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ArticleTranslational cancer research2025

Bulk and single-cell transcriptomics of stomach adenocarcinoma provide prognostic insights via the application of a novel gene signature associated with manganese metabolism.

Dou Li, Dan Wei, Lianyong Li, Changqing Zhong, Xinwei Bao, Wenjuan Zhang, Xinke Sui

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Dou Li *Department of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Dan Wei *Department of General Surgery, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Lianyong LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Changqing ZhongDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xinwei BaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Wenjuan ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xinke SuiDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Ninth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Background: Gastric cancer (GC), originating from gastric mucosa epithelial cells, is a global health issue, ranking as the fifth most common cancer and fourth in cancer-related deaths. Stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD) accounts for 95% of GC cases. Emerging evidence suggests a link between manganese (Mn) metabolism and GC, but the role of Mn metabolism-related genes (MMRGs) in STAD is unclear. This study aims to bridge this gap of Mn metabolism through the development of a robust prognostic signature derived from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data. Methods: We used RNA-sequencing data and clinical information from TCGA to identify STAD subtypes and developed a Mn metabolism scoring model to predict STAD prognosis. Results: An extensive clustering analysis of 115 prognostic MMRGs related to GC facilitated the distinction of two unique subtypes classified as Cluster 1 (C1) and Cluster 2 (C2). The subsequent Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that the C1 subtype had a better survival rate than the C2 subtype. Additionally, a statistically significant difference was observed between the two subtypes in terms of patient age and tumor grade. The box plot examination revealed a marked difference in the immune cell populations, including a diminished presence of B cells, CD4 Conclusions: This study developed a prognostic model for STAD using the expression levels of MMRGs. Our findings provide insights that could inform future targeted therapeutic approaches.

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manganese metabolism-related genes (MMRGs)molecular subtypeprognostic modelStomach adenocarcinoma (STAD)

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