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ArticleTranslational lung cancer research2025

Diagnostic accuracy of serum biomarkers MMP11 and SPP1 in non-small cell lung cancer: an analysis of sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve.

Minha Lea Yoon, Sang Yean Kim, Hyelim Chun, Jina Park, Woo-Jeong Seo, Jung Young Lee, Jung Hwan Yoon

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Minha Lea Yoon *Clinical Trial Center, Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sang Yean Kim *Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyelim ChunClinical Trial Center, Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jina ParkClinical Trial Center, Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Woo-Jeong SeoClinical Trial Center, Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung Young LeeClinical Trial Center, Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung Hwan YoonDepartment of Pathology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7770-2965

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Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents the vast majority of lung cancer cases, comprising 80-85% of all diagnoses, and continues to be a primary contributor to cancer-related deaths. Early detection is essential for improving patient outcomes, yet current diagnostic markers lack both sensitivity and specificity. This study aims to identify novel biomarkers that could enhance early diagnosis. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive gene expression analysis of three NSCLC datasets (GSE33479, GSE18842, and GSE32863) and identified seven genes with relevance to the extracellular region and space: Results: Among the identified genes, Conclusions: The results indicate that MMP11 and SPP1, detectable in serum, may serve as valuable non-invasive biomarkers for the early diagnosis of NSCLC, particularly within health screening contexts. However, further research within larger and more diverse cohorts is imperative to validate these biomarkers and investigate the mechanisms underlying MMP11 and SPP1 expression in NSCLC. This study highlights the potential of these biomarkers to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes in NSCLC.

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early detectionMMP11Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)serum biomarkerSPP1

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