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X Cai1,2, J Zhang1,2, L Li3

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China.

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Genomic copy number alterations (CNAs) can predict oral leukoplakia (OLK) malignant transformation risk. A new CNA score model accurately forecasts prognosis, outperforming traditional grading for better OLK management.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Oncology
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Oral leukoplakia (OLK) is a potentially malignant disorder with unpredictable malignant transformation risk.
  • Current biomarkers lack effectiveness in assessing OLK's progression to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
  • Genomic copy number alterations (CNAs) are implicated in various cancers and may serve as predictive markers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a predictive model for OLK malignant transformation risk using copy number analysis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a CNA score in predicting prognosis and guiding OLK management.
  • To compare the predictive performance of the CNA score against traditional histopathological grading.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of CNAs in 431 OLK samples with long-term follow-up data.
  • Development of a CNA score model based on multivariate Cox regression analysis.
  • Validation of the CNA score model using external datasets from two independent centers.

Main Results:

  • CNA events correlated with the severity of OLK dysplasia.
  • Higher CNA scores in OLK samples indicated an increased risk of malignant transformation (P < 0.001).
  • The CNA score model demonstrated high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.879) and outperformed histopathological grade.

Conclusions:

  • The CNA score is a robust biomarker for predicting malignant transformation in OLK.
  • Subtyping OLK by CNA score can enhance patient management and OSCC risk prediction.
  • This genomic approach offers a more precise tool for assessing OLK prognosis.