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ArticleTranslational cancer research2025

Identification and validation of anoikis-related differentially expressed genes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Chaobin Huang, Ying Peng, Xueping Zheng, Siqian Cai, Zhongmei Lin, Yahan Zheng, Wei Zheng, Fengying Peng, Yuanji Xu

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Chaobin Huang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Ying Peng *Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Xueping Zheng *Emergency Department, Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Siqian CaiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Zhongmei LinDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Yahan ZhengDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Wei ZhengDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Fengying PengDepartment of Pathology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Yuanji XuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China.

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Background: Anoikis resistance is a critical feature enabling cancer cells to survive during detachment from the extracellular matrix. This study aimed to identify and validate anoikis-related differentially expressed genes (ARDEGs) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying NPC progression and potential therapeutic targets. Methods: Four gene expression datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were integrated to form the GEO-Combined dataset. NPC and adjacent normal nasopharyngeal tissues comprising the Test_Data were subjected to RNA sequencing. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the GEO-Combined and Test_Data datasets were screened. DEGs associated with anoikis were identified and termed as ARDEGs. The key genes were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results: A total of 104 ARDEGs were identified in our study. Five key genes (i.e., Conclusions: The identification and validation of ARDEGs in NPC highlighted critical molecular players in anoikis resistance, offering potential targets for therapeutic interventions. Our study provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of ARDEGs in NPC, paving the way for further research into targeted therapies for NPC.

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anoikisbioinformatics analysisNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)prognosistherapeutic targets

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