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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

Identification of fibronectin type III domain containing 3B as a potential prognostic and therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer: a preliminary analysis.

Yizhi Wang, Yang Kong, Qifan Yang, Cheng Zhong, Dongkai Zhou

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Article in European journal of medical research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Yizhi Wang *Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Yang Kong *Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Qifan YangDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Cheng ZhongDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Dongkai ZhouDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China. dkzhou@zju.edu.cn.
Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundFibronectin type III domain containing 3B (FNDC3B), a member of the fibronectin type III domain-containing protein family, has been indicated in various malignancies. However, the precise role of FNDC3B in the progression of pancreatic cancer (PC) still remains to be elucidated.

methodsIn this study, we integrated data from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the Cancer Genome Atlas, Genotype-Tissue Expression database, and Gene Expression Omnibus datasets to analyze FNDC3B expression and its association with various clinicopathological parameters. Subsequently, Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, along with Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), single sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) and estimate analysis were recruited to delve into the biological function and immune infiltration based on FNDC3B expression. Additionally, the prognostic estimation was conducted using Cox analysis and Kaplan-Meier analysis. Subsequently, a nomogram was constructed according to the result of Cox analysis to enhance the prognostic ability of FNDC3B. Finally, the preliminary biological function of FNDC3B in PC cells was explored.

resultsThe study demonstrated a significantly higher expression of FNDC3B in tumor tissues compared to normal pancreatic tissues, and this expression was significantly associated with various clinicopathological parameters. GSEA revealed the involvement of FNDC3B in biological processes and signaling pathways related to integrin signaling pathway and cell adhesion. Additionally, ssGSEA analysis indicated a positive correlation between FNDC3B expression and infiltration of Th2 cells and neutrophils, while showing a negative correlation with plasmacytoid dendritic cells and Th17 cells infiltration. Kaplan-Meier analysis further supported that high FNDC3B expression in PC patients was linked to shorter overall survival, disease-specific survival, and progression-free interval. However, although univariate analysis demonstrated a significant correlation between FNDC3B expression and prognosis in PC patients, this association did not hold true in multivariate analysis. Finally, our findings highlight the crucial role of FNDC3B expression in regulating proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of PC cells.

conclusionDespite limitations, the findings of this study underscored the potential of FNDC3B as a prognostic biomarker and its pivotal role in driving the progression of PC, particularly in orchestrating immune responses.

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Fibronectin Type III DomainPancreatic NeoplasmsDendritic CellsFibronectinsHumansNomogramsPrognosisFibronectinsFNDC3B protein, humanBioinformatic analysisFNDC3BImmune infiltrationPancreatic cancerPrognostic value

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PMID38581008
PMCPMC10996089
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