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ArticleBMC medical genomics2026

Cellular senescence in gastric cancer: a novel prognostic stratification and immune predictor.

Cheng-Zhi Wei, Yu-Ting Li, Zhi-Hao Lin, Fei-Zhi Lin, Xiao-Jiang Chen, Run-Cong Nie, Guo-Ming Chen, Zhi-Cheng Xue, Zi-Qi Zheng

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Cheng-Zhi Wei *Department of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
Yu-Ting Li *School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
Zhi-Hao Lin *Department of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
Fei-Zhi LinDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
Xiao-Jiang ChenDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
Run-Cong NieDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
Guo-Ming ChenDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China. chengm@sysucc.org.cn.
Zhi-Cheng XueDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China. xuezc@sysucc.org.cn.
Zi-Qi ZhengDepartment of Gastric Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China. zhengzq@sysucc.org.cn.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022TQ0390, 2022M723655Guangzhou Basic Research Program Special Project SL2024A04J00659
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellular senescence, a state of permanent arrest of the cell cycle in response to various damage, exerts dual impact on tumor initiation and progression and has emerged as a promising therapeutic target. However, an applicable tool to quantify senescence remains exclusive. In this study, we investigated the role of senescence in gastric cancer (GC) progression through the analysis of TCGA-STAD cohort. According to senescence-associated gene (SAG) expression signatures, TCGA-STAD was divided into distinct senescence clusters. Cluster B with elevated expression of SAGs was associated with a poorer prognosis and a tumor microenvironment that was more conducive for tumor growth. Based on prognosis-associated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between senescence clusters, we constructed cellular senescence score system (SSS) to quantify senescence of GC. SSS could serve as an independent prognostic factor and, notably, has the potential to identify patients who may benefit from immunotherapy. This indicates the strong potential of SSS as a biomarker for predicting immunotherapeutic response. In conclusion, SSS provides a reliable tool for prognosis prediction and treatment strategies for GC patients.

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Biomarkers, TumorCellular SenescenceStomach NeoplasmsGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunotherapyPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorCellular SenescenceGastric CancerImmunotherapy ResponsePrognostic BiomarkerTumor Microenvironment

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PMID41808162
PMCPMC13094389

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