Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 18, 2024
Background
It
has
been
well
established
that
glycosylation
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
initiation,
progression,
and
therapy
resistance
of
several
cancers.
However,
the
correlations
between
head
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
have
not
elucidated
detail.
Methods
The
paramount
genes
governing
were
discerned
via
utilization
Protein-Protein
Interaction
(PPI)
network
correlation
analysis,
coupled
with
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
analysis.
To
construct
risk
models
exhibiting
heightened
predictive
efficacy,
cox-
lasso-regression
methodologies
employed,
veracity
these
was
substantiated
across
both
internal
external
datasets.
Subsequently,
an
exploration
into
distinctions
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
immunotherapy
responses,
enriched
pathways
among
disparate
cohorts
ensued.
Ultimately,
experiments
conducted
to
validate
consequential
impact
SMS
Head
Neck
Squamous
Cell
Carcinoma
(HNSCC).
Results
A
total
184
orchestrating
delineated
for
subsequent
scrutiny.
Employing
methodologies,
we
fashioned
3-gene
signature,
proficient
prognosticating
outcomes
patients
afflicted
HNSCC.
Noteworthy
observations
encompassed
Tumor
Microenvironment
levels
immune
infiltration,
presence
checkpoint
markers
divergent
cohorts,
holding
potentially
implications
clinical
management
HNSCC
patients.
Conclusion
prognosis
can
be
proficiently
anticipated
through
signatures
based
on
Glycosylation-related
(GRGs).
thorough
delineation
GRGs
signature
holds
potential
facilitate
interpretation
HNSCC’s
responsiveness
provide
innovative
strategies
cancer
treatment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 31, 2023
Background
Extensive
research
has
established
the
significant
correlations
between
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
and
various
stages
of
cancer
development,
including
initiation,
angiogenesis,
progression,
resistance
to
therapy.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
investigate
characteristics
CAFs
in
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
develop
a
risk
signature
predict
prognosis
patients
with
LUAD.
Methods
We
obtained
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
bulk
RNA-seq
data
from
public
database.
The
Seurat
R
package
was
used
process
scRNA-seq
identify
CAF
clusters
based
on
several
biomarkers.
CAF-related
prognostic
genes
were
further
identified
using
univariate
Cox
regression
analysis.
To
reduce
number
genes,
Lasso
performed,
established.
A
novel
nomogram
that
incorporated
clinicopathological
features
developed
clinical
applicability
model.
Additionally,
conducted
immune
landscape
immunotherapy
responsiveness
analyses.
Finally,
performed
vitro
experiments
verify
functions
EXO1
Results
5
LUAD
data,
which
3
significantly
associated
total
492
found
be
linked
1731
DEGs
construct
signature.
Moreover,
our
exploration
revealed
related
scores,
its
ability
confirmed.
Furthermore,
incorporating
showed
excellent
applicability.
verified
EXP1
through
experiments.
Conclusions
proven
an
predictor
prognosis,
stratifying
more
appropriately
precisely
predicting
responsiveness.
comprehensive
characterization
can
response
immunotherapy,
thus
offering
fresh
perspectives
into
management
patients.
Our
study
ultimately
confirms
role
facilitating
invasion
growth
tumor
cells
Nevertheless,
validation
achieved
by
conducting
vivo
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.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Background
We
explore
sphingolipid-related
genes
(SRGs)
in
skin
melanoma
(SKCM)
to
develop
a
prognostic
indicator
for
patient
outcomes.
Dysregulated
lipid
metabolism
is
linked
aggressive
behavior
various
cancers,
including
SKCM.
However,
the
exact
role
and
mechanism
of
sphingolipid
remain
partially
understood.
Methods
integrated
scRNA-seq
data
from
patients
sourced
GEO
database.
Through
utilization
Seurat
R
package,
we
successfully
identified
distinct
gene
clusters
associated
with
survival
data.
Key
were
through
single-factor
Cox
analysis
used
model
using
LASSO
stepwise
regression
algorithms.
Additionally,
evaluated
predictive
potential
these
within
immune
microenvironment
their
relevance
immunotherapy.
Finally,
validated
functional
significance
high-risk
IRX3
vitro
experiments.
Results
Analysis
expression
patterns
4
specific
diverse
cell
subpopulations.
Re-clustering
cells
based
on
increased
SRG
revealed
7
subgroups
significant
implications.
Using
marker
genes,
lasso,
regression,
selected
11
construct
risk
signature.
