Unraveling the role of PPFIA1 in cancer: a comprehensive multi-omics analysis and functional validation from pan-cancer to pancreatic cancer - Scorecard - MDSpire

Unraveling the role of PPFIA1 in cancer: a comprehensive multi-omics analysis and functional validation from pan-cancer to pancreatic cancer

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  • Shu Li

  • Hailin Jiang

  • Xiaojia Li

  • Tingting Jiang

  • Keping Xie

  • July 8, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Investigating the Function of PPFIA1 in Oncology: An In-Depth Multi-Omics Study and Validation from Pan-Cancer to Pancreatic Cancer

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPancreatic Cancer
Key MechanismsModulates cell adhesion, signal transduction, and cytoskeletal dynamics.
Target PopulationPatients with pancreatic cancer and other malignancies.
Care SettingOncology research and clinical trials.

Key Highlights

  • PPFIA1 is overexpressed in pancreatic adenocarcinoma compared to non-tumor tissue.
  • High PPFIA1 expression correlates with adverse prognosis in pancreatic cancer.
  • Knockdown of PPFIA1 suppresses cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in pancreatic cancer models.
  • PPFIA1 is associated with superior responses to immunotherapy in pan-cancer cohorts.
  • Genomic alterations of PPFIA1 include amplifications and mutations across various cancers.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Evaluate PPFIA1 expression levels for prognostic assessment in pancreatic cancer.

Management

  • Consider PPFIA1 as a potential therapeutic target in precision oncology.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor PPFIA1 levels to assess treatment response and prognosis.

Risks

  • High PPFIA1 expression may indicate a higher risk of poor outcomes in pancreatic cancer.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and other malignancies.

PPFIA1 may serve as a biomarker for immunotherapy efficacy.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate multi-omics data for comprehensive evaluation of PPFIA1 in cancer.
  • Utilize external cohorts for validation of PPFIA1 expression and prognostic significance.

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