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ArticleBioscience reports2021

The relationship among Girdin DNA methylation, its high expression, and immune infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma: Clues from in silico analysis.

Cheng Zhang, Yang Ke, Xuefen Lei, Xin Liu, Hai Li, Runjiao Shi, Lin Wang

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Cheng Zhang *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China.
Yang Ke *Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China.
Xuefen Lei *Department of Medical Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China.
Xin Liu *Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610051, China.
Hai Li *School of Medicine, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China.
Runjiao ShiDepartment of Medical Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China.
Lin WangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China.
Kunming Medical University · CNChengdu Medical College · CNKunming University · CN

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of the present study was to explore the relationship among Girdin DNA methylation, its high expression, and immune infiltration in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MATERIALS AND

methodsThe Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) databases were used to compare Girdin mRNA expression between HCC tissues and normal tissues, and determine the relationship between Girdin expression and HCC prognosis. TCGA database was also used to analyze the expression of Girdin and its methylation status, as well as the relationship between Girdin DNA methylation and HCC prognosis. The Tumor IMmune Estimation Resource (TIMER) database was used to explore the correlation between Girdin expression and HCC immune infiltration.

resultsGirdin expression was elevated in HCC tissues compared with that in normal tissues. The degree of methylation at cg03188526, a CpG site in the Girdin gene body, was positively correlated with Girdin mRNA expression, while high Girdin expression and cg03188526 hypermethylation were both correlated with poor HCC prognosis. Additionally, HCC tissue with high Girdin expression exhibited abundant immune infiltration, and the high Girdin expression was associated with a worse prognosis in macrophage-enriched HCC specimens.

conclusionOur findings indicated that Girdin likely functions as an oncogene in HCC and that hypermethylation at cg03188526 in the Girdin gene body may explain the high Girdin expression levels in HCC tissue. Furthermore, we report for the first time that the adverse effects of high Girdin expression in HCC patients may be partially mediated by tumor macrophage infiltration.

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DNA MethylationAgedBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell MovementCpG IslandsFemaleHumansLiver NeoplasmsMacrophagesMaleMicrofilament ProteinsMiddle AgedPrognosisVesicular Transport ProteinsBiomarkers, TumorCCDC88A protein, humanMicrofilament ProteinsVesicular Transport ProteinsGirdinHepatocellular carcinomaImmune cellsMethylationSurvival

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