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Molecular characterization of Golgi apparatus-related genes indicates prognosis and immune infiltration in osteosarcoma.

Jian Zhang, Jiahao Liu, Rui Ding, Xinxin Miao, Jianjian Deng, Xiaokun Zhao, Tianlong Wu, Xigao Cheng

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Jian ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Jiahao LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Rui DingDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Xinxin MiaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Jianjian DengDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Xiaokun ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Tianlong WuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Xigao ChengDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Nanchang University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundThe Golgi apparatus (GA) is crucial for protein synthesis and modification, and regulates various cellular processes. Dysregulation of GA can lead to pathological conditions like neoplastic growth. GA-related genes (GARGs) mutations are commonly found in cancer, contributing to tumor metastasis. However, the expression and prognostic significance of GARGs in osteosarcoma are yet to be understood.

methodsGene expression and clinical data of osteosarcoma patients were obtained from the TARGET and GEO databases. A consensus clustering analysis identified distinct molecular subtypes based on GARGs. Discrepancies in biological processes and immunological features among the subtypes were explored using GSVA, ssGSEA, and Metascape analysis. A GARGs signature was constructed using Cox regression. The prognostic value of the GARGs signature in osteosarcoma was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier curves and a nomogram.

resultsTwo GARG subtypes were identified, with Cluster A showing better prognosis, immunogenicity, and immune cell infiltration than Cluster B. A novel risk model of 3 GARGs was established using the TARGET dataset and validated with independent datasets. High-risk patients had poorer overall survival, and the GARGs signature independently predicted osteosarcoma prognosis. Combining risk scores and clinical characteristics in a nomogram improved prediction performance. Additionally, we discovered Stanniocalcin-2 (STC2) as a significant prognostic gene highly expressed in osteosarcoma and potential disease biomarker.

conclusionsOur study revealed that patients with osteosarcoma can be divided into two GARGs subgroups. Furthermore, we have developed a GARGs prognostic signature that can accurately forecast the prognosis of osteosarcoma patients.

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Bone NeoplasmsOsteosarcomaGolgi ApparatusHumansNomogramsPrognosisbiomarkersGolgi apparatusimmune infiltrationosteosarcomaprognosis

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