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ArticleJournal of ovarian research2024

Integration of single-cell RNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq data to construct and validate a cancer-associated fibroblast-related prognostic signature for patients with ovarian cancer.

Liang Shen, Aihua Li, Jing Cui, Haixia Liu, Shiqian Zhang

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Article in Journal of ovarian research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Liang ShenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, Shandong, 252000, P.R. China.
Aihua LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, Shandong, 252000, P.R. China. liaihua19800101@163.com.
Jing CuiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jinan Stomatology Hospital, 101 Jingliu Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, P.R. China.
Haixia LiuDepartment of Obstetrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, P.R. China.
Shiqian ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, P.R. China. zhangshiqian2023@163.com.
Jinan Stomatological Hospital · CNLiaocheng People's Hospital · CNQilu Hospital of Shandong University · CNShandong First Medical University · CNShandong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo establish a prognostic risk profile for ovarian cancer (OC) patients based on cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and gain a comprehensive understanding of their role in OC progression, prognosis, and therapeutic efficacy.

methodsData on OC single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and total RNA-seq were collected from the GEO and TCGA databases. Seurat R program was used to analyze scRNA-seq data and identify CAFs clusters corresponding to CAFs markers. Differential expression analysis was performed on the TCGA dataset to identify prognostic genes. A CAF-associated risk signature was designed using Lasso regression and combined with clinicopathological variables to develop a nomogram. Functional enrichment and the immune landscape were also analyzed.

resultsFive CAFs clusters were identified in OC using scRNA-seq data, and 2 were significantly associated with OC prognosis. Seven genes were selected to develop a CAF-based risk signature, primarily associated with 28 pathways. The signature was a key independent predictor of OC prognosis and relevant in predicting the results of immunotherapy interventions. A novel nomogram combining CAF-based risk and disease stage was developed to predict OC prognosis.

conclusionThe study highlights the importance of CAFs in OC progression and suggests potential for innovative treatment strategies. A CAF-based risk signature provides a highly accurate prediction of the prognosis of OC patients, and the developed nomogram shows promising results in predicting the OC prognosis.

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Cancer-Associated FibroblastsOvarian NeoplasmsFemaleHumansPrognosisRNA-SeqSingle-Cell Gene Expression AnalysisTumor MicroenvironmentCancer-associated fibroblastsImmune therapyOvarian cancerTumor microenvironment

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PMID38627854
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