Comprehensive Analysis of the Prognostic Significance of ZHX Family Members in Esophageal Carcinoma

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Background: Zinc-finger and homeobox (ZHX) family members have been identified as valuable predictors of survival outcomes in several types of cancers. Nevertheless, the prognostic implications of ZHX factors in esophageal carcinoma (EC) remain unclear. Materials and Methods: Bioinformatic analyses were conducted to evaluate the transcription levels of ZHX factors and their corresponding prognostic significance in EC. Immunohistochemistry was further utilized to assess the association between ZHX3 protein expression and clinicopathologic variables as well as survival outcomes in patient with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Results: Data from online databases showed no association between ZHX mRNA expression levels and overall survival (OS) in EC patients. However, subgroup analyses revealed significant associations between the expression of ZHX factors and survival outcomes in selected patient cohorts. Immunohistochemical analysis supported that high ZHX3 protein expression was associated with advanced histological grade and unfavorable OS in ESCC patients. Multivariate analysis revealed that ZHX3 expression was an independent prognostic predictor for patient survival. Conclusion: These observations by means of combining bioinformatics and immunohistochemical analyses suggest that ZHX factors is involved in disease progression and may be potential biomarkers for predicting more accurate prognosis for EC patients.

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