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ArticleGenes & genomics2023

Comprehensive analysis of circular RNAs in nasopharyngeal cancer.

Si-Yu Zhu, Xiao-Yi Wang, Hui Xie, Li-Zhi Liu

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Si-Yu Zhu *Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng Road East, 510060, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0839-2972
Xiao-Yi Wang *Department of Radiology, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China.
Hui XieDepartment of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng Road East, 510060, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. xiehui1@sysucc.org.cn.
Li-Zhi LiuDepartment of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dongfeng Road East, 510060, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. liulizh@sysucc.org.cn.
Sun Yat-sen University · CNHainan General Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundNasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a type of epithelial malignancy that is positive for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and affects several populations worldwide. Due to the high rates of relapse and metastasis following primary treatment, there is an urgent need to identify new candidates for NPC therapy. Recently, circular RNA (circRNA) has emerged as a promising target for cancer diagnosis and prevention.

objectiveThis study aimed to study the circRNAs enriched in NPC patients, and further analyze potential signaling pathways involved.

methodsA new bioinformatic tool named psirc was used to analyze RNA-sequencing datasets from NPC patients and normal specimens to study the NPC-enriched circRNAs.

resultsWe identified and quantified the full-length circRNA in these samples and found the top 10 enriched circRNAs in NPC patients compared to control samples. Furthermore, we selected the most enriched circRNA, circEEF1A1_E8B1, and studied its protein coding ability, microRNA and RNA-binding protein (RBP) binding capacity. We also constructed a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network for its binding proteins and extracted hub genes. Finally, we conducted survival analysis for these hub genes in head and neck cancer patients.

conclusionsIn summary, our study has revealed the presence of previously unidentified circRNAs that are enriched in NPC patients. Through an analysis of their molecular functions, we have advanced our understanding of the potential role of circRNAs in NPC development.

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Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsNasopharyngeal NeoplasmsHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansNasopharyngeal CarcinomaRNA, CircularRNA, CircularBioinformatics analysisBiomarkerCircular RNA (circRNA)Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)Psirc

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