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ArticleVirology journal2025

Prognostic assessment of cervical cancer based on biomarkers: the interaction of ERRα and immune microenvironment.

Meijin Zheng, Weifeng Huang, Dingjie Wang, Leyi Huang, Yuan Ren, Qiao Gao, Yuxuan Huang, Wenyu Lin, Lihua Chen

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Meijin Zheng *Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Weifeng Huang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, 363000, China.
Dingjie WangLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Leyi HuangClinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Yuan RenLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Qiao GaoLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Yuxuan HuangLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
Wenyu LinLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China. lwy@fjmu.edu.cn.
Lihua ChenLaboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China. chenlh20210922@163.com.

Funding

Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2022J011036the startup fund for scientific research, Fujian Medical University 2021QH1172the startup fund for scientific research, Fujian Medical University 2023QH2047
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Abstract

backgroundCervical cancer poses a substantial global health challenge. Estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRα) is a central regulator of cellular energy metabolism associated with poor cancer prognosis. However, the effect of ERRα expression on cervical cancer prognosis and immune infiltration has not been explored. This study aims to clarify the expression pattern and role of ERRα in cervical cancer.

methodsWe analyzed ERRα expression and its clinical prognosis in cervical cancer using multiple databases, including The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Tumor Immune Estimation Resource (TIMER). The results were further validated through immunohistochemistry (IHC) on 221 cervical cancer tissue samples. Furthermore, Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were used to assess the clinical significance of ERRα in cervical cancer patients. All calculations were performed using the R package.

resultsERRα expression was significantly higher in cervical cancer tissues compared to normal tissues. High ERRα expression was associated with poor overall survival (OS), disease-specific survival (DSS), and progression-free survival (PFS). Multivariate Cox regression analysis confirmed ERRα as an independent prognostic factor. Additionally, ERRα expression correlated with various immune cell types and immune checkpoints, indicating its role in the tumor immune microenvironment.

conclusionsERRα emerges as a promising prognostic biomarker in cervical cancer, influencing immune cell infiltration and potentially guiding personalized therapeutic approaches. Future investigations are warranted to delineate the mechanistic pathways through which ERRα contributes to cervical cancer progression and to assess its viability as a target for innovative immunotherapy strategies.

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Biomarkers, TumorReceptors, EstrogenTumor MicroenvironmentUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultERRalpha Estrogen-Related ReceptorFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorERRalpha Estrogen-Related ReceptorReceptors, EstrogenBiomarkersCervical cancerERRαImmune infiltrationPrognosis

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