From single-cell to spatial transcriptomics: decoding the glioma stem cell niche and its clinical implications
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2024
Background
Gliomas
are
aggressive
brain
tumors
associated
with
a
poor
prognosis.
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
play
significant
role
in
tumor
recurrence
and
resistance
to
therapy.
This
study
aimed
identify
characterize
glioma
(GSCs),
analyze
their
interactions
various
cell
types,
develop
prognostic
signature.
Methods
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
data
from
44
primary
samples
were
analyzed
GSC
populations.
Spatial
transcriptomics
gene
regulatory
network
analyses
performed
investigate
localization
transcription
factor
activity.
CellChat
analysis
was
conducted
infer
cell-cell
communication
patterns.
A
signature
(GSCS)
developed
using
machine
learning
algorithms
applied
bulk
multiple
cohorts.
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
validate
the
of
TUBA1C,
key
within
Results
distinct
population
identified,
characterized
by
high
proliferative
potential
an
enrichment
E2F1,
E2F2,
E2F7,
BRCA1
regulons.
GSCs
exhibited
spatial
proximity
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSCs).
revealed
active
MIF
signaling
pathway
between
MDSCs.
26-gene
GSCS
demonstrated
superior
performance
compared
existing
models.
Knockdown
TUBA1C
significantly
inhibited
migration,
invasion
,
reduced
growth
.
Conclusion
offers
comprehensive
characterization
MDSCs,
while
presenting
robust
GSCS.
The
findings
offer
new
insights
into
biology
therapeutic
targets,
particularly
at
improving
patient
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Development of a novel prognostic signature based on cytotoxic T lymphocyte-evasion genes for hepatocellular carcinoma patient management
Discover Oncology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTLs)
are
major
actors
in
innate
and
adaptive
antitumor
response.
We
attempted
to
apply
cancer
cell-intrinsic
CTL
evasion
genes
(CCGs)
identify
verify
a
risk
stratification
signature
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
patients
assess
the
prognosis
benefits
of
immunotherapy,
sorafenib
treatment
transcatheter
arterial
chemoembolization
(TACE)
treatment.
developed
novel
prognostic
including
six
CCGs
was
by
LASSO
Cox
regression.
CIBERSORT,
quanTIseq,
ssGSEA
algorithms
were
used
investigated
correlation
between
CCG
immune
cell
infiltration.
also
assessed
performance
predicting
TACE
with
independent
clinical
mRNA
sequencing
data.
The
area
under
curve
(AUC)
for
1-,
3-,
5-year
OS
0.77,
0.70
learning
cohort,
respectively.
In
external
verification
AUCs
0.71,
0.74
0.75.
significantly
positively
related
both
TMB
MSI.
addition,
responders
had
higher
score
than
nonresponders
when
applied
urothelial
AUC
response
0.65.
further
found
that
lower
cohorts,
0.87
0.76,
Finally,
we
identified
four
small
molecule
compounds
negatively
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
two
categories
HCC
patients,
monensin,
etiocholanolone,
naringenin,
Prestwick-1103.
has
some
significance
may
enhance
patient
outcomes
even
help
develop
strategies
management.
Язык: Английский
Thrombospondin-2 induces M2 macrophage polarization through fatty acid metabolism to drive lung adenocarcinoma proliferation
Anti-Cancer Drugs,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
Tumor-associated
macrophages
play
a
critical
role
in
regulating
the
progression
of
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD).
Platelet-derived
protein
thrombospondin-2
(THBS2)
has
been
identified
as
tumor
marker
and
is
known
to
be
overexpressed
LUAD.
However,
specific
THBS2
M2
macrophage
polarization
within
LUAD
remains
unclear.
We
conducted
bioinformatics
analyses
assess
clinical
significance
expression
LUAD,
which
was
subsequently
validated
using
quantitative
PCR.
examined
relationship
between
infiltration.
A
coculture
system
cells
M0
established
investigate
influence
on
infiltration
through
immunofluorescence
ELISA.
explored
impact
fatty
acid
metabolism
(FAM)
oil
red
O
staining
relevant
kits
elucidated
proliferation
cell
counting
kit-8
(CCK-8)
colony
formation
assays.
Western
blot
employed
changes
Bax
Bcl-2.
highly
expressed
associated
with
poor
prognosis
patients.
In-vitro
experiments
demonstrated
that
silencing
significantly
inhibited
polarization.
primarily
activated
FAM
pathways,
inducing
promoting
proliferation.
enhanced
by
induce
These
findings
provide
theoretical
basis
for
targeting
novel
therapeutic
strategy
Язык: Английский
Machine Learning‐Based Glycolipid Metabolism Gene Signature Predicts Prognosis and Immune Landscape in Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
29(6)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Using
machine
learning
approaches,
we
developed
and
validated
a
novel
prognostic
model
for
oesophageal
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(ESCC)
based
on
glycolipid
metabolism‐related
genes.
Through
integrated
analysis
of
TCGA
GEO
datasets,
established
robust
15‐gene
signature
that
effectively
stratified
patients
into
distinct
risk
groups.
This
demonstrated
superior
value
revealed
significant
associations
with
immune
infiltration
patterns.
High‐risk
exhibited
reduced
infiltration,
particularly
in
B
cells
NK
cells,
alongside
increased
tumour
purity.
Single‐cell
RNA
sequencing
uncovered
unique
cellular
composition
patterns
enhanced
interaction
intensities
the
high‐risk
group,
especially
within
epithelial
smooth
muscle
cells.
