Elucidating the role of MICAL1 in pan-cancer using integrated bioinformatics and experimental approaches

Molecule interacting with CasL 1 (MICAL1) is a crucial protein involved in cell motility, axon guidance, cytoskeletal dynamics, and gene transcription. This pan-cancer study analyzed MICAL1 across 33 cancer types using bioinformatics and experiments. Dysregulated expression, diagnostic potential, an...

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Main Authors: Canxuan Li, Yunfei Xiao, Jianqiu Kong, Cong Lai, Zhiliang Chen, Zhuohang Li, Weibin Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Cell Adhesion & Migration
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19336918.2024.2335682
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Summary:Molecule interacting with CasL 1 (MICAL1) is a crucial protein involved in cell motility, axon guidance, cytoskeletal dynamics, and gene transcription. This pan-cancer study analyzed MICAL1 across 33 cancer types using bioinformatics and experiments. Dysregulated expression, diagnostic potential, and prognostic value were assessed. Associations with tumor characteristics, immune factors, and drug sensitivity were explored. Enrichment analysis revealed MICAL1’s involvement in metastasis, angiogenesis, metabolism, and immune pathways. Functional experiments demonstrated its impact on renal carcinoma cells. These findings position MICAL1 as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in specific cancers, warranting further investigation into its role in cancer pathogenesis.
ISSN:1933-6918
1933-6926