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Zhou Y, Hu Z. Anoikis-related genes combined with single cell sequencing: Insights into model specification of lung adenocarcinoma and applicability for prognosis and therapy. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1125782. [PMID: 37169018 PMCID: PMC10165631 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1125782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Background: Anoikis has therapeutic potential against different malignancies including lung adenocarcinoma. This study used anoikis and bioinformatics to construct a prognostic model for lung adenocarcinoma and explore new therapeutic strategies. Methods: Several bioinformatic algorithms (co-expression analysis, univariate Cox analysis, multivariate Cox analysis, and cross-validation) were used to screen anoikis-related genes (ARGs) to construct a risk model. Lung adenocarcinoma patients were divided into training and testing groups at a ratio of 1:1. The prognostic model was validated by risk score comparison between high- and low-risk groups using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), nomograms, independent prognostic analysis and principal component analysis. In addition, two anoikis-related genes patterns were classified utilizing consensus clustering method and were compared with each other in survival time, immune microenvironment, and regulation in pathway. Single cell sequencing was applied to analyze anoikis-related genes constructed the model. Results: This study demonstrated the feasibility of the model based on seven anoikis-related genes, as well as identifying axitinib, nibtinib and sorafenib as potential therapeutic strategies for LUAD. Risk score based on this model had could be used as an independent prognostic factor for lung adenocarcinoma (HR > 1; p < 0.001) and had the highest accuracy to predict survival compared with the clinical characteristics. Single cell sequencing analysis discovered Keratin 14 (KRT14, one of the seven anoikis-related genes) was mainly expressed in malignant cells in various cancers. Conclusion: We identified seven anoikis-related genes and constructed an accurate risk model based on bioinformatics analysis that can be used for prognostic prediction and for the design of therapeutic strategies in clinical practice.
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Rong H, Peng J, Ma K, Zhu J, He JT. Ttc39c is a potential target for the treatment of lung cancer. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:391. [PMID: 36303158 PMCID: PMC9615393 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02173-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The novel TTC gene, tetratricopeptide repeat domain 39 C (Ttc39c), mainly mediates the interaction between proteins. It is involved in the progression of various tumors. In this study, we determined the effect of Ttc39c on lung adenocarcinoma and found that it might be used as a potential intervention target. METHODS We performed a difference analysis of Ttc39c samples from the TCGA database. Transwell experiments were conducted to determine the ability of cell metastasis. Celigo and MTT assays were performed to determine the effect of Ttc39c gene subtraction on cell proliferation. FACS was performed to determine the effect of Ttc39c gene subtraction on apoptosis. Clone-formation experiments were conducted to determine the effect of Ttc39c gene subtraction on cloning ability. Transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics were used to elucidate the enrichment pathway of the Ttc39c gene in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma. RESULTS The expression of Ttc39c increased significantly in lung adenocarcinoma. The proliferation, metastasis, and cloning ability of human lung cancer cells were inhibited, while the apoptosis of cells increased significantly after the depletion of Ttc39c. Our results based on the transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics analyses indicated that Ttc39c might be involved in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) mainly through the metabolic pathway and the p53 pathway. CONCLUSION To summarize, Ttc39c strongly regulates the proliferation and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma cells. The main pathways involved in Ttc39c in lung adenocarcinoma include the energy metabolism and p53 pathways.
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- Hao Rong
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
- Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China.
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 55, 4th section, South Renmin Road, 610054, Chengdu, China.
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Fu B, Lu L, Huang H. Constructing a Prognostic Gene Signature for Lung Adenocarcinoma Based on Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis and Single-Cell Analysis. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:5441-5454. [PMID: 35685695 PMCID: PMC9173729 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s353848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) has a high degree of intratumor heterogeneity. Advanced single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technologies have offered tools to analyze intratumor heterogeneity, which improves the accuracy of identifying biomarkers based on single-cell expression data, and thus helps in predicting prognosis of cancer patients and assisting decision-makings for cancer treatment. Patients and Methods ScRNA-seq data containing two LUAD and two para-cancerous tissue samples were included to identify different cell clusters in tumor tissues. To identify the most relevant modules and important cell subpopulations (clusters) in LUAD tissues, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was performed. Subsequently, LUAD molecular subtypes were constructed by unsupervised consensus clustering based on genes in key modules. Using differential analysis, univariate Cox regression analysis, and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analysis, a prognostic model of LUAD was established. Results A total of 14 cell clusters belonging to 10 cell types in LUAD were identified. The turquoise module was the most relevant to LUAD among all the modules; cluster 10 (C10, lung epithelial cells) was found to be the most strongly associated with the turquoise module. LUAD samples were divided into two groups of distinct molecular subtypes. Based on the 165 shared genes between the turquoise module and C10, 511 DEGs between the two molecular subtypes were obtained, and five of them were selected to construct the gene signature, which was validated to be an independent prognostic marker of LUAD. Conclusion Fourteen cell clusters co-existed in LUAD, which contributed to its intratumor heterogeneity. Two molecular subtypes of LUAD were identified and a five-gene signature was developed and validated to be significantly associated with prognostic and clinical characteristics of LUAD patients.
