Transcriptional landscape and predictive potential of long noncoding RNAs in peritoneal recurrence of gastric cancer

  • 0State 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.

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Summary

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This study developed a novel long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-based score to predict peritoneal recurrence in gastric cancer (GC) patients. The integrated score effectively forecasts recurrence-free survival, aiding clinical decision-making for GC management.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genomics

Background

  • Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are implicated in gastric cancer (GC) progression and metastasis.
  • Predictive biomarkers for peritoneal recurrence in GC patients are limited.
  • Tissue-derived lncRNAs offer potential for predicting GC peritoneal recurrence.

Purpose Of The Study

  • Investigate the lncRNA transcriptional landscape in GC with peritoneal metastasis (PM).
  • Develop an integrated lncRNA-based score for predicting peritoneal recurrence after gastrectomy.
  • Evaluate the clinical utility of the lncRNA score for patient stratification.

Main Methods

  • Analyzed lncRNA transcriptome in paired peritoneal, tumor, and normal tissues from GC patients.
  • Identified key lncRNAs through interactive analysis with TCGA and validation cohorts.
  • Constructed and validated a nomogram-based risk score using LASSO and COX regression models.
  • Assessed lncRNA roles in GC peritoneal metastasis via in vitro and in vivo assays.

Main Results

  • Screened five essential lncRNAs for a peritoneal metastasis (PM) risk score to predict peritoneal recurrence-free survival (pRFS).
  • Developed an integrated nomogram score (PM risk score, pT, pN, tumor size) predicting 5-year pRFS with AUC 0.79.
  • Demonstrated CASC15 promotes GC cell invasion, migration, and peritoneal metastasis by activating JNK and p38 pathways.

Conclusions

  • A novel lncRNA-based integrated score was successfully constructed.
  • This score effectively predicts peritoneal recurrence in GC patients.
  • The findings provide a valuable tool for clinical management of GC.