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ReviewCurrent medicinal chemistry2026

Mapping the Multifaceted Roles of ZNF280A: Insights into Prognosis, Immunity, and Function Across Pan-Cancer.

Xiong Qin, Boyuan Qiu, Kai Xiong, Chuangming Huang, Xi Xie, Dejie Lu, Bo Zhu

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Xiong QinDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, 530021, China.
Boyuan QiuGuangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Kai XiongDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530031, China.
Chuangming HuangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, 530021, China.
Xi XieDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, 530021, China.
Dejie LuGuangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Bo ZhuGuangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.

Funding

Joint Project on Regional High-Incidence Diseases Research of Guangxi Natural Science Foundation 2024GXNSFAA010103, 2023GXNSFAA026002National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160418
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Abstract

introductionZNF280A, a pivotal member of the zinc finger protein family, is significantly involved in vital cellular functions including cell proliferation, programmed cell death, cellular invasion, metastasis, and resistance to therapeutic drugs across various malignancies. However, its comprehensive role in pan-cancer has not been thoroughly investigated.

methodsThis research aims to elucidate the oncogenic and immunological functions of ZNF280A across different types of cancer. We conducted an extensive analysis of ZNF280A expression levels, prognostic significance, functional pathways, methylation status, and interactions with immune cells, while also examining immune infiltration patterns and responses to immunotherapy using diverse databases.

resultsOur findings reveal that ZNF280A expression is significantly upregulated in numerous cancers, correlating with adverse patient prognosis. This association appears to be linked to its involvement in key cancer-related pathways, including the Ras signaling pathway, and its correlation with ZNF280A methylation levels, microsatellite instability (MSI), tumor mutational burden (TMB), and the dynamics of immune cells. Notably, ZNF280A seems to undermine anti-tumor immunity and the effectiveness of immunotherapeutic approaches by promoting the infiltration of immune cells and compromising the functionality of cytotoxic T lymphocytes.

conclusionThese findings suggest that ZNF280A holds promise as a valuable indicator for forecasting patient outcomes and assessing the effectiveness of immunotherapy, thereby opening avenues for further exploration into targeted therapeutic approaches.

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NeoplasmsHumansImmunotherapyPrognosisimmune infiltrationimmunotherapy responsepan-cancerprognostic biomarkerT lymphocytes.ZNF280A

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