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- Biqian Fu
- Internal Medicine-Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- Internal Medicine-Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- Internal Medicine-Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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Okudela K, Matsumura M, Arai H, Woo T. The nonsmokers' and smokers' pathways in lung adenocarcinoma: Histological progression and molecular bases. Cancer Sci 2021; 112:3411-3418. [PMID: 34143937 PMCID: PMC8409399 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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There could be two carcinogenetic pathways for lung adenocarcinoma (LADC): the nonsmokers' pathway and the smokers' pathway. This review article describes the two pathways with special reference to potential relationships between histological subtypes, malignant grades, and driver mutations. The lung is composed of two different tissue units, the terminal respiratory unit (TRU) and the central airway compartment (CAC). In the nonsmokers' pathway, LADCs develop from the TRU, and their histological appearances change from lepidic to micropapillary during the progression process. In the smokers' pathway, LADCs develop from either the TRU or the CAC, and their histological appearances vary among cases in the middle of the progression process, but they are likely converged to acinar/solid at the end. On a molecular genetic level, the nonsmokers' pathway is mostly driven by EGFR mutations, whereas in the smokers' pathway, approximately one-quarter of LADCs have KRAS mutations, but the other three-quarters have no known driver mutations. p53 mutations are an important factor triggering the progression of both pathways, with unique molecular alterations associated with each, such as MUC21 expression and chromosome 12p13-21 amplification in the nonsmokers' pathway, and HNF4α expression and TTF1 mutations in the smokers' pathway. However, investigation into the relationship between histological progression and genetic alterations is in its infancy. Tight cooperation between traditional histopathological examinations and recent molecular genetics can provide valuable insight to better understand the nature of LADCs.
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- Koji Okudela
- Department of PathologyGraduate School of MedicineYokohama City UniversityYokohamaChina
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- Department of PathologyGraduate School of MedicineYokohama City UniversityYokohamaChina
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- Devision of General Thoracic SurgeryKanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center HospitalYokohamaChina
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- Devision of Thoracic SurgeryYokohama City University Medical Center HospitalYokohamaChina
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Li B, Dong X, Zhu J, Zhu T, Tao X, Peng D, Li Q. Crosstalk between H1975 tumor cells and platelets to induce the proliferation, migration and tube formation of vascular endothelial cells. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:676. [PMID: 34345301 PMCID: PMC8323013 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.12937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Activated platelets (PLTs) participate in the regulation of tumor angiogenesis, and tumors can activate PLTs. Whether co-culture of lung carcinoma with PLTs improves the function of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) requires further investigation. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of H1975 cell crosstalk with PLTs on the proliferation, migration and tube formation of HUVECs. Following generation of cell-derived supernatants and construction of the co-culture system, Cell Counting Kit-8, flow cytometry, transmission electron microscopy and a meter for epithelial measurement were performed to detect the proliferative ability of HUVECs. Furthermore, the wound healing and Transwell migration assays were performed to detect the migratory ability of HUVECs. A tube formation assay was performed to assess angiogenesis, ELISA was applied to detect the content of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and western blotting was carried out to measure the expression levels of VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in HUVECs. Compared with single-cultured HUVECs (control), co-culture with H1975 cells and PLTs (Exp_HP) improved cell proliferation, increased the proportion of cells in the S-phase, destroyed the cell ultrastructure and decreased transepithelial electrical resistance in HUVECs. In addition, a higher relative migration rate, greater number of migrated cells, stronger tube-forming ability and increased expression of VEGF and VEGFR2 were detected in the Exp_HP group compared with the control group. The properties of HUVECs in Exp_H (co-cultured with H1975 cells) were similar to those in Exp_HP, but significantly weaker. Taken together, the results of the present study suggest that tumor cells interacting with PLTs may play an important role in tumor angiogenesis by affecting or mediating changes in the properties of vascular endothelial cells (VECs).
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- Baikun Li
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230012, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230012, P.R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230012, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230012, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), The Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230038, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), The Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230038, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), The Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230038, P.R. China
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Lin DQ, Zhu JG, Xu XH, Xiao K, Wen XQ, Zheng QF, Zhou YH, Cai XY. Chronic Progression of Lung Cancer Recurrence After Surgery: Warning Role of Postoperative Pneumonia. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:7387-7398. [PMID: 34602824 PMCID: PMC8481098 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s327646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The association between the process of postoperative pneumonia and lung cancer recurrence remains elusive in lung cancer surgery. Herein, the association between postoperative pneumonia and lung cancer recurrence was investigated, emphasizing the warning role of postoperative specific pneumonia in primary lung cancer resection patients. METHODS The occurrence of postoperative pneumonia was assessed in 4-6 months (PPFS), 7-12 months (PPST), and lung cancer recurrence within 1 year (LRO) in 332 patients. The primary outcome was the development of PPST and LRO according to PPFS occurrence. The relevant risk factors of PPFS, PPST, and LRO were identified through multivariable regression analysis. RESULTS During follow-up, 151 (45.48%) participants experienced PPFS. Irrespective of the existing postoperative pneumonia in 1-3 months (PPOT), PPFS significantly increased the risk of PPST (P < 0.01) and LRO (P < 0.01), and persistent PPST further increased the risk of LRO (P < 0.001). The generalized estimating equation identified chemotherapy as an independent risk factor for PPFS and PPST. CONCLUSION PPFS was associated with the increased risk of PPST and LRO. Postoperative pulmonary inflammation assessed 4 months post-surgery also significantly influenced LRO development, indicating a need for close follow-up of lung inflammatory conditions to improve patient outcomes.
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- Dong-qi Lin
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing Department, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xin-ying Cai Clinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Wai-ma Road 114, Shantou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 754-88903584Fax +86 754-88548117 Email
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