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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

Unveiling the multifaceted role of the FLNC gene: implications for cancer diagnosis and prognosis.

Peizan Ni, Lilin Li, Yaru Zhu, Kunpeng Du, Pengkhun Nov, Duanyu Wang, Changqian Wang, Qianzi Kou, Ying Li, Yangfeng Zhang and 3 more

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Article in European journal of medical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Filamin C activates MAPK/ERK signaling to facilitate epithelial-mesenchymal transition in bladder cancer.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026
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Peizan Ni *Department of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Lilin Li *Department of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Yaru ZhuDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southen Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Kunpeng DuDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Pengkhun NovDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Duanyu WangDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Changqian WangDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Qianzi KouDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Ying LiDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Yangfeng ZhangDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Chongyang ZhengDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Wen FuDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
Jiqiang LiDepartment of Radiotherapy, Oncology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Industrial Avenue, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China. ljq821028@126.com.

Funding

Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province B2021041National Natural Science Foundation of China 82374168Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2023A1515012548
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Filamin C (FLNC) gene, pivotal for cellular structure and function, holds significance in cancer biology.

methodsWe conducted a comprehensive study using various analytical approaches, including survival analysis, immune response assessment, methylation profiling, and single-cell analysis.

resultsOur findings indicate that abnormal FLNC expression correlates with unfavorable prognosis across multiple cancer types, suggesting its potential as a prognostic biomarker. FLNC dysfunction influences the tumor microenvironment, promoting immunosuppressive conditions and disease progression. Methylation profiling reveals a strong correlation between increased methylation, FLNC downregulation, and patient survival, highlighting the role of epigenetic regulation in cancer development. Single-cell analysis uncovers spatial and temporal variations in FLNC expression, identifying distinct cancer cell subsets with unique functional implications. Finally, immunohistochemistry was used to verify the results in different tumors.

conclusionsIn conclusion, our research provides insights into the versatile role of FLNC in cancer biology, emphasizing its clinical significance and potential applications as a diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic target across diverse cancer types. These findings offer valuable insights for personalized therapeutic interventions and precision medicine approaches.

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Biomarkers, TumorFilaminsNeoplasmsDNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorFilaminsFilamin C pan-cancer researchImmune response single-cell analysisPrognostic biomarkerSurvival analysisTumor microenvironment

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PMID40635056
PMCPMC12239403

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