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Abstract
Background: Thyroid cancer (THCA) is a prevalent form of cancer with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The small GTPase ADP-ribosylation factor-like 4A (ARL4A) is integral to various cellular processes, including cytoskeletal restructuring, vesicular transport, cell migration, and neuronal development. However, the role of ARL4A as a clinical predictor, particularly its relation to immune cell infiltration in THCA, remains unclear.
Methods: A combination of experimental studies and analysis of online databases was employed to investigate ARL4A expression in THCA. Clinical and pathological data from THCA patients were compiled for a comprehensive subgroup analysis. The Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression methods were utilized to evaluate the prognostic significance of ARL4A in THCA patients. Finally, the "Cancer Genome Atlas" was analyzed to explore the correlation between immune cell infiltration, ARL4A expression, and their joint impact on prognosis.
Results: ARL4A exhibited low expression in THCA. An elevated ARL4A was associated with poor prognosis. Moreover, the expression of ARL4A was correlated with the age, gender, and pathological stage of THCA patients. Finally, ARL4A expression was found to be negatively correlated with immune cell infiltration and influenced the prognosis of patients through changes in the immune environment.
Conclusion: ARL4A may serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of THCA, impacting the prognosis of patients through the modulation of the immune microenvironment.
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The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology (IJCEP, ISSN 1936-2625) is a peer reviewed, open access online journal. It was founded in 2008 by an international group of academic pathologists and scientists who are devoted to the scientific exploration of human disease and the rapid dissemination of original data. Unlike most other open access online journals, IJCEP will keep all the traditional features of paper print that we are all familiar with, such as continuous volume and issue numbers, as well as continuous page numbers to keep our warm feelings towards an academic journal. Unlike most other open access online journals, IJCEP will keep all the traditional features of paper print that we are all familiar with, such as continuous volume and issue numbers, as well as continuous page numbers to keep our warm feelings towards an academic journal.