International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(24), P. 17578 - 17578
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
Copper
(Cu)
is
an
essential
micronutrient
for
the
correct
development
of
eukaryotic
organisms.
This
metal
plays
a
key
role
in
many
cellular
and
physiological
activities,
including
enzymatic
activity,
oxygen
transport,
cell
signaling.
Although
redox
activity
Cu
crucial
reactions,
this
property
also
makes
it
potentially
toxic
when
found
at
high
levels.
Due
to
dual
action
Cu,
highly
regulated
mechanisms
are
necessary
prevent
both
deficiency
accumulation
since
its
dyshomeostasis
may
favor
multiple
diseases,
such
as
Menkes'
Wilson's
neurodegenerative
diabetes
mellitus,
cancer.
As
relationship
between
cancer
has
been
most
studied,
we
analyze
how
can
affect
three
fundamental
processes
tumor
progression:
proliferation,
angiogenesis,
metastasis.
Gynecological
diseases
characterized
by
prevalence,
morbidity,
mortality,
depending
on
case,
mainly
include
benign
malignant
tumors.
The
that
promote
their
progression
affected
occur
be
similar.
We
crosstalk
deregulation
gynecological
focusing
therapeutic
strategies
derived
from
metal.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 19, 2023
Background
Bladder
cancer
(BLCA)
is
the
most
common
malignancy
of
urinary
tract.
On
other
hand,
disulfidptosis,
a
mechanism
disulfide
stress-induced
cell
death,
closely
associated
with
tumorigenesis
and
progression.
Here,
we
investigated
impact
disulfidptosis-related
genes
(DRGs)
on
prognosis
BLCA,
identified
various
DRG
clusters,
developed
risk
model
to
assess
patient
prognosis,
immunological
profile,
treatment
response.
Methods
The
expression
mutational
characteristics
four
DRGs
were
first
analyzed
in
bulk
RNA-Seq
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
data,
IHC
staining
role
BLCA
progression,
two
clusters
by
consensus
clustering.
Using
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
from
these
transformed
ten
machine
learning
algorithms
into
more
than
80
combinations
finally
selected
best
algorithm
construct
prognostic
signature
(DRPS).
We
based
this
selection
mean
C-index
three
cohorts.
Furthermore,
explored
differences
clinical
characteristics,
landscape,
immune
infiltration,
predicted
efficacy
immunotherapy
between
high
low-risk
groups.
To
visually
depict
value
DRPS,
employed
nomograms.
Additionally,
verified
whether
DRPS
predicts
response
patients
utilizing
Tumour
Immune
Dysfunction
Rejection
(TIDE)
IMvigor
210
Results
In
integrated
cohort,
several
gene
that
differed
significantly
overall
survival
(OS)
tumor
microenvironment.
After
integration
clinicopathological
features,
showed
robust
predictive
power.
Based
median
score
divided
(LR)
high-risk
(HR)
groups,
LR
group
having
better
higher
load
being
sensitive
chemotherapy.
Conclusion
Our
study,
therefore,
provides
valuable
tool
further
guide
management
tailor
patients,
offering
new
insights
individualized
treatment.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 17, 2023
Background
Glutamine
metabolism
(GM)
is
known
to
play
a
critical
role
in
cancer
development,
including
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD),
although
the
exact
contribution
of
GM
LUAD
remains
incompletely
understood.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
discover
new
targets
for
treatment
patients
by
using
machine
learning
algorithms
establish
prognostic
models
based
on
GM-related
genes
(GMRGs).
Methods
We
used
AUCell
and
WGCNA
algorithms,
along
with
single-cell
bulk
RNA-seq
data,
identify
most
prominent
GMRGs
associated
LUAD.
Multiple
were
employed
develop
risk
optimal
predictive
performance.
validated
our
multiple
external
datasets
investigated
disparities
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
mutation
landscape,
enriched
pathways,
response
immunotherapy
across
various
groups.
Additionally,
conducted
vitro
vivo
experiments
confirm
LGALS3
Results
identified
173
strongly
activity
selected
Random
Survival
Forest
(RSF)
Supervised
Principal
Components
(SuperPC)
methods
model.
Our
model’s
performance
was
datasets.
analysis
revealed
that
low-risk
group
had
higher
immune
cell
infiltration
increased
expression
checkpoints,
indicating
may
be
more
receptive
immunotherapy.
Moreover,
experimental
results
confirmed
promoted
proliferation,
invasion,
migration
cells.
Conclusion
study
established
model
can
predict
effectiveness
provide
novel
approaches
findings
also
suggest
potential
therapeutic
target
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 17, 2023
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
a
complex
disease
with
poor
outlook
for
patients
in
advanced
stages.
Immune
cells
play
an
important
role
the
progression
of
HCC.
The
metabolism
sphingolipids
functions
both
tumor
growth
and
immune
infiltration.
However,
little
research
has
focused
on
using
sphingolipid
factors
to
predict
HCC
prognosis.
This
study
aimed
identify
key
genes
(SPGs)
develop
reliable
prognostic
model
based
these
genes.The
TCGA,
GEO,
ICGC
datasets
were
grouped
SPGs
obtained
from
InnateDB
portal.
