Based on single-cell and transcriptome data, ferroptosis and the immunological landscape in osteosarcoma were

Yingcun Jiang1, Chao Song2, Jiyuan Yan3

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital (Zhongshan), Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.

Discover Oncology
|April 29, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Ferroptosis and immune microenvironment alterations drive osteosarcoma (OS) progression. Resveratrol (Res) may impede OS evolution by modulating these factors, suggesting its therapeutic potential.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Osteosarcoma (OS) is an aggressive bone cancer with poorly understood molecular mechanisms.
  • The immune microenvironment significantly influences OS development and progression.
  • Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death, is implicated in OS, but its precise role and regulation remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis in OS, focusing on the immune microenvironment.
  • To investigate the potential of Resveratrol (Res) in modulating ferroptosis and its impact on OS.
  • To identify potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for OS.

Main Methods:

  • Single-cell analysis and bioinformatic studies to characterize the immune microenvironment in ferroptosis.
  • Network pharmacology and in vitro experiments to identify molecular targets and pathways.
  • Analysis of transcription factor roles in OS development.

Main Results:

  • Identified key immune cells (e.g., CD4+ T, NK, CD8+ T, B cells, M1 macrophages) and transcription factors (e.g., BCLAF1, MAF, SP1) involved in OS ferroptosis.
  • ALB, EGFR, GPX4, IL6, STAT3, and PTEN were suggested as potential OS biomarkers.
  • Resveratrol demonstrated potential to impede OS progression by interacting with identified targets and cells.

Conclusions:

  • Ferroptosis and immune microenvironment alterations are critical in osteosarcoma pathogenesis.
  • Resveratrol shows promise as a therapeutic agent for osteosarcoma by targeting these mechanisms.
  • Identified biomarkers and pathways provide avenues for improved OS diagnosis and treatment strategies.