Open Access

Cancer marker TNFRSF1A: From single‑cell heterogeneity of renal cell carcinoma to functional validation

  • Authors:
    • Ping Xu
    • Zusheng Du
    • Xiaohong Xie
    • Lifei Yang
    • Jingjing Zhang
  • View Affiliations

  • Published online on: July 5, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14559
  • Article Number: 425
  • Copyright: © Xu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

Metrics: Total Views: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )
Total PDF Downloads: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )


Abstract

During the progression of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), tumor growth, metastasis and treatment response heterogeneity are regulated by both the tumor itself and the tumor microenvironment (TME). The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of the TME in RCC and construct a crosstalk network for clear cell RCC (ccRCC). An additional aim was to evaluate whether TNF receptor superfamily member 1A (TNFRSF1A) is a potential therapeutic target for ccRCC. Single‑cell data analysis of RCC was performed using the GSE152938 dataset, focusing on key cellular components and their involvement in the ccRCC TME. Additionally, cell‑cell communication was analyzed to elucidate the complex network of the ccRCC microenvironment. Analyses of data from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium databases were performed to further mine the key TNF receptor genes, with a particular focus on the prediction and assessment of the cancer‑associated features of TNFRSF1A. In addition, following the silencing of TNFRSF1A using small interfering RNA in the 786‑O ccRCC cell line, a number of in vitro experiments were conducted to further investigate the cancer‑promoting characteristics of TNFRSF1A. These included 5‑ethynyl‑2'‑deoxyuridine incorporation, Cell Counting Kit‑8, colony formation, Transwell, cell cycle and apoptosis assays. The TNF signaling pathway was found to have a critical role in the development of ccRCC. Based on the specific crosstalk identified between TNF and TNFRSF1A, the communication of this signaling pathway within the TME was elucidated. The results of the cellular phenotype experiments indicated that TNFRSF1A promotes the proliferation, migration and invasion of ccRCC cells. Consequently, it is proposed that targeting TNFRSF1A may disrupt tumor progression and serve as a therapeutic strategy. In conclusion, by understanding the TME and identifying significant crosstalk within the TNF signaling pathway, the potential of TNFRSF1A as a therapeutic target is highlighted. This may facilitate an advance in precision medicine and improve the prognosis for patients with RCC.
View Figures
View References

Related Articles

Journal Cover

September-2024
Volume 28 Issue 3

Print ISSN: 1792-1074
Online ISSN:1792-1082

Sign up for eToc alerts

Recommend to Library

Copy and paste a formatted citation
x
Spandidos Publications style
Xu P, Du Z, Xie X, Yang L and Zhang J: Cancer marker TNFRSF1A: From single‑cell heterogeneity of renal cell carcinoma to functional validation. Oncol Lett 28: 425, 2024
APA
Xu, P., Du, Z., Xie, X., Yang, L., & Zhang, J. (2024). Cancer marker TNFRSF1A: From single‑cell heterogeneity of renal cell carcinoma to functional validation. Oncology Letters, 28, 425. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14559
MLA
Xu, P., Du, Z., Xie, X., Yang, L., Zhang, J."Cancer marker TNFRSF1A: From single‑cell heterogeneity of renal cell carcinoma to functional validation". Oncology Letters 28.3 (2024): 425.
Chicago
Xu, P., Du, Z., Xie, X., Yang, L., Zhang, J."Cancer marker TNFRSF1A: From single‑cell heterogeneity of renal cell carcinoma to functional validation". Oncology Letters 28, no. 3 (2024): 425. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14559