The sine oculis homeobox homolog(SIX)family,a group of transcription factors characterized by a conserved DNA-binding homology domain,plays a critical role in orchestrating embryonic development and organogenesis acro...The sine oculis homeobox homolog(SIX)family,a group of transcription factors characterized by a conserved DNA-binding homology domain,plays a critical role in orchestrating embryonic development and organogenesis across various organisms,including humans.Comprising six distinct members,from SIX1 to SIX6,each member contributes uniquely to the development and differentiation of diverse tissues and organs,underscoring the versatility of the SIX family.Dysregulation or mutations in SIX genes have been implicated in a spectrum of developmental disorders,as well as in tumor initiation and progression,highlighting their pivotal role in maintaining normal developmental trajectories and cellular functions.Efforts to target the transcriptional complex of the SIX gene family have emerged as a promising strategy to inhibit tumor development.While the development of inhibitors targeting this gene family is still in its early stages,the significant potential of such interventions holds promise for future therapeutic advances.Therefore,this review aimed to comprehensively explore the advancements in understanding the SIX family within gastrointestinal cancers,focusing on its critical role in normal organ development and its implications in gastrointestinal cancers,including gastric,pancreatic,colorectal cancer,and hepatocellular carcinomas.In conclusion,this review deepened the understanding of the functional roles of the SIX family and explored the potential of utilizing this gene family for the diagnosis,prognosis,and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.展开更多
目的:探讨血清基质金属蛋白酶-1(matrix metalloproteinase-1,MMP1)和纽约食管鳞状细胞癌抗原-1(New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 1,NY-ESO-1)自身抗体联合检测在食管鳞状细胞癌中的诊断意义。方法:应用酶联免疫吸附实验检...目的:探讨血清基质金属蛋白酶-1(matrix metalloproteinase-1,MMP1)和纽约食管鳞状细胞癌抗原-1(New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 1,NY-ESO-1)自身抗体联合检测在食管鳞状细胞癌中的诊断意义。方法:应用酶联免疫吸附实验检测120例食管鳞状细胞癌患者和120例正常对照血清中MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体的表达水平,采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线评价诊断效能。结果:血清MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体在食管鳞状细胞癌患者中的表达均明显高于正常对照[(8.070±5.738)ng/mL vs(4.331±3.137)ng/mL,Z=6.214,P<0.001;0.463±0.571 vs 0.156±0.086,Z=5.210,P<0.001]。ROC曲线显示,当血清MMP1为最佳诊断临界值10.586 ng/mL时,其在诊断食管鳞状细胞癌的曲线下面积(area under the ROC curve,AUC)为0.732(95%CI:0.671~0.787),敏感度为24.2%,特异度为95.0%。NY-ESO-1自身抗体诊断食管鳞状细胞癌AUC为0.695(95%CI:0.632~0.752),敏感度为33.0%,特异度为95.0%。MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体联合检测诊断食管鳞状细胞癌的AUC为0.800(95%CI:0.744~0.849),敏感度为47.5%,特异度为95.0%。结论:血清MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体联合检测可能有助于提高食管鳞状细胞癌的诊断效能。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82273457the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,No.2023A1515012762 and No.2021A1515010846+1 种基金Special Grant for Key Area Programs of Guangdong Department of Education,No.2021ZDZX2040Science and Technology Special Project of Guangdong Province,No.210715216902829.
文摘The sine oculis homeobox homolog(SIX)family,a group of transcription factors characterized by a conserved DNA-binding homology domain,plays a critical role in orchestrating embryonic development and organogenesis across various organisms,including humans.Comprising six distinct members,from SIX1 to SIX6,each member contributes uniquely to the development and differentiation of diverse tissues and organs,underscoring the versatility of the SIX family.Dysregulation or mutations in SIX genes have been implicated in a spectrum of developmental disorders,as well as in tumor initiation and progression,highlighting their pivotal role in maintaining normal developmental trajectories and cellular functions.Efforts to target the transcriptional complex of the SIX gene family have emerged as a promising strategy to inhibit tumor development.While the development of inhibitors targeting this gene family is still in its early stages,the significant potential of such interventions holds promise for future therapeutic advances.Therefore,this review aimed to comprehensively explore the advancements in understanding the SIX family within gastrointestinal cancers,focusing on its critical role in normal organ development and its implications in gastrointestinal cancers,including gastric,pancreatic,colorectal cancer,and hepatocellular carcinomas.In conclusion,this review deepened the understanding of the functional roles of the SIX family and explored the potential of utilizing this gene family for the diagnosis,prognosis,and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
文摘目的:探讨血清基质金属蛋白酶-1(matrix metalloproteinase-1,MMP1)和纽约食管鳞状细胞癌抗原-1(New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 1,NY-ESO-1)自身抗体联合检测在食管鳞状细胞癌中的诊断意义。方法:应用酶联免疫吸附实验检测120例食管鳞状细胞癌患者和120例正常对照血清中MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体的表达水平,采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线评价诊断效能。结果:血清MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体在食管鳞状细胞癌患者中的表达均明显高于正常对照[(8.070±5.738)ng/mL vs(4.331±3.137)ng/mL,Z=6.214,P<0.001;0.463±0.571 vs 0.156±0.086,Z=5.210,P<0.001]。ROC曲线显示,当血清MMP1为最佳诊断临界值10.586 ng/mL时,其在诊断食管鳞状细胞癌的曲线下面积(area under the ROC curve,AUC)为0.732(95%CI:0.671~0.787),敏感度为24.2%,特异度为95.0%。NY-ESO-1自身抗体诊断食管鳞状细胞癌AUC为0.695(95%CI:0.632~0.752),敏感度为33.0%,特异度为95.0%。MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体联合检测诊断食管鳞状细胞癌的AUC为0.800(95%CI:0.744~0.849),敏感度为47.5%,特异度为95.0%。结论:血清MMP1和NY-ESO-1自身抗体联合检测可能有助于提高食管鳞状细胞癌的诊断效能。
