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ArticleDiscover oncology2026

Prognostic prediction and immune microenvironment analysis in colorectal cancer using exosome-related lncRNA signatures.

Haohui Li, Xiaoping Huang, Zhenchao Luo, Fangfang Zhou, Yunyao Deng, Canliang Tan, Yiyi Jin, Jian Yan, Gang Xiao

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Haohui Li *Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
Xiaoping Huang *Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
Zhenchao LuoDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
Fangfang ZhouDepartment of Hepatobiliary surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yunyao DengDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
Canliang TanDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
Yiyi JinDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China. 705033260@qq.com.
Jian YanDepartment of Hepatobiliary surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. yanjian19850827@163.com.
Gang XiaoDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, 183 Zhongshan Road West, Guangzhou, 510000, China. msqm2002@126.com.

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backgroundExosomes play a crucial role in tumor microenvironment (TME) by mediating cell-cell communication, but their role in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate exosome-related lncRNAs (ER-lncRNAs) in CRC.

methodsmRNA profiles and clinical data from TCGA and GEO, microbiome data from TCMAand exosome-related genes from ExoCarta were analyzed. Consensus clustering, ER-lncRNA-related risk signature, and nomogram were developed.

resultsA total of 797 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DE-lncRNAs)were identified, with 490 ER-lncRNAs selected based on their correlation with exosome-related mRNAs. Consensus clustering stratified CRC samples into four molecular subtypes, with Cluster 2 exhibiting the most favorable prognosis and Cluster 1 the poorest. These subtypes showed significant differences in survival outcomes, immune cell infiltration, and therapeutic responses. Nine ER-lncRNAs were identified as prognostic biomarkers and used to develop a risk score model. Furthermore, a nomogram incorporating the risk score and clinical parameters was constructed to predict individual prognosis.

conclusionThese findings highlight the clinical relevance of ER-lncRNAs as in CRC and underscores their potential as novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets.

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Colorectal cancerExosomeIncRNAsPrognosisTumor microenvironment

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