Zinc finger with KRAB and SCAN domain 3 (ZKSCAN3) is associated with cell differentiation, cell proliferation and apoptosis, which has been reported as a critical driver of colorectal cancer. However, the mechanism and function of ZKSCAN3 in colorectal cancer is still unclear. Here, our objective is to identify the functional molecules and signaling by analyzing the RNA-seq data. The GSE172201 was created by the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 (Homo sapiens). The KEGG and GO analyses indicated the immune defense response to virus and transcription activity are major processes in the ZKSCAN3 KO colorectal cancer cells. Moreover, we determined ten key molecules including STAT1, MX1, DDX58, PPARG, EGFR, APP, BST2, DLG4, OASL, and IFIT2. Therefore, our study may provide the novel knowledge of ZKSCAN3 mediated colorectal cancer.

Melanoma is a skin malignancy that involves different signaling pathways with different sizes and phenotypes. However, the mechanism and function of small and large melanoma are unknown. Here, the aim of this study is to identify the functional molecules and signaling pathways by analyzing the RNA-seq data. The GSE164357 was created by the Illumina MouseWG-6 v2.0 expression bead chip. The KEGG and GO analyses indicated that Antigen processing and presentation and Phagosome are the main processes between the large and small melanoma. Moreover, we identified ten interactive molecules including STAT1, TTN, CALR, ACTA1, FN1, TNNT3, MYL1, TNNI2, RHOA, and TCAP. Therefore, our study may help to further understand the mechanism of melanoma.

Cancer is a complex disease that involves the alterations of metabolic pathways and tumor microenvironment. Lactate in the tumor microenvironment leads to cancer proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis. However, the effect of lactate on prostate cancer cells is still unclear. Here, our objective is to identify the significant molecules and biological processes by analyzing the RNA-seq data. The GSE195639 was produced by the Illumina NextSeq 500 (Homo sapiens). The KEGG and GO analyses show that Herpes simplex virus 1 infection and Rap1 signaling pathway are considered major pathways during the lactate-treated cancer cells. Furthermore, we identified the top ten essential molecules including IL6, CASP3, JUN, MAPK3, BRCA1, PIK3R1, CCNA2, TPI1, APOE, and EXO1. Therefore, our study may provide novel insights into the mechanism of prostate cancers.