Peng Li, Lu Meng, Hongbin Tu, Shilan Luo, Xiaomei Gong
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Abstract
Introduction: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), a common subtype of NSCLC, has a high mortality rate. Telomere genes are influenced by radiation therapy, affecting treatment response. Additionally, immune cell presence in the tumor microenvironment plays a crucial role in cancer prognosis. However, the role of Radioresistant-Related Telomere Genes (RRTGs) in LUAD prognosis and immune infiltration remains unclear.
Methods: In this research, we utilized diverse bioinformatics techniques to examine our personally tested information along with publicly accessible datasets. We conducted a comprehensive study on the genetic and transcriptional differences, predictive significance, and expression profiles of RRTGs. Afterwards, a RRTGs score was developed to forecast the overall survival (OS) and ascertain its reliable predictive capacity for patients with LUAD. Following this, dependable nomograms were developed to enhance the practicality of RRTGs scoring in a clinical setting. Furthermore, the investigation delved into the associations among RRTGs, infiltration of immune cells, prognosis, and clinical treatments of patients. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was conducted to explore the potential mechanisms by which RRTGs influence the regulation of LUAD. Then, Western blot, qRT-PCR and Immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression levels of RRTGs in cell lines and LUAD tumor tissues.
Results: Our research indicates that certain genes related to telomeres have a notable correlation with the prognosis of patients diagnosed with LUAD. The RRTGs score, which includes three key genes (ARRB1, PLK1, and DSG2), was developed to forecast the OS and its dependable predictive capability for individuals diagnosed with LUAD was ascertained. Afterwards, extremely reliable nomograms were developed to improve the practicality of the RRTGs score. Moreover, as illustrated, genetic characteristics can be utilized to assess the infiltration of immune cells in tumors, as well as clinical attributes and prognosis. RRTGs score characterizes tumor mutational burden, immune activity, and notable survival probabilities in addition. Furthermore, GSEA results revealed that RRTGs may influence LUAD by modulating immune-related pathways in high-risk groups and regulating cell cycle and DNA repair processes in low-risk groups. The RRTGs (ARRB1 and PLK1) were upregulated in A549 cells and radiosensitive NSCLC tissues compared to radioresistant A549 cells and NSCLC tissues.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this research emphasizes the significance of RRTGs in the outlook of LUAD. The findings contributed to a better understanding of the link between radiotherapy, telomere-related genes, and prognosis in LUAD, and identified potential therapeutic targets for patients with LUAD.
期刊介绍:
Cancer Cell International publishes articles on all aspects of cancer cell biology, originating largely from, but not limited to, work using cell culture techniques.
The journal focuses on novel cancer studies reporting data from biological experiments performed on cells grown in vitro, in two- or three-dimensional systems, and/or in vivo (animal experiments). These types of experiments have provided crucial data in many fields, from cell proliferation and transformation, to epithelial-mesenchymal interaction, to apoptosis, and host immune response to tumors.
Cancer Cell International also considers articles that focus on novel technologies or novel pathways in molecular analysis and on epidemiological studies that may affect patient care, as well as articles reporting translational cancer research studies where in vitro discoveries are bridged to the clinic. As such, the journal is interested in laboratory and animal studies reporting on novel biomarkers of tumor progression and response to therapy and on their applicability to human cancers.