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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2024

Single-cell RNA-seq reveals T cell exhaustion and immune response landscape in osteosarcoma.

Qizhi Fan, Yiyan Wang, Jun Cheng, Boyu Pan, Xiaofang Zang, Renfeng Liu, Youwen Deng

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Qizhi Fan *Department of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Yiyan Wang *Department of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Jun ChengDepartment of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Boyu PanDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China.
Xiaofang ZangDepartment of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Renfeng LiuDepartment of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Youwen DengDepartment of Spine Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Central South University · CNThird Xiangya Hospital · CNThird Hospital of Changsha · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: T cell exhaustion in the tumor microenvironment has been demonstrated as a substantial contributor to tumor immunosuppression and progression. However, the correlation between T cell exhaustion and osteosarcoma (OS) remains unclear. Methods: In our present study, single-cell RNA-seq data for OS from the GEO database was analysed to identify CD8+ T cells and discern CD8+ T cell subsets objectively. Subgroup differentiation trajectory was then used to pinpoint genes altered in response to T cell exhaustion. Subsequently, six machine learning algorithms were applied to develop a prognostic model linked with T cell exhaustion. This model was subsequently validated in the TARGETs and Meta cohorts. Finally, we examined disparities in immune cell infiltration, immune checkpoints, immune-related pathways, and the efficacy of immunotherapy between high and low TEX score groups. Results: The findings unveiled differential exhaustion in CD8+ T cells within the OS microenvironment. Three genes related to T cell exhaustion (RAD23A, SAC3D1, PSIP1) were identified and employed to formulate a T cell exhaustion model. This model exhibited robust predictive capabilities for OS prognosis, with patients in the low TEX score group demonstrating a more favorable prognosis, increased immune cell infiltration, and heightened responsiveness to treatment compared to those in the high TEX score group. Conclusion: In summary, our research elucidates the role of T cell exhaustion in the immunotherapy and progression of OS, the prognostic model constructed based on T cell exhaustion-related genes holds promise as a potential method for prognostication in the management and treatment of OS patients.

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Bone NeoplasmsOsteosarcomaDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA Repair EnzymesHumansImmunitySingle-Cell Gene Expression AnalysisT-Cell ExhaustionTumor MicroenvironmentDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA Repair EnzymesRAD23A protein, humanimmunotherapyosteosarcomaprognosisT cell exhaustiontumor immune microenvironment

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PMID38629071
PMCPMC11018946
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