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The fascinating role of SPRR3 in various malignant tumors has prompted extensive research to unravel its expression patterns and prognostic significance. To comprehensively investigate SPRR3, we leveraged multiple datasets containing invaluable biomedical information, specifically focusing on the comparative analysis of SPRR3 gene expression levels across different cancer types. Meticulous examination of lung adenocarcinoma allowed us to delve deeper into the correlation between SPRR3 expression and its molecular biological functions. Our comprehensive analysis encompassed 33 malignant tumors, and the results unveiled significant differential expression of SPRR3 across a range of malignancies. Moreover, this aberrant expression of SPRR3 was observed to be closely associated with poorer prognosis in these malignant tumors. Notably, our investigation also unearthed a compelling link between SPRR3 and immune infiltrating cells in lung adenocarcinoma. The utilization of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and survival curves in our study illustrated the immense potential of SPRR3 as a highly accurate predictor of cancer. These findings further emphasize the possibility of SPRR3 serving as a promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for a diverse array of cancers.
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Acute Medicine, Southend University Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, GBR.
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Respiratory Medicine, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Dartford, GBR.
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Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, JPN.
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