51. IGFBP2 from a novel copper metabolism-associated biomarker promoted glioma progression and response to immunotherapy
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Qisheng Luo, Junhong Zhuang, Dandan Zheng, Changfeng Miao, Hongcheng Luo, Jun Peng, Chuanhua Zheng, Chengjian Qin, Chuanliu Lan, Meiqin Chen, Ying Xia, Deyou Huang, and Zigui Chen
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gliomas ,copper metabolism ,nucleotide metabolism ,immunotherapy ,IGFBP2 ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
IntroductionCopper metabolism encompasses all cellular metabolic processes involving copper ions and plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of diseases, including cancer. Furthermore, copper is intricately involved in various processes related to nucleotide metabolism. However, a comprehensive analysis of copper metabolism in gliomas remains lacking despite its importance.MethodsTo address this gap, glioma patients were stratified based on the expression levels of copper metabolism-related genes. By utilizing machine learning techniques, a novel copper metabolism-associated biomarker was developed. The potential of this biomarker in prognosis, mutation analysis, and predicting immunotherapy response efficiency in gliomas was systematically investigated.ResultsNotably, IGFBP2, identified as a glioma tumor promoter, was found to promote disease progression and influence immunotherapy response. Additionally, glioma-derived IGFBP2 was observed to enhance microglial migration. High IGFBP2 expression in GBM cells facilitated macrophage interactions through the EGFR, CD63, ITGB1, and CD44 signaling pathways. Discussion: Overall, the copper metabolism-associated biomarker shows promising potential to enhance the clinical management of gliomas, offering valuable insights into disease prognosis and treatment strategies.
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- 2023
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