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ArticleFuture science OA2018

Optimization of biomarkers-based classification scores as progression-free survival predictors: an intuitive graphical representation.

Marian Manciu, Sorour Hosseini, Teresa Di Desidero, Giacomo Allegrini, Alfredo Falcone, Guido Bocci, Robert A Kirken, Giulio Francia

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Marian ManciuDepartment of Physics, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA.
Sorour HosseiniDepartment of Physics, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA.
Teresa Di DesideroDivision of Pharmacology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Giacomo AllegriniDivision of Medical Oncology, Pontedera Hospital, Azienda USL of Pisa, Pontedera, Italy.
Alfredo FalconeOncology Unit 2, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Guido BocciDivision of Pharmacology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Robert A KirkenBorder Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA.
Giulio FranciaBorder Biomedical Research Center, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA.

Funding

STEERING COMMITTEEU54MD008149 · NIMHD · MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI OFILI, ELIZABETH O. · 2012 to 2018
$21.1M
TCCG12MD007592 · NIMHD · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO · PI KIRKEN, ROBERT A. · 2012 to 2018
$19.4M
Paclitaxel Directed Drug Screening: A New Strategy to Identify Anti-Cancer DrugsSC2CA211029 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO · PI FRANCIA, GIULIO · 2016 to 2018
$453k
NCI NIH HHS SC2 CA211029NIMHD NIH HHS G12 MD007592NIMHD NIH HHS U54 MD008149
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: To construct classification scores based on a combination of cancer patient plasma biomarker levels, for predicting progression-free survival. Methods: The approach is based on the optimization of the biomarker cut-off values, which maximize the statistical differences between the groups with values lower or larger than the cut-offs, respectively. An intuitive visualization of the quality of the classification score is also proposed. Results: Even if there are only weak correlations between individual biomarker levels and progression-free survival, scores based on suitably chosen combination of three biomarkers have classification power comparable with the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors criteria classification of response to treatments in solid tumors. Conclusion: Our approach has the potential to improve the selection of the patients who will benefit from a given anticancer treatment.

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biomarkersclassification scoresprediction of cancer survivabilityprogression-free survivalsurvival analysis

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PMID30450233
PMCPMC6234460

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