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  1. Article ; Online: Exploration of immune cell heterogeneity by single-cell RNA sequencing and identification of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor as an oncogene in pancreatic cancer.

    Ai, Bolun / Liang, Yicheng / Yan, Tao / Lei, Yangyang

    Environmental toxicology

    2024  

    Abstract: Clinical outcomes remain unsatisfactory in patients with pancreatic cancer (PAC). In this study, through single-cell sequencing, we identified eight cell subpopulations in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Redimensional clustering of epithelial cells, ... ...

    Abstract Clinical outcomes remain unsatisfactory in patients with pancreatic cancer (PAC). In this study, through single-cell sequencing, we identified eight cell subpopulations in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Redimensional clustering of epithelial cells, myeloid cells, and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) revealed heterogeneity in the TME of PAC. Intercellular communication analysis showed strong direct interactions between matrix CAFs, inflammatory CAFs, and epithelial cells. Additionally, we found that the SPP1-associated pathway was activated in monocytes, whereas the vascular endothelial growth factor-associated pathway was activated in epithelial cells. These results improve the understanding of the TME of pancreatic cancer and provide a foundation for further studies on intratumoral heterogeneity. In addition, differentially expressed gene secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) was identified in pancreatic cancer, and functional experiments showed that SLPI had a strong impact on cell viability and apoptosis, which offers a potential therapy target for pancreatic cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1463449-1
    ISSN 1522-7278 ; 1520-4081
    ISSN (online) 1522-7278
    ISSN 1520-4081
    DOI 10.1002/tox.24200
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  2. Article ; Online: Identification of prognostic value of anoikis-related gene score model combined with tumor microenvironment score models in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

    Zhang, Moyan / Liang, Yicheng / Song, Peng

    The journal of gene medicine

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 1, Page(s) e3624

    Abstract: Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has poor survival. Effective prognostic models with high application value remain lack.: Methods: Bulk RNA seq and single cell RNA-seq data were retrieved from the XENA-TCGA-ESCC cohort and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has poor survival. Effective prognostic models with high application value remain lack.
    Methods: Bulk RNA seq and single cell RNA-seq data were retrieved from the XENA-TCGA-ESCC cohort and GSE188900. The anoikis-related gene score (ANO score) model and tumor microenvironment score (TME score) model were constructed and merged into three subgroups. Functional annotation was analyzed by Gene Ontology terms. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis and weighted gene coexpression network analysis were performed to construct prognostic prediction models and identify prognostic value. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were drawn for evaluating the overall survival (OS) of patients classified by different score subgroups. Immunotherapy response and mutation analyses were also conducted.
    Results: In the ANO score model, TNFSF10 was an independent factor for the prognosis of ESCC patients. The area under the curve values of the ANO-TME score model in predicting the OS were 0.638 at 5 years and 0.632 at 7 years. Patients in the ANO low score-TME high score group had a much longer OS than patients in any other ANO-TME score subgroup (p < 0.001), suggesting a higher prognostic value. The differentially expressed genes of the ANO low score-TME high score group were mainly involved in cell adhesion molecules, nucleotide excision repair, the TGF-β signaling pathway and mismatch repair. TP53 (92%), TTN (38%) and NFE2L2 (31%) were the top genes with highest mutant frequency in the ANO low score-TME high score group.
    Conclusions: A novel prognostic prediction model with high application value was constructed and identified for ESCC patients, which may provide evidence for immunotherapy in the treatment of ESCC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prognosis ; Anoikis/genetics ; Esophageal Neoplasms/genetics ; Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma/genetics ; Tumor Microenvironment/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1458024-x
    ISSN 1521-2254 ; 1099-498X
    ISSN (online) 1521-2254
    ISSN 1099-498X
    DOI 10.1002/jgm.3624
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  3. Article ; Online: COL3A1-positive endothelial cells influence LUAD prognosis and regulate LUAD carcinogenesis by NCL-PI3K-AKT axis.

    Zhang, Moyan / Liang, Yicheng / Song, Peng

    The journal of gene medicine

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 1, Page(s) e3573

    Abstract: Background: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), as the most common type of lung cancer, poses a significant threat to public health. Tumor heterogeneity plays a crucial role in carcinogenesis, which could be largely deciphered by next-generation sequencing (NGS) ...