This
signature
demonstrated
strong
correlation
infiltration
stromal
scores,
highlighting
its
tumor
microenvironment.
Functional
studies
involving
knockdown
A375
WM-115
showed
reductions
viability,
proliferation,
invasiveness.
Conclusion
SRG-based
holds
promise
precise
prognosis.
An
in-depth
exploration
characteristics
offers
insights
into
immunotherapy
response.
Therapeutic
targeting
may
benefit
patients.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Background
Pancreatic
cancer
(PC)
is
a
lethal
malignancy
that
ranks
seventh
in
terms
of
global
cancer-related
mortality.
Despite
advancements
treatment,
the
five-year
survival
rate
remains
low,
emphasizing
urgent
need
for
reliable
early
detection
methods.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs),
group
non-coding
RNAs
involved
critical
gene
regulatory
mechanisms,
have
garnered
significant
attention
as
potential
diagnostic
and
prognostic
biomarkers
pancreatic
(PC).
Their
suitability
stems
from
their
accessibility
stability
blood,
making
them
particularly
appealing
clinical
applications.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
serum
miRNA
expression
profiles
three
independent
PC
datasets
obtained
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database.
To
identify
miRNAs
associated
with
incidence,
employed
machine
learning
algorithms:
Support
Vector
Machine-Recursive
Feature
Elimination
(SVM-RFE),
Least
Absolute
Shrinkage
Selection
Operator
(LASSO),
Random
Forest.
We
developed
an
artificial
neural
network
model
to
assess
accuracy
identified
PC-related
(PCRSMs)
create
nomogram.
These
findings
were
further
validated
through
qPCR
experiments.
Additionally,
patient
samples
classified
using
consensus
clustering
method.
Results
Our
analysis
revealed
PCRSMs,
namely
hsa-miR-4648,
hsa-miR-125b-1-3p,
hsa-miR-3201,
algorithms.
The
demonstrated
high
distinguishing
between
normal
samples,
verification
training
groups
exhibiting
AUC
values
0.935
0.926,
respectively.
also
utilized
method
classify
into
two
optimal
subtypes.
Furthermore,
our
investigation
PCRSMs
unveiled
negative
correlation
hsa-miR-125b-1-3p
age.
Conclusion
study
introduces
novel
diagnosis
cancer,
carrying
implications.
provide
valuable
insights
pathogenesis
offer
avenues
drug
screening,
personalized
immunotherapy
against
disease.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 29, 2023
Background
Current
paradigms
of
anti-tumor
therapies
are
not
qualified
to
evacuate
the
malignancy
ascribing
cancer
stroma’s
functions
in
accelerating
tumor
relapse
and
therapeutic
resistance.
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
has
been
identified
significantly
correlated
with
progression
therapy
Thus,
we
aimed
probe
into
CAFs
characteristics
esophageal
squamous
(ESCC)
construct
a
risk
signature
based
on
predict
prognosis
ESCC
patients.
Methods
The
GEO
database
provided
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
data.
TCGA
databases
were
used
obtain
bulk
RNA-seq
data
microarray
ESCC,
respectively.
CAF
clusters
from
scRNA-seq
using
Seurat
R
package.
CAF-related
prognostic
genes
subsequently
univariate
Cox
regression
analysis.
A
was
constructed
Lasso
regression.
Then,
nomogram
model
clinicopathological
developed.
Consensus
clustering
conducted
explore
heterogeneity
ESCC.
Finally,
PCR
utilized
validate
that
hub
play
Results
Six
data,
three
which
had
associations.
total
642
found
be
pool
17080
DEGs,
9
selected
generate
signature,
mainly
involved
10
pathways
such
as
NRF1,
MYC,
TGF-Beta.
stromal
immune
scores,
well
some
cells.
Multivariate
analysis
demonstrated
an
independent
factor
for
its
potential
predicting
immunotherapeutic
outcomes
confirmed.
novel
integrating
CAF-based
clinical
stage
developed,
exhibited
favorable
predictability
reliability
prediction.
consensus
further
confirmed
Conclusion
can
effectively
predicted
by
signatures,
comprehensive
characterization
may
aid
interpreting
response
immunotherapy
offer
new
strategies
treatment.
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.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Melanoma
is
a
malignant
tumor
of
melanocytes
and
often
considered
immunogenic
cancer.
