ArticleJournal of applied genetics2023
Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis reveals the oncogenic role of FoxM1 and its impact on prognosis, immune microenvironment, and drug sensitivity in osteosarcoma.
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- Single-cell RNA and bulk sequencing analysis reveals that formononetin inhibits GTSF1 to exert anti-osteosarcoma effects.APL bioengineering · 2025Article
- NEK2 promotes the progression of osteosarcoma through the AKT/p-AKT pathway and interacts with FoxM1.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025Article
- Druggable upregulated proteins in EWS-FLI-driven Ewing sarcoma as emerging new therapeutic targets.American journal of translational research · 2025Review
- Linking FOXM1 and PD-L1 to CDK4/6-MEK targeted therapy resistance in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors.Oncotarget · 2024Review
- Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the communications between tumor microenvironment components and tumor metastasis in osteosarcoma.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Osteosarcoma, a highly malignant bone tumor primarily affecting adolescents, presents a significant challenge in cancer therapy due to its resistance to chemotherapy. This study explores the multifaceted impact of the transcription factor FoxM1 on osteosarcoma, shedding light on its pivotal role in tumor progression, immune microenvironment modulation, and drug response. Utilizing publicly available datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and Therapeutically Applicable Research To Generate Effective Treatments (TARGET) databases, we conducted an in-depth bioinformatics analysis. Our findings illuminate the far-reaching implications of FoxM1 in osteosarcoma, emphasizing its significance as a potential therapeutic target. Differential expression analysis and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) revealed FoxM1's influence on critical pathways related to apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and DNA repair. Notably, FoxM1 expression correlated with poor clinical outcomes in osteosarcoma patients, highlighting its prognostic relevance. Additionally, FoxM1 was found to modulate the immune microenvironment within tumor tissues, impacting immune cell infiltration, immunomodulators, immune checkpoints, and chemokines. Furthermore, a prognostic model based on FoxM1-coexpressed genes demonstrated its effectiveness in predicting patient survival. Drug sensitivity analysis indicated FoxM1's association with drug response, potentially guiding personalized treatment approaches. Hub gene screening identified RAB23 as a key target regulated by FoxM1, with RAB23 shown to influence osteosarcoma cell growth. This study also confirmed FoxM1's overexpression in osteosarcoma tissues compared to normal tissues, and its association with clinicopathological characteristics, including clinical stage, pathological type, and lung metastasis. In conclusion, FoxM1 emerges as a central player in the pathogenesis of osteosarcoma, impacting gene expression, immune responses, and therapeutic outcomes. This comprehensive analysis deepens our understanding of FoxM1's role in osteosarcoma and offers potential avenues for improved diagnosis and treatment.
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