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SynthesisBMC cancer2024

The role of piRNAs in predicting and prognosing in cancer: a focus on piRNA-823 (a systematic review and meta-analysis).

Mohammad Taghizadeh, Tohid Jafari-Koshki, Vahid Jafarlou, Mortaza Raeisi, Leila Alizadeh, Yousef Roosta, Somaieh Matin, Rahele Jabari, Daniel Sur, Abbas Karimi

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Synthesis in BMC cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12citing papers in PubMed
8.6field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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  8. Clinical implications of Alu-based cell-free DNA and serum onco-piRNA monitoring in colorectal cancer management.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Mohammad TaghizadehDepartment of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614756, Iran.
Tohid Jafari-KoshkiDepartment of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166616471, Iran.
Vahid JafarlouCancer Institute of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran.
Mortaza RaeisiHematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166616471, Iran.
Leila AlizadehGastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166616471, Iran.
Yousef RoostaDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, 5714783734, Iran.
Somaieh MatinDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, 8599156189, Iran.
Rahele JabariDepartment of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medical Science, Urmia University of Medical Science, Urmia, 5714783734, Iran.
Daniel SurDepartment of Oncology, The Oncology Institute "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricu¸tă", Cluj-Napoca, 400015, Romania. dr.geni@yahoo.co.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0926-4614
Abbas KarimiDepartment of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614756, Iran. karimia@tbzmed.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1172-8502
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · IRUrmia University · IRArdabil University of Medical Sciences · IRInstitute of Oncology Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta · ROUniversity of Tehran · IR

Funding

Abbas Karimi 71187
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis article examines the potential of using liquid biopsy with piRNAs to study cancer survival outcomes. While previous studies have explored the relationship between piRNA expression and cancer patient outcomes, a comprehensive investigation is still lacking. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature.

methodsWe searched major online databases up to February 2024 to identify articles reporting on the role of piRNA in cancer patient survival outcomes. Our meta-analysis used a random-effects model to pool hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and assess the prognostic value of deregulated piRNA-823. For survival analysis, the Kaplan-Meier method and COX analysis were used.

resultsOut of 6104 articles screened, 20 met our inclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed that dysregulated piRNA expression is associated with cancer patient survival outcomes. Specifically, our meta-analysis found that overexpression of piR-823 is significantly linked with poorer overall survival in patients with colorectal cancer and renal cell cancer (HR: 3.82, 95% CI = [1.81, 8.04], I

conclusionOur findings suggest that various piRNAs may play a role in cancer survival outcomes and that piRNA-823 in particular holds promise as a prognostic biomarker for multiple human cancers. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Our systematic review and meta-analysis of piRNA-823 has important implications for cancer survivors. Our findings suggest that piRNA-823 can be used as a prognostic biomarker for predicting cancer recurrence and survival rates. This information can help clinicians develop personalized treatment plans for cancer survivors, which can improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of recurrence.

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Piwi-Interacting RNAQuality of LifeBiomarkersHumansNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRNA, Small InterferingBiomarkersPiwi-Interacting RNARNA, Small InterferingCancerMeta-analysispiRNAPrognosisSurvivalSystematic review

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PMID38627675
PMCPMC11022431
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