Toll-like
receptor-related
genes
are
expressed
differently
in
most
types
cancer,
depending
on
the
immune
microenvironment
inside
key
function
receptors
(TLRs)
for
melanoma
has
not
been
fully
elucidated.
Based
multi-omics
data
from
TCGA
GEO
databases,
we
first
performed
pan-cancer
analysis
TLR,
including
CNV,
SNV,
mRNA
changes
TLR-related
multiple
human
cancers,
as
well
patient
prognosis
characterization.
Then,
divided
patients
into
three
subgroups
(clusters
1,
2,
3)
according
to
expression
TLR
pathway,
explored
correlation
between
pathway
prognosis,
infiltration,
metabolic
reprogramming,
oncogene
characteristics.
Finally,
through
univariate
Cox
regression
LASSO
algorithm,
selected
six
construct
survival
prognostic
model,
training
set,
internal
validation
set
external
validations,
discussed
model
clinical
features
patients.
In
conclusion,
constructed
based
that
precisely
independently
demonstrated
potential
assess
traits
patients,
which
critical
patients'
survival.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Abstract
Background
Tumor
cells
with
stemness
in
breast
cancer
might
facilitate
the
immune
microenvironment’s
suppression
process
and
led
to
anti-tumor
effects.
The
primary
objective
of
this
study
was
identify
potential
targets
disrupt
communication
between
cell
microenvironment.
Methods
In
study,
we
initially
isolated
tumor
varying
degrees
using
a
spheroid
formation
assay.
Subsequently,
employed
RNA-seq
proteomic
analyses
genes
associated
through
gene
trend
analysis.
These
stemness-related
were
then
subjected
pan-cancer
analysis
elucidate
their
functional
roles
broader
spectrum
types.
data
3132
patients
clinical
obtained
from
public
databases.
Using
identified
genes,
constructed
two
distinct
subtypes,
denoted
as
C1
C2.
We
subsequently
conducted
comprehensive
differences
these
subtypes
pathway
enrichment
methodology
infiltration
algorithms.
Furthermore,
key
immune-related
by
employing
lasso
regression
Cox
survival
model.
vitro
experiments
ascertain
regulatory
impact
on
stemness.
Additionally,
utilized
delineate
functions
attributed
gene.
Lastly,
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
conduct
more
examination
gene’s
role
within
Results
our
set
65
displaying
capabilities.
analysis,
pinpointed
41
that
held
prognostic
significance.
observed
C2
subtype
exhibited
higher
capacity
compared
displayed
aggressive
malignancy
profile.
Further
Lasso-Cox
algorithm
LDLR
pivotal
It
became
evident
played
crucial
shaping
demonstrated
regulated
cancer.
Immune
determined
inhibited
proliferation
promote
progression.
scRNA-seq
discovered
associations
marker
tissues.
Moreover,
expression
levels
cells,
further
emphasizing
its
relevance
context
Conclusion
is
an
important
regulates
enhances
crosstalk
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Background
We
explored
the
characteristics
of
single-cell
differentiation
data
in
glioblastoma
and
established
prognostic
markers
based
on
CRYAB
to
predict
prognosis
patients.
Aberrant
expression
is
associated
with
invasive
behavior
various
tumors,
including
glioblastoma.
However,
specific
role
mechanisms
are
still
unclear.
Methods
assessed
RNA-seq
microarray
from
TCGA
GEO
databases,
combined
scRNA-seq
glioma
patients
GEO.
Utilizing
Seurat
R
package,
we
identified
distinct
survival-related
gene
clusters
data.
Prognostic
pivotal
genes
were
discovered
through
single-factor
Cox
analysis,
a
model
was
using
LASSO
stepwise
regression
algorithms.
Moreover,
investigated
predictive
potential
these
immune
microenvironment
their
applicability
immunotherapy.
Finally,
vitro
experiments
confirmed
functional
significance
high-risk
CRYAB.
Results
By
analyzing
ScRNA-seq
data,
28
cell
representing
seven
types.
After
dimensionality
reduction
clustering
obtained
four
subpopulations
within
oligodendrocyte
lineage
trajectory.
Using
as
marker
for
terminal-stage
subpopulation,
found
that
its
poor
prognosis.
In
demonstrated
knocking
out
U87
LN229
cells
reduced
viability,
proliferation,
invasiveness.
Conclusion
The
risk
holds
promise
accurately
predicting
A
comprehensive
study
would
contribute
understanding
response
Targeting
may
be
beneficial