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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Senescence-specific molecular subtypes stratify the hallmarks of the tumor microenvironment and guide precision medicine in bladder cancer.

Luzhe Yan, Haisu Liang, Tiezheng Qi, Dingshan Deng, Jinhui Liu, Yunbo He, Jinbo Chen, Benyi Fan, Yiyan Yao, Kun Wang and 4 more

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Luzhe Yan *Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Haisu Liang *Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Tiezheng QiDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Dingshan DengDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Jinhui LiuDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Yunbo HeDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Jinbo ChenDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Benyi FanDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Yiyan YaoXiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Kun WangXiangYa School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiongbing ZuDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Minfeng ChenDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
Yuanqing DaiDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China. dycooper@126.com.
Jiao HuDepartment of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China. hujiao@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

Changsha Natural Science Foundation kq2208377China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2023M733951Hunan Province Young Talents Program 2023RC3073, 2021RC3027Hunan Provincial Key Area Research Plan 2023SK2016National Natural Science Foundation of China 82070785National Natural Science Foundation of China 82303760National Natural Science Foundation of China 82373337National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents BX20230431Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2023JJ40946, 2024JJ2093Youth Science Foundation of Xiangya Hospital 2022Q20
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Abstract

backgroundBladder cancer (BLCA) is notably associated with advanced age, characterized by its high incidence and mortality among the elderly. Despite promising advancements in models that amalgamate molecular subtypes with treatment and prognostic outcomes, the considerable heterogeneity in BLCA poses challenges to their universal applicability. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop a new molecular subtyping system focusing on a critical clinical feature of BLCA: senescence.

methodsUtilizing unsupervised clustering on the Cancer Genome Atlas Program (TCGA)-BLCA cohort, we crafted a senescence-associated molecular classification and precision quantification system (Senescore). This method underwent systematic validation against established molecular subtypes, treatment strategies, clinical outcomes, the immune tumor microenvironment (TME), relevance to immune checkpoints, and identification of potential therapeutic targets.

resultsExternal validations were conducted using the Xiangya cohort, IMvigor210 cohort, and meta-cohort, with multiplex immunofluorescence confirming the correlation between Senescore, immune infiltration, and cellular senescence. Notably, patients categorized within higher Senescore group were predisposed to the basal subtype, showcased augmented immune infiltration, harbored elevated driver gene mutations, and exhibited increased senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors expression in the transcriptome. Despite poorer prognoses, these patients revealed greater responsiveness to immunotherapy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

conclusionsOur molecular subtyping and Senescore, informed by age-related clinical features, accurately depict age-associated biological traits and its clinical application potential in BLCA. Moreover, this personalized assessment framework is poised to identify senolysis targets unique to BLCA, furthering the integration of aging research into therapeutic strategies.

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Cellular SenescencePrecision MedicineSenescence-Associated Secretory PhenotypeTumor MicroenvironmentUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsAgedBiomarkers, TumorCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorBladder cancerCellular senescenceMolecular subtypePrecision medicineTumor microenvironment

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PMCPMC11837361

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