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ArticleCancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers2022

High expression of PPM1G is associated with the progression and poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Dan-Lei Xiong, Qian Li, Heng Wang, Wei-Li Jin, Xiao-Ming Fan, Ying-Yu Ma

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Dan-Lei XiongDepartment of Ultrasound, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Qian LiGraduate Department, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China.
Heng WangGraduate Department, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China.
Wei-Li JinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Nanxun People's Hospital (Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Nanxun Branch), Huzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xiao-Ming FanDepartment of Ultrasound, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Ying-Yu MaKey Laboratory of Gastroenterology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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Abstract

backgroundPPM1G, a member of the serine/threonine protease family, dephosphorylates various proteins and may be involved in cancer development. The role and mechanism of PPM1G in HCC still needs to be verified.

objectiveThis study aims to explore the role of PPM1G in the occurrence, development and prognosis of HCC.

methodsUsing bioinformatics (UALCAN, cBioPortal, Linkedomics, STRING and GSEA) to analyze the expression of PPM1G mRNA in HCC, its clinical relevance and possible involved signaling pathways. The expression of PPM1G protein was determined by immunohistochemistry in 311 cases of HCC to evaluate the association between PPM1G and clinical features and prognosis.

resultsThe expression of PPM1G was significantly upregulated in HCC (P< 0.001), correlated with the metastasis (P= 0.020), pathological grade of HCC (P= 0.032), microvascular invasion (P= 0.040), and HBV infection (P= 0.041). Cox multivariate regression showed high expression of PPM1G was an independent prognostic factor for HCC. Its role in HCC may relate to methylation and frequency mutation. Furthermore, the database showed PPM1G is involved in the signal pathway such as cell cycle, WNT pathway, and mTOR pathway in HCC.

conclusionPPM1G showed an essential function involving in tumor-related pathways in HCC, providing a biological basis for targeted treatment of HCC clinically.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisProtein Phosphatase 2CWnt Signaling PathwayPPM1G protein, humanProtein Phosphatase 2CHCCPPM1Gprognosisprogression

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PMID34366322
PMCPMC12364170

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