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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of NOX4 as a biomarker for pan-cancer prognosis and immune infiltration.

Yuying Liu, Hua Huang, Xijun Yang, Danhe Huang, Xiongwei Wang, Mingyu Yuan, Lianqing Hong

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yuying LiuDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Hua HuangTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Xijun YangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
Danhe HuangDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Xiongwei WangDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Mingyu YuanDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Lianqing HongDepartment of Pathology, Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine · CNFudan University Shanghai Cancer Center · CNTianjin Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) has been proven to be associated with the prognosis of tumors in multiple cancers and can serve as a potential immunotherapy target to provide new treatment options for various tumors. In this study, our aim is to conduct an in-depth investigation of NOX4 across a range of cancer types to determine the relationship between NOX4 and tumors.

methodsUtilizing large-scale transcriptomic and clinical data from public databases, a systematic examination of NOX4 expression patterns was performed in pan-cancer cohorts. Survival analysis, methylation analysis, and correlation studies were employed to assess the diagnostic and prognostic significance of NOX4 in diverse cancer types. Additionally, an exploration of the relationship between NOX4 expression and immune infiltration across various tumors was conducted.

resultsThe analyses unveiled a consistent upregulation of NOX4 expression in multiple cancer types relative to normal tissues, indicating its potential as a universal cancer biomarker. Elevated NOX4 expression significantly correlated with poor overall survival in several cancers. Furthermore, the study demonstrated a robust correlation between NOX4 expression and immune cell infiltration, signifying its involvement in the modulation of the tumor microenvironment.

conclusionsThis study imparts valuable insights into the potential applications of NOX4 in cancer research, highlighting its significance as a multifaceted biomarker with diagnostic, prognostic, and immunomodulatory implications across diverse malignancies.

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Biomarkers, TumorNADPH Oxidase 4NeoplasmsComputational BiologyDNA MethylationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorNADPH Oxidase 4NOX4 protein, humanbioinformaticsimmune checkpointNADPH oxidase 4pan-cancer analysistumor immune microenvironment

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PMID38663913
PMCPMC11087120
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