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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Identification of NOTCH2 as a prognostic marker for cholangiocarcinoma.

Fengxiao Sun, Meina Li, Kang Fu, Junzhe Su, Lin Sun, Yuan Ma, Xiao Hu

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Fengxiao SunDepartment of Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Meina LiDepartment of Urology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China.
Kang FuDepartment of Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Junzhe SuDepartment of Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Lin SunDepartment of ICU, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Yuan MaDepartment of ICU, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Xiao HuDepartment of Pancreatic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China. huxiao202@163.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 52075277
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Abstract

backgroundCholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare malignancy originating from the hepatobiliary epithelium, accounting for 3–5% of all gastrointestinal cancers worldwide. CCA is notoriously difficult to diagnose and is associated with a high mortality rate. While most cases lack identifiable predisposing factors, emerging evidence suggests that molecular therapies targeting fibroblast growth factor receptor and isocitrate dehydrogenase show promise for specific CCA patients.

methodsThis study employed a series of comprehensive bioinformatics analyses, survival analyses, immunohistochemistry, and drug sensitivity screening.

resultsWe decoded the dynamic changes in cell populations between cholangiocarcinoma and paired healthy tissues, revealing that JAG1-NOTCH signaling significantly contributes to CCA pathogenesis. Higher NOTCH2 expression was correlated with poor prognosis and validated as a proliferative promoter in cell lines. Additionally, we identified four potential drugs targeting NOTCH2.

conclusionsThese findings provide new insights into the molecular basis of NOTCH2-mediated promotion of tumor activity and suggest NOTCH2 as a potential therapeutic target for CCA treatment.

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CholangiocarcinomaNOTCH2Prognostic markerscRNA-seqTumor microenvironment

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PMCPMC12775191

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