ArticleOdontology2024
Aberrated PSMA1 expression associated with clinicopathological features and prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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Abstract
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a globally prevalent cancer with significant mortality rates. OSCC a predominant subtype of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), poses a substantial health burden. Despite advancements in diagnosis and therapy, OSCC prognosis remains poor. The 26S proteasome, a cellular protein degradation complex, is associated with cancer, including PSMA1, a proteasomal subunit, which is upregulated in various cancers. We analyzed PSMA1 expression using TCGA data, validated it in OSCC samples using real-time PCR, and explored its role through various databases. Tumor and adjacent normal tissues from OSCC patients were examined, and PSMA1 expression was analyzed. Survival analysis assessed the impact of PSMA1 on patient outcomes, while immune infiltration was examined using the TIMER database. GeneMANIA, STRING, and Metascape were utilized for gene interaction and pathway analysis. PSMA1 was significantly upregulated in OSCC and HNSCC. Its overexpression correlated with advanced clinicopathological features and poorer prognosis in HNSCC patients. PSMA1 expression is also related to immune cell infiltration. Gene interaction analysis revealed PSMA1 involvement in proteolysis regulation, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target. PSMA1 upregulation in HNSCC association with adverse clinicopathological features and prognosis underscores its potential significance. Further research is warranted to elucidate its molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential in OSCC management.
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