Revealing novel biomarkers for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma through integrated single-cell RNA sequencing analysis

This study employs single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyse oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), identifying 10 potential biomarkers (ALDH2, ANGPT2, APPL1, ARPC2, CAD, CALM1, CLDN7, CLTB, F2RL3, LPAR1) associated with radiation exposure. Methodology involves scRNA-seq for data partitioning, pre-processing, clustering, and differential expression analysis. Dysregulated genes are identified through comprehensive gene ontology (GO) annotations, and ESCC-related pathways are explored via the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) database. Analysis of 38 genes reveals distinct patterns under radiation exposure, enriching understanding of ESCC-related processes, components, and functions. This research provides a holistic view of ESCC's molecular landscape, emphasising the clinical significance of identified biomarkers and contributing significantly to the understanding of this complex malignancy.