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ArticleCurrent medicinal chemistry2025

Development and Validation of a Cholesterol-related Gene Signature for Prognostic Assessment in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Jiarong Zheng, Dalong Shu, Rongwei Xu, Yucheng Zheng, Pei Lin, Yunfan Lin, Xinyuan Zhao, Li Cui, Xin Liao, Bing Guo

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Jiarong ZhengDepartment of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Dalong ShuDepartment of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Rongwei XuStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Yucheng ZhengStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Pei LinStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Yunfan LinStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Xinyuan ZhaoStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Li CuiStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Xin LiaoDepartment of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Bing GuoDepartment of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.

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Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Project Foundation 2022A0505050038National Natural Science Foundation of China 81901006, 82372905Science Research Cultivation Program of Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University PY2020002, PY2022019Young Top-notch Talent of Pearl River Talent Plan 0920220228
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aimThis study seeks to develop a prognostic risk signature for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) based on cholesterol-related genes (CholRG), aiming to enhance prognostic accuracy in clinical practice.

backgroundHNSCC poses significant challenges due to its aggressive behavior and limited response to standard treatments, resulting in elevated morbidity and mortality rates.In order to improve prognostic prediction in HNSCC, our study is inspired by the realization that cholesterol metabolism plays a critical role in accelerating the progression of cancer. To this end, we are developing a unique risk signature using CholRG.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to create a CholRG-based risk signature to predict HNSCC prognosis, aiding in clinical decision-making accurately.

methodsThe TCGA HNSCC dataset, along with GSE41613 and GSE65858, was obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases, respectively. A CholRG-based risk signature was then developed and validated across various independent HNSCC cohorts. Moreover, a nomogram model incorporating CholRG-based risk signature was established. Additionally, functional enrichment analysis was conducted, and the immune landscapes of the high- and low-risk groups were compared. Finally,

resultsUtilizing RNA-seq, microarray, and clinical data from public databases, we constructed and validated a CholRG-based risk signature that includes key genes such as

conclusionCollectively, our study not only underscores the importance of cholesterol metabolism in HNSCC pathogenesis but also highlights the CholRG-based risk signature as a promising tool for enhancing prognostic accuracy and personalizing therapeutic strategies.

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CholesterolHead and Neck NeoplasmsSquamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and NeckAcetyl-CoA C-AcetyltransferaseBiomarkers, TumorCell Line, TumorHumansNomogramsPrognosisACAT1 protein, humanAcetyl-CoA C-AcetyltransferaseBiomarkers, TumorCholesterolcholesterolHNSCChypoxia.immune infiltrationprognostic predictionrisk signature

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