Deciphering the role of wound healing genes in skin cutaneous melanoma : Insights into expression, methylation, mutations, and therapeutic implications

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Skin Cutaneous Melanoma (SKCM) is a form of cancer that originates in the pigment-producing cells, known as melanocytes, of the skin. Delay wound healing is often correlated with the occurrence of and progression of SKCM. In this comprehensive study, we investigated the intricate roles of two important wound healing genes in SKCM, including Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2) and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9). Through a multi-faceted approach, we collected clinical samples, conducted molecular experiments, including RT-qPCR, bisulphite sequencing, cell culture, cell Counting Kit-8, colony formation, and wound healing assays. Beside this, we also used various other databases/tools/approaches for additional analysis including, UALCAN, GEPIA, HPA, MEXPRESS, cBioPortal, KM plotter, DrugBank, and molecular docking. Our results revealed a significant up-regulation of MMP2 and MMP9 in SKCM tissues compared to normal counterparts. Moreover, promoter methylation analysis suggested an epigenetic regulatory mechanism. Validations using TCGA datasets and immunohistochemistry emphasized the clinical relevance of MMP2 and MMP9 dysregulation. Functional assays demonstrated their synergistic impact on proliferation and migration in SKCM cells. Furthermore, we identified potential therapeutic candidates, Estradiol and Calcitriol, through drug prediction and molecular docking analyses. These compounds exhibited binding affinities, suggesting their potential as MMP2/MMP9 inhibitors. Overall, our study elucidates the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications of MMP2 and MMP9 in SKCM, shedding light on their complex interplay in SKCM occurrence and progression.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

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International wound journal - 21(2024), 4 vom: 27. Apr., Seite e14807

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Yulong [VerfasserIn]
Gao, Chenxi [VerfasserIn]
Luo, Juncong [VerfasserIn]
Khan, Arsalan [VerfasserIn]
Salem-Bekhit, Mounir M [VerfasserIn]
Salem, Mohamed M [VerfasserIn]
Qi, Zeng [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Bo [VerfasserIn]

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Biomarker
Cutaneous lesions
EC 3.4.24.24
EC 3.4.24.35
Journal Article
MMPs
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9
SKCM
Therapeutic target
Wound healing

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Date Completed 10.04.2024

Date Revised 11.04.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/iwj.14807

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370805151