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Knowledge graph-based thought: a knowledge graph-enhanced LLM framework for pan-cancer question answering.

Yichun Feng, Lu Zhou, Chao Ma, Yikai Zheng, Ruikun He, Yixue Li

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Yichun FengHangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 310024 Hangzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0007-4511-4713
Lu ZhouGuangzhou National Laboratory, Guangzhou International Bio Island, 510005 Guangzhou, China.
Chao MaSmartquerier Gene Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., 200100 Shanghai, China.
Yikai ZhengGuangzhou National Laboratory, Guangzhou International Bio Island, 510005 Guangzhou, China.
Ruikun HeBYHEALTH Institute of Nutrition & Health, 510663 Guangzhou, China.
Yixue LiHangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 310024 Hangzhou, China.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences XDB38050200Guangzhou National Laboratory SRPG22001National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFF1202101
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Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, large language models (LLMs) have shown promise in various domains, notably in biomedical sciences. However, their real-world application is often limited by issues like erroneous outputs and hallucinatory responses.

resultsWe developed the knowledge graph-based thought (KGT) framework, an innovative solution that integrates LLMs with knowledge graphs (KGs) to improve their initial responses by utilizing verifiable information from KGs, thus significantly reducing factual errors in reasoning. The KGT framework demonstrates strong adaptability and performs well across various open-source LLMs. Notably, KGT can facilitate the discovery of new uses for existing drugs through potential drug-cancer associations and can assist in predicting resistance by analyzing relevant biomarkers and genetic mechanisms. To evaluate the knowledge graph question answering task within biomedicine, we utilize a pan-cancer knowledge graph to develop a pan-cancer question answering benchmark, named pan-cancer question answering.

conclusionsThe KGT framework substantially improves the accuracy and utility of LLMs in the biomedical field. This study serves as a proof of concept, demonstrating its exceptional performance in biomedical question answering.

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NeoplasmsAlgorithmsComputational BiologyHumansKnowledge Basesknowledge graph question answeringlarge language modelpan-cancer knowledge graphprompt engineering

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