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ArticleCombinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening2026

Identification of Selected Genes Associated With the Prediction of Prognosis in Bladder Cancer.

Xiao-Dong Li, Jun-Ming Zhu, Qi You, Xiao-Hui Wu, Qi Huang, Hai Cai, Yong Wei, Yun-Zhi Lin, Xiong-Lin Sun, Ning Xu and 2 more

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Xiao-Dong LiDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Jun-Ming ZhuDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Qi YouDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Xiao-Hui WuDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Qi HuangDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Hai CaiDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Yong WeiDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Yun-Zhi LinDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Xiong-Lin SunDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Ning XuDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Xue-Yi XueDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
Qing-Shui ZhengDepartment of Urology, Urology Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.

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backgroundBladder cancer (BC) is one of the most common urological malignancies, ranking as the eleventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The lack of specific and sensitive prognostic biomarkers presents a significant challenge in the early diagnosis and treatment of BC.

methodsThis study utilizes the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset GSE13507 and the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database to screen differentially expressed genes related to BC. By using Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA), two modules associated with BC were investigated in GSE13507 and TCGA. Hub genes were identified through Protein- Protein Interaction (PPI) network analysis, and their functions were validated through multiple approaches, including Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA), Western Blotting (WB) assay, Human Protein Atlas (HPA), Oncomine analysis, and quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis. Additionally, miRNAs associated with hub gene expression were identified using various databases to predict the progression and prognosis of BC.

resultsWGCNA and a differential gene expression analysis identified 171 common genes as target genes. Ten genes (MYH11, ACTA2, TPM2, ACTG2, CALD1, MYL9, TPM1, MYLK, SORBS1, and LMOD1) were identified using the PPI tool. The CALD1 and MYLK genes showed a significant prognostic value for overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with BC. CALD1 and MYLK expression levels were significantly lower in BC tissues than in normal tissues. Furthermore, miR-155 showed a significant positive correlation with MYLK.

conclusionThis study established MYLK as a direct target gene of miR-155, functioning as an actionable survival-related gene correlated with BC development.

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Biomarkers, TumorUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMicroRNAsPrognosisProtein Interaction MapsBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsbladder cancerhub genesmiR-155MYLKWeighted gene co-expression network

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