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ArticleHuman genomics2024

Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of human cytomegalovirus pathway genes in pan-cancer.

Tengyue Yan, Xianwu Pang, Boying Liang, Qiuxia Meng, Huilin Wei, Wen Li, Dahai Liu, Yanling Hu

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Tengyue Yan *Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Xianwu Pang *Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, 530028, China.
Boying Liang *Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Qiuxia MengSchool of Information and Managent, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Huilin WeiSchool of Institute of Life Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Wen LiDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Dahai LiuSchool of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, People's Republic of China. seansean2014@126.com.
Yanling HuCollaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Bioresource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China. huyanling@gxmu.edu.cn.

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Guangxi Key Research and Development Project Guike AB22035027National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFC2605400The Key Projects of Department of Education of Guangdong Province of China 2022ZDZX2057The National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160537The Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China 2022A1515011368
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Abstract

backgroundHuman cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpesvirus that can infect various cell types and modulate host gene expression and immune response. It has been associated with the pathogenesis of various cancers, but its molecular mechanisms remain elusive.

methodsWe comprehensively analyzed the expression of HCMV pathway genes across 26 cancer types using the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) databases. We also used bioinformatics tools to study immune invasion and tumor microenvironment in pan-cancer. Cox regression and machine learning were used to analyze prognostic genes and their relationship with drug sensitivity.

resultsWe found that HCMV pathway genes are widely expressed in various cancers. Immune infiltration and the tumor microenvironment revealed that HCMV is involved in complex immune processes. We obtained prognostic genes for 25 cancers and significantly found 23 key genes in the HCMV pathway, which are significantly enriched in cellular chemotaxis and synaptic function and may be involved in disease progression. Notably, CaM family genes were up-regulated and AC family genes were down-regulated in most tumors. These hub genes correlate with sensitivity or resistance to various drugs, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets.

conclusionsOur study has revealed the role of the HCMV pathway in various cancers and provided insights into its molecular mechanism and therapeutic significance. It is worth noting that the key genes of the HCMV pathway may open up new doors for cancer prevention and treatment.

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Computational BiologyCytomegalovirusNeoplasmsTumor MicroenvironmentCytomegalovirus InfectionsDatabases, GeneticGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGene Regulatory NetworksHumansPrognosisBioinformaticsHuman cytomegalovirus pathwayImmune infiltrationPan-cancerTumor mutation burden

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