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ArticleGenes & genomics2026

Histone lactatation-related genes GPR19 and SLC22A16 are important diagnostic markers and drug treatment targets for prostate cancer.

Yunkun Yan, Zhuo Li, Mushi Ye, Jianchang Li

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Yunkun YanDepartment of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang , 524001, Guangdong, China. yanyunkun@163.com.
Zhuo LiDepartment of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang , 524001, Guangdong, China.
Mushi YeDepartment of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang , 524001, Guangdong, China.
Jianchang LiDepartment of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang , 524001, Guangdong, China.

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The high-level talents scientific research start-up funds of the Affliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University GCC2022029Youth Research Foundation of Guangdong Medical University GDMUQ2021035Zhanjiang unfunded Science and Technology Research Plan project 2024B01292
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backgroundHistone lactylation is an emerging epigenetic modification involved in tumor progression, but its transcriptional characteristics and clinical relevance in prostate cancer (PCa) remain poorly understood. PURPOSE: To preliminarily explore histone lactylation-related transcriptional features in prostate cancer and identify potential diagnostic biomarkers.

methodsThe TCGA-PRAD dataset was used as the training cohort and the GSE46602 dataset as the validation cohort. Based on histone lactylation-related genes (HLRGs) reported in the literature, single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) scores were calculated to characterize histone lactylation-related transcriptional states. Differentially expressed genes were identified between tumor and normal tissues, as well as between highand low-ssGSEA score groups, and overlapping genes were selected for further analysis. Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was then applied to identify genes significantly associated with PCa, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to evaluate their discriminatory performance. Functional enrichment and regulatory network analyses were also performed. In addition, gene expression was examined in prostate-related cell lines, and gene knockdown experiments were conducted to preliminarily assess the effects on prostate cancer cell viability and proliferation.

resultsGPR19 and SLC22A16 were ultimately identified as candidate biomarkers. Both genes were significantly upregulated in prostate cancer tissues and cell lines. Functional analyses indicated that GPR19 and SLC22A16 were associated with the "cell cycle" and "aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis" pathways, respectively. In vitro experiments showed that knockdown of SLC22A16 significantly suppressed the viability and proliferation of PC-3 cells.

conclusionBased on histone lactylation-related transcriptional features, this study preliminarily identified GPR19 and SLC22A16 as genes associated with prostate cancer and provided supportive evidence for their potential biological relevance. Further studies are required to elucidate their regulatory mechanisms and clinical significance.

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Biomarkers, TumorHistonesOrganic Cation Transport ProteinsProstatic NeoplasmsReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleBiomarkers, TumorHistonesOrganic Cation Transport ProteinsReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledCausalityHistone lactylationMendelian randomizationPrognosisProstate cancer

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