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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Pan-cancer analysis and experimental verification of cytochrome B561 as a prognostic and therapeutic biomarker in breast cancer.

Xiaoting Qiu, Peizhang Liu, Hongxiang Lin, Zeyi Peng, Xinhao Sun, Guanting Dong, Yuanyuan Han, Zhijian Huang

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Xiaoting Qiu *Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, 350014, China.
Peizhang Liu *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, China.
Hongxiang LinSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, China.
Zeyi PengMassachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Xinhao SunCollege of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Guanting DongSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, China.
Yuanyuan HanInstitute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming, 650000, China. hanyuan@imbcams.pumc.edu.cn.
Zhijian HuangDepartment of Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, 350014, China. ehuang27@fjmu.edu.cn.

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Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation Y-Gilead2024-PT-0047Science and Technology Talents and Platform Program for the Cultivation of Talents in Technological Innovation 202305AD160008
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Abstract

objectiveThis study investigates Cytochrome B561 (CYB561) expression in Pan-Cancer, its relationship with immune invasion, and its prognostic value in Breast Cancer (BRCA) patients.

methodsData from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were analyzed. CYB561 expression in normal and tumor tissues was examined, with correlations to immune invasion, mutation, and immune checkpoints. Wilcoxon rank-sum test assessed expression differences. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were conducted. Logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, and Cox regression analyses evaluated clinicopathological features and survival outcomes. A Cox multivariate analysis-based Nomogram predicted CYB561's prognostic impact. CYB561 knockout in breast cancer cells assessed functional effects. Single-cell RNA sequencing identified prognostic biomarkers.

resultsCYB561 was highly expressed in most tumors. BRCA showed the highest correlation with ESTIMATE scores and significant negative correlation with immune checkpoints. High CYB561 expression correlated with specific clinicopathological features and survival outcomes. The nomogram predicted BRCA prognosis. CYB561 knockout inhibited breast cancer cell proliferation. Seven predictive agents for CYB561 inhibition were identified.

conclusionsCYB561 exhibits aberrant expression in tumors, particularly in BRCA, and serves as a predictive marker for immune-related therapies and a prognostic indicator in BRCA.

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BiomarkerBreast cancerCYB561Immune invasionPan-cancerPrognosis

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PMCPMC11911281

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