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ArticleCancer management and research2019

Importance of gene expression signatures in pancreatic cancer prognosis and the establishment of a prediction model.

Xiaokai Yan, Haifeng Wan, Xiangyong Hao, Tian Lan, Wei Li, Lin Xu, Kefei Yuan, Hong Wu

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Article in Cancer management and research, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Xiaokai YanDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Haifeng WanDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Xiangyong HaoDepartment of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China.
Tian LanDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Wei LiDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Lin XuDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Kefei YuanDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Hong WuDepartment of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, wuhong7801@163.com.
Sichuan University · CNGansu Provincial Hospital · CN

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimPancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most common tumors with a poor prognosis. The current American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, based on the anatomical features of tumors, is insufficient to predict PC outcomes. The current study is endeavored to identify important prognosis-related genes and build an effective predictive model.

methodsMultiple public datasets were used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and survival-related genes (SRGs). Bioinformatics analysis of DEGs was used to identify the main biological processes and pathways involved in PC. A risk score based on SRGs was computed through a univariate Cox regression analysis. The performance of the risk score in predicting PC prognosis was evaluated with survival analysis, Harrell's concordance index (C-index), area under the curve (AUC), and calibration plots. A predictive nomogram was built through integrating the risk score with clinicopathological information.

resultsA total of 945 DEGs were identified in five Gene Expression Omnibus datasets, and four SRGs (

conclusionThis study identified four new biomarkers that are significantly associated with the carcinogenesis, progression, and prognosis of PC, which may be helpful in studying the underlying mechanism of PC carcinogenesis. The predictive nomogram showed robust performance in predicting PC prognosis. Therefore, the current model may provide an effective and reliable guide for prognosis assessment and treatment decision-making in the clinic.

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