME-CRC-ECM
crosstalk
found
be
differently
variated
both
regions.
Different
strategies
appeared
adopted
two
uncouple
Krebs
cycle
cytosolic
glucose
metabolism,
promote
lipogenesis,
amino
acid
synthesis,
down-regulate
bioenergetics
mitochondria,
up-regulate
oxidative
stress.
Finally,
correlations
Dukes
stage
budding
supported
finding
hallmarks
therapeutic
targets.
The
abstract
should
be
a
total
of
about
250
words
and
structured
to
contain
the
following
headings:
Background/Objectives,
Methods,
Results,
Conclusions.
Background/Objectives:
Place
question
addressed
in
broad
context
highlight
purpose
study;
Methods:
Describe
briefly
main
methods
or
treatments
applied.
Include
any
relevant
preregistration
numbers,
species
strains
animals
used;
Results:
Summarize
article’s
findings;
Conclusions:
Indicate
conclusions
interpretations.
an
objective
representation
article:
it
must
not
results
which
are
presented
substantiated
text
exaggerate
conclusions.
Clinical
trial
abstracts
include
items
that
CONSORT
group
has
identified
as
essential.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. e18869 - e18869
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Preoperative
radiochemotherapy
is
a
promising
therapeutic
method
for
locally
advanced
rectal
cancer
patients.
However,
the
response
of
colorectal
(CRC)
patients
to
preoperative
radiotherapy
varies
widely.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
identify
novel
biomarkers
that
could
predict
tumors
treatment
using
systems
biology
approach.
We
applied
Weighted
Gene
Co-Expression
Network
Analysis
construct
co-expression
networks
and
evaluated
correlation
these
with
radiation
module-trait
relationship.
then
identified
hub
genes
related
transcription
factors
in
selected
module.
Our
analysis
seven
constructed
modules
revealed
one
module,
which
contained
113
nodes
6066
edges,
had
strongest
effects
on
CRC
(correlation
=
0.85;
p-value
6e-7).
By
analyzing
module
CytoHubba
plugin,
four
genes,
including
ZEB2,
JAM2,
NDN,
PPAP2A.
also
important
factors,
KLF4,
SUZ12,
TCF4,
NANOG,
POU5F1,
SOX2,
SMARCA4,
may
play
essential
roles
regulating
genes.
summary,
our
findings
suggest
PPAP2A,
along
be
associated
chemoradiotherapy.
Phytomedicine Plus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 100599 - 100599
Published: June 13, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
and
deadly
malignant
neoplasms
worldwide.
It
associated
with
multiple
lifestyle
risk
factors
such
as
poor
diet,
physical
inactivity,
alcohol
red
meat
consumption,
smoking,
obesity.
Consequently,
studies
have
been
conducted
on
protective
activity
bioactive
compounds
present
in
some
foods
against
CRC,
making
it
necessary
to
understand
how
diet
can
affect
human
health.
In
this
sense,
coffee,
second
consumed
beverage
world,
a
major
source
phytochemicals
possible
antitumor
effect
CRC
cells.
This
study
aimed
analyze
chemopreventive
potential
green
roasted
coffee
extracts
HT-29
cells
cultured
2D
3D
models.
Flow
cytometry
was
employed
quantify
propidium
iodide
DiOC6
uptake,
ROS
production,
phosphatidylserine
exposure,
cell
cycle
progression.
addition,
spheroids
were
analyzed
by
light
microscopy
identify
morphological
changes.
The
results
showed
that,
under
conditions,
treatment
both
had
concentration-dependent
cytotoxic
effect.
Decreased
viability
mitochondrial
membrane
hyperpolarization,
prooxidant
effect,
increased
changes
G1
phase
cycle.
For
evaluated
markers,
cultures
required
higher
doses
achieve
significant
effects
when
compared
monolayer
cultures.
Since
favor
formation
complex
cell–cell
interactions,
model
offers
closer
look
at
vivo
conditions
for
evaluating
toxicity
preclinical
efficacy
agents
CRC.
experimental
evidence
from
supports
3R
principles
replacement,
reduction,
refinement
toxicological
research
pharmaceutical
industry.