NEK2 and gastric cancer: On the basis of previous studies, this study aimed to analyze the influence of NEK2 on ferroptosis in gastric cancer, and further reveal the mechanism of NEK2 regulation of ferroptosis in gastric cancer, so as to provide data for enriching the knowledge of the mechanism of action of NEK2 in gastric cancer and to provide evidence-based medical evidence for targeting NEK2 pathway to prevent and treat gastric cancer.