Key pathways and genes controlling the development and progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) based on gene set enrichment analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is one of the most common types of kidney cancer in adults; however, its causes are not completely understood. The study was designed to filter the key pathways and genes associated with the occurrence or development of ccRCC, acquaint its pathogenesis at gene and pathway level, to provide more theory evidence and targeted therapy for ccRCC.

Methods

Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) and meta-analysis (Meta) were used to screen the critical pathways and genes which may affect the occurrence and progression of ccRCC on the transcription level. Corresponding pathways of significant genes were obtained with the online website DAVID ( http://david.abcc.ncifcrf.gov/ ).

Results

Thirty seven consistent pathways and key gene

SUBMITTER: Huang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3955485 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature