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ArticlePeerJ2023

Identification and validation of key genes associated with pathogenesis and prognosis of gastric cancer.

Ai Li, Yan Li, Yueyue Li, Mingming Zhang, Hong Zhang, Feixue Chen

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Article in PeerJ, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ai LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Yan LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Yueyue LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Mingming ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Hong ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Feixue ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. However, the precise mechanisms and specific biomarkers of GC have not been fully elucidated. We therefore sought to identify and validate the genes associated with GC. Methods: RNA sequencing was performed on gastric tissue specimens from 10 cases each of non-atrophic gastritis (NAG), intestinal metaplasia (IM), and GC. Validation of gene expression was conducted through immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining. The Kaplan-Meier Plotter database was utilized to screen genes associated with prognosis, while protein-protein interaction analysis was conducted to identify hub genes. Results: In GC-IM, the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were predominantly enriched in pathways related to ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, PI3K-Akt pathway, and pathways in cancer. Conversely, in IM-NAG, the DEGs were primarily enriched in pathways associated with fat digestion and absorption, pancreatic secretion, and retinol metabolism. IHC staining revealed elevated expression levels of KLK7 and KLK10 in GC. Specifically, KLK7 expression was found to be correlated with differentiation ( Conclusions: The present study successfully identified and validated crucial genes associated with GC, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of this disease. The findings of this study have the potential to inform clinical practice.

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Gastritis, AtrophicStomach NeoplasmsCollagen Type IHumansPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPrognosisCollagen Type ICollagen Type I, alpha2 SubunitPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesGastric cancerKLK10KLK7PathogenesisPrognosis

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PMCPMC10586292
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