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ArticleBMC bioinformatics2008

Systems biology approach to identification of biomarkers for metastatic progression in cancer.

Andrey A Ptitsyn, Michael M Weil, Douglas H Thamm

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Article in BMC bioinformatics, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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3 authors.

Andrey A PtitsynCenter for Bioinformatics, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA. Andrey.Ptitsyn@colostate.edu
Michael M Weil
Douglas H Thamm

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMetastases are responsible for the majority of cancer fatalities. The molecular mechanisms governing metastasis are poorly understood, hindering early diagnosis and treatment. Previous studies of gene expression patterns in metastasis have concentrated on selection of a small number of "signature" biomarkers.

resultsWe propose an alternative approach that puts into focus gene interaction networks and molecular pathways rather than separate genes. We have reanalyzed expression data from a large set of primary solid and metastatic tumors originating from different tissues using the latest available tools for normalization, identification of differentially expressed genes and pathway analysis. Our studies indicate that regardless of the tissue of origin, all metastatic tumors share a number of common features related to changes in basic energy metabolism, cell adhesion/cytoskeleton remodeling, antigen presentation and cell cycle regulation. Analysis of multiple independent datasets indicates significantly reduced oxidative phosphorylation in metastases compared to primary solid tumors.

conclusionOur methods allow identification of robust, although not necessarily highly expressed biomarkers. A systems approach relying on groups of interacting genes rather than single markers is also essential for understanding the cellular processes leading to metastatic progression. We have identified metabolic pathways associated with metastasis that may serve as novel targets for therapeutic intervention.

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AlgorithmsModels, BiologicalBiomarkers, TumorComputer SimulationDisease ProgressionGene Expression ProfilingHumansNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm ProteinsPattern Recognition, AutomatedSignal TransductionSystems BiologyBiomarkers, TumorNeoplasm Proteins

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PMCPMC2537559

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