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ArticleScientific reports2025

Ferroptosis-related gene analysis revealing novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Lushe Liu, Liqun Guo, Huiyang Zhang, Runhong Yu, Yuanyuan Hao, Xiaoyan Dong, Rui Dou, Zunmin Zhu, Linna Cheng

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Lushe Liu *Institute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Liqun Guo *Institute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Huiyang ZhangInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Runhong YuInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Yuanyuan HaoInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Xiaoyan DongInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Rui DouInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China.
Zunmin ZhuInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China. zhuzunmin@zzu.edu.cn.
Linna ChengInstitute of Hematology, Henan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Clinical Application and Key Technology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China. linna_cheng@zzu.edu.cn.

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Henan Province Young and Middle-aged Health and Wellness Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent Training Program YQRC2024002Joint Construction Project of Medical Science and Technology Tackling Program in Henan Province LHGJ20220011Joint Construction Project of Medical Science and Technology Tackling Program in Henan Province LHGJ20220012National Natural Science Foundation of China,China 82103226
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Abstract

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive, heterogeneous non-Hodgkin lymphoma with high relapse rates and drug resistance, which necessitates novel biomarkers. This study aimed to fill a research gap by investigating the function of ferroptosis-an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death-in DLBCL, an area that remains inadequately explored. Employing a comprehensive bioinformatics framework, we analyzed ferroptosis-related genes in The Cancer Genome Atlas-DLBCL dataset using consensus clustering and differential expression, somatic mutation, copy number variation (CNV), gene ontology and pathway enrichment, and immune infiltration analyses. Our analysis identified two DLBCL subtypes, revealing 912 differentially expressed genes, including 24 ferroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (FRDEGs). Enrichment analyses indicated that these genes are involved in crucial biological pathways, including the lipoxygenase pathway and inflammatory regulation, while immune infiltration assessment highlighted significant correlations with specific immune cell types, particularly the positive correlation of IDO1 with M1 macrophages and the negative correlation of IFNG with memory B cells. Further, we established a prognostic risk model incorporating CDKN1A, KLF2, and IFNG that holds promise for predicting patient outcomes. These findings demonstrate that ferroptosis regulates DLBCL progression and identify potential biomarkers/therapeutic targets requiring validation to develop new therapies.

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Biomarkers, TumorFerroptosisLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseComputational BiologyDNA Copy Number VariationsGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorDiffuse large b-cell lymphomaFerroptosisKey genesPrognostic model

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