Functional
validation
confirmed
MECP2
as
promising
therapeutic
target,
its
knockdown
significantly
inhibiting
progression
both
vitro
vivo.
Drug
sensitivity
identified
specific
agents
showing
potential
efficacy
patients.
Our
study
provides
practical
tool
insights
relationship
between
metabolism
immunity
ESCC,
offering
strategies
personalised
treatment.
Язык: Английский
Identification of a deubiquitinating gene-related signature in ovarian cancer using integrated transcriptomic analysis and machine learning framework
Discover Oncology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Ovarian
carcinoma
represents
an
aggressive
malignancy
with
poor
prognosis
and
limited
therapeutic
efficacy.
While
deubiquitinating
(DUB)
genes
are
known
to
regulate
crucial
cellular
processes
cancer
progression,
their
specific
roles
in
ovarian
remain
poorly
understood.
We
conducted
integrated
analysis
of
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
bulk
transcriptome
data
from
public
databases.
DUB
were
identified
through
Genecard
database.
Using
the
Seurat
package,
we
performed
cell
clustering
differential
expression
analysis.
Cell-cell
communications
analyzed
using
CellChat.
A
DUB-related
risk
signature
(DRS)
was
developed
machine
learning
approaches
integration
GEO
TCGA
datasets.
The
prognostic
value
immune
characteristics
systematically
evaluated.
Our
revealed
eight
distinct
subtypes
tumor
microenvironment,
including
epithelial,
fibroblast,
myeloid,
Treg
cells.
DUB-high
cells
predominantly
found
myeloid
populations,
exhibiting
elevated
tumor-related
pathways
enhanced
cell-cell
communication
networks,
particularly
between
fibroblasts
Conversely,
DUB-low
enriched
epithelial
populations
reduced
activity.
DRS
model
demonstrated
robust
across
multiple
independent
cohorts.
High-risk
patients,
as
classified
by
DRS,
showed
significantly
poorer
survival
outcomes
infiltration
patterns
compared
low-risk
patients.
This
study
provides
comprehensive
insights
into
gene
different
carcinoma.
established
offers
a
promising
tool
for
stratification
may
guide
personalized
strategies.
findings
highlight
potential
role
modulating
microenvironment
patient
Язык: Английский
Integrating necroptosis into pan-cancer immunotherapy: a new era of personalized treatment
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
Introduction
Necroptosis
has
emerged
as
a
promising
biomarker
for
predicting
immunotherapy
responses
across
various
cancer
types.
Its
role
in
modulating
immune
activation
and
therapeutic
outcomes
offers
potential
precision
oncology.
Methods
A
comprehensive
pan-cancer
analysis
was
performed
using
bulk
RNA
sequencing
data
to
develop
necroptosis-related
gene
signature,
termed
Necroptosis.Sig.
Multi-omics
approaches
were
employed
identify
critical
pathways
key
regulators
of
necroptosis,
including
HMGB1.
Functional
validation
experiments
conducted
A549
lung
cells
evaluate
the
effects
HMGB1
knockdown
on
tumor
proliferation
malignancy.
Results
The
Necroptosis.Sig
signature
effectively
predicted
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs).
analyses
highlighted
modulator
with
enhance
efficacy.
demonstrated
that
significantly
suppressed
malignancy,
reinforcing
targeting
necroptosis.
Discussion
These
findings
underscore
utility
necroptosis
guide
personalized
strategies.
By
advancing
oncology,
provides
novel
avenue
improving
treatment
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Machine learning-based prediction of gastroparesis risk following complete mesocolic excision
Discover Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024
Язык: Английский
Comprehensive multi-omics analysis identifies chromatin regulator-related signatures and TFF1 as a therapeutic target in lung adenocarcinoma through a 429-combination machine learning approach
Jun Fan,
BoGuang Chen,
Hao Wu
и другие.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Introduction
Lung
cancer
is
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths,
with
its
incidence
continuing
to
rise.
Chromatin
remodeling,
crucial
process
in
gene
expression
regulation,
plays
significant
role
the
development
and
progression
malignant
tumors.
However,
chromatin
regulators
(CRs)
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
remains
underexplored.
Methods
This
study
developed
regulator-related
signature
(CRRS)
using
429-combination
machine
learning
approach
predict
survival
outcomes
LUAD
patients.
The
CRRS
model
was
validated
across
multiple
independent
datasets.
We
also
investigated
impact
on
immune
microenvironment,
focusing
cell
infiltration.
To
identify
potential
therapeutic
targets,
TFF1,
regulator,
knocked
down
siRNA
cells.
assessed
through
apoptosis
analysis,
proliferation
assays,
vivo
tumor
growth
studies.
Additional
validation
performed
Ki67
TUNEL
assays.
Results
accurately
predicted
shown
modulate
infiltration
microenvironment.
High-risk
patients
demonstrated
increased
activity
cycle
regulation
DNA
repair
pathways,
along
distinct
mutation
profiles
responses
compared
low-risk
TFF1
emerged
as
key
target.
Knockdown
significantly
inhibited
proliferation,
induced
apoptosis,
suppressed
growth.
assays
confirmed
regulating
death.
Discussion
These
findings
highlight
prognostic
modeling
modulation
LUAD.
identified
promising
target,
suggesting
that
targeting
could
provide
new
treatment
strategies.
Further
research
warranted
explore
full
applicability.
Язык: Английский