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ArticleTranslational oncology2025

Integrated single-cell sequencing for the development of a GJA4-based precision immuno-prognostic model in melanoma.

Yantao Ding, Si Xie, Wenyang Nie, Yun Bai, Tianyu Yao, Yixiao Wang, Jiajie Chen, Bo Liang, Yi Zhou, Hui Cheng and 2 more

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Yantao DingDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Si XieDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Wenyang NieFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250000, China; Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250000, China.
Yun BaiDepartment of plastic surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Tianyu YaoDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Yixiao WangDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Jiajie ChenDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Bo LiangDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Yi ZhouDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China.
Hui ChengDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China. Electronic address: ahmu.ch813@163.com.
Zaixing WangDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China. Electronic address: wzx2370@163.com.
Shengxiu LiuDepartment of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Dermatology (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China; Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China. Electronic address: liushengxiu@ahmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

methodsWe conducted an analysis of RNA-seq and microarray data obtained from the TCGA and GEO databases, alongside single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from glioma patients within the GEO repository. This comprehensive investigation, augmented by experimental studies, concentrated on exploring the interactions between tumor-associated endothelial cells (TECs) and tumors, as well as elucidating the molecular mechanisms involved.

resultsSingle-cell sequencing analysis identified differentially expressed genes within tumor-associated endothelial cells. Further investigation highlighted GJA4 as a pivotal marker gene for a terminal subpopulation, with its expression linked to poor prognosis. Subsequent experiments were conducted to explore its underlying functional mechanisms.

conclusionsGJA4 is highly expressed in melanoma patients, and its differential expression in tumor-associated endothelial cells influences melanoma proliferation and migration. GJA4-based risk models hold potential as predictive and therapeutic targets for personalized melanoma treatment.

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DiagnosisGJA4MelanomaPersonalized therapyPrognosisTumor-associated endothelial cells

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