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ArticleApplied biochemistry and biotechnology2025

Identification and Validation of Molecular Features of the Anoikis Gene-Related Hub Genes in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Dong Li, Lihao Bao, Shaosheng Liu, Ke Ji, Xujiu Xu, Jie Yuan, Guihua Xia

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Dong Li *Department of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Lihao Bao *Department of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Shaosheng Liu *Department of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Ke JiDepartment of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Xujiu XuDepartment of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Jie YuanDepartment of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China.
Guihua XiaDepartment of Otolaryngology, Beilun District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Beilun District, No. 1288, Lushan East Road, Ningbo City, China. xiaguihua2012@163.com.

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Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor originating from nasopharyngeal mucosa. Anoikis, a form of programmed cell death induced by detachment from the extracellular matrix, normally prevents metastasis. Resistance to anoikis in cancer cells can enhance their metastatic potential. This study identifies anoikis-related genes (ARGs) associated with NPC to elucidate tumorigenesis mechanisms. Analysis of the GSE12452 dataset from GEO revealed 77 differentially expressed ARGs in NPC tissues. GO and KEGG analyses highlighted significant enrichment in apoptosis-related pathways. A PPI network identified MYC, FN1, BRCA1, and FGF2 as Hub genes. Correlation analysis showed MYC positively correlated with activated dendritic cells (p < 0.01) but negatively with naive CD4 T cells (p < 0.001). FN1 was positively correlated with activated dendritic cells (p < 0.01) and negatively with M1 macrophages (p < 0.05). FGF2 negatively correlated with naive CD4 T cells (p < 0.001), while BRCA1 was positively correlated with eosinophils (p < 0.01). GSVA and GSEA indicated that MYC, FN1, BRCA1, and FGF2 were significantly enriched in cell cycle and DNA replication pathways. Immunohistochemistry and qPCR of 50 NPC samples confirmed the overexpression of these genes. Knockdown of MYC, FN1, BRCA1, and FGF2 led to increased tumor cell malignancy, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). This study identifies MYC, FN1, BRCA1, and FGF2 as anoikis-related genes (ARGs) with significant regulatory roles in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). These ARGs are found to be involved in the development and progression of NPC, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets for this cancer.

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AnoikisGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticNasopharyngeal CarcinomaNasopharyngeal NeoplasmsBRCA1 ProteinCell Line, TumorFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor 2FibronectinsHumansProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mycBRCA1 ProteinBRCA1 protein, humanFibroblast Growth Factor 2FibronectinsFN1 protein, humanMYC protein, humanProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mycAnoikisInvasionMetastasisNasopharyngeal carcinomaTumor microenvironment

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