    Abstract Background: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), as the most common type of lung cancer, poses a significant threat to public health. Tumor heterogeneity plays a crucial role in carcinogenesis, which could be largely deciphered by next-generation sequencing (NGS).
    Methods: We obtained and screened single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from 16 LUAD samples, and endothelial cells (ECs) were grouped into three clusters. The origin of EC differentiation was explored by pseudo-time analysis. CellChat analysis was used to detect potential communication between ECs and malignant cells, and gene regulatory network analysis was used to identify changes in transcription factor activity. We explored the prognosis of specific ECs clusters and their effects on the tumor microenvironment (TME) at the bulk transcriptome level. 5-Ethynyl-2'- deoxyuridine (EdU) and Ki-67 staining were conducted to study the proliferative phenotype of LUAD cell lines. Western blotting targeting the phosphorylation of PI3K-AKT proteins was utilized for determination of the downstream pathway of NCL.
    Results: COL3A1-positive ECs showed the highest crosstalk interaction with malignant cells, indicating that they have important effects on driving LUAD carcinogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway was identified as the main signaling pathway, mediating signal transduction from malignant cells. The TME-related genes of COL3A1-positive ECs were significantly more highly expressed. COL3A1-positive ECs showed unique metabolic and immune characteristics, as well as highly activated metabolic signaling pathways and inflammatory responses. Importantly, LUAD patients with low COL3A1-positive ECs scores displayed an inferior prognosis outcome and a higher risk of metastasis. The key target gene NCL, which is involved in the interaction between epithelial cells and cancer cells, has been identified through screening. Flow cytometry showed that knockdown of NCL prompted the apoptosis of A549 and NCI-H1299. Western blotting showed that knockdown of NCL decreased the phosphorylation of AKT and PI3K, which identified the downstream pathway of NCL.
    Conclusions: COL3A1-positive ECs have important effects on the development of LUAD and the formation of an immune microenvironment. Furthermore, we identified a key target gene, NCL, which is involved in the interaction between endothelial cells and cancer cells. NCL also affected the apoptosis and proliferation in LUAD through the PI3K-AKT pathway.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/genetics ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism ; Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Endothelial Cells/pathology ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; Adenocarcinoma of Lung/genetics ; Adenocarcinoma of Lung/pathology ; Lung Neoplasms/pathology ; Carcinogenesis/genetics ; Cell Proliferation/genetics ; Tumor Microenvironment/genetics ; Collagen Type III
    Chemical Substances Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases (EC 2.7.1.-) ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; COL3A1 protein, human ; Collagen Type III
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1458024-x
    ISSN 1521-2254 ; 1099-498X
    ISSN (online) 1521-2254
    ISSN 1099-498X
    DOI 10.1002/jgm.3573
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  4. Article ; Online: miR-185-5p May Modulate the Chemosensitivity of LUSC to Cisplatin via Targeting PCDHA11: Multi-omics Analysis and Experimental Validation.

    Liang, Yicheng / Liang, Mei / Yan, Tao / Meng, Xiangzhi / Zhou, Boxuan / Gao, Yushun

    Biochemical genetics

    2024  

    Abstract: Drug resistance is the major difficulty in treatment of lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC). This study aims to explore drug response-related miRNAs (DRmiRNAs) based on multi-omics research. We identified DRmiRNAs of LUSC with a multi-omics integrated ... ...

