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ArticleTranslational cancer research2024

Disulfidptosis and ferroptosis related genes predict prognosis and personalize treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Jin-Feng Liu, Lei Huang, Xiao-Ping Zhou, Chun-Rong Li, Miao-Feng Liu, Yi-Hua Liang, Qiu-Hai Yu, Jun-Rong Wu

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Jin-Feng Liu *Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Lei Huang *Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Xiao-Ping ZhouDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China.
Chun-Rong LiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Miao-Feng LiuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Yi-Hua LiangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Qiu-Hai YuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Jun-Rong WuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.
Guangxi Medical University · CNGuangxi University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Understanding the interplay between disulfidptosis, ferroptosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) could provide valuable insights into the pathogenesis of HCC and potentially identify novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of this deadly disease. This study aimed to identify a prognostic signature for HCC by examining the differential expression of genes related to disulfidptosis and ferroptosis (DRG-FRG), and to assess its clinical applicability. Methods: By integrating 23 disulfidptosis and 259 ferroptosis related genes with HCC messenger RNA (mRNA) expression data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), differentially expressed DRG-FRG genes were identified. From these, 11 DRG-FRG genes were selected to construct a risk signature model using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analyses. The prognostic performance of this model was evaluated by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Subsequently, a nomogram was built by combining the signature with clinical variables. To further delve into the underlying mechanisms, we performed bioinformatics analysis using a variety of databases. Results: A prognostic signature based on 11 DRG-FRG genes effectively categorized HCC patients into high- and low-risk groups, showing a significant survival difference. Even after considering clinical variables, this signature remained an independent prognostic factor. Furthermore, the signature played a role in various critical biological processes and pathways that drive HCC progression. Potential therapeutic benefits could be derived from small molecule drugs targeting Conclusions: The signature based on 11 DRG-FRG genes stands out as a promising prognostic biomarker for HCC. Beyond its predictive value, it sheds light on the intricate crosstalk between DRG-FRG genes and HCC. Importantly, these findings could pave the way for enhanced prognostic prediction, informed treatment decisions, and the advancement of immunotherapy for HCC patients.

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