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Yan L, Liang H, Qi T, Deng D, Liu J, He Y, Chen J, Fan B, Yao Y, Wang K, Zu X, Chen M, Dai Y, Hu J. Senescence-specific molecular subtypes stratify the hallmarks of the tumor microenvironment and guide precision medicine in bladder cancer. BMC Cancer 2025; 25:297. [PMID: 39972258 PMCID: PMC11837361 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-025-13698-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2025] [Indexed: 02/21/2025] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bladder cancer (BLCA) is notably associated with advanced age, characterized by its high incidence and mortality among the elderly. Despite promising advancements in models that amalgamate molecular subtypes with treatment and prognostic outcomes, the considerable heterogeneity in BLCA poses challenges to their universal applicability. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop a new molecular subtyping system focusing on a critical clinical feature of BLCA: senescence. METHODS Utilizing unsupervised clustering on the Cancer Genome Atlas Program (TCGA)-BLCA cohort, we crafted a senescence-associated molecular classification and precision quantification system (Senescore). This method underwent systematic validation against established molecular subtypes, treatment strategies, clinical outcomes, the immune tumor microenvironment (TME), relevance to immune checkpoints, and identification of potential therapeutic targets. RESULTS External validations were conducted using the Xiangya cohort, IMvigor210 cohort, and meta-cohort, with multiplex immunofluorescence confirming the correlation between Senescore, immune infiltration, and cellular senescence. Notably, patients categorized within higher Senescore group were predisposed to the basal subtype, showcased augmented immune infiltration, harbored elevated driver gene mutations, and exhibited increased senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors expression in the transcriptome. Despite poorer prognoses, these patients revealed greater responsiveness to immunotherapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Our molecular subtyping and Senescore, informed by age-related clinical features, accurately depict age-associated biological traits and its clinical application potential in BLCA. Moreover, this personalized assessment framework is poised to identify senolysis targets unique to BLCA, furthering the integration of aging research into therapeutic strategies.
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- Luzhe Yan
- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- XiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Urology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Hunan Province Bladder Preservation Treatment Consortium, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Bacha R, Alwisi N, Ismail R, Pedersen S, Al-Mansoori L. Unveiling GATA3 Signaling Pathways in Health and Disease: Mechanisms, Implications, and Therapeutic Potential. Cells 2024; 13:2127. [PMID: 39768217 PMCID: PMC11674286 DOI: 10.3390/cells13242127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2024] [Revised: 12/11/2024] [Accepted: 12/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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GATA binding protein 3 (GATA3), a member of the GATA family transcription factors, is a key player in various physiological and pathological conditions. It is known for its ability to bind to the DNA sequence "GATA", which enables its key role in critical processes in multiple tissues and organs including the immune system, endocrine system, and nervous system. GATA3 also modulates cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis via controlling gene expression. In physiological instances, GATA3 is crucial for maintaining immunological homeostasis by mediating the development of naïve T cells into T helper 2 (Th2). In addition, GATA3 has been demonstrated to play a variety of cellular roles in the growth and maintenance of mammary gland, neuronal, and renal tissues. Conversely, the presence of impaired GATA3 is associated with a variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. Additionally, the altered expression of GATA3 contributes to the worsening of disease progression in hematological malignancies, such as T-cell lymphomas. Therefore, this review explores the multifaceted roles and signaling pathways of GATA3 in health and disease, with a particular emphasis on its potential as a therapeutic and prognostic target for the effective management of diseases.
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- Rim Bacha
- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (R.B.); (N.A.); (R.I.)
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (R.B.); (N.A.); (R.I.)
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (R.B.); (N.A.); (R.I.)
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (R.B.); (N.A.); (R.I.)
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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Vital AGB, de Carvalho MCM, Maia CR, Galvão HC, de Souza LB, de Andrade Santos PP. Relationship between tumor thickness and GATA3 immunoexpression in lip and tongue squamous cell carcinomas. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 28:1259-1266. [PMID: 38600414 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-024-01251-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Lower lip squamous cell carcinomas (LLSCCs) exhibit lower levels of aggressiveness, low relations with metastases and better prognosis when compared with intraoral squamous cell carcinomas. Differently from the oral tongue squamous cell carcinomas (OTSCCs) have a high tendency towards local invasion and lymph nodal dissemination. Our aim was to evaluate tumor thickness in cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma and correlate it with histological grade of malignancy and GATA3 immunoreactivity. METHODS Sixty specimens (30 LLSCCs and 30 OTSCCs) were scanned and digitized for the subsequent measurement of tumor thickness, histopathological examination, and quantitative analysis of GATA3 in the parenchyma and stroma of the tumors. RESULTS Tumor thickness was lower in LLSCC compared to OTSCCs. Immunohistochemical analysis of GATA3 in parenchyma, stroma and both compartments showed higher immunoreactivity in LLSCCs compared to OTSCCs. We observed a negative correlation between tumor thickness and GATA3 expression in parenchyma, stroma, and both compartments. Our results revealed the presence of GATA3 in all cases both in the parenchyma and in the stroma. Higher expression was more related to LLSCCs, which are known to be less aggressive tumors than OTSCCs. CONCLUSIONS A greater tumor thickness was found in OTSCCs, which was correlated with lower expression of GATA3, suggesting that this protein is involved in the inhibition of proliferative, migratory, and invasive capacity.
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Health Sciences Center at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Health Sciences Center at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Centro de Biociências, Natal, RN, Brazil.
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Chen X, Zhao W, Huang Y, Luo S, Tang X, Yi Q. Association of GATA3 expression in triple-positive breast cancer with overall survival and immune cell infiltration. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17795. [PMID: 39090342 PMCID: PMC11294334 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68788-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women, with triple-positive breast cancer (TPBC) being a particularly aggressive subtype. GATA binding protein 3 (GATA3) plays a crucial role in the luminal differentiation of breast epithelium and T-cell differentiation. However, the relationship between GATA3 and immune infiltration in TPBC remains unclear. This study collected and analyzed TPBC data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), METABRIC, and GSE123845 databases. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses, along with Kaplan-Meier survival analyses, were employed to assess the prognostic value of GATA3 and other clinical features. Subsequently, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was conducted to explore the potential biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of GATA3 in TPBC. Additionally, ssGSEA analysis revealed the connection between GATA3 and immune infiltration. And the effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy on GATA3 expression were also explored. Finally, clinical samples were used to detect the relationship between GATA3 expression and tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) levels. Our results demonstrated that GATA3 was significantly overexpressed in TPBC tissues compared to normal tissues (P < 0.05). A positive correlation between GATA3 mRNA and protein levels was observed (R = 0.55, P < 0.05). Notably, high GATA3 expression was associated with poor overall survival (HR = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.25-11.76, P < 0.05). GSEA indicated significant enrichment of immune-related gene sets in low GATA3 expression groups. Furthermore, pathologic complete response (pCR) patients exhibited significantly lower GATA3 expression compared to residual disease (RD) patients. Mutation analysis revealed higher PIK3CA and TP53 mutation rates in high GATA3 expression groups. Finally, clinical validation data showed that the degree of TILs was significantly higher in the low GATA3 expression group. In conclusion, this study suggests that high GATA3 expression may be associated with poor prognosis and may reduce immune infiltration in TPBC.
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- Xiuwen Chen
- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Hematology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Hubei, China.
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