A
gene
signature
was
created
by
applying
LASSO-Cox
analysis
evaluating
it
Cox
regression.
validity
verified
GEO
datasets.
microenvironment
(TME)
examined
ESTIMATE
CIBERSORT,
potential
therapeutic
targets
identified
through
machine
learning.
Single-cell
sequencing
used
examine
distribution
within
TME.
Cell
viability
migration
tested
confirm
SPGs.We
28
that
have
impact
survival.
Using
clinicopathological
features
6
genes,
we
developed
nomogram
high-
low-risk
groups
found
distinct
characteristics
response
drugs.
Unlike
CD8
T
cells,
M0
M2
macrophages
be
highly
infiltrated
TME
high-risk
subgroup.
High
levels
good
indicator
immunotherapy.
In
cell
function
experiments,
SMPD2
CSTA
enhance
survival
Huh7
while
silencing
increased
sensitivity
lapatinib.The
presents
six-gene
can
aid
clinicians
choosing
personalized
treatments
patients.
Furthermore,
uncovers
connection
between
sphingolipid-related
microenvironment,
offering
novel
approach
By
focusing
crucial
like
CSTA,
efficacy
anti-tumor
therapy
cells.
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: May 19, 2023
Background:
Endometrial
cancer
(UCEC)
is
a
highly
heterogeneous
gynecologic
malignancy
that
exhibits
variable
prognostic
outcomes
and
responses
to
immunotherapy.
The
Familial
sequence
similarity
(FAM)
gene
family
known
contribute
the
pathogenesis
of
various
malignancies,
but
extent
their
involvement
in
UCEC
has
not
been
systematically
studied.
This
investigation
aimed
develop
robust
risk
profile
based
on
FAM
genes
(FFGs)
predict
prognosis
suitability
for
immunotherapy
patients.
Methods:
Using
TCGA-UCEC
cohort
from
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
database,
we
obtained
expression
profiles
FFGs
552
35
normal
samples,
analyzed
patterns
relevance
363
genes.
samples
were
randomly
divided
into
training
test
sets
(1:1),
univariate
Cox
regression
analysis
Lasso
conducted
identify
differentially
expressed
(FAM13C,
FAM110B,
FAM72A)
significantly
associated
with
prognosis.
A
scoring
system
was
constructed
these
three
characteristics
using
multivariate
proportional
regression.
clinical
potential
immune
status
CiberSort,
SSGSEA,
tumor
dysfunction
rejection
(TIDE)
algorithms.
qRT-PCR
IHC
detecting
levels
3-FFGs.
Results:
Three
FFGs,
namely,
FAM13C,
FAM72A,
identified
as
strongly
effective
predictors
Multivariate
demonstrated
developed
model
an
independent
predictor
UCEC,
patients
low-risk
group
had
better
overall
survival
than
those
high-risk
group.
nomogram
scores
exhibited
good
power.
Patients
higher
mutational
load
(TMB)
more
likely
benefit
Conclusion:
study
successfully
validated
novel
biomarkers
predicting
can
accurately
assess
facilitate
identification
specific
subgroups
who
may
personalized
treatment
chemotherapy.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
significantly
contributes
to
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
The
heterogeneity
of
the
tumor
immune
microenvironment
in
LUAD
results
varied
prognoses
and
responses
immunotherapy
among
patients.
Consequently,
a
clinical
stratification
algorithm
is
necessary
inevitable
effectively
differentiate
molecular
features
microenvironments,
facilitating
personalized
treatment
approaches.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 1, 2024
Copper
plays
vital
roles
in
numerous
cellular
processes
and
its
imbalance
can
lead
to
oxidative
stress
dysfunction.
Recent
research
has
unveiled
a
unique
form
of
copper-induced
cell
death,
termed
cuproptosis,
which
differs
from
known
death
mechanisms.
This
process
involves
the
interaction
copper
with
lipoylated
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
enzymes,
causing
protein
aggregation
death.
Recently,
growing
number
studies
have
explored
link
between
cuproptosis
cancer
development.
review
comprehensively
examines
systemic
metabolism
copper,
including
tumor-related
signaling
pathways
influenced
by
copper.
It
delves
into
discovery
mechanisms
connection
various
cancers.
Additionally,
suggests
potential
treatments
using
ionophores
that
induce
combination
small
molecule
drugs,
for
precision
therapy
specific
types.
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Background:
Colon
cancer,
a
prevalent
and
deadly
malignancy
worldwide,
ranks
as
the
third
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality.
Disulfidptosis
stress
triggers
unique
form
programmed
cell
death
known
disulfidoptosis,
characterized
by
excessive
intracellular
cystine
accumulation.
This
study
aimed
to
establish
reliable
bioindicators
based
on
long
non-coding
RNAs
(LncRNAs)
associated
with
disulfidptosis-induced
death,
providing
novel
insights
into
immunotherapeutic
response
prognostic
assessment
in
patients
colon
adenocarcinoma
(COAD).
