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ArticleNature communications2023

Single-cell analysis of gastric signet ring cell carcinoma reveals cytological and immune microenvironment features.

Weizhu Zhao, Yanfei Jia, Guangyu Sun, Haiying Yang, Luguang Liu, Xianlin Qu, Jishuang Ding, Hang Yu, Botao Xu, Siwei Zhao and 2 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers.

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34citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

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34 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Weizhu Zhao *Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong University Cancer Center, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Yanfei Jia *Research Center of Basic Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0670-1604
Guangyu SunDepartment of Oncology, Binzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, China.
Haiying YangDepartment of Cardiology, Binzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, China.
Luguang LiuDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6558-1860
Xianlin QuDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0002-0133-2587
Jishuang DingDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0003-6104-8681
Hang YuDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0004-1931-0217
Botao XuDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3614-2521
Siwei ZhaoDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0008-6625-2688
Ligang XingDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong University Cancer Center, Jinan, Shandong, China. xinglg@medmail.com.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-0528-9048
Jie ChaiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China. jchai@sdfmu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-7705-2402
Shandong Tumor Hospital · CNBinzhou University · CNJinan Central Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma (GSRC) is a special subtype of gastric cancer (GC) associated with poor prognosis, but an in-depth and systematic study of GSRC is lacking. Here, we perform single-cell RNA sequencing to assess GC samples. We identify signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) cells. Microseminoprotein-beta (MSMB) can be used as a marker gene to guide the identification of moderately/poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma and signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC). The upregulated differentially expressed genes in SRCC cells are mainly enriched in abnormally activated cancer-related signalling pathways and immune response signalling pathways. SRCC cells are also significantly enriched in mitogen-activated protein kinase and oestrogen signalling pathways, which can interact and promote each other in a positive feedback loop. SRCC cells are shown to have lower cell adhesion and higher immune evasion capabilities as well as an immunosuppressive microenvironment, which may be closely associated with the relatively poor prognosis of GSRC. In summary, GSRC exhibits unique cytological characteristics and a unique immune microenvironment, which may be advantageous for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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AdenocarcinomaCarcinoma, Signet Ring CellStomach NeoplasmsHumansSingle-Cell AnalysisTumor Microenvironment

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PMID37225691
PMCPMC10209160
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