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ArticleCell biochemistry and biophysics2025

Integrative In-Silico Analysis of Retroperitoneal Tumors in Colorectal Surgery: Advancements and Implications.

Wenqing Liu, Weida Chen, Maosheng Tang, Shibo Liu, Haichen Gao, Chengli Miao

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Article in Cell biochemistry and biophysics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Wenqing LiuDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Weida ChenDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Maosheng TangDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Shibo LiuDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Haichen GaoDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Chengli MiaoDepartment of Retroperitoneal Tumors &Anorectal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China. miaochengli@pkuih.edu.cn.

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Key Project in Peking University International Hospital YN2021ZD04
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Retroperitoneal tumors pose significant challenges in colorectal surgery due to their complex anatomical location, aggressive behavior, and heterogeneous nature. Traditional diagnostic and treatment methods often fall short in effectively managing these tumors. This study leverages advanced in-silico methodologies to perform a comprehensive analysis of retroperitoneal tumors associated with colorectal conditions. By integrating computational modeling and cutting-edge bioinformatics tools, we aim to enhance the understanding of tumor biology, improve diagnostic precision, and optimize surgical outcomes. Our integrative approach combines transcriptomic, and proteomic data from publicly available databases such as The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Transcriptomic analysis reveals differentially expressed genes (DEGs) that serve as potential biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis. Proteomic analysis highlights critical protein interaction networks and pathways involved in tumorigenesis and metastasis. Our integrative approach identifies key DEGs and constructs protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks to pinpoint critical regulatory genes, such as VWF, PF4, ITGA2B, CXCL8, and GP9, that may serve as potential biomarkers or therapeutic targets. Functional enrichment analysis reveals significant pathways involved in tumorigenesis, including cell proliferation, immune response, and DNA repair. Additionally, immune cell infiltration analysis using the CIBERSORT algorithm demonstrates an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment characterized by increased regulatory T cells (Tregs) and M2 macrophages, which could contribute to tumor immune evasion.Future studies should focus on clinical validation of these findings and the expansion of computational models to include diverse patient populations. Through these efforts, we aim to revolutionize the management of retroperitoneal tumors in colorectal surgery, ultimately improving patient care and survival rates.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsColorectal SurgeryComputer SimulationRetroperitoneal NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorComputational BiologyGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansProtein Interaction MapsProteomicsTranscriptomeBiomarkers, TumorBioinformaticsColorectal surgeryComputational modelingProteomicsRetroperitoneal tumorsTranscriptomics

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PMID40238057

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