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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Expression and prognostic value of FKBP51 in Hodgkin lymphoma.

Silvia Varricchio, Simona Romano, Daniela Russo, Antonio Travaglino, Rosaria Cappiello, Mariarosaria Cervasio, Gennaro Ilardi, Laura Marrone, Fabrizio Pane, Marco Picardi and 5 more

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Silvia VarricchioDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Simona RomanoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Daniela RussoDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Antonio TravaglinoUnit of Pathology, Department of Medicine and Technological Innovation, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
Rosaria CappielloDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Mariarosaria CervasioDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Gennaro IlardiDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Laura MarroneDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Fabrizio PaneDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Marco PicardiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Marcello PersicoDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Elena VigliarDepartment of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Gennaro AcanforaDepartment of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Maria Fiammetta RomanoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Massimo MascoloDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is characterized by rare Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg (H/RS) cells surrounded by a predominant immune infiltrate that shapes tumor biology and influences prognosis. FKBP51, an immunophilin and NF-κB/Akt modulator, is implicated in cancer progression, but its role within the HL tumor microenvironment (TME) remains unclear. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 103 HL cases by immunohistochemistry for FKBP51, Bcl2, and immune subsets (CD4, CD8, CD68, CD163), with quantitative PCR of Results: FKBP51 was detected in both H/RS cells and infiltrating lymphocytes. While nuclear FKBP51 in H/RS cells lacked prognostic significance, FKBP51 expression in the TME correlated with adverse outcomes and remained an independent prognostic factor. CD4 T cells were the predominant immune cell subset and the main FKBP51-positive population. However, it was the density of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), rather than CD4 T-cell density, that held prognostic significance. CD4 T cells frequently formed rosette-like structures around H/RS cells, a spatial organization associated with the highest FKBP51 scores and unfavorable prognosis. CD8 T cells were less abundant, increased in advanced stages along with TAMs, and exhibited limited FKBP51 expression. Gene expression analysis showed FKBP51 correlation with proliferative and anti-apoptotic transcripts ( Conclusions: FKBP51 expression in CD4 tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, rather than tumor cells, defines a protumor TME that supports H/RS cell survival. Spatial immune architecture, particularly CD4 rosettes and TAM density, holds prognostic relevance in HL. FKBP51 may serve as a biomarker for risk stratification.

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Biomarkers, TumorHodgkin DiseaseTacrolimus Binding ProteinsAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesTacrolimus Binding Protein 5Tumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorTacrolimus Binding Protein 5Tacrolimus Binding ProteinsBc2FKBP51Hodgkin lymphomaprognosistumor microenvironment

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PMCPMC12620377

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