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ArticleCancer cell international2024

A comprehensive prognostic and immunological implications of PFKP in pan-cancer.

Xiaodong Ling, Luquan Zhang, Chengyuan Fang, Hao Liang, Jianqun Ma

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Xiaodong LingDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China.
Luquan ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China.
Chengyuan FangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China.
Hao LiangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China.
Jianqun MaDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150040, China. jianqunma@hrbmu.edu.cn.

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Beijing Medical Award Foundation No. YXJL-2023-0091-0054Haiyan Foundation of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital JJMS2023-04National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172786
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Abstract

backgroundPhosphofructokinase P (PFKP) is a key rate-limiting enzyme in glycolysis, playing a crucial role in various pathophysiological processes. However, its specific function in tumors remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the expression and specific role of PFKP across multiple tumor types (Pan-cancer) and to explore its potential clinical significance as a therapeutic target in cancer treatment.

methodsWe analyzed the expression of PFKP, immune cell infiltration, and patient prognosis across various cancers using data from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. Additionally, we conducted a series of experiments in lung cancer cells, including Western blot, CCK-8 assay, colony formation assay, transwell migration assay, scratch wound healing assay, LDH release assay, and flow cytometry, to evaluate the impact of PFKP on tumor cells.

resultsPFKP was found to be highly expressed in most cancers and identified as a prognostic risk factor. Elevated PFKP expression is associated with poorer clinical outcomes, particularly in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis indicated that PFKP can effectively differentiate between cancerous and normal tissues. The expression of PFKP in most tumors showed significant correlations with tumor mutational burden (TMB), microsatellite instability (MSI), immune score, and immune cell infiltration. In vitro experiments demonstrated that PFKP overexpression promotes lung cancer cell proliferation and migration while inhibiting apoptosis, whereas PFKP deficiency results in the opposite effects.

conclusionPFKP acts as an oncogene involved in tumorigenesis and may influence the immune microenvironment within the tumor. Our findings suggest that PFKP could serve as a potential biomarker for predicting prognosis and the efficacy of immunotherapy in tumors.

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Immune analysisLUADPan-cancerPFKPPrognosis prediction

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PMID39252014
PMCPMC11385129

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