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Dodin Y. Identification of LGR4 as a prognostic biomarker in KRAS-mutant lung adenocarcinoma: Evidence from integrated bioinformatics analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36084. [PMID: 37986325 PMCID: PMC10659610 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Globally, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, primarily non-small cell lung cancer. Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Oncogene Homolog (KRAS) mutations are common in non-small cell lung cancer and linked to a poor prognosis. Covalent inhibitors targeting KRAS-G12C mutation have improved treatment for some patients, but most KRAS-mutant lung adenocarcinoma (KRAS-MT LUAD) cases lack targeted therapies. This gap in treatment options underscores a significant challenge in the field. Our study aimed to identify hub/key genes specifically associated with KRAS-MT LUAD. These hub genes hold the potential to serve as therapeutic targets or biomarkers, providing insights into the pathogenesis and prognosis of lung cancer. We performed a comprehensive analysis on KRAS-MT LUAD samples using diverse data sources. This included TCGA project data for RNA-seq, clinical information, and somatic mutations, along with RNA-seq data for adjacent normal tissues. DESeq2 identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs), while weighted gene co-expression network analysis revealed co-expression modules. Overlapping genes between DEGs and co-expression module with the highest significance were analyzed using gene set enrichment analysis and protein-protein interaction network analysis. Hub genes were identified with the Maximal Clique Centrality algorithm in Cytoscape. Prognostic significance was assessed through survival analysis and validated using the GSE72094 dataset from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. In KRAS-MT LUAD, 3122 DEGs were found (2131 up-regulated, 985 down-regulated). The blue module, among 25 co-expression modules from weighted gene co-expression network analysis, had the strongest correlation. 804 genes overlapped between DEGs and the blue module. Among 20 hub genes in the blue module, leucine-rich repeats containing G protein-coupled receptor 4 (LGR4) overexpression correlated with worse overall survival. The prognostic significance of LGR4 was confirmed using GSE72094, but surprisingly, the direction of the association was opposite to what was expected. LGR4 stands as a promising biomarker in KRAS-MT LUAD prognosis. Contrasting associations in TCGA and GSE72094 datasets reveal the intricate nature of KRAS-MT LUAD. Additional explorations are imperative to grasp the precise involvement of LGR4 in lung adenocarcinoma prognosis, particularly concerning KRAS mutations. These insights could potentially pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions, addressing the existing unmet demands in this specific subgroup.
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- Yasmeen Dodin
- Cancer Control Office-King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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Weng J, Luo J, Cheng X, Jin C, Zhou X, Qu J, Tu L, Ai D, Li D, Wang J, Martin JF, Amendt BA, Liu M. Deletion of G protein-coupled receptor 48 leads to ocular anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) through down-regulation of Pitx2. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2008; 105:6081-6. [PMID: 18424556 PMCID: PMC2329706 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0708257105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
The development of the anterior segment of the mammalian eye is critical for normal ocular function, whereas abnormal development can cause glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the world. We report that orphan G protein-coupled receptor 48 (Gpr48/LGR4) plays an important role in the development of the anterior segment structure. Disruption of Gpr48 causes a wide spectrum of anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD), including microphthalmia, iris hypoplasia, irdiocorneal angle malformation, cornea dysgenesis, and cataract. Detailed analyses reveal that defective iris myogenesis and ocular extracellular matrix homeostasis are detected at early postnatal stages of eye development, whereas ganglion cell loss, inner nuclear layer thinness, and early onset of glaucoma were detected in 6-month-old Gpr48(-/-) mice. To determine the molecular mechanism of ASD caused by the deletion of Gpr48, we performed gene expression analyses and revealed dramatic down-regulation of Pitx2 in homozygous knockout mice. In vitro studies with the constitutively active Gpr48 mutant receptor demonstrate that Pitx2 is a direct target of the Gpr48-mediated cAMP-CREB signaling pathway in regulating anterior segment development, suggesting a role of Gpr48 as a potential therapeutic target of ASD.
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- Jinsheng Weng
- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China; and
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College; Key Laboratory Cultivation Base and Key Laboratory of Vision Science, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325003, China
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College; Key Laboratory Cultivation Base and Key Laboratory of Vision Science, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325003, China
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College; Key Laboratory Cultivation Base and Key Laboratory of Vision Science, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325003, China
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College; Key Laboratory Cultivation Base and Key Laboratory of Vision Science, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325003, China
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China; and
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
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- *Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China; and
- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College; Key Laboratory Cultivation Base and Key Laboratory of Vision Science, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325003, China
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