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ArticleAging2023

A SARS-CoV-2 related signature that explores the tumor microenvironment and predicts immunotherapy response in esophageal squamous cell cancer.

Qianhe Ren, Pengpeng Zhang, Shengyi Zhang, Wenhui Chen, Hao Chi, Wei Wang, Wei Zhang, Haoran Lin, Yue Yu

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Article in Aging, 2023. 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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9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Qianhe RenDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Pengpeng ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Shengyi ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Songjiang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine (Preparatory Stage), Shanghai, China.
Wenhui ChenDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Hao ChiSchool of Clinical Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
Wei WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Wei ZhangDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Haoran LinDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yue YuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jiangsu Province Hospital · CNNanjing Medical University · CNBeijing Tongren Hospital · CNSongjiang District Central Hospital · CNSouthwest Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe existing therapeutic approaches for combating tumors are insufficient in completely eradicating malignancy, as cancer facilitates tumor relapse and develops resistance to treatment interventions. The potential mechanistic connection between SARS-CoV-2 and ESCC has received limited attention. Therefore, our objective was to investigate the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-related-genes (SCRGs) in esophageal squamous cancer (ESCC).

methodsRaw data were obtained from the TCGA and GEO databases. Clustering of SCRGs from the scRNA-seq data was conducted using the Seurat R package. A risk signature was then generated using Lasso regression, incorporating prognostic genes related to SCRGs. Subsequently, a nomogram model was developed based on the clinicopathological characteristics and the risk signature.

resultsEight clusters of SCRGs were identified in ESCC utilizing scRNA-seq data, of which three exhibited prognostic implications. A risk signature was then made up with bulk RNA-seq, which displayed substantial correlations with immune infiltration. The novel signature was verified to have excellent prognostic efficacy.

conclusionThe utilization of risk signatures based on SCRGs can efficiently forecast the prognosis of ESCC. A thorough characterization of the SCRGs signature in ESCC could facilitate the interpretation of ESCC's response to immunotherapy and offer innovative approaches to cancer therapy.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellCOVID-19Esophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaHumansImmunotherapyNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisSARS-CoV-2Tumor Microenvironmentesophageal squamous cell carcinomaimmunotherapyprognosisrisk signatureSARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC10599722
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