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Xin S, Su J, Li R, Cao Q, Wang H, Wei Z, Wang C, Zhang C. Identification of a risk model for prognostic and therapeutic prediction in renal cell carcinoma based on infiltrating M0 cells. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13390. [PMID: 38862642 PMCID: PMC11166996 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64207-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
Abstract
The tumor microenvironment (TME) comprises immune-infiltrating cells that are closely linked to tumor development. By screening and analyzing genes associated with tumor-infiltrating M0 cells, we developed a risk model to provide therapeutic and prognostic guidance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). First, the infiltration abundance of each immune cell type and its correlation with patient prognosis were analyzed. After assessing the potential link between the depth of immune cell infiltration and prognosis, we screened the infiltrating M0 cells to establish a risk model centered on three key genes (TMEN174, LRRC19, and SAA1). The correlation analysis indicated a positive correlation between the risk score and various stages of the tumor immune cycle, including B-cell recruitment. Furthermore, the risk score was positively correlated with CD8 expression and several popular immune checkpoints (ICs) (TIGIT, CTLA4, CD274, LAG3, and PDCD1). Additionally, the high-risk group (HRG) had higher scores for tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion (TIDE) and exclusion than the low-risk group (LRG). Importantly, the risk score was negatively correlated with the immunotherapy-related pathway enrichment scores, and the LRG showed a greater therapeutic benefit than the HRG. Differences in sensitivity to targeted drugs between the HRG and LRG were analyzed. For commonly used targeted drugs in RCC, including axitinib, pazopanib, temsirolimus, and sunitinib, LRG had lower IC50 values, indicating increased sensitivity. Finally, immunohistochemistry results of 66 paraffin-embedded specimens indicated that SAA1 was strongly expressed in the tumor samples and was associated with tumor metastasis, stage, and grade. SAA1 was found to have a significant pro-tumorigenic effect by experimental validation. In summary, these data confirmed that tumor-infiltrating M0 cells play a key role in the prognosis and treatment of patients with ccRCC. This discovery offers new insights and directions for the prognostic prediction and treatment of ccRCC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shiyong Xin
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 636, Guan-lin Rd, Luo-long District, Luoyang, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 636, Guan-lin Rd, Luo-long District, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 636, Guan-lin Rd, Luo-long District, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Luoyang Central Hospital, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Yiluo Hospital of Luoyang, The Teaching Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Department of Urology, Shangcheng County People's Hospital, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- Department of Urology, Xinxiang First People's Hospital, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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Miyazaki-Anzai S, Keenan AL, Blaine J, Miyazaki M. Targeted Disruption of a Proximal Tubule-Specific TMEM174 Gene in Mice Causes Hyperphosphatemia and Vascular Calcification. J Am Soc Nephrol 2022; 33:1477-1486. [PMID: 35459732 PMCID: PMC9342641 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2021121578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The proximal tubules play a critical role in phosphate (Pi) homeostasis by reabsorbing Pi via sodium-dependent Pi cotransporters. NPT2A is a major proximal-specific Pi cotransporter, whose expression is regulated by circulating hormones, such as parathyroid hormone (PTH) and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). In this study, we aimed to find a novel regulator in Pi homeostasis. METHODS Using RNA-seq and RT-qPCR analysis, we identified proximal tubule cell-enriched genes. We next used RNAi screening of the identified proximal tubular cell-enriched genes to identify a novel proximal tubule-specific gene that contributes to FGF23- and PTH-mediated inhibition of Pi uptake and NPT2 reduction. We created mice lacking this novel regulator of Pi homeostasis to examine whether the novel regulator contributes to Pi homeostasis in vivo. RESULTS We identified 54 kidney-enriched genes, 19 of which are expressed in renal primary proximal tubule cells. One of the proximal tubule-specific genes, TMEM174, interacted with NPT2A, and its knockdown blocked the reduction of NPT2A protein by FGF23 and PTH treatments in human and opossum proximal tubule cells. TMEM174 KO mice had significantly increased levels of serum Pi, FGF23, and PTH, resulting in vascular calcification. CONCLUSIONS TMEM174 is a novel regulator of Pi homeostasis that interacts with NPT2A.
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- Shinobu Miyazaki-Anzai
- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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Sasaki S, Shiozaki Y, Hanazaki A, Koike M, Tanifuji K, Uga M, Kawahara K, Kaneko I, Kawamoto Y, Wiriyasermkul P, Hasegawa T, Amizuka N, Miyamoto KI, Nagamori S, Kanai Y, Segawa H. Tmem174, a regulator of phosphate transporter prevents hyperphosphatemia. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6353. [PMID: 35428804 PMCID: PMC9012787 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10409-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Renal type II sodium-dependent inorganic phosphate (Pi) transporters NaPi2a and NaPi2c cooperate with other organs to strictly regulate the plasma Pi concentration. A high Pi load induces expression and secretion of the phosphaturic hormones parathyroid hormone (PTH) and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) that enhance urinary Pi excretion and prevent the onset of hyperphosphatemia. How FGF23 secretion from bone is increased by a high Pi load and the setpoint of the plasma Pi concentration, however, are unclear. Here, we investigated the role of Transmembrane protein 174 (Tmem174) and observed evidence for gene co-expression networks in NaPi2a and NaPi2c function. Tmem174 is localized in the renal proximal tubules and interacts with NaPi2a, but not NaPi2c. In Tmem174-knockout (KO) mice, the serum FGF23 concentration was markedly increased but increased Pi excretion and hypophosphatemia were not observed. In addition, Tmem174-KO mice exhibit reduced NaPi2a responsiveness to FGF23 and PTH administration. Furthermore, a dietary Pi load causes marked hyperphosphatemia and abnormal NaPi2a regulation in Tmem174-KO mice. Thus, Tmem174 is thought to be associated with FGF23 induction in bones and the regulation of NaPi2a to prevent an increase in the plasma Pi concentration due to a high Pi load and kidney injury.
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- Sumire Sasaki
- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Bio-System Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Developmental Biology of Hard Tissue, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Developmental Biology of Hard Tissue, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.,Graduate School of Agriculture, Ryukoku University, Ohtsu, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Bio-System Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Nutrition, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.
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The Expression of TMEM74 in Liver Cancer and Lung Cancer Correlating With Survival Outcomes. Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol 2018; 27:618-625. [PMID: 29629952 DOI: 10.1097/pai.0000000000000659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Transmembrane 74 (TMEM74), a transmembrane protein as an autophagy inducer, has been proven to promote tumor cell (including cervical cancer cell line HeLa and hepatic carcinoma cell line HepG2) proliferation by triggering autophagy. To further determine the role of TMEM74 in cancer, we performed immunohistochemical staining on tissue array, and the results showed that TMEM74 exhibited significantly higher expression in several tumor types, especially in hepatocellular carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, and squamous carcinoma. Furthermore, higher expression level of TMEM74 in HepG2, A549, and H1299 cell lines were also detected compared with the corresponding normal cell lines, as detected by western blot. Meanwhile, further analysis showed that the levels of TMEM74 expression were closely correlated to survival period of patients-the higher expression of TMEM74 was correlated with shorter survival period. Moreover, the in vitro experiments showed that overexpression of TMEM74 led to accelerated proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells, while knockdown of TMEM74 reversed the outcomes. In conclusion, the results suggested that TMEM74 acts as an oncogene and a potential diagnostic marker and a therapeutic target for liver cancer and lung cancer.
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