Integrated analysis of disulfidoptosis-related genes identifies NRP1 as a novel biomarker promoting proliferation of gastric cancer via glutamine mediated energy metabolism
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study identifies 31 disulfidptosis-related genes (DRGs) as a novel prognostic signature for stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD). This signature predicts patient survival and reveals links to the tumor immune microenvironment, offering new therapeutic targets.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Cancer Genomics
Background
- Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality globally.
- Disulfidptosis, a novel cell death pathway, is implicated in cancer initiation and progression.
- Understanding molecular drivers in stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD) is crucial for improved patient outcomes.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop a prognostic signature based on disulfidptosis-related genes (DRGs) for STAD.
- To investigate the association between the DRG signature and the tumor immune microenvironment (TME).
- To identify potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers for STAD management.
Main Methods
- Gene expression profiling and bioinformatics analyses.
- Machine learning algorithms and Cox regression models for signature development.
- Correlation analysis with TME characteristics and functional validation of key genes.
Main Results
- A 31-DRG prognostic signature for STAD was established, demonstrating significant predictive power for overall survival.
- The DRG signature effectively predicted patient outcomes across multiple datasets, outperforming traditional clinicopathological factors.
- The signature correlated with TME features, suggesting implications for immune modulation in STAD.
- NRP1 was identified as a key DRG, upregulated in STAD and associated with advanced disease and poor prognosis, promoting proliferation via glutamine metabolism.
Conclusions
- The 31-DRG signature serves as a robust prognostic biomarker for STAD.
- DRGs offer potential targets for novel immunotherapeutic strategies in STAD.
- NRP1 plays a critical role in STAD progression and represents a potential therapeutic target.

