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ArticleDiscover oncology2024

GABPB1 plays a cancer-promoting role in non-small cell lung cancer.

Tuo Wang, Cong Cao, Yu Fan, Jialing Xu, Tao Hua, Jie Ding, Zejie Liu, Beili Wang, Juanwen Lian

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Article in Discover oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Tuo Wang *Department of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Cong Cao *Department of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Yu FanDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Jialing XuDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Tao HuaDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Jie DingDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Zejie LiuDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Beili WangDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China.
Juanwen LianDepartment of Oncology, Xi'an Chest Hospital, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China. l85325060@163.com.
Xi'an Chest Hospital · CN

Funding

Beijing Science And Technology Innovation Medical Development Foundation KC2021-JK-0186-14
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGABPB1, the gene that encodes two isoforms of the beta subunit of GABP, has been identified as an oncogene in multiple malignant tumors. However, the role and mode of action of GABPB1 in malignant tumors, especially in lung cancer, are not well understood and need further research.

methodsOur research focused on examining the biological function of GABPB1 in NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer). We analysed tumor data from public databases to assess the expression of GABPB1 in NSCLC  and its correlation with patient prognosis and investigated GABPB1 expression and methylation patterns in relation to the tumor microenvironment. In parallel, experiments were conducted using short hairpin RNA (shRNA) to suppress the GABPB1 gene in human lung cancer cells to evaluate the effects on cell proliferation, viability, and apoptosis.

resultsGABPB1 was widely expressed in various tissues of the human body. Compared to that in normal tissues, the expression of this gene was different in multiple tumor tissues. GABPB1 was highly expressed in lung cancer tissues and cell lines. Its expression was associated with molecular subtype and cellular signalling pathways, and a high level of GABPB1 expression was related to a poor prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma patients. The expression and methylation of GABPB1 affect the tumor microenvironment. After suppressing the expression of GABPB1 in both A549 and H1299 cells, we found a decrease in cell growth and expression, the formation of clones and an increase in the apoptosis rate.

conclusionsOur research verified that GABPB1 promotes the tumorigenesis of NSCLC and has an inhibitory effect on tumor immunity. The specific role of GABPB1 may vary among different pathological types of NSCLC. This molecule can serve as a prognostic indicator for lung adenocarcinoma, and its methylation may represent a potential breakthrough in treatment by altering the tumor immune microenvironment in lung squamous cell carcinoma. The role and mechanism of action of GABPB1 in NSCLC should be further explored.

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ApoptosisCell proliferationGABPB1NSCLCTumor immune microenvironment (TIME)

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