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Long Noncoding RNA RP11-357H14.17 Plays an Oncogene Role in Gastric Cancer by Activating ATF2 Signaling and Enhancing
Tang Xiaoli1, Wang Wenting1, Zhang Meixiang2
1Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China.
Background:
Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world. The potential functions and mechanisms of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in GC development are still unclear. It is of great significance to explore the prognostic value of LncRNA signatures for GC.
Methods:
LncRNAs differently expressed in GC and their prognostic value were studied based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. The functional regulatory network and immune infiltration of RP11-357H14.17 were further studied using a variety of bioinformatics tools and databases.
Results:
We found that the high expression of RP11-357H14.17 was closely associated with shortened overall survival (OS) and poor prognosis in gastric cancer patients. We also found that its expression was related to clinical features including tumor volume, metastasis, and differentiation. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that RP11-357H14.17 is closely related to enhanced DNA replication and metabolism; ssGSEA analysis implied the oncogenic roles of RP11-357H14.17 was related to ATF2 signaling and Treg cell differentiation. Furthermore, we verified such link by using real-time PCR and IHC staining in human GC samples.
Conclusion:
We demonstrate that RP11-357H14.17 may play a crucial role in the occurrence, development, and malignant biological behavior of gastric cancer as a potential prognostic marker for gastric cancer.
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