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ArticleCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2025

Unveiling the Role of Protein Posttranslational Modifications in Glioma Prognosis.

Zhipeng Jiang, Hanxue Huang, Youwei Guo, Zihan Wang, Hailong Huang, Wen Yin, Haoxuan Huang, Lei Wang, Weidong Liu, Xingjun Jiang and 1 more

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Zhipeng JiangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Hanxue HuangDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China.
Youwei GuoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Zihan WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Hailong HuangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Wen YinDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Haoxuan HuangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Lei WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Weidong LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.
Xingjun JiangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.ORCID 0000-0002-9689-2669
Caiping RenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China.

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Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2022JJ30931
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGliomas represent the most aggressive malignancies of the central nervous system, with posttranslational modifications (PTMs) emerging as critical regulators of oncogenic processes through dynamic protein functional modulation. Despite their established role in tumor biology, the systematic characterization of PTM-mediated molecular mechanisms driving glioma progression remains unexplored. This study aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms of glioma, with a focus on the role of PTMs.

methodsWe analyzed the PTM pathway to classify glioma patients into distinct clusters. Comprehensive analyses compared intercluster differences in clinical outcomes, mutational landscapes, and immune microenvironment profiles. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified to construct a robust prognostic prediction model with machine learning approaches. Among the genes included in the model, TOM1L1 (Target of Myb1 Like 1 Membrane Trafficking Protein) was selected for in vitro experimental validation to assess its role in glioma progression.

resultsPTMs were found to influence glioma prognosis significantly. Dysregulation in specific pathways, such as glutathionylation and citrullination, was correlated with more aggressive clinical features. The prognostic model, comprising DEGs such as TOM1L1, demonstrated high predictive accuracy (c-index = 0.867)-the scores derived from the model strongly correlated with glioma progression indicators. In vitro experiments revealed that TOM1L1 facilitates malignant progression by modulating PTM pathways, confirming its functional role in glioma.

conclusionOur study establishes the first comprehensive PTM atlas in gliomas, revealing subtype-specific modification patterns with clinical and therapeutic implications. TOM1L1 emerges as a promising prognostic biomarker and a potential therapeutic intervention target. Targeting PTM pathways may offer novel strategies for glioma treatment, enhancing patient outcomes.

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Brain NeoplasmsGliomaProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalCell Line, TumorFemaleHumansMalePrognosisgliomamultiomics analysisposttranslational modificationprognostic signatureTOM1L1

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