ArticleDiscover oncology2024
Construction and assessment of an angiogenesis-related gene signature for prognosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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- [Expression and prognostic value of mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2025Article
- The association between diabetes and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: evidence from clinical cohort and bioinformatics analyses.Frontiers in genetics · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveAngiogenesis-associated genes (AAGs) play a critical role in cancer patient survival. However, there are insufficient reports on the prognostic value of AAGs in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the correlation between AAG expression levels and survival in HNSC patients, explore the predictive value of signature genes and lay the groundwork for future in-depth research.
methodsRelevant data for HNSC were obtained from the databases. AAGs-associated signature genes linked to prognosis were screened to construct a predictive model. Further analysis was conducted to determine the functional correlation of the signature genes.
resultsThe signature genes (STC1, SERPINA5, APP, OLR1, and PDGFA) were used to construct prognostic models. Patients were divided into high-risk and low-risk groups based on the calculated risk scores. Survival analysis showed that patients in the high-risk group had a significantly lower overall survival than those in the low-risk group (P < 0.05). Therefore, this prognostic model was an independent prognostic factor for predicting HNSC. In addition, patients in the low-risk group were more sensitive to multiple anti-cancer drugs. Functional correlation analysis showed a good correlation between the characteristic genes and HNSC metastasis, invasion, and angiogenesis.
conclusionThis study established a new prognostic model for AAGs and may guide the selection of therapeutic agents for HNSC. These genes have important functions in the tumor microenvironment; it also provides a valuable resource for the future clinical trials investigating the relationship between HNSC and AAGs.
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