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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2024

A correlation study of adhesion G protein-coupled receptors as potential therapeutic targets for breast cancer.

Wenning Shi, Cong Xu, Ping Lei, Xiaoli Sun, Mengju Song, Yacong Guo, Wenxuan Song, Yizheng Li, Liting Yu, Hui Zhang and 2 more

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Article in Breast cancer research and treatment, 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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  1. Adhesion G protein-coupled receptors.Pharmacological reviews · 2026
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Wenning Shi *Department of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Cong Xu *Department of Cell Biology, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Ping LeiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Xiaoli SunDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Mengju SongDepartment of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Yacong GuoDepartment of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Wenxuan SongDepartment of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Yizheng LiThe Second School of Clinical Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Liting YuDepartment of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China.
Hui ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, 271000, China. 79993@163.com.
Hongmei WangShaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, No.1, Middle Century Avenue, Chenyangzhai, Xianyang, 712046, Shaanxi, China. wanghongmei85@163.com.
Dao-Lai ZhangDepartment of Protein and Antibody Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, Shandong, China. dlzhang@bzmc.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82371629 and 81901548 to D.-L.Z.Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation ZR2019BC078 to D.-L.Z., ZR202211300073 to L.Y.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs), a distinctive subset of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes, with implications in tumor development. Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer (BRCA), specific aGPCRs as potential drug targets or biomarkers remain underexplored.

methodsUALCAN, GEPIA, Kaplan-Meier Plotter, MethSurv, cBiopportal, String, GeneMANIA, DAVID, Timer, Metascape, and qPCR were applied in this work.

resultsOur analysis revealed significantly increased transcriptional levels of ADGRB2, ADGRC1, ADGRC2, ADGRC3, ADGRE1, ADGRF2, ADGRF4, and ADGRL1 in BRCA primary tumors. Further analysis indicated a significant correlation between the expressions of certain aGPCRs and the pathological stage of BRCA. High expression of ADGRA1, ADGRF2, ADGRF4, ADGRG1, ADGRG2, ADGRG4, ADGRG6, and ADGRG7 was significantly correlated with poor overall survival (OS) in BRCA patients. Additionally, high expression of ADGRF2 and ADGRF4 indicated inferior recurrence-free survival (RFS) in BRCA patients. The RT-qPCR experiments also confirmed that the mRNA levels of ADGRF2 and ADGRF4 were higher in BRCA cells and tissues. Functional analysis highlighted the diverse roles of aGPCRs, encompassing GPCR signaling and metabolic energy reserves. Moreover, aGPCRs may exert influence or actively participate in the development of BRCA through their impact on immune status.

conclusionaGPCRs, particularly ADGRF2 and ADGRF4, hold promise as immunotherapeutic targets and prognostic biomarkers in BRCA.

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Biomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledCell Line, TumorFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMolecular Targeted TherapyPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledAdhesion GPCRsBioinformatics analysisBRCAImmunotherapeutic targetPrognostic biomarker

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