Alexandra Meneses Torres

Mrs. Alexandra Meneses Torres


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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AMAlejandro Mejía-García
Alejandro Mejía-García
Carlos Alberto OrozcoCarlos Alberto Orozco
Carlos Alberto Orozco
JHJulius Raimund Herzog
Julius Raimund Herzog
OAOscar Alarcón-Betancourth
Oscar Alarcón-Betancourth
ATAlexandra Meneses Torres
Alexandra Meneses Torres
Seth FrietzeSeth Frietze
Seth Frietze
Uveal melanoma (UVM) is an aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis, particularly in metastatic cases. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel extracellular matrix (ECM) gene expression signature to predict prognosis and stratify patients by risk. ECM-related genes were identified and used to construct a prognostic model through Lasso–Cox regression analysis, leveraging RNA sequencing data from 80 UVM patients in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The model was validated using an independent cohort of 63 UVM patients. Survival analyses, immune infiltration profiling, and functional enrichment analyses were conducted to evaluate the biological significance and clinical utility of the signature. The ECM signature stratified patients into high- and low-risk groups with significant differences in survival outcomes. High-risk patients showed elevated expression of MMP1 and MMP12, which are associated with ECM remodeling and immune modulation, alongside increased infiltration of immunosuppressive cells, such as M2 macrophages. Validation confirmed the prognostic value of the signature across cohorts. Functional analyses highlighted the involvement of ECM-related pathways, epithelial–mesenchymal transition, and immune system interactions in tumor progression. This ECM gene expression signature is a robust prognostic tool for UVM, offering insights into tumor biology and immune microenvironment interactions. It holds promise for improving patient stratification and guiding personalized therapeutic strategies. Further research is warranted to explore the functional roles of these genes in UVM progression.