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ArticleScientific reports2025

Identification of TSEN15 as a novel biomarker for diagnosis, prognosis, and immune infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Li Yu, Dunzhen Chen, Jian Xu, Xichang Zhou, Ning Shi, Zhi Liu, Yu Liu, Yuechao Yu

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Li Yu *Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China.
Dunzhen Chen *Department of Radiology, Pizhou People's Hospital, Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Jian Xu *Jintan Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China.
Xichang Zhou *Department of Intervention, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China.
Ning Shi *Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China.
Zhi LiuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China.
Yu LiuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China.
Yuechao YuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, China. yyc7883@126.com.

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Changzhou Sci&Tech Program CJ20230001
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Abstract

TRNA splicing endonuclease subunit 15 (TSEN15) is known for its role in cell cycle regulation, but its involvement in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains underexplored. TSEN15 influences mitosis and cancer cell proliferation. Its effects on immune infiltration and prognostic value in HCC demand further study. HCC patient data were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). TSEN15 expression in HCC tissues was significantly higher than in normal liver tissues. High TSEN15 levels were associated with advanced HCC stages, such as T3, T4, and M1. Survival analyses showed TSEN15 as an independent negative prognostic marker for overall survival. Immune profiling revealed that elevated TSEN15 expression correlates with reduced infiltration of cytotoxic immune cells, including CD8 + T cells, NK cells, and dendritic cells. Functional enrichment analyses linked TSEN15 to pathways promoting tumor progression. Results were validated through Western blotting, RT-qPCR, and cellular assays. TSEN15 serves as a novel biomarker for HCC diagnosis and prognosis, indicating its potential as a target for therapeutic interventions. Its role in promoting tumor proliferation, modulating immune infiltration, and influencing clinical outcomes underscores its clinical significance in HCC management.

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Biomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorClinical stagingHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)Immune microenvironmentMetastasisProliferationTSEN15

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