Apoptosis antagonizing transcription factor expression and its validation as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Elevated expression of AATF in OSCC correlates with adverse clinicopathological features and negatively impacts immune cell infiltration. High AATF levels serve as an independent marker of poor OS and DSS. These findings support AATF as a valuable prognostic biomarker and a potential therapeutic target in OSCC, warranting further investigation.