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This study aimed to identify critical molecular regulators of COAD and develop robust biomarkers for prognosis and therapy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Transcriptome data from public databases were analyzed: differential expression of TRPM family genes in COAD and pan-cancer pathogenic associations of TRPM6 were assessed via the Wilcoxon test, with analyses of consensus molecular subtypes, clinical relevance, and survival also performed. TRPM6-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified for functional enrichment, and immune\/tumor microenvironment correlations were evaluated using the Spearman test.\n                      <jats:italic>In vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                      , HCT116 and SW480 cells were transfected with TRPM6 siRNAs, with proliferation (CCK-8), migration (Transwell), and marker expression (RT-qPCR) assessed.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results and Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study showed TRPM family genes, particularly TRPM4 and TRPM6, had differential expression across COAD subtypes\/stages, with high expression correlating with favorable prognosis. TRPM6 regulates cancers via neural pathways, associates with immune\/tumor microenvironments, and has pan-cancer diagnostic value. TRPM6 knockdown promoted colon cancer cell proliferation and migration, while concurrent TRPM6 knockdown and high Mg\n                      <jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup>\n                      treatment attenuated Mg\n                      <jats:sup>2+<\/jats:sup>\n                      -mediated tumor suppression. 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