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ArticleMediators of inflammation2025

Detection of the Prognostic Gene CYB5D2 in Cervical Squamous Epithelial Lesions.

Yanan Liu, Guoqiang Zhao, Yanqing Kong, Fengyuan Zhou, Tong Zhang, Xiaohang Chen, Haiyan Hu, Fengxiang Wei

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Yanan LiuGenetic Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen 518000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7198-4049
Guoqiang ZhaoBinzhou People's Hospital Blood Transfusion Department, Binzhou 256600, China.
Yanqing KongShenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen 518028, China.
Fengyuan ZhouGynecology Department, Longgang District Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City, Shenzhen 518000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6931-6976
Tong ZhangGenetic Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen 518000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6039-0897
Xiaohang ChenGenetic Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen 518000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2147-5438
Haiyan HuShenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen 518028, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6447-5107
Fengxiang WeiGenetic Laboratory, Longgang District Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen 518000, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7559-2504

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Abstract

CYB5D2 is a novel tumor suppressor gene that exhibits ectopic expression in various tumors. This study explored its significance in cervical cancer screening and prognosis by examining its expression in cervical precancerous lesions and cancer tissues and analyzing follow-up data. CYB5D2 expression was comprehensively assessed in 112 clinical samples, combined with routine cervical cancer screening methods to evaluate its early detection potential. Postoperative survival data from cervical cancer patients were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves to examine the association between CYB5D2 protein expression and clinicopathological characteristics, as well as its prognostic implications. Results revealed a progressive downregulation of CYB5D2 expression with advancing cervical lesions. Immunohistochemical detection of CYB5D2 protein outperformed ThinPrep cytology test (TCT), DNA aneuploidy analysis, and HR-HPV E6/E7 mRNA testing (mRNA expression of the E6 and E7 genes in high-risk HPV virus) in diagnosing high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL+) of the cervix. Combined testing of TCT, HR-HPV E6/E7 mRNA, and CYB5D2 achieved 100% sensitivity and negative predictive value for HSIL+. In conclusion, low CYB5D2 expression was identified as an independent risk factor for progression-free survival (PFS) in cervical cancer patients. Incorporating CYB5D2 testing into routine screening protocols for squamous cell lesions, along with TCT and HPV testing, may enhance diagnostic efficiency and provide prognostic value for adverse outcomes.

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Uterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryKaplan-Meier EstimateMiddle AgedPrognosiscervical cancerCYB5D2precancerous lesionsprognosisscreening

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