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ArticleJournal of ovarian research2025

Molecular characteristics of early- and late-onset ovarian cancer: insights from multidimensional evidence.

Yanting Shen, Jie Cheng, Qing Ding, Zhihui Tao

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Yanting Shen *Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenxin Community Health Service Center, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
Jie Cheng *Department of General Practice, Shenxin Community Health Service Center, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
Qing Ding *Pharmacy Department, Shenxin Community Health Service Center, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
Zhihui TaoDepartment of Oncology, Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China. daomoguyan@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOvarian cancer (OC) is among the most lethal gynecologic malignancies, characterized by poor prognosis. While aging is a well-established risk factor, the underlying mechanisms distinguishing early- and late-onset ovarian cancer remain poorly understood.

methodsThis study analyzed the global burden and age-related trends of ovarian cancer using the GBD database. A cut-off age of 55 years was used to differentiate between early and late onset ovarian cancer, and a Mendelian randomization method was also used to investigate the causal relationship between aging and ovarian cancer. Machine learning was applied to identify tumor-specific age-associated genes, followed by bioinformatics analyses and single-cell sequencing to explore the roles of these genes and immune profile alterations in ovarian cancer. Additionally, models were constructed, and drug sensitivity analyses performed to evaluate their potential as diagnostic markers or therapeutic targets.

resultsOvarian cancer incidence and mortality exhibit age-related trends, with telomere length positively associated with increased risk (OR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.01-1.60, P = 3.90 × 10⁻

conclusionAging is a significant risk factor for ovarian cancer, with PRKCD and UCP2 closely linked to its onset and progression. These genes show promise as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ovarian cancer.

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Ovarian NeoplasmsAgedAge of OnsetBiomarkers, TumorFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorMachine learningOvarian cancerPRKCDPrognostic markerUCP2

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