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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

SNRPB2: a prognostic biomarker and oncogenic driver in esophageal cancer via β-catenin/c-Myc signaling.

Jiaqian Bao, Xiong Tian, Yixiao Pan, Yiqing Guo, Zhenyu Yang, Meifu Gan, Jingmin Zheng

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Jiaqian Bao *Department of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Xiong Tian *Department of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Yixiao PanDepartment of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Yiqing GuoDepartment of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Zhenyu YangDepartment of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Meifu GanKey Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Jingmin ZhengDepartment of Public Research Platform, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.

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Background: The SNRPB2 gene encodes Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Polypeptide B2, a crucial component involved in RNA splicing processes. While SNRPB2 dysregulation has been observed in various cancers, its role in esophageal cancer (ESCA) remains unclear. Methods: The mRNA level of SNRPB2 in ESCA was evaluated in combination with TCGA, GTEX, and GEO databases. The prognostic value of SNRPB2 was assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to confirm the expression of the SNRPB2 protein in tumor tissues from clinical samples. The biological functions of SNRPB2 were assessed Results: Our findings unveiled that SNRPB2 was upregulated at both mRNA and protein levels in ESCA, which was associated with the pathological progression of the disease. Additionally, SNRPB2 served as a robust prognostic biomarker, implicated in driving oncogenic functions in ESCA. It facilitated cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, transitioned the cell cycle, and inhibited apoptosis. Mechanistically, SNRPB2 activated genes associated with the β-catenin/c-Myc signaling pathway, such as β-catenin, c-Myc, CCNA2, CCNB1, CDK1, and CDK2. This activation also regulated the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), thereby facilitating the progression of ESCA. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that SNRPB2 contributes to ESCA progression by regulating the β-catenin/c-Myc axis, suggesting its potential as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for ESCA patients.

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EMTesophageal cancerprognostic markerSNRPB2β-catenin/c-Myc signaling pathway

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