Background <p>Gastric cancer (GC) is a pressing global health concern, with prognosis intricately linked to the tumour stage and tumour microenvironment, especially, the presence of immune cells. Notably, CD8 + T cells play a pivotal role in the anti-tumour immune response, prompting investigations into their correlation with GC survival. This study aimed to investigate the intricate interplay between CD8 + T cells, particularly within the context of CXCR6, and survival outcomes in patients with GC.</p> Methods <p>Utilising datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas, Gene Expression Omnibus, and Tumor Immune Dysfunction and Exclusion, the study employed xCell and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to assess CD8 + T cell infiltration and identify key gene clusters. The prognostic significance of CXCR6 was evaluated via immunohistochemical staining of a GC tissue microarray.</p> Results <p>High CD8 + T cell infiltration correlated with improved survival in patients with GC. <i>CXCR6</i> was identified as a prognostic gene and its expression was predominantly observed in CD8 + T cells. CXCR6 expression positively correlated with improved overall and disease-free survival. Furthermore, CXCR6 expression was associated with an immunoreactive microenvironment.</p> Conclusion <p>This study established that high CD8 + T-cell infiltration is related to CXCR6 expression, making it a key factor in predicting a favorable GC prognosis. The role of CXCR6 in shaping the tumour microenvironment and its potential utility in immunotherapy response prediction highlights its significance in GC management.</p>

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Prognostic and therapeutic potential of CXCR6 expression on CD8 + T cells in gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study

  • Song-Hee Han,
  • Mi Ha Ju,
  • Min Gyoung Pak

摘要

Background

Gastric cancer (GC) is a pressing global health concern, with prognosis intricately linked to the tumour stage and tumour microenvironment, especially, the presence of immune cells. Notably, CD8 + T cells play a pivotal role in the anti-tumour immune response, prompting investigations into their correlation with GC survival. This study aimed to investigate the intricate interplay between CD8 + T cells, particularly within the context of CXCR6, and survival outcomes in patients with GC.

Methods

Utilising datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas, Gene Expression Omnibus, and Tumor Immune Dysfunction and Exclusion, the study employed xCell and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to assess CD8 + T cell infiltration and identify key gene clusters. The prognostic significance of CXCR6 was evaluated via immunohistochemical staining of a GC tissue microarray.

Results

High CD8 + T cell infiltration correlated with improved survival in patients with GC. CXCR6 was identified as a prognostic gene and its expression was predominantly observed in CD8 + T cells. CXCR6 expression positively correlated with improved overall and disease-free survival. Furthermore, CXCR6 expression was associated with an immunoreactive microenvironment.

Conclusion

This study established that high CD8 + T-cell infiltration is related to CXCR6 expression, making it a key factor in predicting a favorable GC prognosis. The role of CXCR6 in shaping the tumour microenvironment and its potential utility in immunotherapy response prediction highlights its significance in GC management.