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Bioinformatic Analysis of GCN1 as a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Preliminary Exploration of Its Molecular Mechanisms

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Center of Excellence, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Neuroscience Medical Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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June 03, 2025
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July 15, 2025
Accepted
July 27, 2025
Published
July 30, 2025
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Wei, M. , Ke, C. , & Wu, S. (2025). Bioinformatic Analysis of GCN1 as a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Preliminary Exploration of Its Molecular Mechanisms. Current Research in Public Health, 4(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2025.6136
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Wei, M. ; Ke, C. ; Wu, S. Bioinformatic Analysis of GCN1 as a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Preliminary Exploration of Its Molecular Mechanisms. Current Research in Public Health 2025 4(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2025.6136
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Wei, Min, Chengming Ke, and Sumin Wu. 2025. "Bioinformatic Analysis of GCN1 as a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Preliminary Exploration of Its Molecular Mechanisms". Current Research in Public Health 4, no. 1: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2025.6136
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Wei M, Ke C, Wu S. Bioinformatic Analysis of GCN1 as a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Preliminary Exploration of Its Molecular Mechanisms. Current Research in Public Health. 2025; 4(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2025.6136
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ABSTRACT = {Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) faces significant challenges in early diagnosis and prognostic assessment, necessitating novel molecular biomarkers. The role of GCN1 in tumorigenesis remains unclear, warranting systematic investigation of its clinical value. Methods: Utilizing multi-omics data from 164 HCC patients in the TCGA database, we comprehensively evaluated the diagnostic and prognostic value of GCN1 through differential expression analysis, Cox proportional hazards regression, and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Results: GCN1 expression was significantly upregulated in tumor tissues (P<0.001), with ROC analysis demonstrating an AUC of 0.921 (95% CI: 0.893-0.950) for discriminating tumor from normal tissue. Clinical correlation analysis revealed that high GCN1 expression significantly associated with advanced T stage (OR=1.941, P=0.002) and AFP levels >400 ng/ml (OR=3.697, P<0.001). Multivariate survival analysis confirmed its independent prognostic value (HR=1.454, P=0.038). Functional analysis indicated GCN1 promotes tumor progression by regulating cell cycle (NES=2.385) and axon guidance (NES=2.307) pathways. Conclusion: This study first elucidates the dual clinical value of GCN1 in HCC, providing a theoretical foundation for developing novel diagnostic biomarkers and prognostic evaluation systems. Future research should validate its molecular mechanisms and explore potential targeted therapies.},
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