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Cai Q, He B, Tu G, Peng W, Shi S, Qian B, Liang Q, Peng S, Tao Y, Wang X. Whole-genome DNA methylation and DNA methylation-based biomarkers in lung squamous cell carcinoma. iScience 2023; 26:107013. [PMID: 37389184 PMCID: PMC10300376 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Exploring early detection methods through comprehensive evaluation of DNA methylation for lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) patients is of great significance. By using different machine learning algorithms for feature selection and model construction based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases, five methylation biomarkers in LUSC (along with mapped genes) were identified including cg14823851 (TBX4), cg02772121 (TRIM15), cg10424681 (C6orf201), cg12910906 (ARHGEF4), and cg20181079 (OR4D11), achieving extremely high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing LUSC from normal samples in independent cohorts. Pyrosequencing assay verified DNA methylation levels, meanwhile qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry results presented their accordant methylation-related gene expression statuses in paired LUSC and normal lung tissues. The five methylation-based biomarkers proposed in this study have great potential for the diagnosis of LUSC and could guide studies in methylation-regulated tumor development and progression.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qidong Cai
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Pathology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- College of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- School of Computer Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China
- Peng Cheng Lab, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan 410078, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis (Central South University), Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410078, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precise Treatment of Lung Cancer, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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Maslyonkina KS, Konyukova AK, Alexeeva DY, Sinelnikov MY, Mikhaleva LM. Barrett's esophagus: The pathomorphological and molecular genetic keystones of neoplastic progression. Cancer Med 2022; 11:447-478. [PMID: 34870375 PMCID: PMC8729054 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Barrett's esophagus is a widespread chronically progressing disease of heterogeneous nature. A life threatening complication of this condition is neoplastic transformation, which is often overlooked due to lack of standardized approaches in diagnosis, preventative measures and treatment. In this essay, we aim to stratify existing data to show specific associations between neoplastic transformation and the underlying processes which predate cancerous transition. We discuss pathomorphological, genetic, epigenetic, molecular and immunohistochemical methods related to neoplasia detection on the basis of Barrett's esophagus. Our review sheds light on pathways of such neoplastic progression in the distal esophagus, providing valuable insight into progression assessment, preventative targets and treatment modalities. Our results suggest that molecular, genetic and epigenetic alterations in the esophagus arise earlier than cancerous transformation, meaning the discussed targets can help form preventative strategies in at-risk patient groups.
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