    Abstract Drug resistance is the major difficulty in treatment of lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC). This study aims to explore drug response-related miRNAs (DRmiRNAs) based on multi-omics research. We identified DRmiRNAs of LUSC with a multi-omics integrated system that combines expression data of microRNA, lncRNA, mRNA, methylation levels, somatic mutations. After identifying DRmiRNAs, we screened and validated of the target mRNAs of DRmiRNAs through Targetscan and the miRDB database. Then, Real-time PCR and Western blot assays were used to estimate the expression of DRmiRNAs and target protein, and the dual-luciferase assays were used to confirm the interaction of DRmiRNAs and target mRNA. Furthermore, CCK-8 (Cell Counting Kit-8) assays were used to evaluate cell proliferation and drug sensitivity. After integrated analysis, hsa-miR-185-5p was identified as DRmiRNA based on multi-omics data. Through Targetscan and miRDB database, the possible target mRNAs were obtained and PCDHA11 was validated as a target mRNA of miR-185-5p by real-time PCR, Western blot assays and dual-luciferase assays. CCK-8 assays and clone formation assays showed that the proliferation of miR-185-5p mimics was significantly slower than that of miR-185-5p inhibitors, which means overexpression of miR-185-5p enhanced the anticancer effects of cisplatin, whereas the downregulation of miR-185-5p reduced the effects. Furthermore, the proliferation of silencing PCDHA11 was significantly slower than that of overexpression of PCDHA11, which means PCDHA11 overexpression weakened the anticancer effects of cisplatin, and silencing PCDHA11 enhanced the effects. This study demonstrated that miR-185-5p was involved in chemoresistance of LUSC cells to cisplatin partly via down-regulating PCDHA11, which may promote understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of drug response.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2168-4
    ISSN 1573-4927 ; 0006-2928
    ISSN (online) 1573-4927
    ISSN 0006-2928
    DOI 10.1007/s10528-024-10795-5
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  5. Article: A tricarboxylic acid cycle-based machine learning model to select effective drug targets for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

    Liang, Yicheng / Tan, Binghua / Du, Minjun / Wang, Bing / Gao, Yushun / Wang, Minghui

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1195195

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2023.1195195
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  6. Article ; Online: FSTL3 is associated with prognosis and immune cell infiltration in lung adenocarcinoma.

    Meng, Xiangzhi / Zhao, Xiaojian / Zhou, Boxuan / Song, Weijian / Liang, Yicheng / Liang, Mei / Du, Minjun / Shi, Jianwei / Gao, Yushun

    Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology

    2024  Volume 150, Issue 1, Page(s) 17

    Abstract: Purpose: FSTL3 expression is altered in various types of cancer. However, the role and mechanism of action of FSTL3 in lung adenocarcinoma development and tumor immunity are unknown. We investigated the association between FSTL3 expression and clinical ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: FSTL3 expression is altered in various types of cancer. However, the role and mechanism of action of FSTL3 in lung adenocarcinoma development and tumor immunity are unknown. We investigated the association between FSTL3 expression and clinical characteristics and immune cell infiltration in lung adenocarcinoma samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and a separate validation set from our hospital.
    Methods: Data on immune system infiltration, gene expression, and relevant clinical information were obtained by analyzing lung adenocarcinoma sample data from TCGA database. Using online tools like GEPIA, the correlations between FSTL3 expression and prognosis, clinical stage, survival status, and tumor-infiltrating immune cells were examined. In a validation dataset, immunohistochemistry was performed to analyze FSTL3 expression and its related clinical characteristics.
    Results: FSTL3 expression was markedly reduced in patients with lung adenocarcinoma. N stage, pathological stage, and overall survival were significantly correlated with FSTL3 expression. According to GSEA, FSTL3 is strongly linked to signaling pathways such as DNA replication and those involved in cell cycle regulation. Examination of TCGA database and TIMER online revealed a correlation between FSTL3 and B cell, T cell, NK cell, and neutrophil levels. The prognosis of patients with lung adenocarcinoma was significantly affected by six genes (KRT6A, VEGFC, KRT14, KRT17, SNORA12, and KRT81) related to FSTL3.
    Conclusion: FSTL3 is significantly associated with the prognosis and progression of lung adenocarcinoma and the infiltration of immune cells. Thus, targeting FSTL3 and its associated genes in immunotherapy could be potentially beneficial for the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prognosis ; Adenocarcinoma of Lung/genetics ; Adenocarcinoma/genetics ; B-Lymphocytes ; Lung Neoplasms/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134792-5
    ISSN 1432-1335 ; 0171-5216 ; 0084-5353 ; 0943-9382
    ISSN (online) 1432-1335
    ISSN 0171-5216 ; 0084-5353 ; 0943-9382
    DOI 10.1007/s00432-023-05553-w
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  7. Article ; Online: Enhanced CT-based radiomics model to predict natural killer cell infiltration and clinical prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer.

