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ArticleScientific reports2024

Integrative analysis of ASXL family genes reveals ASXL2 as an immunoregulatory molecule in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Qian Liu, Wenhao Zhu, Chenpeng Tang, Wenbin Liu, Xiangjian Luo

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Qian Liu *Hunan Key Laboratory of Oncotarget Gene, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
Wenhao Zhu *Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
Chenpeng TangHunan Key Laboratory of Oncotarget Gene, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
Wenbin LiuDepartment of Pathology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, People's Republic of China. liuwenbin@hnca.org.cn.
Xiangjian LuoHunan Key Laboratory of Oncotarget Gene, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, People's Republic of China. luocsu@csu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82173144
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite the progress in conventional treatments for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), the 5-year survival rate remains below 70%. Enhancing immunotherapy outcomes through personalized treatment strategies, particularly by identifying immune-related biomarkers, is critical. The ASXL family are associated with malignancies, but their relationship with HNSCC has not been elucidated. In this study, we found that high expression of ASXL2 is associated with better prognosis in HNSCC patients. Analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between ASXL2 and immune infiltration. Functional analysis suggests that ASXL2 co-expressed genes in HNSCC patients are enriched in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, and patients with high expression show an even greater enrichment in T cell and B cell receptor signaling pathways. Utilizing the NPC single-cell dataset, ASXL2's widespread expression in the tumor microenvironment was confirmed, and its co-expressed genes were found to be highly associated with immune cell function. Experimental validation showed a correlation between ASXL2 expression and T cell secretion of interferon-γ (IFNγ), confirming that high ASXL2 expression facilitates T cell activation. Overall, our findings underscore the important role of ASXL2 in immune activation, suggesting its potential as a promising biomarker for tailoring immunotherapy strategies in HNSCC patients.

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Gene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHead and Neck NeoplasmsRepressor ProteinsSquamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and NeckTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorFemaleHumansInterferon-gammaMalePrognosisSignal TransductionT-LymphocytesBiomarkers, TumorInterferon-gammaRepressor ProteinsASXL2Head and neck squamous cell carcinomaImmunoregulationImmunotherapyPrognosis

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PMCPMC11682168

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