Binfeng Liu , Chenbei Li , Shasha He , Zhaoqi Li , Hua Wang , Chengyao Feng , Zijian Xiong , Chao Tu , Deye Song , Zhihong Li
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Abstract
Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2S (UBE2S) is a member of ubiquitin conjugating enzymes with unclear association with osteosarcoma (OS). This study aimed to assess UBE2S's predictive value in OS using data from TCGA and GEO databases. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and ROC curves were used for prognostic evaluation, and a nomogram was developed for prognostic prediction. Potential biological functions, pathways, and correlations with tumor immune microenvironment, immunotherapy response, and drug sensitivity were analyzed. UBE2S overexpression was linked to poor prognosis, and the nomogram effectively predicted OS survival outcomes. UBE2S was found to impact tumorigenesis pathways, immune landscape, and treatment sensitivity in OS. Transcriptome sequencing, RT-qPCR, Western Blotting, and immunohistochemistry confirmed that UBE2S is abnormally overexpressed in OS. Additionally, a series of in vitro experiments showed that UBE2S knockdown reduced OS cell proliferation and migration while promoting apoptosis. In vivo experiments also confirmed that UBE2S knockdown could inhibit OS cell growth. In summary, our research demonstrates that UBE2S is a reliable prognostic factor for OS. Its abnormal overexpression enhances OS proliferation and migration, indicating its significance for future personalized treatment strategies in OS.
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International Immunopharmacology is the primary vehicle for the publication of original research papers pertinent to the overlapping areas of immunology, pharmacology, cytokine biology, immunotherapy, immunopathology and immunotoxicology. Review articles that encompass these subjects are also welcome.
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• Production, function and regulation of cytokines and their receptors.
• Classical pharmacological studies on the effects of chemokines and bioactive factors released during immunological reactions.