ArticleFrontiers in genetics2021
Identification of Core Genes Related to Progression and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Small-Molecule Drug Predication.
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Abstract
backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most leading causes of cancer death with a poor prognosis. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unclear, and effective treatment for it is limited. Using an integrated bioinformatics method, the present study aimed to identify the key candidate prognostic genes that are involved in HCC development and identify small-molecule drugs with treatment potential. METHODS AND
resultsIn this study, by using three expression profile datasets from Gene Expression Omnibus database, 1,704 differentially expressed genes were identified, including 671 upregulated and 1,033 downregulated genes. Then, weighted co-expression network analysis revealed nine modules are related with pathological stage; turquoise module was the most associated module. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses (KEGG) indicated that these genes were enriched in cell division, cell cycle, and metabolic related pathways. Furthermore, by analyzing the turquoise module, 22 genes were identified as hub genes. Based on HCC data from gene expression profiling interactive analysis (GEPIA) database, nine genes associated with progression and prognosis of HCC were screened, including
conclusionIn conclusion, the nine key gene signatures related to HCC progression and prognosis were identified and validated. The cell cycle pathway was the core pathway enriched with these key genes. Moreover, several candidate molecule drugs were identified, providing insights into novel therapeutic approaches for HCC.
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