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ArticleHereditas2026

Identification and external validation of a prognostic signature based on myeloid-derived suppressor cell-related lncRNAs for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Tong Mu, Shunyao Zhang, Yun Zhong, Zijian Zhou, Lei Xie, Yajie Zhou, Wenxiong Zhang, Liang Zhai

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Tong MuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Shunyao ZhangThe Second Clinical Medical School, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330088, China.
Yun ZhongThe Second Clinical Medical School, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330088, China.
Zijian ZhouThe Second Clinical Medical School, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330088, China.
Lei XieDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Yajie ZhouDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Wenxiong ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, China. Ndefy01261@ncu.edu.cn.
Liang ZhaiOperating Room, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China. 532385954@qq.com.

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Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology 202310544Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province 20212BAB206050
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Abstract

backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) outcomes remain suboptimal. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) exhibit notable immunosuppressive and pro-tumorigenic properties. However, the relationship with HCC remains insufficiently explored.

methodsUsing TCGA data, we developed an MDSC-associated lncRNA prognostic model and a clinical nomogram. To explore the model’s mechanistic basis and clinical significance, enrichment analysis, tumor mutation burden (TMB) analysis, tumor microenvironment (TME) evaluation, immunotherapy response prediction, and drug sensitivity assessment were performed. RT-qPCR was utilized to confirm lncRNA expression.

resultsA 7-lncRNA prognostic signature was established. High-risk patients exhibited significantly worse survival (p < 0.001). The nomogram demonstrated superior accuracy over models excluding the risk evaluation. Enrichment analysis exposed that metabolic and immune-associated pathways were predominant within low-risk cohort, while cell proliferation and gene expression regulation dominant across the high-risk population. Meanwhile, an increased TMB and a degraded TME appeared in the high-risk population. The drug responsiveness evaluation revealed that sorafenib, axitinib, and others exhibited enhanced effectiveness among the low-risk population. High-risk individuals displayed enhanced reactions to medications like staurosporine, savolitinib, and others.

conclusionsThe prognostic model constructed based on the seven MDSCs-associated lncRNAs showed good application value in assessing prognosis and guiding clinical therapy.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsMyeloid-Derived Suppressor CellsRNA, Long NoncodingBiomarkers, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansNomogramsPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorRNA, Long NoncodingHepatocellular carcinomaImmunotherapyLncRNAsMyeloid-derived suppressor cellPrognostic signature

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