Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14

Abstract Background Mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT)-driven necrosis (MPTDN) is a non-apoptotic mode of cell death triggered by oxidative stress and cytosolic Ca2+ overload. Recent evidence suggests that activation of MPTND can effectively induce cancer cell death and may represent a nove...

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Main Authors: Zhifei Ma, Wen Chen, Aiping Zhang, Xiaokang Shen, Lin Zheng
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Published: BMC 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-025-00379-7
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author Zhifei Ma
Wen Chen
Aiping Zhang
Xiaokang Shen
Lin Zheng
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Wen Chen
Aiping Zhang
Xiaokang Shen
Lin Zheng
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description Abstract Background Mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT)-driven necrosis (MPTDN) is a non-apoptotic mode of cell death triggered by oxidative stress and cytosolic Ca2+ overload. Recent evidence suggests that activation of MPTND can effectively induce cancer cell death and may represent a novel therapeutic strategy for cancer. Yet, the role of MPTDN-related genes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unrevealed. This study aimed to identify MPTDN-related biomarkers for predicting prognosis and guiding treatment in NSCLC. Methods Gene expression profiles and clinical information of NSCLC were collected from public databases, and MPTDN-related genes were obtained from published article. Differential expressed MPTDN-related genes in NSCLC and control were screened, and molecular clusters were obtained. Based on the differentially expressed genes (DGEs) between clusters, univariate Cox and LASSO regression analyses were performed to screen biomarkers, followed by nomogram construction. Correlations between these biomarkers and immune cell infiltration, immune checkpoints, and chemotherapeutic agents were observed. Expression levels of MPTDN-related biomarkers were detected using RT-qPCR in NSCLC tissues and cells. Moreover, the biological function of ARL14 in NSLCL was verified in vitro. Results Thirty-five differential MPTDN-related genes were identified, and two molecular clusters were obtained. Three biomarkers with prognostic values were finally screened, including ARL14, ZDHHC11B, and HLF. Among them, ARL14 was significantly upregulated in tumor samples, while ZDHHC11B and HLF were downregulated. Nomogram containing three genes exhibited predictive accuracy in 1, 3, and 5-year survival rates. Three gene were strongly associated with most immune cells, immune checkpoints, and drugs sensitivity. RT-qPCR confirmed that expression levels of three genes in tissues or cells were consistent with the results of bioinformatics analysis. Finally, ARL14 knockdown inhibited the malignant phenotype of NSCLC cells. Conclusion We first performed the comprehensive analysis of MPTDN in NSCLC and screened three NSCLC-related biomarkers as promising biomarkers. ARL14 might be a new potential target for therapy of NSCLC.
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spelling doaj-art-a49761f58355442d9ab7cdbedbcfebfb2025-02-09T12:40:01ZengBMCHereditas1601-52232025-02-01162111710.1186/s41065-025-00379-7Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14Zhifei Ma0Wen Chen1Aiping Zhang2Xiaokang Shen3Lin Zheng4Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityAbstract Background Mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT)-driven necrosis (MPTDN) is a non-apoptotic mode of cell death triggered by oxidative stress and cytosolic Ca2+ overload. Recent evidence suggests that activation of MPTND can effectively induce cancer cell death and may represent a novel therapeutic strategy for cancer. Yet, the role of MPTDN-related genes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unrevealed. This study aimed to identify MPTDN-related biomarkers for predicting prognosis and guiding treatment in NSCLC. Methods Gene expression profiles and clinical information of NSCLC were collected from public databases, and MPTDN-related genes were obtained from published article. Differential expressed MPTDN-related genes in NSCLC and control were screened, and molecular clusters were obtained. Based on the differentially expressed genes (DGEs) between clusters, univariate Cox and LASSO regression analyses were performed to screen biomarkers, followed by nomogram construction. Correlations between these biomarkers and immune cell infiltration, immune checkpoints, and chemotherapeutic agents were observed. Expression levels of MPTDN-related biomarkers were detected using RT-qPCR in NSCLC tissues and cells. Moreover, the biological function of ARL14 in NSLCL was verified in vitro. Results Thirty-five differential MPTDN-related genes were identified, and two molecular clusters were obtained. Three biomarkers with prognostic values were finally screened, including ARL14, ZDHHC11B, and HLF. Among them, ARL14 was significantly upregulated in tumor samples, while ZDHHC11B and HLF were downregulated. Nomogram containing three genes exhibited predictive accuracy in 1, 3, and 5-year survival rates. Three gene were strongly associated with most immune cells, immune checkpoints, and drugs sensitivity. RT-qPCR confirmed that expression levels of three genes in tissues or cells were consistent with the results of bioinformatics analysis. Finally, ARL14 knockdown inhibited the malignant phenotype of NSCLC cells. Conclusion We first performed the comprehensive analysis of MPTDN in NSCLC and screened three NSCLC-related biomarkers as promising biomarkers. ARL14 might be a new potential target for therapy of NSCLC.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-025-00379-7Non-small cell lung cancerMitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosisBiomarkerPrognosisImmune microenvironmentARL14
spellingShingle Zhifei Ma
Wen Chen
Aiping Zhang
Xiaokang Shen
Lin Zheng
Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
Hereditas
Non-small cell lung cancer
Mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis
Biomarker
Prognosis
Immune microenvironment
ARL14
title Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
title_full Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
title_fullStr Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
title_full_unstemmed Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
title_short Identification of prognostic biomarker of non-small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis-related genes and determination of anti-tumor effect of ARL14
title_sort identification of prognostic biomarker of non small cell lung cancer based on mitochondrial permeability transition driven necrosis related genes and determination of anti tumor effect of arl14
topic Non-small cell lung cancer
Mitochondrial permeability transition-driven necrosis
Biomarker
Prognosis
Immune microenvironment
ARL14
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-025-00379-7
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