Decoding the immune microenvironment: unveiling CD8 + T cell-related biomarkers and developing a prognostic signature for personalized glioma treatment

Autor: Xiaofang Lin, Jianqiang Liu, Ni Zhang, Dexiang Zhou, Yakang Liu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Cancer Cell International, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-20 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1475-2867
DOI: 10.1186/s12935-024-03517-9
Popis: Abstract Background Gliomas are aggressive brain tumors with poor prognosis. Understanding the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) in gliomas is essential for developing effective immunotherapies. This study aimed to identify TIME-related biomarkers in glioma using bioinformatic analysis of RNA-seq data. Methods In this study, we employed weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) on bulk RNA-seq data to identify TIME-related genes. To identify prognostic genes, we performed univariate Cox regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analyses. Based on these genes, we constructed a prognostic signature and delineated risk groups. To validate the prognostic signature, external validation was conducted. Results CD8 + T cell infiltration was strongly correlated with glioma patient prognosis. We identified 115 CD8 + T cell-related genes through integrative analysis of bulk-seq data. CDCA5, KIF11, and KIF4A were found to be significant immune-related genes (IRGs) associated with overall survival in glioma patients and served as independent prognostic factors. We developed a prognostic nomogram that incorporated these genes, age, gender, and grade, providing a reliable tool for clinicians to predict patient survival probabilities. The nomogram’s predictions were supported by calibration plots, further validating its accuracy. Conclusion In conclusion, our study identifies CD8 + T cell infiltration as a strong predictor of glioma patient outcomes and highlights the prognostic value of genes. The developed prognostic nomogram, incorporating these genes along with clinical factors, provides a reliable tool for predicting patient survival probabilities and has important implications for personalized treatment decisions in glioma.
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