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ArticleCurrent medical science2025

ELMOD2 Overexpression Predicts Adverse Outcomes and Regulates Tumor Progression in Gliomas.

Rui-Chao Li, Chang Liu, Guo-Jian Wang, Zi Wang, Rong-Lin Li, Hao-Tian Lu, Xiao-Xun Xie, Qing-Mei Zhang, Da-Qin Feng, Xiang Yun and 1 more

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Rui-Chao Li *Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Chang Liu *Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Guo-Jian WangDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Zi WangDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Rong-Lin LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, 530021, China.
Hao-Tian LuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Xiao-Xun XieDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Qing-Mei ZhangDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
Da-Qin FengDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. 13807713918@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-0403-1174
Xiang YunDepartment of International Cooperation and Exchanges, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. bnfeiyun@aliyun.com.
Bin LuoDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine Science, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China. 1561148680@qq.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China NO.81860445National Natural Science Foundation of China NO.82260554Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province No: 2022GXNSFAA035639Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province NO.2023GXNSFBA026092the Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education NO.YCBZ2024118
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objectiveGlioma is a highly heterogeneous and malignant intracranial tumor that presents challenges for clinical treatment. ELMO domain containing 2 (ELMOD2) is a GTPase-activating protein that regulates a range of cellular biological processes. However, its specific role and prognostic value in tumorigenesis are still unknown. This study aimed to assess the prognostic relevance and signaling function of ELMOD2 in gliomas.

methodsThe Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) databases were utilized to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the expression profile of ELMOD2 in gliomas, elucidating its associations with clinicopathological parameters and patient prognosis. Single-cell analysis was performed to characterize ELMOD2 expression across distinct glioma cell subpopulations. Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses, and Gene Set Variation Analysis (GSVA) were employed to evaluate the potential biological functions of ELMOD2 in gliomagenesis. Specific small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) were used to knock down ELMOD2 in the glioma cell lines U251 and A172 to assess their cellular behaviors and examine the levels of multiple key signaling molecules associated with the occurrence of gliomas.

resultsELMOD2 was overexpressed in gliomas, and this upregulation was correlated with tumor grade, isocitrate dehydrogenase mutation, and 1p/19q codeletion status. Notably, ELMOD2 expression was elevated in classical and mesenchymal subtypes, and single-cell resolution analysis revealed predominant enrichment within malignant cells. Functionally, ELMOD2 regulated cell cycle progression, and its overexpression was related to independent adverse outcomes. In vitro experiments revealed that ELMOD2 was located in the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm. Furthermore, ELMOD2 knockdown reduced proliferation, migration, and invasion and increased apoptosis in U251 and A172 cell lines. Finally, ELMOD2 knockdown significantly decreased p-Erk1/2.

conclusionsELMOD2 expression in glioma is positively correlated with tumorigenesis and is a crucial independent prognostic marker. Thus, ELMOD2 is a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for glioma treatment.

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Brain NeoplasmsGliomaBiomarkers, TumorCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationDisease ProgressionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansIsocitrate DehydrogenaseMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorIsocitrate DehydrogenaseCell cycle regulationELMO domain containing 2GliomaGTPase-activating proteinPrognostic markerTumor progression

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