Abstract
Background
With the increasing incidence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), PTC continues to garner attention worldwide; however its pathogenesis remains to be elucidated. The purpose of this study was to explore key biomarkers and potential new therapeutic targets for, PTC.
Methods
GEO2R and Venn online software were used for screening of differentially expressed genes. Hub genes were screened via STRING and Cytoscape, followed by Gene Ontology and KEGG enrichment analysis. Finally, survival analysis and expression validation were performed using the UALCAN online software and immunohistochemistry.
Results
We identified 334 consistently differentially expressed genes (DEGs) comprising 136 upregulated and 198 downregulated genes. Gene Ontology enrichment analysis results suggested that the DEGs were mainly enriched in cancer-related pathways and functions. PPI network visualization was performed and 17 upregulated and 13 downregulated DEGs were selected. Finally, the expression verification and overall survival analysis conducted using the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis Tool (GEPIA) and UALCAN showed that LPAR5, TFPI, and ENTPD1 were associated with the development of PTC and the prognosis of PTC patients, and the expression of LPAR5, TFPI and ENTPD1 was verified using a tissue chip.
Conclusions
In summary, the hub genes and pathways identified in the present study not only provide information for the development of new biomarkers for PTC but will also be useful for elucidation of the pathogenesis of PTC.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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