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ArticleCurrent medicinal chemistry2025

Machine Learning-based Gene Biomarker Identification for Improving Prognosis and Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Lingyan Deng, Lei Dou, Xinyu Huang, Peng Wang, Na Shen

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Lingyan DengDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
Lei DouDepartment of Geriatrics & Department of Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
Xinyu HuangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
Peng WangInstitute and Department of Infectious Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
Na ShenDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.

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introductionTraditional clinical evaluations based on pathological classification have shown limited effectiveness in predicting prognosis and guiding treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aims to identify a robust molecular biomarker for improving prognosis and therapy in HCC.

methodsThe International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) provided expression data and clinicopathological information for several cohorts. First, Cox regression analysis and differentially expressed analysis were performed to identify robust prognostic genes. Next, machine learning algorithms, including 101 statistical models, were employed to pinpoint key genes in HCC. Single-cell sequencing analysis was conducted to explore the potential subcellular functions of each key gene. Based on these findings, an HCC Prognosis-Related Index (HPRI) was developed from the identified key genes, and HPRI-based nomogram models were validated across multiple cohorts. Additionally, tumor microenvironment analysis and drug sensitivity analysis were performed further to assess the clinical significance of the HPRI in HCC.

resultsA total of 36 robust prognostic genes with differential expression in HCC were identified, from which seven key genes-

conclusionOur study demonstrates a well-rounded approach by integrating gene expression, machine learning, tumor microenvironment analysis, and drug sensitivity profiling. HPRI may serve as a promising predictor for guiding prognosis and personalized treatment in HCC.

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Biomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsMachine LearningAntineoplastic AgentsHumansPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentAntineoplastic AgentsBiomarkers, Tumordrug sensitivity.Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)immunotherapymachine learningprognosistumor microenvironment

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