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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2026

TNFSF10: a promising prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for immunotherapy in testicular germ cell tumors.

Guangmin Liu, Lin Du, Shanshan Lv, Zhizhong Liu, Jian Cao, Liqing Fan, Shusheng Zhang, Kongrong Xu, Lei Xue

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Guangmin LiuDepartment of Pathology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China.
Lin DuClinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China.
Shanshan LvClinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China.
Zhizhong LiuDepartment of Pathology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China.
Jian CaoDepartment of Urology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China.
Liqing FanNational Health Commission Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Shusheng ZhangThe First Hospital of Changsha, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Kongrong XuReproductive Medicine Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China.
Lei XueDepartment of Pathology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China.

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Abstract

Background: Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are malignant neoplasms with a poor prognosis, and the absence of reliable biomarkers for patient stratification and diagnosis presents a significant challenge. Methods: We employed an integrated analysis of Single-Cell RNA-Sequencing and TCGA data to evaluate TNFSF10 as a potential biomarker for prognosis and immunotherapy in TGCTs. Results: Our findings revealed that aberrant TNFSF10 expression was significantly associated with patient survival outcomes. Silencing TNFSF10 inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of TGCT cells, highlighting its role in tumor progression. Moreover, TNFSF10 expression was closely correlated with various components of the tumor microenvironment, suggesting its involvement in both the biological behavior of TGCTs and their response to treatment. Conclusion: TNFSF10 emerges as a promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for stratification and targeted therapy in TGCTs, offering new prospects for personalized treatment strategies.

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Biomarkers, TumorImmunotherapyNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalTesticular NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMalePrognosisTNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing LigandTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorTNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing LigandTNFSF10 protein, humanimmune cell infiltrationimmunotherapyprognostic markertesticular germ cell tumorTNFSF10

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