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ArticleJournal of translational medicine2024

Identification of fibrosis-associated biomarkers in heart failure and human cancers.

Can Hou, Junyu Huo, Si Yan, Fei Sun, Xiaoyu Yang

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Can Hou *Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, 213000, China.
Junyu Huo *Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, 213000, China.
Si YanDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, 213000, China.
Fei SunDepartment of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, 213000, China. sunfei@njmu.edu.cn.
Xiaoyu YangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, 213000, China. jsczyxy@163.com.

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Changzhou Key Medical Discipline CZXK202202Changzhou Sci&Tech Program CJ20235085
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Abstract

backgroundHeart failure (HF) and cancer share common risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms, including fibrosis. Identifying biomarkers and therapeutic targets for both conditions is crucial. MATERIALS AND

methodsRNA sequencing data from HF patients were analyzed to identify 12 genes associated with myocardial fibrosis. Validation was performed using public datasets, and functional enrichment analyses were conducted. Gene expression patterns and prognostic value in various cancers were assessed.

resultsFibromodulin (FMOD), Periostin (POSTN), Latent Transforming Growth Factor Beta Binding Protein 2 (LTBP2), Collagen Type I Alpha 1 Chain (COL1A1), Collagen Type VIII Alpha 1 Chain (COL8A1), Asporin (ASPN), and Hemoglobin Subunit Beta (HBB) showed significant dysregulation in heart failure tissues and were implicated in multiple cancer types. Pan-cancer analysis revealed associations between these genes and prognosis. Correlations with cancer-associated fibroblasts were also observed.

conclusionFMOD, POSTN, LTBP2, COL1A1, COL8A1, ASPN, and HBB are potential biomarkers for HF and cancer with fibrotic microenvironments. Targeting fibrosis may offer novel therapeutic approaches. Further validation and mechanistic studies are needed. This study contributes to understanding HF and cancer at the molecular level and suggests personalized treatment strategies.

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FibrosisHeart FailureNeoplasmsBiomarkersBiomarkers, TumorFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMalePrognosisReproducibility of ResultsBiomarkersBiomarkers, TumorBioinformatics analysisCancer-associated fibroblastsCardiovascular diseasesHeart failure

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PMID39563337
PMCPMC11575019

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