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ArticleJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2021

A novel prognostic signature based on four glycolysis-related genes predicts survival and clinical risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Zhihong Chen, Yiping Zou, Yuanpeng Zhang, Zhenrong Chen, Fan Wu, Ning Shi, Haosheng Jin

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Zhihong ChenMedical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9749-2501
Yiping ZouMedical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China.
Yuanpeng ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Zhenrong ChenDepartment of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Fan WuDepartment of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Ning ShiDepartment of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
Haosheng JinMedical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China.

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This work was supported by a grant from Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province No. 2021A1515011066
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backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cancer with limited cure and poor survival. In our study, a bioinformatic analysis was conducted to investigate the role of glycolysis in the pathogenesis and progression of HCC.

methodsSingle-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGESA) was used to calculate enrichment scores for each sample in TCGA-LIHC and GEO14520 according to the glycolysis gene set. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identified a gene module closely related to glycolysis, and their function was investigated. Prognostic biomarkers were screened from these genes. Cox proportional hazard model and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression were used to construct the prognostic signature. Kaplan-Meier (KM) and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses evaluated the prediction performance of the prognostic signature in TCGA-LIHC and ICGC-LIRI-JP. Combination analysis data of clinical features and prognostic signature constructed a nomogram. Area under ROC curves and decision curve analysis were used to compare the nomogram and its components.

resultsThe glycolysis pathway was upregulated in HCC and was unfavorable for survival. The determined gene module was mainly enriched in cell proliferation. A prognostic signature (CDCA8, RAB5IF, SAP30, and UCK2) was developed and validated. KM and ROC curves showed a considerable predictive effect. The risk score derived from the signature was an independent prognostic factor. The nomogram increased prediction efficiency by combining risk signature and TNM stage and performed better than component factors in net benefit.

conclusionThe gene signature may contribute to individual risk estimation, survival prognosis, and clinical management.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorComputational BiologyFemaleGlycolysisHumansMaleMiddle AgedNomogramsPrognosisTranscriptomeBiomarkers, Tumorbioinformatic analysisglycolysishepatocellular carcinoma

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