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ArticleScientific reports2025

Multi-omics analysis reveals the panoramic picture of TOP2A in pan-cancer.

Jin Zhang, Tianxiao Yang, Kenie Wang, Jie Pan, Junjun Qiu, Shengnai Zheng, Xuesong Li, Guanghao Li

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Jin Zhang *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Tianxiao Yang *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Kenie Wang *The First Department of Breast Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Jie PanDepartment of Spine, Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Junjun QiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Shengnai ZhengDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China. zsn3280@sina.com.
Xuesong LiDepartment of Pediatric Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, Shandong, China. Lixuesong717@163.com.
Guanghao LiDepartment of Urology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China. drlgh1124@sina.com.

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Abstract

Topoisomerases are critical nuclear enzymes that resolve DNA topological challenges during genetic processes. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive multi-omics analysis of TOP2A from a pan-cancer perspective, despite its significance. A multiomics analysis was conducted to investigate TOP2A across various cancer types. This study involved the integration of over 10,000 multidimensional genomic datasets from 33 distinct cancer types, obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The analysis focused on evaluating the overall activity levels of TOP2A in pan-cancers, which encompassed differential expression, clinical significance, immune cell infiltration, and the regulation of pathways related to cancer. Aberrant epigenetic modifications and genomic alterations have been identified as being associated with the dysregulation of TOP2A expression levels. These molecular changes have substantial impacts on cancer progression, intratumoral heterogeneity, immunological status, and the regulation of pathways related to cancer biomarkers. Consequently, patient prognosis varies significantly based on the presence and specific nature of these alterations. The potential of TOP2A to serve as a novel biomarker for prognosis may offer valuable insights into the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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DNA Topoisomerases, Type IIGenomicsNeoplasmsPoly-ADP-Ribose Binding ProteinsBiomarkers, TumorEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMultiomicsPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorDNA Topoisomerases, Type IIPoly-ADP-Ribose Binding ProteinsTOP2A protein, humanImmune checkpointsImmune microenvironmentImmunotherapyTCGATOP2A

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PMCPMC11840046

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