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ArticleBiology direct2024

N6-methyladenosine regulators in hepatocellular carcinoma: investigating the precise definition and clinical applications of biomarkers.

Xiaokai Yan, Yao Qi, Xinyue Yao, Lulu Yin, Hao Wang, Ji Fu, Guo Wan, Yanqun Gao, Nanjing Zhou, Xinxin Ye and 2 more

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Xiaokai Yan *Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yao Qi *Shanghai Molecular Medicine Engineering Technology Research Center, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Xinyue Yao *Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Lulu YinDepartment of Nursing, The People's Hospital of Suiyang, Zunyi, China.
Hao WangDepartment of Surgery, The People's Hospital of Suiyang, Zunyi, China.
Ji FuDepartment of Surgery, Suiyang County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Guo WanDepartment of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yanqun GaoDepartment of Internal Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Nanjing ZhouDepartment of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xinxin YeDepartment of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Xiao LiuDepartment of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China. lx2010zlx@163.com.
Xing ChenDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China. chenxing@zjcc.org.cn.

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province QKHCG [2019] 4433Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province LQ23H160010
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAccurately identifying effective biomarkers and translating them into clinical practice have significant implications for improving clinical outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this study, our objective is to explore appropriate methods to improve the accuracy of biomarker identification and investigate their clinical value.

methodsConcentrating on the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification regulators, we utilized dozens of multi-omics HCC datasets to analyze the expression patterns and genetic features of m6A regulators. Through the integration of big data analysis with function experiments, we have redefined the biological roles of m6A regulators in HCC. Based on the key regulators, we constructed m6A risk models and explored their clinical value in estimating prognosis and guiding personalized therapy for HCC.

resultsMost m6A regulators exhibit abnormal expression in HCC, and their expression is influenced by copy number variations (CNV) and DNA methylation. Large-scale data analysis has revealed the biological roles of many key m6A regulators, and these findings are well consistent with experimental results. The m6A risk models offer significant prognostic value. Moreover, they assist in reassessing the therapeutic potential of drugs such as sorafenib, gemcitabine, CTLA4 and PD1 blockers in HCC.

conclusionsOur findings suggest that the mutual validation of big data analysis and functional experiments may facilitate the precise identification and definition of biomarkers, and our m6A risk models may have the potential to guide personalized chemotherapy, targeted treatment, and immunotherapy decisions in HCC.

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AdenosineBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsDNA Copy Number VariationsDNA MethylationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisAdenosineBiomarkers, TumorN-methyladenosineClinical applicationsHepatocellular carcinomaLarge-scale data analysism6A regulatorsPrecise definition of biomarkersRisk models

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