Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 25, 2023
Background
Hypopharyngeal
squamous
cell
cancer
(HSCC)
is
one
of
the
most
malignant
tumors
head
and
neck.
It
not
easy
to
detect
in
early
stage
due
its
hidden
location;
thus,
lymph
node
metastasis
highly
likely
at
diagnosis,
leading
a
poor
prognosis.
believed
that
epigenetic
modification
related
invasion
metastasis.
However,
role
m6A-related
lncRNA
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
HSCC
remains
unclear.
Methods
The
whole
transcriptome
methylation
sequencing
5
pairs
tissues
adjacent
were
performed
identify
profiles
lncRNAs.
biological
significance
lncRNAs
differentially
expressing
m6A
peak
was
analyzed
by
Gene
Ontology
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes.
By
constructing
an
lncRNA-microRNA
network,
mechanism
analyzed.
relative
expression
levels
selected
examined
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction.
CIBERSORT
algorithm
used
evaluate
proportion
immune
infiltration
paracancerous
tissues.
Results
Based
on
in-depth
analysis
results,
14413
expressed
revealed,
including
7329
up-regulated
7084
down-regulated
Additionally,
4542
up-methylated
2253
down-methylated
detected.
We
demonstrated
patterns
gene
transcriptome.
In
intersection
methylated
lncRNAs,
51
with
40
screened,
significantly
differentiated
further
studied.
analysis,
B
memory
elevated
tissue,
while
γδT
amount
decreased.
Conclusion
might
be
involved
pathogenesis.
Infiltration
cells
provide
new
direction
for
treatment.
This
study
provides
insights
exploring
possible
pathogenesis
searching
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(3)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
Recently,
long
noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
have
been
applied
as
biomarkers
for
melanoma
patients.
In
this
systematic
review
and
meta‐analysis,
we
investigated
the
diagnostic
prognostic
value
of
lncRNAs.
We
used
keywords
‘lncRNA’
‘melanoma’
to
search
databases
studies
published
before
June
14th,
2023.
The
specificity,
sensitivity
AUC
were
utilized
assess
accuracy
was
assessed
using
overall
survival,
progression‐free
survival
disease‐free
hazard
ratios.
After
screening
1191
articles,
included
seven
in
evaluation
section
17
prognosis
section.
Reitsma
bivariate
model
estimated
a
cumulative
0.724
(95%
CI:
0.659–0.781,
p
<
0.001)
specificity
0.812
0.752–0.859,
0.001).
pooled
0.780
0.749–0.811,
0.0001).
HR
2.723
2.259–3.283,
Two
reported
an
less
than
one,
with
0.348
0.200–0.607,
0.0002).
2.913
2.050–4.138,
Four
0.457
0.256–0.817).
2.760
2.009–3.792,
conclusion,
expression
lncRNAs
patients
affects
prognosis.
LncRNAs
can
also
be
employed
biomarkers.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 775 - 775
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Uveal
melanoma
(UM)
is
the
most
common
intraocular
malignant
tumor
and
frequent
not
affecting
skin.
While
rate
of
UM
occurrence
relatively
low,
about
50%
patients
develop
metastasis,
primarily
to
liver,
with
lethal
outcome
despite
medical
treatment.
Notwithstanding
that
etiopathogenesis
still
under
investigation,
a
set
known
mutations
chromosomal
aberrations
are
associated
its
pathogenesis
have
relevant
prognostic
value.
The
frequently
mutated
genes
BAP1,
EIF1AX,
GNA11,
GNAQ,
SF3B1,
mutually
exclusive
occurring
in
GNAQ
almost
ones
BAP1
EIF1AX.
Among
aberrations,
monosomy
chromosome
3
frequent,
followed
by
gain
8q,
full
or
partial
loss
chromosomes
1
6.
In
addition,
epigenetic
mechanisms
regulated
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNA),
namely
microRNAs
long
RNAs,
also
been
investigated.
Several
papers
investigating
role
ncRNAs
reported
their
dysregulated
expression
affects
cancer-related
processes
both
vitro
vivo
models.
This
review
will
summarize
current
findings
genetic
mutations,
ncRNA
dysregulation
establishing
biology.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Uveal
melanoma
(UM)
is
an
ocular
cancer,
with
propensity
for
lethal
liver
metastases.
When
metastatic
UM
(MUM)
occurs,
as
few
8%
of
patients
survive
beyond
two
years.
Efficacious
treatments
MUM
are
urgently
needed.
1,4-dihydroxy
quininib,
a
cysteinyl
leukotriene
receptor
1
(CysLT
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 344 - 344
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
PHI-1,
encoded
by
PPP1R14B,
regulates
cellular
protein
phosphatase-1
(PP1)
signaling
and
has
emerged
as
both
a
biomarker
therapeutic
target.
Initially
identified
phospholipase-neighboring
gene
(PNG),
PHI-1
is
now
known
for
its
phosphorylation-dependent
inhibition
of
PP1
holoenzymes,
with
bi-directional
roles
depending
on
expression
levels.
Under
physiological
conditions,
selectively
activity
to
maintain
homeostasis,
whereas
pathological
upregulation
promotes
oncogenic
pathways,
stabilizes
tumor-promoting
proteins,
modulates
immune
responses.
This
article
explores
PHI-1’s
emerging
role
pan-cancer
in
parallel
emphasizing
functions
networks,
smooth
muscle
contraction,
cytoskeletal
dynamics,
selective
proteostasis.
The
mechanistic
insights
highlight
potential
precision
oncology,
offering
opportunities
developing
diagnostics
therapies
that
target
conditional
functions.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Aug. 8, 2022
Uveal
melanoma
(UM)
is
the
most
frequent
intraocular
malignant
tumor
in
adults.