    Meng, Xiangzhi / Xu, Haijun / Liang, Yicheng / Liang, Mei / Song, Weijian / Zhou, Boxuan / Shi, Jianwei / Du, Minjun / Gao, Yushun

    Frontiers in immunology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1334886

    Abstract: Background: Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial for tumor prognosis; however, their role in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. The current detection methods for NSCLC are inefficient and costly. Therefore, radiomics represent a ... ...

    Abstract Background: Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial for tumor prognosis; however, their role in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. The current detection methods for NSCLC are inefficient and costly. Therefore, radiomics represent a promising alternative.
    Methods: We analyzed the radiogenomics datasets to extract clinical, radiological, and transcriptome data. The effect of NK cells on the prognosis of NSCLC was assessed. Tumors were delineated using a 3D Slicer, and features were extracted using pyradiomics. A radiomics model was developed and validated using five-fold cross-validation. A nomogram model was constructed using the selected clinical variables and a radiomic score (RS). The CIBERSORTx database and gene set enrichment analysis were used to explore the correlations of NK cell infiltration and molecular mechanisms.
    Results: Higher infiltration of NK cells was correlated with better overall survival (OS) (
    Conclusions: Our radiomic model accurately predicted NK cell infiltration in NSCLC. Combined with clinical characteristics, it can predict the prognosis of patients with NSCLC. Bioinformatic analysis revealed the gene expression and pathways underlying NK cell infiltration in NSCLC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/diagnostic imaging ; Radiomics ; Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Prognosis ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1334886
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  8. Article ; Online: Contrast-induced encephalopathy following cerebral angiography: A case report.

    Liang, Yicheng / Liu, Xintong / Lu, Haike / Wei, Feng / Zhang, Zhu / Lin, Songbin

    Medicine international

    2022  Volume 2, Issue 3, Page(s) 16

    Abstract: The present study describes the case of patient with contrast-induced encephalopathy following cerebrovascular angiography, and presents the clinical and imaging features, as well as the treatment and prognosis of this patient. Following digital ... ...

    Abstract The present study describes the case of patient with contrast-induced encephalopathy following cerebrovascular angiography, and presents the clinical and imaging features, as well as the treatment and prognosis of this patient. Following digital subtraction angiography, cortical blindness and cognitive dysfunction were the main complaints of the patient. The emergency craniocerebral CT scan revealed hyperdense areas in the bilateral cerebellum, thalamus, sulcus and cistern, and a review of the CT scan 24 h following the procedure revealed that the hyperintense lesions were reduced or resolved in these areas. The patient obtained a good prognosis following treatment anti-inflammatory and intracranial pressure reduction treatment. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that cognitive dysfunction may be a clinical manifestation of contrast-induced encephalopathy. Thus, the earlier diagnosis and earlier treatment are crucial for the prognosis of patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2754-1304
    ISSN (online) 2754-1304
    DOI 10.3892/mi.2022.41
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  9. Article ; Online: Construction and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Postoperative Urinary Retention in Lung Cancer Patients.

    Zheng, Wei / Zhang, Xu / Zheng, Xu / Liang, Yicheng / Liu, Yan / Gao, Yushun

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    Journal of healthcare engineering

    2022  Volume 2022, Page(s) 2227629

    Abstract: Indwelling catheter is a routine procedure in surgical patients. Studies have shown that prolonged indwelling urinary catheterization increases the risk of postoperative urinary tract infection. Although early removal of the urinary catheter after ... ...

