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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2022

Identification of a claudin-low subtype in clear cell renal cell carcinoma with implications for the evaluation of clinical outcomes and treatment efficacy.

Cuijian Zhang, Yifan Li, Jinqin Qian, Zhenpeng Zhu, Cong Huang, Zhisong He, Liqun Zhou, Yanqing Gong

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Cuijian ZhangDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yifan LiDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Jinqin QianDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Zhenpeng ZhuDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Cong HuangDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Zhisong HeDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Liqun ZhouDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yanqing GongDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Peking University · CNPeking University First Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: In bladder and breast cancer, the claudin-low subtype is widely identified, revealing a distinct tumor microenvironment (TME) and immunological feature. Although we have previously identified individual claudin members as prognostic biomarkers in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the existence of an intrinsic claudin-low subtype and its interplay with TME and clinical outcomes remains unclear. Methods: Transcriptomic and clinical data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)- kidney clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) cohort and E-MTAB-1980 were derived as the training and validation cohorts, respectively. In addition, GSE40435, GSE53757, International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) datasets, and RNA-sequencing data from local ccRCC patients were utilized as validation cohorts for claudin clustering based on silhouette scores. Using weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) and multiple machine learning algorithms, including least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), CoxBoost, and random forest, we constructed a claudin-TME related (CTR) risk signature. Furthermore, the CTR associated genomic characteristics, immunity, and treatment sensitivity were evaluated. Results: A claudin-low phenotype was identified and associated with an inferior survival and distinct TME and cancer immunity characteristics. Based on its interaction with TME, a risk signature was developed with robust prognostic prediction accuracy. Moreover, we found its association with a claudin-low, stem-like phenotype and advanced clinicopathological features. Intriguingly, it was also effective in kidney chromophobe and renal papillary cell carcinoma. The high CTR group exhibited genomic characteristics similar to those of claudin-low phenotype, including increased chromosomal instability (such as deletions at 9p) and risk genomic alterations (especially Conclusion: We comprehensively evaluated the expression features of claudin genes and identified a claudin-low phenotype in ccRCC. In addition, its related signature could robustly predict the prognosis and provide guide for personalizing management strategies.

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CarcinomaCarcinoma, Renal CellKidney NeoplasmsClaudinsHumansTreatment OutcomeTumor MicroenvironmentClaudinsclaudinclear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC)immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)immunityprognosistumor microenvironment

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