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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2025

Unveiling gastric precancerous stages: metabolomic insights for early detection and intervention.

Xiaoyue Zhang, Ziming Lin, Boyan Xu, Chenyu Ma, Bowen Jiang, Yan Geng, Yingyue Sheng, Yuanyuan Dai, Yuzheng Xue, Yilin Ren

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Xiaoyue ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Ziming LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Boyan XuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Chenyu MaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Bowen JiangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Yan GengSchool of Life Science and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Yingyue ShengDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Yuanyuan DaiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
Yuzheng XueDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China. yuzhengxue_ahjnu@126.com.
Yilin RenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China. elyn0108@163.com.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2023M731346National Natural Science Foundation of China 32101964National Natural Science Foundation of China 32372302National Natural Science Foundation of China 82405210Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province BK20241755Top Talent Support Program for young and middle-aged people of Wuxi Health Committee BJ2023046
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Abstract

backgroundGastric precancerous lesions (GPL) represent a heterogeneous, multi-stage process that involves transition from a benign to a malignant state. To optimize prevention and intervention strategies, accurate methods must clearly distinguish between precancerous stages and predict progression risks at early stages.

methodsThe metabolomic profiles of 188 GPL tissues and matched normal tissues were characterized using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Both multivariate and univariate statistical analyses were used to identify metabolomic features differentiating normal, atrophic, and intestinal metaplasia states in the stomach, followed by preliminary functional validation.

resultsFrom experiments conducted on two cohorts, we established a reliable clinical gastric tissue metabolomic map, which clearly distinguished between normal, atrophic, and intestinalized gastric tissues. We then identified metabolic biomarkers that differentiated various GPL stages. Furthermore, key metabolites were validated in in vitro studies. Relative acyl group and glycerophospholipid abundance was higher in normal gastric tissue when compared to GPL, whereas organic acids were more prevalent in precancerous tissues than in normal tissues. A combination of glycerophosphocholine, tiglylcarnitine, malate, sphingosine, and γ-glutamylglutamic acid may serve as powerful biomarkers to distinguish normal tissue from GPL.

conclusionWe used ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry to effectively characterize metabolomic profiles in clinical gastric tissue samples. Key metabolites were identified and validated using targeted metabolomics. This study identified the metabolomic profiles of gastric tissues with atrophy and intestinal metaplasia of the gastric mucosa, uncovering and preliminarily validating key metabolites that may be used to assess high-risk populations and diagnose GPL, potentially advancing targeted gastric cancer prevention and treatment efforts.

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MetabolomicsPrecancerous ConditionsStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorChromatography, High Pressure LiquidEarly Detection of CancerFemaleGastric MucosaHumansMaleMetaplasiaMiddle AgedTandem Mass SpectrometryBiomarkers, TumorBiomarkersGastric cancerGastric precancerous lesionsGastritis

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