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ArticleBiochemical genetics2025

Constructing a Novel Amino Acid Metabolism Signature: A New Perspective on Pheochromocytoma Diagnosis, Immune Landscape, and Immunotherapy.

Zechen Yan, Yongkun Luan, Yu Wang, Yilin Ren, Zhiyuan Li, Luyang Zhao, Linnuo Shen, Xiaojie Yang, Tonghu Liu, Yukui Gao and 1 more

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Zechen Yan *BGI College and Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Yongkun Luan *BGI College and Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Yu Wang *BGI College and Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Yilin RenDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Zhiyuan LiDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Luyang ZhaoBGI College and Henan Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Linnuo ShenDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Xiaojie YangDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China.
Tonghu LiuDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China. liutonghucc@163.com.
Yukui GaoDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China. gaoyukui@wnmc.edu.cn.
Weibo SunDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China. gorph1@163.com.

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Investigation Project of Social Science Circles Federation of Henan Province No.SL;-2023-1363Key Project of Henan Medical Science & Technology 2020zd-02the Joint Project of Henan Medical Science & Technology NO.LHGI20230060Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Henan Association for Science and Technology NO.2022HYTP043
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Abstract

Pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PGPG) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor. Amino acid metabolism is crucial for energy production, redox balance, and metabolic pathways in tumor cell proliferation. This study aimed to build a risk model using amino acid metabolism-related genes, enhancing PGPG diagnosis and treatment decisions. We analyzed RNA-sequencing data from the PCPG cohort in the GEO dataset as our training set and validated our findings using the TCGA dataset and an additional clinical cohort. WGCNA and LASSO were utilized to identify hub genes and develop risk prediction models. The single-sample gene set enrichment analysis, MCPCOUNTER, and ESTIMATE algorithm calculated the relationship between amino acid metabolism and immune cell infiltration in PCPG. The TIDE algorithm predicted the immunotherapy efficacy for PCPG patients. The analysis identified 292 genes with differential expression, which are involved in amino acid metabolism and immune pathways. Six genes (DDC, SYT11, GCLM, PSMB7, TYRO3, AGMAT) were identified as crucial for the risk prediction model. Patients with a high-risk profile demonstrated reduced immune infiltration but potentially higher benefits from immunotherapy. Notably, DDC and SYT11 showed strong diagnostic and prognostic potential. Validation through quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and immunohistochemistry confirmed their differential expression, underscoring their significance in PCPG diagnosis and in predicting immunotherapy response. This study's integration of amino acid metabolism-related genes into a risk prediction model offers critical clinical insights for PCPG risk stratification, potential immunotherapy responses, drug development, and treatment planning, marking a significant step forward in the management of this complex condition.

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Adrenal Gland NeoplasmsAmino AcidsImmunotherapyPheochromocytomaBiomarkers, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleAmino AcidsBiomarkers, TumorAmino acid metabolismDiagnosisImmune microenvironmentImmunotherapyPheochromocytoma/paragangliomaRisk prediction

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