    Abstract Indwelling catheter is a routine procedure in surgical patients. Studies have shown that prolonged indwelling urinary catheterization increases the risk of postoperative urinary tract infection. Although early removal of the urinary catheter after operation can reduce the risk of postoperative urinary symptoms and tract infections, it may lead to postoperative anesthetic dysuria. Therefore, this study investigates the urinary retention and related risk factors in patients after thoracoscopic lobectomy under general anesthesia. The clinical data of 214 patients who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of a tertiary class A cancer hospital in Beijing from July 2020 to April 2021 were collected. A risk prediction model was established by logistic regression analysis, and the prediction effect was determined using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The incidence of indwelling catheter after thoracoscopic lobectomy was 44.8% (96/214). Sex (OR = 21.102, 95% CI: 2.906-153.239,
    MeSH term(s) Catheters, Indwelling/adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms/surgery ; Male ; Postoperative Complications ; Urinary Catheterization/adverse effects ; Urinary Catheters/adverse effects ; Urinary Retention/epidemiology ; Urinary Retention/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Retracted Publication
    ZDB-ID 2545054-2
    ISSN 2040-2309 ; 2040-2295
    ISSN (online) 2040-2309
    ISSN 2040-2295
    DOI 10.1155/2022/2227629
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  10. Article: Plasm Metabolomics Study in Pulmonary Metastatic Carcinoma.

    Liu, Zixu / Wang, Ling / Du, Minjun / Liang, Yicheng / Liang, Mei / Li, Zhili / Gao, Yushun

    Journal of oncology

    2022  Volume 2022, Page(s) 9460019

    Abstract: Background: The lung is one of the most common metastatic sites of malignant tumors. Early detection of pulmonary metastatic carcinoma can effectively reduce relative cancer mortality. Human metabolomics is a qualitative and quantitative study of low- ... ...

    Abstract Background: The lung is one of the most common metastatic sites of malignant tumors. Early detection of pulmonary metastatic carcinoma can effectively reduce relative cancer mortality. Human metabolomics is a qualitative and quantitative study of low-molecular metabolites in the body. By studying the plasm metabolomics of patients with pulmonary metastatic carcinoma or other lung diseases, we can find the difference in plasm levels of low-molecular metabolites among them. These metabolites have the potential to become biomarkers of lung metastases.
    Methods: Patients with pulmonary nodules admitted to our department from February 1, 2019, to May 31, 2019, were collected. According to the postoperative pathological results, they were divided into three groups: pulmonary metastatic carcinoma (PMC), benign pulmonary nodules (BPN), and primary lung cancer (PLC). Moreover, healthy people who underwent physical examination were enrolled as the healthy population group (HPG) during the same period. On the one hand, to study lung metastases screening in healthy people, PMC was compared with HPG. The multivariate statistical analysis method was used to find the significant low-molecular metabolites between the two groups, and their discriminating ability was verified by the ROC curve. On the other hand, from the perspective of differential diagnosis of lung metastases, three groups with different pulmonary lesions (PMC, BPN, and PLC) were compared as a whole, and then the other two groups were compared with PMC, respectively. The main low-molecular metabolites were selected, and their discriminating ability was verified.
    Results: In terms of lung metastases screening for healthy people, four significant low-molecular metabolites were found by comparison of PMC and HPG. They were O-arachidonoyl ethanolamine, adrenoyl ethanolamide, tricin 7-diglucuronoside, and p-coumaroyl vitisin A. In terms of the differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, the significant low-molecular metabolites selected by the comparison of the three groups as a whole were anabasine, octanoylcarnitine, 2-methoxyestrone, retinol, decanoylcarnitine, calcitroic acid, glycogen, and austalide L. For the comparison of PMC and BPN, L-tyrosine, indoleacrylic acid, and lysoPC (16 : 0) were selected, while L-octanoylcarnitine, retinol, and decanoylcarnitine were selected for the comparison of PMC and PLC. Their AUCs of ROC are all greater than 0.80. It indicates that these substances have a strong ability to differentiate between pulmonary metastatic carcinoma and other pulmonary nodule lesions.
    Conclusion: Through the research of plasm metabolomics, it is possible to effectively detect the changes in some low-molecular metabolites among primary lung cancer, pulmonary metastatic carcinoma, and benign pulmonary nodule patients and healthy people. These significant metabolites have the potential to be biomarkers for screening and differential diagnosis of lung metastases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-21
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2461349-6
    ISSN 1687-8469 ; 1687-8450
    ISSN (online) 1687-8469
    ISSN 1687-8450
    DOI 10.1155/2022/9460019
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