Methods:
Univariate
Cox
proportional
hazard
analysis
Lasso
regression
were
performed
identify
differentially
expressed
genes
strongly
prognosis.
Subsequently,
multifactorial
model
for
risk
was
developed
using
multiple
regression.
Furthermore,
we
conducted
comprehensive
evaluations
characteristics
disulfidptosis
response-related
LncRNAs,
considering
clinicopathological
features,
tumor
microenvironment,
chemotherapy
sensitivity.
The
expression
levels
prognosis-related
COAD
validated
quantitative
real-time
fluorescence
PCR
(qRT-PCR).
Additionally,
role
ZEB1-SA1
cancer
investigated
through
CCK8
assays,
wound
healing
experiment
transwell
experiments.
Results:
LncRNAs
identified
robust
predictors
Multifactorial
revealed
that
score
derived
from
these
served
an
independent
factor
COAD.
Patients
low-risk
group
exhibited
superior
overall
survival
(OS)
compared
those
high-risk
group.
Accordingly,
our
Nomogram
prediction
model,
integrating
clinical
scores,
demonstrated
excellent
efficacy.
In
vitro
experiments
promoted
proliferation
migration
cells.
Conclusion:
Leveraging
medical
big
data
artificial
intelligence,
constructed
TCGA-COAD
cohort,
enabling
accurate
patients.
implementation
this
practice
can
facilitate
precise
classification
patients,
identification
specific
subgroups
more
likely
respond
favorably
immunotherapy
chemotherapy,
inform
development
personalized
treatment
strategies
scientific
evidence.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 22, 2023
The
phenomenon
of
T
Cell
exhaustion
(TEX)
entails
a
progressive
deterioration
in
the
functionality
cells
within
immune
system
during
prolonged
conflicts
with
chronic
infections
or
tumors.
In
context
ovarian
cancer
immunotherapy,
development,
and
outcome
treatment
are
closely
linked
to
T-cell
exhaustion.
Hence,
gaining
an
in-depth
understanding
features
TEX
microenvironment
is
paramount
importance
for
management
OC
patients.
To
this
end,
we
leveraged
single-cell
RNA
data
from
perform
clustering
identify
marker
genes
utilizing
Unified
Modal
Approximation
Projection
(UMAP)
approach.
Through
GSVA
WGCNA
bulk
RNA-seq
data,
identified
185
TEX-related
(TEXRGs).
Subsequently,
transformed
ten
machine
learning
algorithms
into
80
combinations
selected
most
optimal
one
construct
prognostic
(TEXRPS)
based
on
mean
C-index
three
cohorts.
addition,
explored
disparities
clinicopathological
features,
mutational
status,
cell
infiltration,
immunotherapy
efficacy
between
high-risk
(HR)
low-risk
(LR)
groups.
Upon
integration
TEXRPS
displayed
robust
predictive
power.
Notably,
patients
LR
group
exhibited
superior
prognosis,
higher
tumor
load
(TMB),
greater
infiltration
abundance,
enhanced
sensitivity
immunotherapy.
Lastly,
verified
differential
expression
model
gene
CD44
using
qRT-PCR.
conclusion,
our
study
offers
valuable
tool
guide
clinical
targeted
therapy
OC.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 14, 2023
Background
PANoptosis
is
an
inflammatory
type
of
programmed
cell
death
regulated
by
PANopotosome.
Mounting
evidence
has
shown
that
could
be
involved
in
cancer
pathogenesis
and
the
tumor
immune
microenvironment.
Nevertheless,
there
have
been
no
studies
on
mechanism
pancreatic
(PC)
pathogenesis.
Methods
We
downloaded
data
transcriptomic
clinical
features
PC
patients
from
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
databases.
Additionally,
copy
number
variation
(CNV),
methylation
somatic
mutations
genes
33
types
cancers
were
obtained
TCGA.
Next,
we
identified
PANoptosis-related
molecular
subtype
using
consensus
clustering
analysis,
constructed
validated
prognostic
model
LASSO
Cox
regression
analyses.
Moreover,
RT-qPCR
was
performed
to
determine
expression
model.
Results
66
(PANRGs)
published
studies.
Of
these,
24
PC-specific
prognosis-related
identified.
Pan-cancer
analysis
revealed
complex
genetic
changes,
including
CNV,
methylation,
mutation
PANRGs
various
cancers.
By
classified
into
two
patterns:
PANcluster
A
B.
In
A,
patient
prognosis
significantly
worse
compared
The
CIBERSORT
algorithm
showed
a
significant
increase
infiltration
CD8
+
T
cells,
monocytes,
naïve
B
macrophages,
activated
mast
dendritic
cells
higher
A.
Patients
more
sensitive
erlotinib,
selumetinib
trametinib,
whereas
highly
irinotecan,
oxaliplatin
sorafenib.
predict
patient’s
survival.
Finally,
GEPIA
Human
Protein
databases
analyzed,
performed.
Compared
normal
tissues,
CXCL10
ITGB6
(associated
with
model)
observed
tissues.
Conclusion
first
subtypes
established
for
predicting
survival
PC.
These
results
would
aid
exploring
mechanisms