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ArticleTranslational cancer research2025

A novel fumaric acid metabolism-related prognostic signature associated with prognosis and immune infiltration landscape in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Zhang Feng, Yuhang Yang, Jinqing Li, Long Zuo, Meijiao Duan, Bingmin Xu, Zhenlian Xie, Dongzhi Zuo, Xiaosong He, Fangxian Liu and 1 more

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Zhang Feng *Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2897-1712
Yuhang Yang *Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Jinqing LiDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Long ZuoDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Meijiao DuanDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Bingmin XuDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Zhenlian XieDepartment of Oncology, Pingnan County People's Hospital, Guigang, China.
Dongzhi ZuoDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Xiaosong HeDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Fangxian LiuDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Feng HeDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9858-4141

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Abstract

Background: Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is an aggressive malignant tumor, characterized by high incidence and mortality. Metabolic pathways within cancer cells are frequently dysregulated; thus, exploring fumaric acid metabolism-related genes (FAMRGs) appears interesting. We aimed to identify a signature prognostic genetic profile to develop tailored management strategies for patients with LSCC. Methods: Data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and GeneCards databases were used to identify differentially expressed genes related to fumaric acid (FA) metabolism in LSCC. To explore the underlying mechanisms, we conducted analyses using the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Additionally, we employed Cox regression and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) to develop a risk signature based on FAMRGs. This signature was validated in TCGA and GEO cohorts. The association of the risk score with clinical characteristics, microenvironmental characteristics, and drug sensitivity was explored by correlation analyses. Finally, expression of FAMRGs was validated using datasets from the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) and the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) databases. Moreover, the robustness of our findings was further confirmed through molecular docking and single-cell sequencing. Results: A FA metabolism-associated model for laryngeal cancer was constructed using seven genes ( Conclusions: A prognostic model associated with FA metabolism was established for LSCC based on seven genes. This model can effectively predict LSCC prognosis. Additionally, six small molecule drugs with potential therapeutic value for LSCC were identified.

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drug predictionfumaric acid metabolismimmune microenvironmentLaryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC)prognosis

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