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SynthesisCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2025

MicroRNA as a Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Shaghayegh Khanmohammadi, Mahdi Masrour, Parisa Fallahtafti, Fatemeh Hasani

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Shaghayegh KhanmohammadiSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-8732-0191
Mahdi MasrourSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Parisa FallahtaftiSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0009-0002-9618-0108
Fatemeh HasaniGolestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRecently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been applied as biomarkers for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients. Early diagnosis and management of DLBCL can improve patient survival and prognosis.

aimsThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic accuracy of miRNA biomarkers in DLBCL patients.

methodsWe used the keywords "diffuse large B-cell lymphoma" and "microRNA" to search databases for original publications until June 14, 2023. Specificity, sensitivity, and AUC were used to assess diagnostic accuracy, and the prognostic value was assessed using the overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) hazard ratio (HR). A subgroup analysis was performed based on the sample type acquired to investigate the heterogeneity.

resultsThirteen diagnostic and 33 prognostic studies were included from 839 articles. The Reitsma bivariate model estimated a sensitivity of 0.788 (95% CI: 0.733-0.834, p < 0.001), a specificity of 0.727 (95% CI: 0.654-0.790, p < 0.001), and an AUC of 0.824 in. The pooled AUC was 0.7385 (95% CI: 0.6847-0.7923, p < 0.0001). The pooled OS and PFS HRs (> 1) were 2.2847 (95% CI: 1.7248-3.0263, p < 0.0001) and 2.4883 (95% CI: 1.7367-3.5650, p < 0.0001). The pooled OS and PFS HRs (< 1) were 0.4965 (95% CI: 0.3576-0.6894, p < 0.0001) and 2.4883 (95% CI: 1.7367-3.5650, p < 0.0001). MiR-155 diagnostic values had a sensitivity of 0.710 (p > 0.1) and a specificity of 0.725 (p < 0.05), with an AUC of 0.776. miR-21 diagnostic values had an AUC of 0.8468 (p < 0.0001) and OS HR of 2.8938.

conclusionMicroRNAs could serve as a powerful diagnostic and prognostic tool in DLBCL.

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Biomarkers, TumorLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseMicroRNAsHumansPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsbiomarkerdiagnosisdiffuse large B‐cell lymphomamicroRNAprognosis

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PMCPMC11760998

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