N
6
-Methyladenosine
(m
A)
methylation
recognized
as
critical
epigenetic
change
and
implicated
development
of
many
malignancies.
However,
its
prognostic
value
UM
poorly
understood.
RNA-seq
clinical
data
from
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
help
us
better
understand
relationship
between
m
A
regulators
patients.
Herein,
four
groups
established
by
consensus
clustering
were
shown
to
have
different
immune
cell
infiltrations
survival.
Five
regulators,
including
RBM15B,
IGF2BP1,
IGF2BP2,
YTHDF3,
YTHDF1,
associated
with
prognosis
Intriguingly,
RBM15B
was
confirmed
be
only
independent
factor
for
it
significantly
correlated
clinicopathologic
characteristics
UM.
Notably,
expression
negatively
checkpoints.
Furthermore,
LINC00665/hsa-let-7b-5p/RBM15B
axis
LINC00638/hsa-miR-103a-3p/RBM15B
found
potential
biomarkers
In
a
nutshell,
this
work,
through
bioinformatics
analysis,
systematically
described
gene
signatures
values
regulators.
an
protective
factor,
which
may
crosstalk
within
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 18, 2024
Background:
Allergic
rhinitis
(AR)
is
a
widespread
allergic
airway
disease
that
results
from
complex
interplay
between
genetic
and
environmental
factors
affects
approximately
10%–40%
of
the
global
population.
Pollen
common
allergen,
exposure
to
pollen
can
cause
epigenetic
changes.
However,
mechanism
underlying
pollen-induced
DNA
methylation
changes
their
potential
effects
on
march
are
still
unclear.
The
purpose
this
study
was
explore
methylation-driven
mechanisms
AR
during
non-pollen
seasons
using
bioinformatics
analysis
investigate
relationship
with
asthma.
Methods:
We
downloaded
gene
expression
data
GEO
database
(GSE50387:
GSE50222,
GSE50101)
identified
differentially
methylated
positions
(DMPs)
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
CHAMP
limma
packages.
Through
correlation
analysis,
we
performed
pathway
enrichment
annotate
functions.
incorporated
external
combined
asthma
(GSE101720)
for
identify
key
CpGs
promote
transformation
also
utilized
olive
allergy
(GSE54522)
validate
genes.
Weighted
network
(WGCNA)
employed
modules
significantly
correlated
allergy.
extracted
related
ZNF667-AS1
significant
module
intelligent
clustering
KOBAS-i.
set
function
.
Results:
20
24
CpG-Gene
pairings
seasons.
After
incorporating
GSE101720,
found
may
facilitate
into
season.
This
finding
further
validated
in
another
dataset,
GSE54522,
which
associated
WGCNA
17
modules,
among
blue
showed
allergies.
located
module.
prominent
cluster
pathways
KOBAS-i
results,
including
Toll-like
receptor
(
TLR
)
family,
MyD88
,
MAPK
oxidative
stress.
Gene
around
cg05508084
(paired
indicated
its
involvement
initiating
modulating
inflammation
perspective
signaling.
Conclusion:
patients
due
exposure.
provides
new
insights
molecular
Biochemical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
213, P. 115625 - 115625
Published: May 26, 2023
Hepatic
metastasis
develops
in
∼50%
of
uveal
melanoma
(UM)
patients
with
scarcely
effective
treatment
resulting
lethality.
The
underlying
mechanism
liver
remains
elusive.
Ferroptosis,
a
cell
death
form
characterized
by
lipid
peroxide,
cancer
cells
may
decrease
metastatic
colonization.
In
the
present
study,
we
hypothesized
that
decapping
scavenger
enzymes
(DCPS)
impact
ferroptosis
regulating
mRNA
decay
during
colonization
UM
to
liver.
We
found
inhibition
DCPS
shRNA
or
RG3039
induced
gene
transcript
alteration
and
through
reducing
turnover
GLRX.
Ferroptosis
eliminates
stem-like
UM.
Inhibition
hampered
growth
proliferation
both
vitro
vivo.
Furthermore,
targeting
diminished
hepatic
cells.
These
findings
shed
light
on
understanding
DCPS-mediated
pre-mRNA
metabolic
pathway
which
disseminated
gain
enhanced
malignant
features
promote
metastasis,
providing
rational
target
for
IET Systems Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 162 - 173
Published: June 19, 2023
Abstract
Bladder
cancer
(BLCA)
is
a
common
and
difficult‐to‐manage
disease
worldwide.
Most
type
of
BLCA
urothelial
carcinoma
(UC).
Fibrillin
2
(FBN2)
was
first
discovered
while
studying
Marfan
syndrome,
its
encoded
products
are
associated
with
elastin
fibres.
To
date,
the
role
FBN2
in
remains
unclear.
The
authors
downloaded
data
from
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO).
patients
were
divided
into
high
expression
low
groups,
survival
curve,
clinical
characteristics,
tumour
microenvironment
(TME),
immune
cell
differences
analysed
between
two
groups.
Then,
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
filtered,
functional
enrichment
for
DEGs
performed.
Finally,
chemotherapy
drug
susceptibility
analysis
based
on
groups
conducted.
found
upregulated
proved
that
could
be
an
independent
prognostic
factor
BLCA.
TME
showed
affects
several
aspects
TME.
stromal
score,
which
may
lead
to
immunosuppression
detrimental
immunotherapy.
In
addition,
NK
cells
resting,
macrophage
M0
infiltration,
other
phenomena
infiltration
appeared
group
FBN2.
related
sensitivity
some
drugs.
systematically
investigated
effects
mechanisms
provided
new
understanding
as
risk
influencer